500 S&W Data please
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Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
I haven't seen any load info using a 330gr cast but there are a couple of websites that may have the data you're looking for.
- Accurate Reloading
- Sixgunner
- Beartooth Bullets
I've checked the Lyman 3rd Pistol & Revolver Handbook but they don't have anything using a 330gr cast either. There are primarily three cast bullets I use, 350, 370 & 440gr.
In the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of the American Handgunner, John Taffin did some pretty extensive testing but I don't see 330gr data. You could check out through
http://www.americanhandgunner.com/taffin.html
I assume the XTPHP you've made reference to is the Hornady 350gr XTP/MAG which is a HP? If so, the data Hornady lists for loads utilizing H 110 with that bullet starts at 35.4grs for 1400 f/sec and their maximum is 43.3grs for 1750 f/sec. They also state a maximum case length of 1.620", suggest a case trim length of 1.615" and a C.O.L. of 2.000".
There are a couple of manuals, Hornady for example, which I'd strongly suggest you get before you get into reloading for the 500. There are also a number of other sources, in addition to a couple I've mentioned, that are available.
- Accurate Reloading
- Sixgunner
- Beartooth Bullets
I've checked the Lyman 3rd Pistol & Revolver Handbook but they don't have anything using a 330gr cast either. There are primarily three cast bullets I use, 350, 370 & 440gr.
In the Jan/Feb 2004 issue of the American Handgunner, John Taffin did some pretty extensive testing but I don't see 330gr data. You could check out through
http://www.americanhandgunner.com/taffin.html
I assume the XTPHP you've made reference to is the Hornady 350gr XTP/MAG which is a HP? If so, the data Hornady lists for loads utilizing H 110 with that bullet starts at 35.4grs for 1400 f/sec and their maximum is 43.3grs for 1750 f/sec. They also state a maximum case length of 1.620", suggest a case trim length of 1.615" and a C.O.L. of 2.000".
There are a couple of manuals, Hornady for example, which I'd strongly suggest you get before you get into reloading for the 500. There are also a number of other sources, in addition to a couple I've mentioned, that are available.
After a few lessons with my friend reloading Happytrigger (passing thanks) I reload Finally, some (100) sockets 500 S & W 350gr xtphp .... With the following charges: - 350gr. H110 39gr. Kick = normal, good grouping ....
- 350gr. H110 40.2gr = résonnable kick, a grouping ...
- 350gr. 41.2gr = h110 kick aggressive bundling good and very interesting felling
- 350gr. Kick = h110 42.2gr a turn wrists, it prevents too kick when no grouping:
So in conclusion for the 500 S & W 350gr xtp hp, the burden 350gr. H110 41.2gr, is a balance for the shooting and the feeling
By consulting the forum , the data I had been given with comments on the charges to use, I can tell you that there are expenses to which even 43gr.of powder ... Also with bullet 700gr
the pics are take on internet and sorry for my english
Après quelques leçons de reloading avec mon ami Happytrigger (en passant merci) j'ai recharger, enfin, quelques (100) douilles de 500 S&W 350gr xtphp.... Avec les charges suivantes:
-350gr. h110 39gr. = Kick normal, bon groupage....
-350gr. h110 40.2gr=kick résonnable, bon groupage...
-350gr. h110 41.2gr=kick agressif, bon groupage et felling tres intéressant
-350gr. h110 42.2gr=Kick a tourner les poignets, on prévient trop le kick alors pas de groupage
Donc en conclusion pour le 500 S&W 350gr xtp hp, la charge 350gr. h110 41.2gr, est un équilibre pour le tir et le feeling :twisted:
En consultant le forum, ces renseignement m'avait été donnés avec les commentaires sur les charges à utiliser, je peut vous dire qu'il y en a meme qui charges à 43gr.de poudre... aussi, avec des bullet de 700gr :affraid: ...le kick est incroyable ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=fjmtUFrFBc4&feature=related ) http://youtube.com/watch?v=IxUfE1C7KeY&feature=related
thanks to all
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Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
There are primarily three cast bullets I use, a 350gr MNPB, 370gr RNFPPB and a 440gr MNGC. A lot of the load info for them I got from articles by John Taffin of The American Handgunner but I don't have anything on the bullet you've described. At the end of one of the articles it states;
"Note: For even more loading data on the Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum, go to www.americanhandgunner.com/taffin.html". Perhaps try that. He may be able to advise you or help you out.
"Note: For even more loading data on the Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum, go to www.americanhandgunner.com/taffin.html". Perhaps try that. He may be able to advise you or help you out.
