Load data for .500 S&W Mag. + 400gr Sierra Sports Master

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.625 in / 41.28 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.300 in / 58.42 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 61,931 PSI / 4,270 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.625 in / 41.28 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.300 in / 58.42 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 61,931 PSI / 4,270 bar.

Load Specifications

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Bullet:.500 | 400gr | Sports Master

Cartridge:.500 S&W Mag. load data

Case Length (L3):1.624" | 41.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.430" | 10.9 mm

Case Capacity:63.5 gow | 4.11 cm³

Primer Size:Large Pistol Magnum (LPM)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):61,931 psi | 4,270 bar

Barrel Length:8.4" | 213 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .500 S&W Mag. + 400gr Sierra Sports Master

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

45.0 gr	2.050"	10.0"	1595 fps	•••
55.0 gr	2.300"	10.7"	1768 fps	•••

35.5 gr	2.050"	10.0"	1594 fps	•••

•••	2.300"	10.7"	1744 fps	•••
•••	2.300"	10.7"	1835 fps	•••

•••	2.300"	10.7"	1689 fps	•••
•••	2.300"	10.7"	1795 fps	•••

•••	2.050"	10.0"	1490 fps	•••
•••	2.050"	10.0"	1740 fps	•••

•••	2.050"	10.0"	1624 fps	•••
•••	2.300"	10.7"	1813 fps	•••

•••	2.300"	10.7"	1553 fps	•••
•••	2.300"	10.7"	1651 fps	•••

•••	2.051"	11.0"	1471 fps	•••
•••	2.051"	11.0"	1597 fps	•••

•••	2.051"	11.0"	1470 fps	•••

•••	2.051"	11.0"	1544 fps	•••

•••	2.050"	10.0"	1457 fps	•••
•••	2.050"	10.0"	1715 fps	•••

•••	2.050"	10.0"	1497 fps	•••
•••	2.050"	10.0"	1627 fps	•••

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