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Hodgdon Powder Company · Extruded

H50BMG

H50BMGH-50BMG

Purpose-built for the .50 BMG cartridge.

Manufacturer
Hodgdon
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#88
Category
Slow
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
USA
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #88 on the burn-rate scale · Slow

Typical cartridges

.50 BMG.50 DTC

By cartridge

.50 BMGalso used: Accurate 3100, Reloader 33, N105

Similar burn rate

#87N105Vihtavuori#90Reloader 50Alliant#85Reloader 33Alliant#83IMR 8133IMR#83H870Hodgdon

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Moderate
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

H50BMG is the go-to powder for .50 BMG handloaders, providing the extremely slow burn rate needed to efficiently accelerate heavy 750-800 grain projectiles through 29-inch or longer barrels. Its Extreme series temperature stability is valued in target shooting where conditions vary widely.

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