500 S&W and Berry's 350gr

cryogenic419 · February 28, 2010, 12:00 AM

Looking for loading data for Berry's 350 grain in a S&W 500. Anybody know where I can find good and accurate data?

bluetopper · February 28, 2010, 12:58 AM

The same places you find data for every other caliber.

amathis · February 28, 2010, 09:00 AM

A book?

Brian Pfleuger · February 28, 2010, 09:52 AM

Berry's suggests using low to mid-range charge data for jacketed bullets of the same weight.

Winterhawk56 · February 28, 2010, 11:51 AM

I shoot the Hornady 350 JHP most all the time in my 500's. I seem to have the best accuracy with the Hornady and H-110 powder. Review the Hornady re-loading manual but for my loads I keep them mid range. The higher loads tend to be less accurate but mid range to lowest charge seem to me VERY accurate.

Work up some loads but that is my suggestion. Hope it helps.

Crosshair · February 28, 2010, 12:47 PM

I've loaded 350 grain bullets for my friends 500 S&W. I just used 50 Action Express loading data and it worked great. Reduced recoil and plenty of killing power. Getting the crimp right was the hard part.

Make sure to use a powder that gives you a good loading density otherwise consistency suffers. I wouldn't load a plated bullet to full pressure in a 500 S&W.

cryogenic419 · March 7, 2010, 07:50 PM

Part of my dilemma with the Berry's stuff initially was reading on their website about staying under the 1200 fps mark. Even the lowest data I could find would push it well above that. So I shot them an email, and while they did not give me data directly, they did clarify a few things. Below is their email response when asked about load data. So for anybody loading 500 S&W and considering using Berry's there you go. I did take these out this weekend and gave them a run with 35gr of Lil Gun and was pleasantly surprised. Accurate and low-med recoil plinking loads. OK..here is the email response from Berry's :

Sorry, we do not have our own tested load data, but let me try to help you.

OOps, the 1200 FPS limit is for all of our other copper plated pistol bullets, but not this one.

Our 350 Gr. RS bullet for the .500 has been tested from 1200 FPS up to 1800 FPS with good results.

Look on www.Hodgdon.com and they have several different powders with loads for the 350 Gr. Hornady XTP which will work with our bullets. Many customers have used :Lil'Gun for their loads.

Good Shooting,

Bud Watson
Berrys Mfg Inc

Powderman · March 7, 2010, 10:06 PM

I load the Berry's 350 grain bullet with H110 for the 500. Only load I have used so far has been 39.5 of H110 with a Large Rifle Magnum primer. Shoots VERY well--remember to use a good heavy crimp.

February 28, 2010, 12:00 AM	#1
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	500 S&W and Berry's 350gr Looking for loading data for Berry's 350 grain in a S&W 500. Anybody know where I can find good and accurate data?

February 28, 2010, 09:52 AM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Berry's suggests using low to mid-range charge data for jacketed bullets of the same weight. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

February 28, 2010, 12:47 PM	#6
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	I've loaded 350 grain bullets for my friends 500 S&W. I just used 50 Action Express loading data and it worked great. Reduced recoil and plenty of killing power. Getting the crimp right was the hard part. Make sure to use a powder that gives you a good loading density otherwise consistency suffers. I wouldn't load a plated bullet to full pressure in a 500 S&W. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

March 7, 2010, 10:06 PM	#8
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	I load the Berry's 350 grain bullet with H110 for the 500. Only load I have used so far has been 39.5 of H110 with a Large Rifle Magnum primer. Shoots VERY well--remember to use a good heavy crimp. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

February 28, 2010, 12:58 AM	#2
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	The same places you find data for every other caliber.

February 28, 2010, 09:00 AM	#3
amathis Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Champlain Valley, Vermont Posts: 161	A book?

February 28, 2010, 11:51 AM	#5
Winterhawk56 Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 228	I shoot the Hornady 350 JHP most all the time in my 500's. I seem to have the best accuracy with the Hornady and H-110 powder. Review the Hornady re-loading manual but for my loads I keep them mid range. The higher loads tend to be less accurate but mid range to lowest charge seem to me VERY accurate. Work up some loads but that is my suggestion. Hope it helps.

March 7, 2010, 07:50 PM	#7
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	Part of my dilemma with the Berry's stuff initially was reading on their website about staying under the 1200 fps mark. Even the lowest data I could find would push it well above that. So I shot them an email, and while they did not give me data directly, they did clarify a few things. Below is their email response when asked about load data. So for anybody loading 500 S&W and considering using Berry's there you go. I did take these out this weekend and gave them a run with 35gr of Lil Gun and was pleasantly surprised. Accurate and low-med recoil plinking loads. OK..here is the email response from Berry's : Sorry, we do not have our own tested load data, but let me try to help you. OOps, the 1200 FPS limit is for all of our other copper plated pistol bullets, but not this one. Our 350 Gr. RS bullet for the .500 has been tested from 1200 FPS up to 1800 FPS with good results. Look on www.Hodgdon.com and they have several different powders with loads for the 350 Gr. Hornady XTP which will work with our bullets. Many customers have used :Lil'Gun for their loads. Good Shooting, Bud Watson Berrys Mfg Inc