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500 S&W loading data?

Posted By: hardtimes

500 S&W loading data? - 01/15/2009 11:17 PM

Anyone know where I can find any load data for the 500 S&W using Remington 385gr. CLHP and Alliant 2400 powder? I have a few manuals but none list what I am looking for. My Hornady manual lists 2400 for there 350gr and 500gr XTP bullets. Hodgdon list the 385gr. CLHP with there H110. Can I use the Hornady load and reduce by a % of charge as a starting load? I am new to reloading so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted By: Dan B.

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/15/2009 11:22 PM

Reducing the Hornady load for the 350's to use with your 385's would be fine. Just BE CAREFUL!!!

What is the starting and max listed load for 2400 and the 350gr slug?
Posted By: hardtimes

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/15/2009 11:28 PM

Starting load is listed as 30.6 grs. Max is listed as 34.4 grs. for the 350's
Posted By: Dan B.

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/16/2009 1:35 AM

I'd start at 28.5gr and work up from there.
Posted By: hardtimes

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/16/2009 1:00 PM

Sounds good. Thank you very much. I Plan on starting this afternoon.
Posted By: Dan B.

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/16/2009 1:15 PM

Isn't it freakin cold down there?? I'm north of you and have a blistering eight below zero this AM!!
Posted By: SCOTTx88

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/16/2009 5:37 PM

It's up to 19 degrees at 12:30.
Posted By: hardtimes

Re: 500 S&W loading data? - 01/16/2009 8:24 PM

Yeah its cold. It was 4 degrees this am when I left. It made up to 19 here also. I think I am just going to load some up and wait for a little warmer day. Do you know if the 2400 powder is sensitive to the temp change?
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