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Load data for .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 647gr | Barnes X BT

Recommended Powder(s): IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80, Vihtavuori N568

.50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) + .510 | 647gr | Barnes X BT

Load Specifications

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Load data for 44 loads in caliber .50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO) with .510 | 647gr | Barnes X BT bullet and 22 powders such as IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80, Vihtavuori N568. 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. -293.2 fps

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    Use the Personalized Load Calculator to customize loads to your own specific requirements. Find more details in the help section.

    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.

Click on the desired row in the tables below to add a specific load / powder to your Diary and manage there.

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2217
87%
89%
100%
ADI AR 2218
91%
90%
97%
ADI AR 2225
89%
89%
100%
Accurate 8700
97%
89%
97%
Alliant Reloder-33
88%
90%
97%
Alliant Reloder-50
91%
89%
97%
Hodgdon H1000
87%
89%
100%
Hodgdon Retumbo
89%
89%
100%
Hodgdon US 869
94%
90%
92%
IMR 7977 Enduron
84%
90%
94%
IMR 8133 Enduron
91%
90%
100%
Lovex D100
87%
90%
93%
Norma 217
90%
89%
100%
Ramshot LRT
91%
90%
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
97%
71%
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80
85%
90%
99%
SNPE Vectan SP 13
96%
90%
96%
Vihtavuori 20N29
97%
90%
94%
Vihtavuori 24N41
91%
89%
92%
Vihtavuori N170
89%
89%
96%
Vihtavuori N568
85%
90%
99%
Vihtavuori N570
86%
90%
97%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2217
81%
74%
98%
ADI AR 2218
81%
64%
91%
ADI AR 2225
81%
70%
100%
Accurate 8700
85%
61%
90%
Alliant Reloder-33
81%
71%
94%
Alliant Reloder-50
81%
64%
91%
Hodgdon H1000
81%
74%
98%
Hodgdon Retumbo
81%
70%
100%
Hodgdon US 869
91%
81%
90%
IMR 7977 Enduron
81%
83%
93%
IMR 8133 Enduron
81%
66%
97%
Lovex D100
83%
77%
90%
Norma 217
81%
67%
99%
Ramshot LRT
88%
81%
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
94%
68%
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80
81%
78%
97%
SNPE Vectan SP 13
83%
61%
90%
Vihtavuori 20N29
89%
69%
90%
Vihtavuori 24N41
87%
81%
90%
Vihtavuori N170
81%
72%
93%
Vihtavuori N568
81%
80%
97%
Vihtavuori N570
81%
76%
95%

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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