LOADING DATA & SAFETY INFORMATION
Belmont Action Rifle Powder: (747)
The best products change and improve over time with every generation.
This modern propellant powder is the result of constant research & development going back more than 45 years at the world’s most modern spherical powder factory built in the 1970’s.
Since Fred Olsen’s 1933 patent there have been several generations of this famous ‘spherical powder’ with its long shelf life, high density, temperature stability & low flame temperature. (the results of continuous improvement)
This Propellant is intended for careful reloaders who will take the time to ensure safe reloading procedures are followed.
WARNING
Your reloads should not exceed maximum loads listed on the included chart.
Ballistic data varies greatly depending on many factors including components used, how they are assembled, the type of firearm used & the reloading techniques and safety precautions utilised by the individual.
NEVER mix any two powders regardless of type, brand or source. NEVER substitute any smokeless powder for black powder, Pyrodex or muzzle loading powder.
The individual assumes all risk of safe loading practices. Failure to follow safety guides could result in gun damage, injury or death to the user or bystanders.
This powder is made for full charge loads and as such is not recommended for reduced loads.
Loading with this powder will benefit from quality primers so as to give good clean ignition.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS SHOWN IN THE LOADING CHART
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Belmont Action Pistol Powder: (289)
748 Powder (WIN 748)
748 offers a wide variety of loading in many rifle calibres (medium-slow burn) | ||||||
748 Load data examples: | *Always read powder manufacturer’s recommended load data & cross check information. | |||||
Calibre | Bullet type | weight | Grains | Velocity | Pressure | |
.223 REM | SP | 55gr | 24 | 2900fps | 38000 cup | |
.22-250 | SP | 55gr | 34.8 | 3500fps | 49500cup | |
.30-06 | SP | 150gr | 48 | 2810fps | 46000cup | |
.308 WIN | SP | 150gr | 45 | 2698fps | not listed | |
8MM Mau | SP | 170gr | 46 | 2410fps | 37000cup | |
.303 Brit | SP | 150gr | 42 | 2500fps | not listed |
Magnum Pistol Powder (296)
Magnum Pistol Powder (296) for .300 AAC BLACKOUT loads (Medium burn) | |||||||
Magnum Pistol powder | *Always read powder manufacturer’s recommended load data & cross check information. | ||||||
(296) Load data examples: | |||||||
Calibre | Bullet type | weight | Grains | Velocity | Pressure | ||
.44RemMag | JHP | 240gr | 22 | 1625 | not listed | ||
.357 Mag | JHP | 158gr | 16.6 | 1610 | 39500cup | ||
.300BLKOUT | HPBT | 110gr | 20 | 2384 | not listed | ||
.300BLKOUT | HP | 125gr | 18 | 2200 | not listed | ||
.300BLKOUT | HP | 130gr | 18 | 2150 | not listed | ||
.300BLKOUT | HPBT | 135gr | 17 | 2015 | not listed |
760 Powder (WIN760)
760 also offers a wide variety of loading in many rifle calibres (Medium-slow burn) | ||||||
760 Load data examples: | *Always read powder manufacturer’s recommended load data & cross check information. | |||||
Calibre | Bullet type | weight | Grains | Velocity | Pressure | |
22/250 REM | SP | 55gr | 39 | 3675 | 49000cup | |
.243 WIN | HP | 85gr | 40.5 | 3150 | 49000cup | |
.270 WIN | SP | 150gr | 49 | 2725 | 48500cup | |
7MM-08REM | SP | 150gr | 45.6 | 2645 | 49900cup | |
.308 WIN | SP | 150gr | 50.1 | 2865 | 48000cup | |
.30-06 | SP | 180gr | 53 | 2725 | 50000cup |
763 Powder (New)
763 is a powder for .308 heavy bullet match loads. (Medium-slow burn) | ||||||
763 Load data examples: | *Always read powder manufacturer’s recommended load data & cross check information. | |||||
NZ NRA loads from Belmont | ||||||
Calibre | Bullet type | weight | Grains | Velocity | Pressure | |
.308 | SP | 150gr | 48.2 | 2870 | TBD | |
.308 | OTM | 155gr | 47 | TBD | TBD | |
.308 | FMJ | 170gr | 45 | TBD | TBD | |
*NOTE: 763 is not a widely available canister powder, hense the slim amount of data. |
The best products change and improve over time with every generation.
This modern propellant powder is the result of constant research & development going back more than 45 years at the world’s most modern spherical powder factory built in the 1970’s
Since Fred Olsen’s 1933 patent there have been several generations of this famous ‘spherical powder’ with its long shelf life, high density, temperature stability & Low flame temperature, (the results of continuous improvement)
This Propellant is intended for careful Reloaders who will take the time to ensure safe reloading procedures are followed.
WARNING:
Your reloads should not exceed maximum loads listed on the included chart.
The charge recommendations, velocity & pressures are SAAMI testing data.
It is recommended you start loading by reducing data 10% and work up.
Ballistic data varies greatly depending on many factors including components used, how they are assembled, the type of firearm used & the reloading techniques and safety precautions utilised by the individual.
NEVER mix any two powders regardless of type, brand or source. NEVER substitute any smokeless powder for black powder, Pyrodex or muzzle loading powder.
The individual assumes all risk of safe loading practices. Failure to follow safety guides could result in gun damage, injury or death to the user or bystanders.
This Powder is made for full charge loads and as such is not recommended for reduced loads.
Loading with this powder will benefit from quality primers so as to give good clean ignition.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS SHOWN IN THE LOADING CHART
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
TEST LOAD EXAMPLE : 5.4 grains Belmont Action Pistol with 9×19 124 grain CMJRN
Federal Primer, Winchester SP or similar primer, ODL G.P 9MM case, Frontier 124 grain CMJRN (Actual weight 124.4 grain)
Comments:
All rounds loaded with weighed charges, & fired within 90 minutes
Temp: 20 degrees centigrade
Velocity: Oehler Model 43 @ 5.18 meters, muzzle velocity calculated from B.C .130
WARNING: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, STORE SAFELY & KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
1.3C UN 0161