Smokless Load for 40/50 Sharps BN

[TimB]

I can't seem to find any loads for 40/50 Sharps BN using smokeless powder. I think that Pet Loads by Ken Waters may have some but I don't have access to my copy right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
TimB

[45 2.1]

The RCBS 300 gr. CSA boolit, sized .409" or 0.410" and cast soft, is excellent in the 40-50BN. Try SR4759. 14.4 gr gives 973 fps which shoots to the Shiloh sights. 20.0 gr. gives 1,292 fps and 23.3 gr. gives 1,546 fps. You can go a little higher, but shouldn't.

[Buckshot]

...............Hey Tim. Will miss seeing you and the missus in Winnemucca this year. If you would, I'd appreciate it if you'd give powderburner a wet willy for me 8) Or maybe I could get Urny to do it?

Handloader #163, Ken Waters "Pet Loads"

225gr

SR4759, 18.0
IMR4227, 20.0
IMR4198, 23.0

249gr

SR4759, 18.5
IMR4227, 20.0
IMR4198, 24.0

254gr

SR4759, 19.0
2400, 19.0
IMR4227, 20.0
IMR4198, 23.0, 24.0
RL-7, 28.0
IMR3031, 32.0

290gr

SR4759, 21.0
IMR4227, 21.0
IMR4198, 24.5
RL-7, 29.0
IMR3031, 33.0

270gr PP

SR4759, 20.5
2400, 20.0
IMR4227, 21.0
IMR4198, 24.0
RL-7, 29.0
IMR3031, 33.0

I have some data from a different source for the 40-60 Winchester, which is close to the same capacity as the 40-50 SBN, if you want that. Lists only a couple different powders then these above.

.................Buckshot

[TimB]

Buckshot, Thanks for the info. I'll just let Powderburner know you are thinking of him. I am sorry your schedule will keep you from Winnemucca this year. From the looks of around here it should be a good ground squirrel year at least for the shooting. Since these loads are for my dad and his 74 mid range he picked up over 50 years ago I will try them in the roller first. and again thanks to you and 45 2.1

TimB