50-110 Load Data (with actual usable info)

[butlerj]

I've done a lot of searching for load data for 50-110, and the results tend to be pages and pages of either, "me too" or "You don't want that, because (insert cartridge) is way better!" This isn't a "Me too!" or a "Everyone should use the same cartridges I do because I'm old and have strong opinions." thread. I wrote to Hodgdon and got the official data. Now I'm posting it publicly, so others can find if they need it. It doesn't look like they included the modern hot rod elephant killer loadings, but it's at least a starting point. Without further delay, here is the official loading data for 50-110!

Hodgdon does not have a test barrel for this cartridge. This data was given to us when we purchased Accurate powders.


Caliber: 50-110 Winchester. (2.4”)
Case length: ca 2.4”/60.96
Case capacity: ca 7.012cc/108grs H2O
Barrel: 30”

Powder: Accurate -- 5744®.

Note: The “low” loads are reduced loads---- ca Black Powder performance.
Bullet weight: 300 -325 grain (L) Cast
Low load: 37.0 grains (1750 – 1850 Fps)
Mid Range load: 47.0 grains (2000 – 2100 Fps)
Maximum load: 53.0grains (2200 – 2300 Fps)

Bullet weight: 350 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 38.0 grains (1600 – 1700 Fps)
Mid Range load: 45.0 grains (1800 – 1900 Fps)
Maximum load: 51.0grains (2100 – 2200 Fps)

Bullet weight: 420 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 35.0 grains (1400 – 1500 Fps)
Mid Range load: 42.0 grains (1600-1700 Fps)
Maximum load: 50.0grains (2000-2100 Fps)

Bullet weight: 450 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 33.0 grains (1300 – 1400 Fps)
Mid Range load: 42.0 grains (1650-1750 Fps)
Maximum load: 47.0grains (1900-2000 Fps)

Bullet weight: 500 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 29.0 grains (1300 – 1400 Fps)
Mid Range load: 35.0 grains (1500-1600 Fps)
Maximum load: 39.0grains (1600-1700 Fps)

Bullet weight: 550 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 26.0 grains (1150 – 1250 Fps)
Mid Range load: 32.0 grains (1350 – 1450 Fps)
Maximum load: 36.0grains (1500 – 1600 Fps)

Bullet weight: 700 grain (L) Cast.
Low load: 23.0 grains (1000 – 1100 Fps)
Mid Range load: 29.0 grains (1200 – 1300 Fps)
Maximum load: 33.0grains (1300 – 1400 Fps)

Powder: Accurate -- 2015®

Bullet weight: 350 grain (L) Cast.
Start load: 67.5 grains (2050 – 2150 Fps)
Maximum load: 75.0grains (2250 – 2350 Fps)

Bullet weight: 420 grain (L) Cast.
Start load: 63.0 grains (1800-1900Fps)
Maximum load: 70.0grains (1950-2050 Fps)

Bullet weight: 450 grain (L) Cast.
Start load: 56.0grains (1625 - 1725 Fps)
Maximum load: 62.0grains (1900-2000 Fps)

Bullet weight: 500 grain (L) Cast.
Start load: 53.0 grains (1575-1675Fps)
Maximum load: 59.0 grains (1700-1800Fps)

[marlinman93]

I ran into a lot of the same recently. People either telling me "That thing is gonna hurt you" or "You can't make up mild loads for that cartridge" etc. My foray into reloading for my .50-140 has been extremely slow, and I'm not a patient guy. Don't think it's ever taken me quite as long to get shots fired downrange with any new rifle before?
I appreciate your posting the data you found, and hope it helps others who might have the same cartridge in a rifle, and looking for info.
I'm starting out with reduced BP loads, using filler over powder to eliminate dead air space. But at sometime down the road I'd like to see if it's possible to also shoot some light smokeless loads in my .50-140 cases also. My Ballistics program has loads for the .500 Nitro Express, which is close to my .50-140, so I'll likely start there, and work up some smokeless to try it later.

[buckeyeshooter]

Big Bore Rifles and Cartridges, 1991 Wolfe Publishing has a complete chapter on the 50-110. It has both black and smokeless loading information. Runs about $15.00 used and $25.00 new on the net.

[JFE]

I ran into a lot of the same recently. People either telling me "That thing is gonna hurt you" or "You can't make up mild loads for that cartridge" etc. My foray into reloading for my .50-140 has been extremely slow, and I'm not a patient guy. Don't think it's ever taken me quite as long to get shots fired downrange with any new rifle before?
I appreciate your posting the data you found, and hope it helps others who might have the same cartridge in a rifle, and looking for info.
I'm starting out with reduced BP loads, using filler over powder to eliminate dead air space. But at sometime down the road I'd like to see if it's possible to also shoot some light smokeless loads in my .50-140 cases also. My Ballistics program has loads for the .500 Nitro Express, which is close to my .50-140, so I'll likely start there, and work up some smokeless to try it later.

In case you are not aware, Hodgdon list some smokeless loads for the 50/140 in their online reloading data. They tested it to 28K psi max, but it still packs quite a punch.

[marlinman93]

I ran into a lot of the same recently. People either telling me "That thing is gonna hurt you" or "You can't make up mild loads for that cartridge" etc. My foray into reloading for my .50-140 has been extremely slow, and I'm not a patient guy. Don't think it's ever taken me quite as long to get shots fired downrange with any new rifle before?
I appreciate your posting the data you found, and hope it helps others who might have the same cartridge in a rifle, and looking for info.
I'm starting out with reduced BP loads, using filler over powder to eliminate dead air space. But at sometime down the road I'd like to see if it's possible to also shoot some light smokeless loads in my .50-140 cases also. My Ballistics program has loads for the .500 Nitro Express, which is close to my .50-140, so I'll likely start there, and work up some smokeless to try it later.

In case you are not aware, Hodgdon list some smokeless loads for the 50/140 in their online reloading data. They tested it to 28K psi max, but it still packs quite a punch.

I've seen their data and it's all too fast for my interest. I want to shoot BP, and my reduced loads with amaranth seed filler are very mild, and enjoyable to shoot. So for my Sharps I'll stick with BP loads.