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Load data for .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 650gr | Lehigh Defense Match Solid

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2225, Hodgdon Retumbo, IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80

.50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 650gr | Lehigh Defense Match Solid

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.510 | 650gr | Lehigh Defense Match Solid
Manufacturer SKU:
510650SP
Bullet Weight:
650gr | 42.1g
Bullet Diameter:
0.510" | 12.95mm
Bullet Length:
2.106" | 53.5mm
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:
0.638" | 16.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.409" | 10.4mm
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_B11063_C832
Last updated:
2025-11-15
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:19 - 1:16

Load data for 52 loads in caliber .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) with .510 | 650gr | Lehigh Defense Match Solid bullet and 26 powders such as ADI AR 2225, Hodgdon Retumbo, IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
90%
48167
90%
**30
100%
ADI AR 2218
<<locked>>
95%
48269
90%
**21
97%
ADI AR 2225 👍
<<locked>>
93%
48254
90%
**69
100%
[Accurate 8700]*
<<locked>>
97%
41843
78%
**25
94%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
86%
48254
90%
**20
100%
Alliant Reloder-33
<<locked>>
92%
48298
90%
**89
97%
Alliant Reloder-50
<<locked>>
96%
48240
90%
**85
97%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
90%
48167
90%
**30
100%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
84%
48269
90%
**70
99%
Hodgdon Retumbo 👍
<<locked>>
93%
48254
90%
**69
100%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
87%
48066
90%
**18
94%
IMR 8133 Enduron 👍
<<locked>>
95%
48254
90%
**59
100%
[Lovex D100]*
<<locked>>
91%
48008
89%
**64
92%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
86%
48254
90%
**34
100%
Norma 217 👍
<<locked>>
95%
48109
90%
**59
100%
[Ramshot LRT]*
<<locked>>
94%
48008
89%
**62
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
87%
48066
90%
**89
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80 👍
<<locked>>
89%
48269
90%
**69
99%
SNPE Vectan SP 13
<<locked>>
97%
43976
82%
**41
95%
[Vihtavuori 20N29]*
<<locked>>
97%
41742
78%
**21
92%
[Vihtavuori 24N41]*
<<locked>>
94%
48167
90%
**26
92%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
84%
48225
90%
**41
100%
Vihtavuori N170
<<locked>>
92%
48196
90%
**74
96%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
85%
48008
89%
**13
99%
Vihtavuori N568
<<locked>>
88%
48254
90%
**59
98%
Vihtavuori N570
<<locked>>
90%
48269
90%
**92
97%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
81%
35143
65%
**67
97%
[ADI AR 2218]*
<<locked>>
84%
33388
62%
**83
90%
ADI AR 2225
<<locked>>
81%
32300
60%
**44
98%
[Accurate 8700]*
<<locked>>
90%
33040
62%
**31
90%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
81%
40495
75%
**92
100%
[Alliant Reloder-33]*
<<locked>>
81%
32576
61%
**51
91%
[Alliant Reloder-50]*
<<locked>>
85%
32953
61%
**64
90%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
81%
35143
65%
**67
97%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
81%
43918
82%
**95
98%
Hodgdon Retumbo
<<locked>>
81%
32300
60%
**44
98%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
40306
75%
**77
91%
[IMR 8133 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
29791
56%
**69
94%
[Lovex D100]*
<<locked>>
87%
41959
78%
**52
90%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
81%
41249
77%
**16
100%
Norma 217
<<locked>>
81%
30095
56%
**98
97%
[Ramshot LRT]*
<<locked>>
92%
44121
82%
**84
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
81%
38928
73%
**25
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80
<<locked>>
81%
35737
67%
**26
95%
[SNPE Vectan SP 13]*
<<locked>>
89%
33533
62%
**24
90%
[Vihtavuori 20N29]*
<<locked>>
94%
38145
71%
**46
90%
[Vihtavuori 24N41]*
<<locked>>
92%
44193
82%
**54
90%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
81%
44150
82%
**75
100%
[Vihtavuori N170]*
<<locked>>
82%
34403
64%
**98
90%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
81%
42206
79%
**05
98%
Vihtavuori N568
<<locked>>
81%
36985
69%
**39
95%
[Vihtavuori N570]*
<<locked>>
81%
35331
66%
**26
92%

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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