50 BMG Load data

[JasonYuke]

After many attemps and searches I can find limited info on load data for the 50 BMG.

Does anyone have and infor or Data for RL-25 , Retumbo, or H870 for the 50 BMG loads. (650-750 gr bullets) A-max

I know at one time H-870 was used.

Regards

 

[smak_daddy]

According to my manual, the 50 bmg with a 750 gr A-max uses 194.0 - 224.0 grains of H870.

 

[444shooter]

US-869 and H50BMG would be better powders to use.

 

[JasonYuke]

US-869 and H50BMG would be better powders to use.

I agree if you can find it!!!

 

[Wookie316]

They don't make H870 anymore. US869 is a close replacement.

 

[JasonYuke]

They don't make H870 anymore. US869 is a close replacement.

They may not but this cat has 15 lbs of it!

 

[Wookie316]

Boy I wish I had that. The 264 Win Mag loves that powder & I have one of those.

 

[sunray]

RL-25 is a magnum rifle powder. Alliant makes RL-50 for the .50 BMG. No on-line data though.
Retumbo is a magnum rifle powder. Hodgdon makes H50BMG and US869 for the .50.

 

[444shooter]

I agree if you can find it!!!

Have you checked with Higginsons? They might have some. RL25 is too fast.

 

[Kevan]

My 50 prefers 220 gr. US869 with any 750 gr. bullet...