How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

[TimK]

Anyone know?

 

[Rarebreed93]

Re: How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

55 Grams
I put it on my Grain scale and it bottom it out, so I had to use a postal scale.
Hope that helps.

 

[TimK]

Re: How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rarebreed93</div><div class="ubbcode-body">55 Grams
I put it on my Grain scale and it bottom it out, so I had to use a postal scale.
Hope that helps. </div></div>

Yup, that helps a lot. Thanks.

 

[kd185]

Re: How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

some where around 850 grains +/- 50 grains depending on the make
the head weighs between 630 to 850 grains
powder charge between 210 to 250 grains
hope this helps

 

[desertHK]

Re: How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

My LC brass with primer weighs about 875 grains.

 

[TP4]

Re: How much does a .50 BMG case weigh?

Weighed on case- PSD 99 headstamp, spent primer.
846.4 grains
If I remember correctly it was PMC ammo.