What is US 869 powder good for?
US 869 is a 50 BMG propellant that offers significant advantages in many magnum rifle applications! US869 is a dense propellant that allows the shooter to use enough powder to create maximum velocities in cartridges such as the 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, 300 Remington Ultra Magnum, 30-378 Weatherby Magnum and others.
Who makes US869 powder?
Hodgdon Powder Company leads the way again by developing an outstanding 50 BMG propellant that offers significant advantages in many magnum rifle applications! US869 is a true magnum Spherical rifle powder that is superb with heavy bullets in big, overbore rifle cartridges.
What is the shelf life of smokeless powder?
When properly stored, an unopened container of smokeless powder has an indefinite shelf life, but once it is opened, the stabilizers it contains begin to slowly but surely weaken. Even then it can still last for a very long time.
What kind of projectile is US 869 used for?
US869 is also used in the 50 caliber BMG, where it yields high velocity and great accuracy with 750 and 800 grain projectiles. A truly great 1000-yard competition propellant. There are no reviews yet.
Why is Hodgdon US 869 used in 50 caliber BMG?
Because it is very dense, it allows the shooter to use enough powder to create true magnum loads. US869 is also used in the 50 caliber BMG, where it yields high velocity and great accuracy with 750 and 800 grain projectiles. A truly great 1000-yard competition propellant. There are no reviews yet.
Which is better 50 caliber BMG or us869?
US869 is superior in the 50 Caliber BMG where it yields high velocity and great accuracy with 750 to 800 grain projectiles. This is a fine 1000-yard match propellant! In addition, US869 is effected minimally by varying temperatures, a key feature for top competition and hunting accuracy.