25 May 2007, 18:13
dirklawyer500 Nitro Loads
Anybody have some load info for 500 3inch using IMR 4831 powder pushing a Woodleigh 570 soft? Also would appreciate opinions concerning is there enough case space for the solid W. using IMR 4831? I have some loads worked up using IMR 4350, this seems to be a great powder for the caliber but I'm all ears. If you are using any other powder for this caliber let me know. Thanks
25 May 2007, 18:22
400 Nitro ExpressWith IMR 4831, I would start at 102 and work up to velocity shooting over a chronograph. With that powder, you may need to use a drop tube, or vibrate the case to settle it.
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"Serious rifles have two barrels, everything else just burns gunpowder."
PM 500grains for some info. He shoots a 500NE.
26 May 2007, 06:04
510wellsThe standard load for 500NE 3 inch is 110 gr. IMR4831 for the Woodleigh 570 gr. soft. It is not a compressed load and is the correct velocity (in my Searcy). This load will give 2150 fps in the (standard spec.) 26 in barrel.
Oops, had a typo on the powder, corrected to 4831
31 May 2007, 17:35
capebufI use the same as 500 grains.................