Load data for .500 Special + 400gr Sierra Sports Master

32 suitable loads across 8 powder(s) for cartridge .500 Special with 400gr Sierra Sports Master bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 14 and Hodgdon TrailBoss.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.285 in / 32.64 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.765 in / 44.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 25,000 PSI / 1,724 bar.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.285 in / 32.64 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.765 in / 44.83 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 25,000 PSI / 1,724 bar.

Load Specifications

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Bullet:.500 | 400gr | Sports Master

Cartridge:.500 Special load data

Case Length (L3):1.275" | 32.4 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.456" | 11.6 mm

Case Capacity:50 gow | 3.24 cm³

Primer Size:Large Pistol Magnum (LPM)

Max. Pressure (SAAMI):25,000 psi | 1,724 bar

Barrel Length:4.0" | 102 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .500 Special + 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)

11.6 gr	1.700"	10.7"	1014 fps	•••
13.0 gr	1.700"	10.7"	1089 fps	•••

23.6 gr	1.700"	10.7"	1175 fps	•••

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