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Offline csharps

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50 BMG
« on: June 24, 2009, 04:01:35 PM »
I shoot a 50 BMG in a Grizzly Big Boar.  My supply of 50BMG powder is getting low.  Before I order another 8 pound can if I can find some...is there another powder some of you reloaders use that might be more effective?
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Re: 50 BMG
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 04:04:50 PM »
that  is  the  gun  i shoot  too

never reloaded  it tho.....don't shoot it much
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Re: 50 BMG
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 01:27:22 AM »
Look at the powders on the web they are lined up by burn rate. for the 50 BMG would be the slowest burning rate so it would be one of the last powders listed.
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Re: 50 BMG
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2009, 07:49:49 AM »
My buddy reloads for his 50BMG.  I am thinking he said there was another powder that can be used, but I don't know anything about it.

Cartridges of the World list:  H870 with 225.0 gr, and AA8700 with 215.0 gr.

My 2007 Hodgdon manual does not list the .50 BMG, a newer one might.
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Re: 50 BMG
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 06:20:53 AM »
You might try this guy for powder (and primers & mil surplus bullets):  http://www.hi-techammo.com/

I have no affiliation with this gent, but plan to use him when I run out of primers, powder & bullets for my .50.  He sells 5010 powder for $120/8lbs. + then you have to add in shipping and haz-mat.  Although, he is advertising on Gunbroker right now, 32 pounds (in 4 - 8 lb. containers) shipped for $500 flat! Not bad if you need that much powder and can afford it! ;)
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Re: 50 BMG
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2009, 07:57:02 AM »
From the Hornady Manual loading their 750 gr bullet:
 Powders listed are H50  H-870  VIHT 24N41  AA 8700   H 5010   VIHT 20N29
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