The Barnes Banded Solid Bore Rider .50 BMG 750gr Bullets (Barnes part no. 30703) are a bore rider solid for custom single-shot .50 BMG rifles. Barnes makes its solids from a tough copper/zinc alloy throughout, with no separate jacket to shed and no lead core to deform. This 750 grain bullet has a secant ogive and is designed for single-shot rifles with custom throats where overall cartridge length is not an issue. Barnes states it is not for use in standard throat .50 BMG rifles.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter is .510 inch, the correct size for .50 BMG loads.
• Bullet weight is 750 grains, a heavy solid for long-range work.
• Each box contains 20 bullets, a small count that fits specialty .50 BMG loading.
• The type is a Banded Solid Bore Rider, Barnes’ bore rider design for .50 BMG.
• The material is a copper/zinc alloy throughout, so there is no lead core.
• There is no separate jacket to shed, and the solid does not disintegrate or deflect on impact.
• The cartridge is .50 BMG, the case this bullet is loaded into for custom single-shot rifles.
• The ogive is a secant ogive, a long, pointed profile for ballistic efficiency.
• It is intended for single-shot rifles with custom throats, where overall length is not a limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this bullet in a standard .50 BMG rifle? No. Barnes states this bullet is not for use in standard throat .50 BMG rifles. It is designed for single-shot rifles with custom throats where overall cartridge length is not an issue.

Is this loaded ammunition? No. This is a box of 20 component bullets for handloading.

What is the bullet made of? A tough copper/zinc alloy throughout. There is no separate jacket and no lead core.

Buy the Barnes Banded Solid Bore Rider .50 BMG 750gr Bullets, 20-Count

This is a specialty bullet for a specialty rifle, and the details matter before you order. If your .50 BMG has a custom throat and a single-shot action, the Banded Solid Bore Rider is the match. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see other reloading bullets.