reloading the .50BMG
My stepson got reloading equipment and components for reloading for his .50 BMG rifle for Christmas and we're having a bit of a problem finding reliable loadings info for WC860 powder pushing a 690 grain bullet.
Various sources say to use data for AA8700 or H870, but finding data for them is proving to be a bit of a challenge also.
Anybody using the WC860 for loading the .50BMG?
Various sources say to use data for AA8700 or H870, but finding data for them is proving to be a bit of a challenge also.
Anybody using the WC860 for loading the .50BMG?
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Heres a start
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360298
Still more to confuse you even furthur!
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=460830
Hunter, I have NO personal experience with this cartridge or powder, just trying to help.0 -
Thanks, I'll pass that along. 0 -
I use 860 as my main powder cause it is cheap
Start at 215 grains.
What bullet?
Join the FCSA.
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I am going to assume you are using the South African bullets that have been on the market.
615 gr is a good place to start.
If using a bolt gun, you can sometimes get up to 230 gr.
I use 222 gr in my Barrett 82.
If they are the SA bullets, you need to sort them by weight as they range from 675-700 grains.
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i use wc860 in my 50 also 220gr an 700gr proj"s 0
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