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The '''.510 Whisper''' is a [[wikt:subsonic|subsonic]] rifle [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] developed by [[SSK Industries]] for use in suppressed rifles.<ref name="cotw">{{cite book |last=Barnes |first=Frank C. |editor=Skinner, Stan |title=Cartridges of the World |edition=11th |orig-year=1965 |year=2006 |publisher=Gun Digest Books |location=Iola, WI |isbn=0-89689-297-2 |page=282}}</ref> It is capable of firing a .51-caliber bullet weighing {{convert|750|gr|g|abbr=on}} at roughly {{convert|1050|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}}.
The '''.510 Whisper''' is a [[wikt:subsonic|subsonic]] rifle [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] developed by [[SSK Industries]] for use in suppressed rifles.<ref name="cotw">{{cite book |last=Barnes |first=Frank C. |editor=Skinner, Stan |title=Cartridges of the World |edition=11th |orig-year=1965 |year=2006 |publisher=Gun Digest Books |location=Iola, WI |isbn=0-89689-297-2 |page=282}}</ref> It is capable of firing a .51 caliber bullet weighing {{convert|750|gr|g|abbr=on}} at roughly {{convert|1050|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}}.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The .510 Whisper (13×47 mm) is the second of two 1/2 inch caliber rounds developed by [[J. D. Jones]] with a specific focus on the [[Jeff_Cooper#Ammunition_concepts|Thumper concept]] and [[Subsonic ammunition|subsonic]] use. Based on the [[.416 Rigby]] case, it is a [[Rim (firearms)#Belted|non-belted]] and [[Necking (engineering)|bottlenecked]] cartridge.
The .510 Whisper (13×47 mm) is the second of two {{convert|.50|in|abbr=on}} rounds developed by [[J. D. Jones]] with a specific focus on the [[Jeff_Cooper#Ammunition_concepts|Thumper concept]] and [[Subsonic ammunition|subsonic]] use. Based on the [[.416 Rigby]] case, it is a [[Rim (firearms)#Belted|non-belted]] and [[Necking (engineering)|bottlenecked]] cartridge.


Earlier [[J. D. Jones]] had already developed the similar [[.500 Whisper]] round, which has a roughly 0.4 inch (10 mm) longer belted bottlenecked case based on the [[.378 Weatherby Magnum]].
Earlier [[J. D. Jones]] had already developed the similar [[.500 Whisper]] round, which has a roughly {{convert|.4|in|abbr=on}} longer belted bottlenecked case based on the [[.378 Weatherby Magnum]].


Despite the large bullet, this round is very quiet when using a [[suppressor]] due to the subsonic nature of the cartridge. When used with a very high ballistic coefficient bullet, the round only loses about {{convert|100|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}} out to over 500 yards. This gives it more downrange energy at that distance than traditional .30 caliber rounds such as the [[.308 Winchester]] and [[.300 Winchester Magnum]].<ref name="percy">"[http://www.suppressor.co.nz/whisper.htm Whisper cartridges] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210195714/http://www.suppressor.co.nz/whisper.htm |date=2007-12-10}}" by Lukas Kruesi, ''New Zealand Guns & Hunting'', September/October 2003</ref> Sako [[Sako TRG#History|TRG-S]] test rifles have achieved [[minute of angle]], and better, accuracy with this cartridge at 600 yards.<ref name="cotw"/>
Despite the large bullet, this round is very quiet when using a [[suppressor]] due to the subsonic nature of the cartridge. When used with a very high ballistic coefficient bullet, the round only loses about {{convert|100|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}} out to over {{convert|500|yd|m|abbr=on}}. This gives it more downrange energy at that distance than traditional .30 caliber rounds such as the [[.308 Winchester]] and [[.300 Winchester Magnum]].<ref name="percy">"[http://www.suppressor.co.nz/whisper.htm Whisper cartridges] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210195714/http://www.suppressor.co.nz/whisper.htm |date=2007-12-10}}" by Lukas Kruesi, ''New Zealand Guns & Hunting'', September/October 2003</ref> Sako [[Sako TRG#History|TRG-S]] test rifles have achieved [[minute of angle]], and better, accuracy with this cartridge at {{convert|600|yd|m|abbr=on}}.<ref name="cotw"/>


Powders such as H110, 4227, or surplus WC820 are well suited for subsonic loads and give a low [[standard deviation]]. Necessary components such as barrels, reloading dies, etc. are available from SSK. [[SAKO|Sako]] TRG-S actions are most often converted to this caliber. The [[Thompson Center Arms#The Encore|Thompson Center Encore]] is also suitable, but is rather lightweight for shooting this heavy recoiling cartridge, especially when using {{convert|950|gr|g|sing=on}} bullets.
Powders such as H110, 4227, or surplus WC820 are well suited for subsonic loads and give a low [[standard deviation]]. Necessary components such as barrels, reloading dies, etc. are available from SSK. [[SAKO|Sako]] TRG-S actions are most often converted to this caliber. The [[Thompson Center Arms#The Encore|Thompson Center Encore]] is also suitable, but is rather lightweight for shooting this heavy recoiling cartridge, especially when using {{convert|950|gr|g|abbr=on}} bullets.


==Design==
==Design==

Latest revision as of 18:33, 23 October 2024

.510 Whisper
TypeRifle
Place of originUSA
Production history
DesignerSSK Industries
Specifications
Parent case.338 Lapua Magnum
Case typeRimless, bottleneck
Bullet diameter.510 in (13.0 mm)
Neck diameter.549 in (13.9 mm)
Shoulder diameter.587 in (14.9 mm)
Base diameter.587 in (14.9 mm)
Rim diameter.588 in (14.9 mm)
Case length1.865 in (47.4 mm)
Overall length3.34 in (85 mm)
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
750 gr (49 g) AMax 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s) 1,837 ft⋅lbf (2,491 J)
Source(s): SSK Industries,[1] Ammo.org[2]

The .510 Whisper is a subsonic rifle cartridge developed by SSK Industries for use in suppressed rifles.[3] It is capable of firing a .51 caliber bullet weighing 750 gr (49 g) at roughly 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s).

Overview

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The .510 Whisper (13×47 mm) is the second of two .50 in (13 mm) rounds developed by J. D. Jones with a specific focus on the Thumper concept and subsonic use. Based on the .416 Rigby case, it is a non-belted and bottlenecked cartridge.

Earlier J. D. Jones had already developed the similar .500 Whisper round, which has a roughly .4 in (10 mm) longer belted bottlenecked case based on the .378 Weatherby Magnum.

Despite the large bullet, this round is very quiet when using a suppressor due to the subsonic nature of the cartridge. When used with a very high ballistic coefficient bullet, the round only loses about 100 ft/s (30 m/s) out to over 500 yd (460 m). This gives it more downrange energy at that distance than traditional .30 caliber rounds such as the .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum.[4] Sako TRG-S test rifles have achieved minute of angle, and better, accuracy with this cartridge at 600 yd (550 m).[3]

Powders such as H110, 4227, or surplus WC820 are well suited for subsonic loads and give a low standard deviation. Necessary components such as barrels, reloading dies, etc. are available from SSK. Sako TRG-S actions are most often converted to this caliber. The Thompson Center Encore is also suitable, but is rather lightweight for shooting this heavy recoiling cartridge, especially when using 950 gr (62 g) bullets.

Design

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The case of the .510 Whisper is based on the .416 Rigby (same as the .338 Lapua Magnum) as the parent case. Overall length of the loaded round is about 3.34 in (85 mm).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ SSK Industries homepage
  2. ^ "The .510 Whisper Cartridge".
  3. ^ a b Barnes, Frank C. (2006) [1965]. Skinner, Stan (ed.). Cartridges of the World (11th ed.). Iola, WI: Gun Digest Books. p. 282. ISBN 0-89689-297-2.
  4. ^ "Whisper cartridges Archived 2007-12-10 at the Wayback Machine" by Lukas Kruesi, New Zealand Guns & Hunting, September/October 2003
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