info for IMR 5010

[T Bone]

A local gun shop has 8 lb kegs for almost free. I can't find any data from the big companies.

Anyone out there have info on this powder? I'm interested in applications for 300 win, 30-06, 270, 308.

From what I've found its a slow powder, frequently used in 50 BMG.

 

[danr55]

T Bone, What you've found is about all there is. It is designed specifically for 50 BMG. I believe it burns similar to the old Hodgdon's H 510 or perhaps slower. Thunderbird Cartridge Company has load data for 5010, but I don't know it it's the same powder. I think you've hit on why it's almost free.

 

[T Bone]

Thanks Dan,

If it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck....it's probably a duck.

 

[danr55]

T-Bone.. Especially if it has feathers around it's butt... Quack..