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Load data for .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 500gr | Reichenberg Super Penetr.

Recommended Powder(s): Alliant Reloder-22, Alliant Reloder-25, IMR 7828 SSC, ReloadSwiss RS 76, Winchester StaBALL HD

.50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 500gr | Reichenberg Super Penetr.

Load Specifications

(Use the Personalized Load Calculator below to adjust )

Bullet:
.510 | 500gr | Reichenberg Super Penetr.
Bullet Weight:
500gr | 32.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.510" | 12.95mm
Bullet Length:
1.716" | 43.6mm
Caliber:
.50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) load data
Case Length (l3):
3.900" | 99.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
5.368" | 136.4mm
Seated Depth:
0.248" | 6.3mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.092" | 2.3mm
Case Capacity:
300.0 Grains of Water | 19.48 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. allowed Pressure:
53664 psi | 3700 bar
LID:
LID_B10233_C832
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:23 - 1:19

Load data for 86 loads in caliber .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) with .510 | 500gr | Reichenberg Super Penetr. bullet and 43 powders such as Alliant Reloder-22, Alliant Reloder-25, IMR 7828 SSC, ReloadSwiss RS 76, Winchester StaBALL HD. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. -335.5 fps

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2209
<<locked>>
86%
53635
100%
**04
99%
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
89%
53650
100%
**33
98%
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
97%
52359
98%
**13
99%
ADI AR 2225
<<locked>>
97%
47268
88%
**77
100%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
88%
53476
100%
**44
100%
Accurate MAGPRO
<<locked>>
89%
53606
100%
**36
97%
Alliant Reloder-19
<<locked>>
86%
53403
100%
**87
99%
Alliant Reloder-22 👍
<<locked>>
88%
53650
100%
**27
99%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
90%
53592
100%
**87
100%
Alliant Reloder-25 👍
<<locked>>
94%
53432
100%
**43
100%
Alliant Reloder-26
<<locked>>
85%
53519
100%
**53
100%
[Alliant Reloder-33]*
<<locked>>
97%
49487
92%
**07
94%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
97%
52359
98%
**13
99%
Hodgdon H4350
<<locked>>
84%
53417
100%
**44
100%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
91%
53592
100%
**81
98%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
88%
53592
100%
**81
98%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
83%
53403
100%
**22
100%
Hodgdon Retumbo
<<locked>>
97%
47268
88%
**77
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
35998
67%
**37
100%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
85%
53635
100%
**48
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
88%
53476
100%
**54
98%
IMR 7828 SSC 👍
<<locked>>
88%
53359
99%
**49
99%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
93%
53621
100%
**05
92%
IMR 8133 Enduron
<<locked>>
97%
43163
80%
**69
96%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
93%
53476
100%
**44
100%
Norma 217
<<locked>>
97%
43613
81%
**02
99%
Norma MRP
<<locked>>
87%
53592
100%
**43
100%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
89%
53490
100%
**13
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
36941
69%
**83
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76 👍
<<locked>>
94%
53635
100%
**12
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80
<<locked>>
96%
53461
100%
**69
98%
Rottweil R 904
<<locked>>
85%
53592
100%
**54
99%
Rottweil R 905
<<locked>>
86%
53621
100%
**94
99%
Somchem S361
<<locked>>
84%
53432
100%
**31
98%
Somchem S385
<<locked>>
86%
53476
100%
**54
100%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
91%
53664
100%
**44
100%
[Vihtavuori N170]*
<<locked>>
97%
48965
91%
**79
92%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
86%
53592
100%
**77
100%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
88%
53388
99%
**46
98%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
92%
53534
100%
**23
98%
Vihtavuori N568
<<locked>>
96%
53577
100%
**76
97%
Vihtavuori N570
<<locked>>
97%
53156
99%
**89
95%
Winchester StaBALL HD 👍
<<locked>>
90%
53592
100%
**82
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2209
<<locked>>
81%
45788
85%
**59
98%
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
81%
41017
76%
**90
95%
[ADI AR 2217]*
<<locked>>
81%
30734
57%
**15
90%
[ADI AR 2225]*
<<locked>>
81%
27789
52%
**62
92%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
81%
41684
78%
**28
99%
[Accurate MAGPRO]*
<<locked>>
81%
40683
76%
**77
93%
Alliant Reloder-19
<<locked>>
81%
45788
85%
**46
98%
Alliant Reloder-22
<<locked>>
81%
41669
78%
**94
97%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
81%
40321
75%
**54
100%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
81%
34766
65%
**62
98%
Alliant Reloder-26
<<locked>>
81%
45281
84%
**08
100%
[Alliant Reloder-33]*
<<locked>>
91%
39653
74%
**03
90%
[Hodgdon H1000]*
<<locked>>
81%
30734
57%
**15
90%
Hodgdon H4350
<<locked>>
81%
49211
92%
**72
99%
[Hodgdon H4831]*
<<locked>>
81%
38580
72%
**85
94%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
81%
42946
80%
**80
95%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
81%
49617
92%
**59
100%
[Hodgdon Retumbo]*
<<locked>>
81%
27789
52%
**62
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
28616
53%
**80
100%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
81%
47268
88%
**40
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
81%
42438
79%
**35
95%
IMR 7828 SSC
<<locked>>
81%
42221
79%
**23
96%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
90%
48283
90%
**17
90%
[IMR 8133 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
87%
30618
57%
**51
90%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
81%
35795
67%
**97
98%
[Norma 217]*
<<locked>>
83%
26832
50%
**52
90%
Norma MRP
<<locked>>
81%
44048
82%
**72
99%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
81%
39102
73%
**41
97%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
29385
55%
**19
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
81%
33156
62%
**52
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 80]*
<<locked>>
84%
33663
63%
**46
90%
Rottweil R 904
<<locked>>
81%
46862
87%
**36
97%
Rottweil R 905
<<locked>>
81%
45295
84%
**40
98%
Somchem S361
<<locked>>
81%
47761
89%
**23
97%
Somchem S385
<<locked>>
81%
45759
85%
**20
99%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
81%
38725
72%
**66
97%
[Vihtavuori N170]*
<<locked>>
93%
42714
80%
**57
90%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
81%
44962
84%
**26
100%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
81%
41756
78%
**17
95%
[Vihtavuori N565]*
<<locked>>
81%
36245
68%
**59
93%
[Vihtavuori N568]*
<<locked>>
84%
35114
65%
**72
90%
[Vihtavuori N570]*
<<locked>>
89%
40306
75%
**30
90%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
81%
37652
70%
**80
100%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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