FIREARMS vihtavouri User Guide

RELOADING GUIDE

for Centerfire Cartridges

2/2002

Burning Rate Chart

Current canister powders in order of approximate burning rate. This list is approximate only and not to be used for developing loads.

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1. R-1, Norma

2. N310, VIHTAVUORI

3. Bullseye, Hercules

4. Solo 1000, Scot

5. No 2, Accurate Arms

6. Red Dot , Hercules

7. Clays, Hodgdon

8. N320, VIHTAVUORI

9. Royal Scot , Scot

10. HP-38, Hodgdon

11. 231, Winchester

12. 453, Scot

13. Hi-Skor 700-X, IMR Co.

14. WST, Winchester

15. International, Hodgdon

16. Green Dot, Hercules

17. N330, VIHTAVUORI

18. PB, IMR Co.

19. No 5, Accurate Arms

20. Pearl Scot, Scot

21. WSL, Winchester

22. Universal, Hodgdon

23. Unique, Hercules

24. SR-7625, IMR Co.

25. WSF, Winchester

26. HS-6, Hodgdon

27. N340, VIHTAVUORI

28. 540, Winchester

29. Herco, Hercules

30. SR-4756, IMR Co

31. Solo 1250, Scot

32. 3N37, VIHTAVUORI

33.Hi-Skor 800-X,

34. No. 7, Accurate Arms

35. Solo 1500, Scot

36. N350, VIHTAVUORI

37. 3N38, VIHTAVUORI

38. HS-7, Hodgdon

39. Blue Dot, Hercules

40. N105, VIHTAVUORI

IMR Co.

41. No. 9, Accurate Arms

42. 2400, Hercules

43. N110, VIHTAVUORI

44. R-123, Norma

45. H110, Hodgdon

46. 296, Winchester

47. SR-4759, IMR Co.

48. N120, VIHTAVUORI

49. IMR-4427, IMR Co.

50. H4227, Hodgdon

51. N130, VIHTAVUORI

52. 1680, Accurate Arms

53. N-200, Norma

54. N133, VIHTAVUORI

55. Brigadier 4197, Scot

56. H4198, Hodgdon

57. IMR-4198, IMR Co.

58. 2015, Accurate Arms

59. Reloder 7, Hercules

60. IMR-3031, IMR Co.

61. N-201, Norma

62. H322, Hodgdon

63. 2230, Accurate Arms

64. Brigadier 3032, Scot

65. 748, Winchester

66. BL-C(2), Hodgdon

67. 2460, Accurate Arms

68. H335, Hodgdon

69. H4895, Hodgdon

70. Reloder 12, Hercules

71. IMR-4895, IMR Co.

72. N135, VIHTAVUORI

73. IMR-4064, IMR Co.

74. Brigadier 4065, Scot

75. 2520, Accurate Arms

76. IMR-4320, IMR Co.

77. N-202, Norma

78. N540 VIHTAVUORI

79. N140, VIHTAVUORI

80. 2700, Accurate Arms

81. Reloder 15, Hercules

82. H380, Hodgdon

83. 760, Winchester

84. H414, Hodgdon

85. N550, VIHTAVUORI

86. N150, VIHTAVUORI

87. 4350, Accurate Arms

88. IMR-4350, IMR Co.

89. H4350, Hodgdon

90. N-204, Norma

91. Brigadier 4351, Scot

92. Reloder 19, Hercules

93. N160, VIHTAVUORI

94. N560, VIHTAVUORI

95. IMR-4831, IMR Co

96. H4831, Hodgdon

97. 3100, Accurate Arms

98. MRP, Norma

99. N165, VIHTAVUORI

100. Reloder 22, Hercules

101. IMR-7828, IMR Co.

102. 8700, Accurate Arms

103. N170, VIHTAVUORI

104. H1000. Hodgdon

105. H870, Hodgdon

106. 24N41, VIHTAVUORI

107. 50BMG, Hodgdon

108. 20N29, VIHTAVUORI

BURNING RATE CHART ....... 2

PREFACE ...................................... 4

VIHTAVUORI POWDERS ....... 5

Rifle Powders ............................. 5

N100 series ............................. 5

N500 series ............................. 5

Powders for .50 BMG ......... 5

Handgun Powders .................... 6

ABOUT THE DATA .................. 6

Disclaimer ................................... 6

How To Use The Data ............ 6

Pressure .......................................7

PROPERTIES AND STORAGE OF SMOKELESS POWDER ...7

Properties of Smokeless

Powder ........................................ 8

How To Check Smokeless

Powder For Deterioration ....... 8

Considerations For Storage

Of Smokeless Powder .............. 8

Recommendations For Storage

Of Smokeless Powder .............. 8

RELOADING SAFETY .... 9 - 10

RIFLE RELOADING DATA 11

Disclaimer .................................11

.17 Remington ..........................11

.22 Hornet ................................. 11

.222 Remington .......................12

.223 Remington .............. 12 - 13

.22 PPC - USA .........................13

.22-250 Remington ..................14

.220 Swift .................................. 14

6 PPC - USA ............................14

6 BR Norma .............................15

.243 Winchester .............. 15 - 16

6mm Remington ......................16

.240 Weatherby Magnum ....... 17

.25-06 Remington ....................17

6.5 x 55 SE ....................... 18 - 19

6.5 - .283 Norma ..................... 20

.264 Winchester Magnum ...... 20

.270 Winchester ........................ 21

.270 Weatherby Magnum .......21

7mm - 08 Remington ............. 22

7 x 57 ......................................... 22

7mm Rem. Magnum ...............23

7mm Weatherby Magnum ..... 23

.30 Carbine ................................24

.30-30 Winchester .....................24

.300 Savage ............................... 25

.308 Winchester .............. 25 - 27

7.62 x 54R (7.62 Russian) 28- 29

7.5x55 GP31 (7.5mm Swiss) .29

.30 - 06 Springfield ......... 30 - 31

.300 H&H Magnum ................ 32

.308 Norma Magnum .............32

.300 Winchester Mag. ..... 32 - 33

.300 Weatherby Magnum .......33

.300 LAPUA Magnum ........... 34

.300 Remington Ultra Mag ....34

.30-.378 Weatherby Mag. ....... 35

7.62 x 39 ....................................35

.303 British ................................ 35

8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS) ........ 36

.338 Winchester Magnum ....... 36

.338 LAPUA Magnum ........... 37

.358 Norma Magnum .............37

9.3 x 62 ......................................38

9.3 x 64 ......................................38

.375 H&H Magnum ................ 38

.444 Marlin ................................39

.45-70 Government ................. 39

.458 Winchester Magnum ....... 39

.50 BMG ................................... 40

HANDGUN RELOADING

DATA ............................................ 41

Disclaimer .................................41

7mm TCU ................................ 41

7mm BR Remington ............... 42

7 x 49 GJW...............................42

.32 S.&W. Long N.P. ..............42

.32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter .... 43

.380 ACP ...................................43

9mm Luger ...................... 43 - 45

9 x 21 ......................................... 45

.357 SIG ....................................46

.38 Super Auto ................ 46 - 47

.38 LAPUA Super ................... 47

.38 Special ......................... 48 - 49

.357 Magnum .................. 49 - 50

.357 Remington Maximum ... 50

.40 S.&W. ................................. 51

10mm AUTO ......................... 51

.41 Remington Magnum ........ 52

.44 S.&W. Special .................... 52

.44 Remington Magnum ........ 53

.45 AUTO ................................ 54

.45 Colt ..................................... 54

.45 Winchester Magnum. ....... 55

.454 Casull ................................ 55

.50 AE ....................................... 56

VIHTAVUORI SMOKELESS LOADS FOR COWBOY ACTION

SHOOTING ............................... 56

.38 Special ................................. 57

.357 Magnum .......................... 57

.44 S.&W. Special .................... 58

.44 Remington Magnum ........ 58

.45 Colt ..................................... 58

NOTES ........................................ 59

VIHTAVUORI DISTRIBUTORS

LIST IN U.S ................................ 63

Preface

THIS NEW VIHTAVUORI RELOADING GUIDE 2/2002 REPLACES ALL RIFLE AND HANDGUN RELOADING DATA PUBLISHED IN PREVIOUS RELOADING GUIDES INCLUDING EDITIONS FROM 1st TO 7th. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF SAFETY PREVIOUS GUIDES SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED.

The new Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 2/2002 for Centerfire Ammunition is an updated version of the previous Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 1/2002. The contents of this new issue 2/2002 has been revised with new loading data for:

- Lapua's famous 200 gr D166 FMJBT bullet in cal. 7.62 x 54R,

- cal. 7.5 x 55 GP31(7.5mm Swiss,

- cal. 300 Remington Ultra Magnum,

- cal. .38 LAPUA Super, Lapua's improved .38 Super Auto.

All the loads in this guide are pressured according to the CIP method. The maximum loads given in the tables are determined according to the CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specifications, whichever is lower. The listed maximum loads must never be exceeded.

Due to the differences in the cartridge components, individual weapons, shooting temperatures etc. always start developing your load by using the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load as your starting load.

The Vihtavuori powders are manufactured by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy in Vihtavuori plant. Sales and marketing of reloading powders as well as customer service is carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy. Vihtavuori powders are distributed through Vihtavuori Distributors. The list of Distributors can be found at www.vihtavuori.fi /Distributors.html The contact information for customer service is given in the back of this guide.

We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders.

Rifle Powders

N100 series

The series N100 powders are primarily rifle powders, with suitable speeds to optimize handloading from the tiny .17 Remington and .22 Hornet all the way to the monster bashing .458 Winchester Magnum. There are ten speeds in this series and they include:

N110: This is a very fast burning propellant that can be used in applications which previously used Hercules 2400, Hodgdon H110, or Winchester 296. Typical applications include: .22 Hornet, .25-20 Winchester, .357 S&W Magnum, .357 Maximum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Winchester Magnum.

N 120: This speed needs higher pressure than N110 in order to optimize burning. Burning rate falls near the various 4227s. It works superbly with comparatively light bullets in .22 caliber cartridges. It is, by nature, a limited application propellant.

N130: Burning rate is between IMR4227 and the discontinued Winchester 680. This is the powder used in factory loaded .22 and 6mm PPC.

N133: This speed is very close to IMR 4198 in quickness. Thus, it is ideal for the .222 Remington, .223 Remington, and .45-70 Government and other applications where a relatively fast burning rifle propellant is needed.

N135: This is a moderate burning propellant. It will fit applications similar to Hercules Reloder 12, IMR-4895 or IMR 4064. Applications range from the .17 Remington to the .458 Winchester. N140: This powder can usually be used in place of Hercules Reloder 15, IMR 4320, and Hodgdon H380. Applications include: .222 Remington Magnum, .22-250 Remington (factory powder), .30-30 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .375 H&H Magnum, and so on. N150: This is a moderately slow powder that can help refine rifle cartridge ballistics when N140 is just a tad too fast and N160 is a tad too slow. Works well in many applications previously filled by 760, H414, and IMR

4350. N160: A relatively slow powder ideally suited to many magnum and standard rounds requiring a slow propellant. It has characteristics that makes it work well for applications previously using various 4350’s, Hercules Reloder 19, and the various 4831’s. For example some ideal applications are: .243 Winchester, .25-06 Reming-

ton, .264 Winchester Magnum, .270 Winchester (factory load), 7mm Remington Magnum, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, etc. This is destined to being one of our most popular powders.

N165: A very slow burning magnum propellant for use with heavy bullets. Applications begin very heavy bullets in the .30-06, and include the .338 Winchester Magnum.

N170: Our slowest speed propellant and the slowest canister reloading powder generally available from any manufacturer.

N500 series

Adding nitroglyceriol to the traditional single base powder makes possible in addition to geometry and coating a third controlled variable of ballistic properties: energy content. Vihtavuori calls powders which have nitroglycerol added (maximum 25 %) high energy NC-powders, which form N500 series.

Adding nitroglycerol to the high energy N500 series is done by impregnation. After that the grains are coated with a new type of chemical which results in very progressive burning characteristics.

The composition of a typical high energy powder is as follows:

* nitrocellulose * nitroglycerol

* coating agent * stabilizer

* flame reducing agent * wear reducing agent

Geometrically the powders in the N500 series are equal to the N100 series. Although these new powders have a higher energy content, they do not cause greater wear to the gun. This is because the surface of the powder has been treated with an agent designed to reduce barrel wear.

N500 series powders work well at different temperatures, even better than the traditional N100 and N300 series. Temperature sensitivity naturally depends very much on the weapon and on the cartridge. The manufacturing technique employed permits a very high bulk density, which in turn makes it possible to use a bigger charge in a certain limited loading volume.

Vihtavuori High Energy powders are available in three burning rates: N540: Burning rate like N140. Especially for .308 Winchester.

N550: Burning rate like N150. Especially for .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield.

N560: Burning rate like N160. Especially for .270 Winchester and 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser.

Powders For .50 BMG

For .50 BMG there are two special Vihtavuori powders available, 24N41 and 20N29. They are, like N100 series, single base surface treated powders. The burning rate of them is slower and their grain size is larger than that of the N100 series rifle powders. 24N41 is slightly faster burning than 20N29.

Handgun Powders

Handgun powders include the five N300 series propellants and two special propellants:

N310: Very fast burning and competitive with Bullseye and Accurate No.2. It has applications in a very wide range from the .25 ACP to the 9mm Luger.

N320 is a handgun powder of comparatively fast burning rate. Useful in many popular cartridges. Currently available data includes 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 (Long) Colt. Burning rate generally is perhaps a tad faster than 231 or generally about like Red Dot.

N330: This is a handgun powder that has a burning rate similar to Green Dot, No. 5, or PB. Data is currently available for 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .44 S&W Special and .45 (Long) Colt. N340: With a burning rate not dissimilar to Winchester 540 or Herco, this powder is a wide application type. Data for the following handgun cartridges is currently available: .30 Luger, 9mm Luger, .38 S&W (Colt New Police), .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Auto and .45 (Long) Colt.

N350: This is the slowest burning propellant in the N300 series. Burning speed is about like Blue Dot, “Hi-Skor” 800-X or No. 7. Data is currently available for: 9mm Luger, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum and .45 Auto. 3N37: Burning speed is between N340 and N350, close to “Hi-Skor” 800-X, and it therefore has applications also in handgun cartridges. Data is currently available for all popular handgun calibers. The characteristics of this propellant makes it very desirable for competitive handgun shooting.

3N38: A powder for the high velocity loads of the 9mm Luger and the .38 Super with moderate bullet weight. Designed specially for competitive handgun shooting.

N105 Super Magnum: This special powder has a burning rate between N350 and N110. It is especially developed for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or large case volume. Reloading data is currently available for 9 x 21mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .44 Remington Magnum and .45 Winchester Magnum.

About the Data

Disclaimer

As Nammo Lapua Oy has no control over improper storage, handling, loading or use of our powders after they have left the factory, we make no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, limited or full. We specifically disclaim all warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. We specifically disclaim all liability

for consequential damages of any kind whatsoever, whether or not due to seller’s negligence or based on strict product liability or principle of indemnity or contribution, Nammo Lapua Oy neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the u se of this product.

How To Use The Data

Our rifle and handgun data listings generally contain maximum charges which are not to be exceeded. In some instances starting loads are also listed. Currently this booklet contains all of the data we can supply. Be certain you use the correct data and the specific bullet weight shown.

By staying 5 % below the maximum powder charge weight, pressures will be reduced by about 10 % while velocities will be only about 3 % lower than listed.

Caution: When loading handgun cartridges it is vital to maintain the minimum cartridge overall length (C.O.L.) listed in the tables. Shorter overall lengths may double chamber pressures. Longer lengths are permissible so long as the functioning of the handgun will not be impaired.

The data in the loading tables were obtained at an ambient temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 55 %. The values obtained were under carefully controlled conditions and may vary from those obtained with your firearm, specific component lots, loading dimensions, and loading procedures. The maximum charges must NEVER be exceeded. Start loading

with the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum. When loading

cartridges for which the listed charge is 10 grains or less, after firing 10 rounds at the minimum weight (15 % below maximum), increase charge weights by 0.2 grains and fire another 10 rounds. Repeat this procedure, if necessary, until you reach, but do not exceed, the maximum listed charge. The same process is followed for heavier charges except that charge weights from 11 to 25 grains use increments of 0.5 grains. For charges over 25 grains increments of 1.0 grains will be correct.

If even a single test round shows signs of excessive pressure discontinue the use of the load. Do not fire even a single additional cartridge. Seek qualified help before proceeding!

The traditional sign of overpressure is a flattened primer. When flattened primers start to occur, it is a definite warning that the charge should be reduced, quickly. Brass getting into the ejector and extractor cavities is a worse case. Blown out primers are worse still. If a case ruptures it may be a sign of a defective case or a truly lethal chamber pressure.

In case of overpressure signs it is wiser to back off, to be safe rather than sorry. Why risk potentially fatal injury?

Better to stop shooting and immediately discard all such reloads.

Read also the Reloading Safety Rules on pages 9 and

10.

Pressure

There are numerous factors which can change the ballistic performance of a load even when the data is followed exactly. For example: The internal dimensions of a firearm can vary greatly even between two of the same make and model. Pressures can vary to extremes as different firearms are used. Each change in brand and even within different lots of a specific brand component can cause notable ballistic changes. Too, changes in ambient temperature can also cause ballistic altering pressures. Not every bullet of a given diameter and weight will produce alike pressure. Changes in case brand can also effect ballistics. There are numerous other causes of varying pressure levels.

Therefore it is essential that the reloader be well versed in the methods of carefully working up a reload powder charge in small increments as outlined in the various reloading handbooks that are available from reliable sources. The data in this book is not intended for use by persons not thoroughly versed in such procedures.

This guide must supplemented by a good reloading handbook such as the Lapua Reloading Manual, the DBI Metallic Cartridge Reloading, the Vihtavuori Reloading Manual or other recognized manuals that may offer all appropriate information.

Properties of Smokeless Powder

Smokeless powders, or propellants, are essentially mixtures of chemicals designed to bum under controlled conditions at the proper rate to propel a projectile from a gun.

Smokeless powders are made in three forms:

1. Thin, circular flakes or wafers

2. Small cylinders

3. Small spheres

Single-base smokeless powders derive their main source of energy from nitrocellulose.

The energy released from double-base smokeless powders is derived from both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine.

All smokeless powders are extremely flammable by design, they are intended to bum rapidly and vigorously when ignited.

Oxygen from the air is not necessary for the combustion of smokeless powders since they contain sufficient built-in oxygen to burn completely, even in an enclosed space such as the chamber of a firearm.

In effect, ignition occurs when the powder granules are heated above their ignition temperature. This can occur by exposing powder to:

1. A flame such as a match or primer flash.

2. An electrical spark or the sparks from welding, grinding, etc..

3. Heat from an electric hot plate or a fire directed or near a closed container even if the powder itself is not exposed to the flame.

When smokeless powder burns, a great deal of gas at high temperature is formed. If the powder is confined, this gas will create pressure in the surrounding structure. The rate of gas generation is such, however, that the pressure can be kept at a low level if sufficient space is available or if the gas can escape.

In this respect smokeless powder differs from blasting agents or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting gelatin, although smokeless powder may contain chemical ingredients common to some of these products.

High explosives such as dynamite are made to detonate, that is, to change from solid state to gaseous state with evolution of intense heat at such a rapid rate that shock waves are propagated through any medium in contact with them. Such shock waves exert pressure on anything they contact, and, as a matter of practical consideration, it is almost impossible to satisfactorily vent away the effects of a detonation involving any appreciable quantity of dynamite

Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning characteristics from common “black powder”.

Black powder burns essentially at the same rate out in the open (unconfined) as when in a gun.

When ignited in an unconfined state, smokeless powder burns inefficiently with an orange-colored flame. It produces a considerable amount of light brown noxious smelling smoke. It leaves a residue of ash and partially burned powder. The flame is hot enough to cause severe bums.

The opposite is true when it burns under pressure as in a cartridge fired in a gun. Then it produces very little smoke, a small glow, and leaves very little or no residue. The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increased pressure.

If burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure will rise and eventually can cause the container to burst. Under such circumstances, the bursting of a strong container creates effects similar to an explosion.

For this reason, the Department of Transportation (formerly Interstate Commerce Commission) sets specifications for shipping containers for propellants and requires tests for loaded containers - under actual fire conditions - before approving them for use.

When smokeless powder in D.O.T. approved containers is ignited during such tests, container seams split open or lids pop off - to release gases and powder from confinement at low pressure.

How to Check Smokeless Powder for

Deterioration

Although modern smokeless powders are basically free from deterioration under proper storage conditions, safe practices require a recognition of the signs of deterioration and its possible effects.

Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the

cap on the container and smelling the contents.

Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic odor. (Don’t confuse this with common solvent odors such as alcohol, ether and acetone).

Check to make certain that powder is not exposed to extreme heat as this may cause deterioration. Such exposure produces an acidity which accelerates further reaction and has been known, because of the heat generated by the reaction, to cause spontaneous combustion.

Never salvage powder from old cartridges and do not attempt to blend salvaged powder with new powder. Don’t accumulate old powder stocks. The best way to dispose of deteriorated smokeless powder is to bum it out in the open at an isolated location in small shallow piles (not over 1" deep). The quantity burned in any one pile should never exceed one pound. Use an ignition train of slow burning combustible material so that the person may retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited.

Considerations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder

Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks or high temperatures.

For these reasons, it is desirable that storage enclosures be made of insulating materials to protect the powder from external heat sources.

Once smokeless powder begins to burn, it will normally continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until it is consumed.

D.O.T. approved containers are constructed to open up at low internal pressures to avoid the effects normally produced by the rupture or bursting of a strong container.

Storage enclosures for smokeless powder should be constructed in a similar manner:

1. Of fire-resistant and heat-insulating materials t o protect contents from external heat.

2. Sufficiently large to satisfactorily vent the gaseous products of combustion which would result if the quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure accidentally ignited.

If a small, tightly enclosed storage enclosure is loaded to capacity with containers of smokeless powder, the walls of the enclosure will expand or move outwards to release the gas pressure - if the powder in storage is accidentally ignited.

Under such conditions, the effects of the release of gas pressure are similar or identical to the effects produced by an explosion.

Hence only the smallest practical quantities of smokeless powder should be kept in storage, and then in strict compliance with all applicable regulations and recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association.

Recommendations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Be sure the storage area selected is free from any possible sources of excess heat and is isolated from open flame, furnaces, hot water heaters, etc. Do not store smokeless powder where it will be exposed to the sun’s rays. Avoid storage in areas where mechanical or electrical equipment is in operation. Restrict from the storage areas heat or sparks which may result from improper, defective or overloaded electrical circuits.

DO NOT STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN THE SAME AREA WITH SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE GASES OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE ONLY IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED CONTAINERS.

Do not transfer the powder from an approved container into one which is not approved.

DO NOT SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS STORED OR USED. Place appropriate “NO SMOKING” signs in these areas.

DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETSSHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL, SEAMS OR JOINTS TO PROVIDE AN EASY MEANS OF SELFVENTING.

DO NOT KEEP OLD OR SALVAGED POWDERS. Check old powders for deterioration regularly. Destroy deteriorated powders immediately.

OBEY ALL REGULATIONS REGARDING QUANTITY AND METHODS OF STORING. Do not store all your powders in one place. If you can, maintain separate storage locations. Many small containers are safer than one or more large containers.

KEEP YOUR STORAGE AND USE AREA CLEAN. Clean up spilled powder promptly. Make sure the surrounding area is free of trash or other readily combustible materials.

The above information has been provided with permission from SAAMI: SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INC. P.O. Box 838, Branford, CT 06405.

Reloading Safety

Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But like many other human endeavours, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powder. As important is strict following of the instructions given by the manufacturers of the reloading equipment as well as the reloading components.

Before you get started, read the safety rules below and keep them in mind whenever reloading. Attention paid

to detail and patience ensures safety and quality!

❍ Reload only when you can give it your undivided attention. Do not reload, when fatigued or ill. Develop

your own reloading routine to avoid mistakes. Avoid haste, load at a leisurely place and keep in mind that absolutely no reloading under the influence of alcohol or drugs!

❍ Always wear proper eye protection. It is an unnecessary risk to reload without safety glasses. ❍ Store powder and primers out of reach of children and away from heat and open fire. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Never smoke during a reloading session!

❍ Keep no more powder than needed available. Immediately return the unused powder to its original

factory container to preserve its identity and usable life time.

❍ Do not use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all unidentified powders according

to the manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Keep in mind that the trial-and-error

method may lead to serious injury!

❍ Do not store primers in bulk! Doing so will create a bomb! Bulk primers will very likely mass

detonate. The blast of a few hundred primers corresponds to a hand grenade in a room! Do not force primers in any circumstances. Take special care when filling and handling auto primer feed tubes. Keep primers in their original factory packing until used. Return unused primers to their original packing.

❍ Do not use primers if their identity is lost. Discard them according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❍ Start loading with the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting

load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load. Increase the charge using small steps watching for overpressure signs from the primer and the case head at each step. If you detect overpressure signs

immediately stop shooting and reduce the charge. Disassemble always the defected cartridges. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS!

❍ Check visually the powder level in the cases so you are absolutely sure that you have no double powder

charge. When a double powder charge is fired it may result in a gun damage, personal injury, even death.

❍ If you change the lot of any component or if you change any of the components of your reload, you must

develop your load from the starting load again. A different component as well as a component from a different manufacturing lot may cause changes in cartridge pressure.

❍ You must absolutely follow the given cartridge overall lengths (C.O.L.) according to the reloading tables.

The change in the bullet seating depth has a significant influence on the cartridge pressure.

❍ Never reduce loads under the listed starting load. ❍ Keep your reloading bench in good order. Clean up spilled powder and primers promptly and

completely. Remember that the reloading bench is not a temporary store for other tools, used car spare parts etc.

❍ Use your reloading equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Study the instruc-

tions carefully and don't hesitate to ask, if you don't understand everything.

❍ Be safe, be conscientious!

Reloading Safety

LEAD EXPOSURE

A continuous lead exposure has been found out to create lead accumulation to living bodies, specially to the nervous system causing little by little serious physical impairment. Some unused reloading components as well as fired cases can contain lead or lead compounds, it is possible to a reloader to get exposed during reloading. Primers and bullets contain lead and it may be present as a residue in fired cartridge cases, too.

There are different ways lead may enter the body. However, the two most common are considered to be the mouth and the breathing. Therefore with simple precautions described underneath the possible lead exposure and its dangerous consequences can be avoided.

❍ WASH YOUR HANDS thoroughly with warm water and soap after shooting or reloading. ❍ DO NOT EAT OR DRINK during a reloading session. When handling fired cartridge cases the

residual containing lead most likely gets to your hands. Therefore eating something requiring a straight hand contact during a reloading session hazards the reloader to lead exposure. Keep your hands away from your nose or your mouth during a reloading session.

❍ KEEP GOOD HOUSEHOLD AT YOUR RELOADING SITE. Regular cleaning prevents the

accumulation of residuals. Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up the reloading bench as well as the floor underneath. DO NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER! The use of it dues to a potential risk of exposure because of spilled powder it collects up. Furthermore an ordinary vacuum cleaner more spreads than collects up the dust containing residuals. Do not use any carpet at your reloading site. Carpet is hard to keep dust-free and it can create static electricity that can accidentally fire a primer.

❍ PROTECT YOUR BREATHING AGAINST THE DUST IN THE RELOADING AREA.

When using a dry cleaning media in tumbling the cartridge cases keep in mind that the lead residual from the fired cases moves to the dry cleaning media, where it accumulates by use. Wear always a dust mask when pouring the dry cleaning media out of the tumbler and be careful not to spill the media on your reloading bench.

RIFLE RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER

I. All of this reloading information has been provided by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy and Nammo Lapua Oy. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993 rules. The listed maximum loads have been determined according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower.

These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP.

DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN.

II. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 16" twist

.17 Remington

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

25 HP Remington 2.145 N135 22.8 4040

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.787"

Test barrel: 231/2", 1 in 16" twist

.22 Hornet

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

40 Spire Point Speer 1.713 N110 7.8 2296 9.5 2586 45 Spitzer Speer 1.713 N110 7.2 2107 8.8 2371 50 Spitzer Speer 1.713 N110 7.1 1962 8.3 2203

55 Spitzer Speer 1.713 N110 6.2 1809 7.7 2046

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length1.394"

N120 9.3 1961 10.7 2237 N120 8.8 1840 10.3 2142

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist

.222 Remington

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length1.693"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

40 Spire Point Speer 2.087 N110 14.3 2974 16.2 3207

Hornet Sierra 2.047 N120 20.1 3251 20.8 3373 Spire Point Speer 2.047 N120 19.9 3193 21.3 3449

N130 21.6 3191 23.2 3435 N133 22.9 3229 25.2 3517

45 Spitzer Speer 2.087 N110 13.6 2781 15.4 3008

N120 19.3 3035 20.7 3257 Hornet Hornady 2.110 N130 21.8 3120 23.2 3340 Spitzer Speer 2.087 N133 22.7 3094 24.2 3331

50 SXSP Hornady 2.118 N120 18.7 2873 20.0 3090

N130 20.5 2918 22.1 3142

N133 22.2 2969 24.0 3215

N135 21.6 2725 23.5 3024

55 SP Sako 2.134 N120 18.0 2736 19.6 2956

FMJBT Hornady 2.118 N130 20.0 2803 21.4 3025 SP Sako 2.134 N133 21.7 2857 23.4 3066

N135 22.6 2840 23.3 2949

60 HP Hornady 2.126 N120 17.1 2556 18.9 2789

N130 19.2 2640 21.1 2877

N133 20.8 2690 22.6 2928

N135 21.6 2744 23.5 2847

69 HPBT Sierra* 2.126 N130 18.1 2456 19.5 2641

N133 19.5 2519 21.0 2690

N135 20.2 2533 22.1 2728 *) The test barrel rifle twist 1 in 7" N140 22.2 2554 23.7 2748

Test barrel: 25", 1 in 12" twist

.223 Remington

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length1.752"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

40 Spire Point Speer 2.075 N120 22.4 3373 24.0 3640

N130 24.4 3399 26.3 3685

N133 25.0 3347 26.8 3615

45 Spitzer Speer 2.126 N120 21.7 3187 23.5 3463

N130 23.5 3235 25.6 3511

N133 24.9 3245 27.0 3565

N135 25.5 3185 26.9 3396

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.223 Remington (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

50 "TNT"-HP Speer 2.244 N120 21.2 3048 23.2 3314

N130 23.0 3097 24.9 3368 N133 24.6 3113 26.2 3398 N135 25.0 3077 26.5 3333

52 HPBT Sierra 2.244 N130 21.5 2959 24.0 3274

N133 23.5 3003 25.8 3315 N135 24.3 3014 27.0 3333

55 FMJBT Hornady 2.244 N120 19.6 2820 22.5 3134

N130 22.1 2931 24.1 3217 N133 22.9 2927 25.3 3231 N135 24.3 2983 26.8 3267 N140 25.3 2881 26.9 3081

60 HP Hornady 2.244 N130 21.4 2796 23.7 3063

N133 22.4 2772 25.0 3076 N135 23.9 2860 25.9 3075 N140 24.8 2758 26.5 2954

69 HPBT Sierra* 2.244 N133 20.5 2565 23.0 2828

N135 22.3 2595 24.7 2890 N140 23.6 2633 26.4 2922 N540 24.9 2679 27.3 2984

69 Scenar LAPUA* 2.260 N135 21.6 2779 23.0 2969

N140 22.8 2740 25.2 3009 N540 24.1 2881 26.2 3179

75 BTHP Hornady* 2.260 N135 20.9 2465 23.5 2728

N140 22.7 2475 25.3 2774

*) Test barrel twist 1 in 7". N540 23.5 2515 25.9 2807

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 14" twist

.22 PPC - USA

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

52 HPBT Sierra 2.024 N120 21.9 3171 22.7 3254

55 Spitzer Speer 2.039 N130 21.8 2946 24.3 3202

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Small Rifle

Cases: Sako, trim-to length1.508"

N130 21.8 3027 24.3 3335 N133 23.1 3086 25.8 3386 N135 25.1 3130 27.8 3443

N133 22.8 2996 25.4 3232 N135 25.5 3091 28.3 3435

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 14" twist

.22-250 Remington

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

45 Spitzer Speer 2.319 N130 30.2 3580 33.3 3884

50 Spitzer Speer 2.346 N130 26.4 3070 33.0 3522

55 Spitzer Speer 2.346 N135 30.0 3145 33.3 3460

60 HP Hornady 2.346 N140 30.8 2994 34.3 3314 69 HPBT Sierra* 2.346 N140 27.2 2649 33.7 3134

*) Test barrrel twist 1 to 7". N560 34.4 2748 42.9 3310

.220 Swift

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length1.902"

N135 33.4 3564 36.2 3885

N140 35.3 3576 38.7 3941

N135 29.4 3161 36.0 3579

N140 31.3 3133 36.3 3588

N150 32.1 3135 37.3 3584

N140 32.8 3185 35.8 3483

N150 33.7 3189 37.3 3521

N150 31.2 2977 35.4 3318

N540 28.4 2729 34.6 3225

N150 28.4 2697 34.9 3157

N550 30.8 2794 37.2 3305

N160 35.4 2747 41.3 3239

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: RWS, trim-to length 2.196"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

50 FMJ Sako 2.677 N140 38.6 3900 55 SP Sako 2.677 N140 37.0 3250 55 SP Norma 2.677 N160 43.1 3710

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist

6 PPC -USA

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

68 HPFB EUBER 2.110 N130 23.4 2761 25.9 3040 70 HPBT Sierra 2.110 N120 21.5 2653 23.9 2956

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 1.508"

N133 25.1 2752 28.1 3113 N130 22.6 2686 26.0 3058

N133 24.5 2705 27.6 3063

Test barrel: 251/2", 1 in 8" twist

6mm BR Norma

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 1.508"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

70 HPBT Sierra 2.087 N133 23.7 2694 29.2 3104

N135 26.7 2795 33.2 3271

77 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.362 N133 28.5 2894 31.0 3156

Scenar N140 31.7 2946 33.9 3215

N540 33.1 2992 35.6 3271

90 FMJ LAPUA 2.347 N140 23.3 2372 29.2 2808

N540 24.3 2333 32.6 3012

90 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.362 N135 28.6 2717 31.5 2966

Scenar N140 30.2 2772 32.7 3018

N540 31.2 2795 33.9 3064

100 Mega LAPUA 2.177 N140 23.2 2247 28.5 2667

N540 25.5 2326 30.6 2772

105 Scenar LAPUA 2.347 N140 23.6 2247 28.4 2641

N540 24.5 2244 29.8 2717

105 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.362 N140 28.2 2497 31.1 2759

Scenar N150 28.5 2516 31.6 2753

N540 29.0 2543 32.2 2818

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

.243 Winchester

Primers: Large Rifle

Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.039"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

70 SXSP Hornady 2.638 N133 33.4 3084 36.8 3219

N135 36.4 2957 40.5 3310 N140 38.7 3003 43.2 3389 N150 39.7 3019 44.1 3384 N160 46.1 3004 51.3 3451

80 FMJ Hornady 2.638 N135 33.6 2837 37.0 3044

N140 35.6 2856 39.4 3092 N150 35.0 2876 38.9 3068 N160 43.6 2869 48.6 3222

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

.243 Winchester (cont'd)

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.039"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

87 HPBT Hornady 2.677 N140 34.2 2738 38.3 2974

N150 33.7 2757 37.9 2947

N160 41.9 2744 46.6 3084

N560 43.2 2890 48.0 3149

90 FMJ LAPUA 2.689 N150 23.3 2346 32.8 2907

N550 30.6 2595 39.0 3146

N160 31.1 2605 40.9 3127

95 X Barnes 2.709 N560 27.5 2171 37.6 2727

100 SPBT Hornady 2.650 N160 40.8 2615 45.3 2903

N560 41.3 2697 45.7 2962

N165 44.0 2647 49.3 2932

100 Mega LAPUA 2.689 N150 23.6 2274 32.4 2868

N550 32.8 2566 42.0 3199

N160 35.9 2654 42.8 3084

105 Spitzer Speer 2.670 N160 35.2 2440 39.2 2634

N560 35.2 2486 38.8 2719

105 Scenar LAPUA 2.689* N550 34.6 2579 40.4 2923

N160 36.4 2579 42.8 2936 *) Test barrrel twist 1 to 8". N165 42.2 2635 48.5 3012

Test barrel: 221/2", 1 in 9" twist

6mm Remington

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.224"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

70 HPBT Sierra 2.811 N135 36.6 3096 40.4 3321

N140 39.6 3148 43.3 3400

N150 39.1 3145 43.4 3376

N160 47.3 3121 52.4 3520

80 FMJ Hornady 2.815 N135 32.7 2794 35.9 2967

N140 35.5 2918 39.2 3087

N150 34.2 2850 37.9 3035

N160 44.1 3032 48.9 3245

87 SP Hornady 2.815 N140 34.5 2744 38.0 2916

N150 33.9 2742 37.3 2894

N160 44.4 2876 49.1 3141

N165 47.5 2951 52.7 3110

100 SPBT Hornady 2.815 N160 41.7 2729 45.8 2927

N165 43.4 2745 48.1 2940

105 Spitzer Speer 2.815 N165 42.3 2726 46.5 2888

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 231/2", 1 in 10" twist

.240 Weatherby Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum

Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.222"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

75 HPFB Hornady 3.075 N150 42.1 3081 49.3 3569

N550 46.6 3177 52.7 3684 N160 48.9 3115 54.7 3628

77 HPFB LAPUA 3.075 N150 43.0 3058 49.1 3548

N550 46.7 3138 52.3 3628 N160 48.9 3112 54.5 3591

90 Scenar LAPUA 3.075 N550 42.3 2889 50.2 3361

N160 46.0 2882 53.1 3364 N165 50.1 2902 57.7 3420

100 Mega LAPUA 3.075 N550 42.1 2751 49.2 3205

N160 44.1 2775 50.8 3166 N165 49.1 2765 56.1 3264

105 Spitzer Speer 3.063 N160 38.9 2575 49.4 3106

N560 46.3 2767 54.0 3192 N165 47.5 2746 55.8 3215

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

.25-06 Remington

Primers: Large Rifle

Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.484"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

87 SPBT Speer 3.122 N140 32.6 2709 42.1 3145

N150 35.1 2755 44.7 3207 N160 45.0 2904 54.6 3338 N165 50.4 2977 60.7 3433

100 SPBT Speer 3.197 N140 38.4 2768 44.5 3033

N150 39.7 2809 45.8 3051 N160 48.8 2888 54.8 3170 N560 45.0 2780 55.2 3240 N165 51.1 2915 58.6 3212 N170 50.2 2727 62.3 3192

120 Spizer Speer 3.157 N150 26.7 2106 35.6 2539

N160 34.6 2328 45.2 2762 N560 39.4 2440 49.8 2912 N165 37.5 2399 48.1 2790 N170 45.1 2491 55.2 2859

120 HPBT Sierra 3.150 N160 39.3 2443 47.6 2852

N560 42.1 2522 51.3 2955 N165 43.6 2540 52.0 2911 N170 47.6 2513 58.6 2958

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 261/2", 1 in 81/2" twist

6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.157"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

77 SP Norma 2.620 N133 42.4 3380

N135 44.1 3380 N140 45.1 3400

80 FMJ Norma 2.620 N140 44.4 3280 85 HP Sierra 2.800 N150 43.9 3002 46.1 3252

100 HP Sierra 2.850 N140 40.0 2748 42.3 2916

N540 39.7 2696 43.4 2971 N150 40.6 2727 43.4 2920 N550 42.6 2784 46.0 3051 N160 47.3 2785 50.6 3001

100 FMJ LAPUA 2.756 N160 46.1 2748 51.0 3024 108 Scenar LAPUA 3.071 N140 36.6 2524 39.8 2780

N540 37.5 2611 40.8 2870 N150 39.5 2724 42.1 2890 N550 41.0 2720 44.4 2993 N160 47.0 2785 49.3 2963 N560 48.1 2774 51.6 3012 N165 48.7 2823 51.2 3000

108 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.149 N140 37.3 2697 41.7 2946

Scenar N540 38.9 2707 43.1 3018

N150 38.4 2680 43.4 2976

120 HPBT Sierra 3.024 N140 34.8 2346 39.4 2619

N540 36.6 2470 40.6 2726 N150 36.3 2389 40.5 2648 N550 39.5 2544 43.4 2830 N160 44.7 2607 48.4 2823 N560 46.8 2599 49.3 2801

123 Scenar LAPUA 3.150 N140 34.7 2292 40.3 2657

N540 36.6 2305 41.8 2680 N150 36.2 2321 41.7 2709

123 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.149 N150 37.1 2553 41.3 2782

Scenar N550 37.2 2513 43.5 2887

N160 42.4 2592 45.1 2756

130 HPBT Norma 3.150 N140 33.7 2286 38.0 2537

N540 34.5 2353 38.8 2602 N150 33.7 2263 38.6 2526 N550 37.9 2401 42.2 2684 N160 41.7 2391 46.1 2654 N560 45.3 2523 49.3 2784

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

139 Scenar LAPUA 3.126 N150 31.9 2100 36.9 2357

N550 36.7 2269 40.0 2510 N160 41.1 2359 44.4 2570 N560 43.1 2409 46.8 2648 N165 44.4 2395 48.5 2628

139 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.149 N550 36.6 2329 41.3 2697

Scenar N160 39.2 2448 44.4 2648

N560 42.1 2408 47.8 2746

139 HPBT Norma 3.071 N150 33.8 2182 38.4 2457

N550 37.8 2346 41.0 2582 N160 40.9 2320 44.8 2566 N560 43.1 2349 47.8 2664 N165 45.2 2408 49.1 2644

140 HPBT Sierra 3.091 N150 33.1 2173 37.8 2413

N550 37.1 2292 40.7 2540 N160 42.2 2392 45.6 2602 N560 44.1 2450 47.5 2677 N165 45.0 2408 49.0 2641

144 FMJBT LAPUA 79.0 N150 32.1 2198 34.6 2339

N160 41.4 2385 44.1 2523 N560 43.2 2379 47.5 2648 N165 42.4 2398 46.0 2543 N170 46.0 2228 51.1 2526

155 HPBT Sierra 3.110 N150 31.2 2047 35.0 2246

N550 35.2 2160 39.2 2386 N160 39.1 2186 43.5 2429 N560 39.7 2187 44.0 2452 N165 40.9 2151 46.1 2417 N170 42.7 2086 49.3 2425

155 Mega LAPUA 2.874 N560 40.3 2167 46.3 2454

N165 40.5 2150 47.0 2405

160 RN Hornady 3.035 N140 36.9 2350

N160 44.9 2510

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: ", 1 in " twist

6.5 - .284 Norma

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.165"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

108 Scenar LAPUA 3.110 N160 50.9 3081 54.9 3255

N560 56.0 3087 59.4 3271 N165 57.1 3068 60.2 3222

108 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.110 N550 47.5 2989 52.5 3241

Scenar N160 51.1 3061 56.2 3284

N560 55.7 2992 59.7 3196

123 Scenar LAPUA 3.110 N160 43.2 2664 52.5 3012

N560 52.8 2858 55.1 3091 N165 48.5 2782 57.7 3054

123 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.110 N160 46.0 2717 52.9 3022

Scenar N560 54.6 2890 58.5 3159

N165 55.7 2782 59.9 3104

139 Scenar LAPUA 3.110 N160 44.3 2638 47.4 2795

N560 50.6 2789 54.0 2927 N165 44.6 2595 50.3 2779

139 Silver Jacket LAPUA 3.110 N160 42.9 2546 50.5 2805

N560 51.1 2667 55.1 2956 N165 48.1 2618 56.8 2890

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 9" twist

.264 Winchester Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.492"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

85 HP Sierra 3.098 N140 53.5 3277 57.4 3540

N160 62.5 3420 67.1 3770

140 FMJ Hornady 3.255 N140 43.5 2862 47.8 3020

N160 53.5 2771 57.1 2990

140 HPBT Sierra 3.339 N160 46.5 2529 54.7 2815

N560 48.3 2589 57.4 2913

160 FMJ Norma 3.255 N160 52.0 2618 56.3 2690

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 241/2", 1 in 10" twist

.270 Winchester

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.531"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 Spitzer Speer 3.150 N150 45.5 2986 49.8 3150

N160 56.8 3040 63.1 3340 N165 58.2 3023 64.8 3297

130 SP Remington 3.228 N160 51.6 2778 55.5 2969

N560 54.9 2808 59.7 3034

130 SPBT Speer 3.268 N165 53.8 2751 59.3 2975 150 Spitzer Speer 3.228 N160 44.1 2397 49.4 2604 150 SP Remington 3.228 N560 50.9 2634 55.5 2808

N165 47.9 2461 53.2 2650

160 Partition Nosler 3.331 N160 46.6 2436 51.0 2607

N165 47.8 2452 53.1 2634

Test barrel: 251/2", 1 in 12" twist

.270 Weatherby Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.535"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 PSP Remington 3.110 N550 64.7 3300 72.4 3722

N160 69.4 3343 75.4 3681 N165 76.6 3343 83.7 3708

130 PSPCL Remington 3.236 N160 64.5 3251 71.7 3315

N165 69.3 2961 76.6 3302 N560 71.0 3027 77.5 3322

135 HPBT Sierra 3.268 N160 63.6 2866 68.8 3186

N165 69.3 2925 72.8 3265 N560 69.9 3047 74.6 3341

150 Partition Nosler 3.250 N560 66.2 2867 71.5 3150

N165 64.9 2781 73.0 3124 N170 71.2 2797 79.7 3157

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 91/2" twist

7mm-08 Remington

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.028"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Hornady 2.717 N130 37.1 2854 40.8 3100

N133 39.0 2908 43.2 3132 N135 41.4 2878 45.6 3184 N140 42.4 2849 47.2 3186 N150 44.4 2918 49.4 3222

120 Spitzer Sierra 2.740 N135 38.7 2619 42.7 2893

N140 41.1 2648 45.4 2941 N150 42.2 2684 46.9 2967

140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.740 N135 35.5 2319 39.1 2564

N140 38.5 2407 42.7 2657 N150 39.2 2419 43.6 2652

160 SPBT Sierra 2.795 N140 36.5 2263 40.3 2472

N150 36.8 2266 40.7 2449 N160 45.8 2421 50.2 2667

168 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N150 35.0 2199 39.1 2399

N550 37.4 2283 42.0 2534 N160 42.9 2295 47.0 2507

175 Mag-Tip Speer 2.795 N140 32.8 2017 36.2 2195

N150 32.0 1953 35.2 2123 N160 39.4 2099 43.1 2298

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 91/2" twist

7 x 57

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 2.236"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

120 Spitzer Sierra 3.012 N135 39.4 2546 43.4 2826

N140 42.0 2601 46.1 2873 N150 42.4 2620 46.6 2880

140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 3.051 N140 38.2 2322 42.5 2568

N150 39.8 2391 43.6 2599

160 SPBT Sierra 3.051 N150 37.5 2207 41.4 2414

N160 45.1 2255 49.4 2539

175 Mag-Tip Speer 3.031 N160 40.6 2068 45.9 2319

N165 44.6 2147 49.5 2357

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 9" twist

7mm Remington Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.492"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Hornady 3.189 N160 68.5 3263 75.0 3570

N560 66.0 3121 77.1 3536

120 Spitzer Sierra 3.268 N160 65.1 3006 71.5 3295

N165 69.2 2984 76.3 3298 N560 62.9 2944 73.4 3312

145 SPBT Speer 3.268 N160 56.2 2655 62.6 2901

N560 58.6 2788 65.2 3054 N165 61.4 2712 67.7 2960

160 Grand Slam Speer 3.228 N160 51.3 2465 56.3 2645

N560 53.0 2605 58.8 2821 N165 55.1 2517 60.7 2707

160 Spizer Sierra 3.228 N160 52.6 2433 60.1 2710

N165 41.5 2139 60.8 2693 N560 49.3 2411 64.1 2843

168 HPBT Sierra 3.287 N560 54.9 2468 63.7 2788

N165 55.0 2423 64.8 2691 N170 61.8 2434 69.9 2709

175 SBT Sierra 3.287 N165 46.5 2239 58.5 2575

N560 48.7 2299 58.7 2666 N170 55.1 2346 66.2 2619

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 9" twist

7mm Weatherby Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 2.540"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Hornady 3.209 N160 71.5 3411 78.5 3763

N560 74.8 3449 81.7 3832

120 Spitzer Sierra 3.248 N160 67.9 3155 74.5 3462

N560 72.2 3220 78.2 3533 N165 73.6 3200 80.1 3512

160 Sitzer Sierra 3.248 N160 61.3 2721 67.6 2988

N560 64.1 2767 69.8 3037 N165 66.4 2755 72.3 3026

168 HPBT Sierra 3.209 N160 60.3 2668 65.2 2878

N560 62.7 2687 68.0 2976 N165 65.3 2690 69.5 2908

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 18", 1 in 10" twist

.30 Carbine

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 Plinker Speer 1.673 N110 13.2 1952 14.5 2121 110 Spire Point Speer 1.673 N110 11.9 1761 13.3 1908

.30-30 Winchester

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

105 HP LAPUA 2.539 N130 29.4 2433 32.5 2668 130 FSP Speer 2.547 N120 24.7 2149 27.6 2344

150 FSP Speer 2.539 N120 21.9 1824 24.2 1985

170 FSP Speer 2.539 N130 23.8 1813 26.3 1974

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Federal, trim-to length 1.283"

Test barrel: 20", 1 in 12" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.031"

N133 32.6 2542 36.3 2765 N130 27.3 2196 30.5 2420

N133 29.5 2238 32.8 2467 N135 31.1 2242 34.6 2455

N130 24.7 1911 27.5 2103 N133 25.7 1935 28.6 2115 N135 29.4 2000 32.4 2193 N140 31.5 2011 34.7 2240

N133 25.2 1799 27.6 1948 N135 27.0 1825 30.1 2015 N140 28.2 1803 31.7 2025

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 231/2", 1 in 12" twist

.300 Savage

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP LAPUA 2.461 N120 32.9 2829 37.7 3232

125 TNT-HP Speer 2.579 N120 31.0 2444 35.1 2744

150 Mega LAPUA 2.421 N130 28.1 2182 33.7 2460

165 SBT Sierra 2.598 N133 33.0 2198 37.3 2481

200 Mega LAPUA 2.598 N135 32.1 2004 37.6 2308

.308 Winchester

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.862"

N130 36.5 2962 40.0 3268 N133 38.9 2897 44.0 3225

N130 33.3 2546 37.4 2830 N133 38.4 2645 41.8 2900

N135 33.7 2255 38.5 2529 N140 36.5 2294 42.0 2598

N135 35.5 2267 39.0 2498 N140 37.0 2270 41.4 2574

N140 34.5 2071 40.0 2342 N540 35.2 2044 41.0 2358

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 12" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.008"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

57 ALS*) LAPUA 2.638 N110 22.4 2989 33.9 3927

100 HP LAPUA 2.638 N120 32.4 2789 35.9 3052

N130 36.1 2920 40.7 3206 N135 41.2 2965 46.8 3290

110 HP Sako 2.657 N120 36.3 2800 40.0 3069

N130 39.9 2892 44.1 3145 N133 43.2 2937 47.6 3210

123 FMJ LAPUA 2.634 N130 35.4 2602 41.1 2923

N135 42.4 2746 46.0 2953

*) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling!

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.308 Winchester (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.756 N130 37.9 2742 41.7 2977

N133 41.1 2782 44.9 3028 N135 42.8 2796 47.2 3048 N140 45.3 2804 49.9 3070

150 Mega LAPUA 2.638 N135 31.7 2162 39.1 2557

N140 32.2 2126 40.8 2564 N540 34.9 2185 42.6 2613

150 SPBT Sierra 2.756 N133 37.8 2526 42.0 2730

N135 40.4 2558 44.3 2776 N140 42.3 2546 46.8 2814 N150 44.2 2576 48.2 2790

150 Lock Base LAPUA 2.795 N540 42.9 2558 47.3 2835 150 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N140 40.8 2495 45.8 2761

N540 42.1 2478 46.9 2821 N150 42.5 2526 47.0 2767 N550 44.8 2523 49.7 2796

155 Scenar LAPUA 2.795 N135 34.4 2230 40.7 2615

N140 36.7 2227 43.3 2624 N150 39.0 2335 46.8 2680

155 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.795 N140 41.1 2497 46.3 2799

Scenar N150 41.9 2536 46.9 2815

N540 41.7 2543 47.0 2848

155 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N135 37.1 2413 41.4 2645

N140 39.3 2435 44.2 2682

N540 40.2 2437 45.2 2722

N150 42.6 2540 46.6 2760

N550 44.9 2578 49.8 2859

156 SPBT Sako 2.685 N135 39.2 2418 43.1 2668

N140 41.1 2416 45.4 2695

N150 43.6 2509 48.3 2771

165 SPBT Speer 2.795 N133 37.1 2369 40.7 2583

N135 38.8 2401 42.7 2627

N140 40.6 2419 44.9 2666

N150 41.6 2437 46.3 2681

N550 44.3 2473 48.2 2694

167 Scenar LAPUA 2.795 N140 40.0 2358 44.0 2604

N540 39.8 2381 43.9 2637

N150 41.9 2428 46.1 2657

N550 44.4 2480 48.9 2719

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.308 Winchester (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

167 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.795 N140 40.9 2474 44.7 2710

Scenar N150 41.5 2457 45.8 2710

N540 41.4 2448 46.3 2740

168 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N140 38.3 2313 42.9 2558

N540 39.9 2357 44.6 2626 N150 40.5 2390 44.5 2607 N550 43.4 2461 47.3 2701

170 FMJBT LAPUA 2.795 N135 37.9 2351 41.6 2572

N140 39.9 2371 44.1 2614 N540 40.6 2343 44.8 2656 N150 41.3 2419 45.9 2647 N550 43.4 2401 48.5 2772

175 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N140* 37.3 2247 41.4 2473

N540* 39.4 2326 43.1 2557 N150* 39.0 2313 43.7 2546 N550* 41.7 2368 45.8 2604

180 SP Hornady 2.795 N135 36.3 2196 40.4 2430

N140 38.5 2225 42.8 2477 N150 40.4 2324 44.5 2514

180 X Barnes 2.795 N540 34.7 2074 39.5 2353

N550 37.9 2163 42.6 2417

185 FMJBT LAPUA 2.795 N135 36.0 2189 39.9 2425

N140 38.2 2241 42.2 2474 N540 39.5 2316 42.8 2509

185 Scenar LAPUA 2.795 N150 39.2 2263 43.5 2460

N550 42.3 2303 46.4 2536

185 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.795 N140 38.8 2297 42.8 2539

Scenar N150 39.1 2320 44.0 2559

N550 42.8 2303 47.2 2654

185 Forex LAPUA 2.732 N540 36.0 2074 42.0 2408

N150 35.6 2063 43.3 2433 N550 39.0 2109 46.0 2499

190 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N140 37.5 2199 41.6 2414

N540 37.9 2188 42.4 2467 N150 38.6 2195 42.5 2420 N550 40.9 2265 45.6 2517

200 SP Speer 2.795 N140 36.0 2052 39.9 2256

N150 36.9 2092 40.4 2259

*) These loads have been tested with 175 gr. Berger VLD's, too.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 10" twist

7.62 x 54R (7.62 Russian)

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.098"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

123 FMJ LAPUA 2.697 N130 41.9 2831 46.8 3059

N133 46.2 2893 50.4 3103

N135 46.9 2829 51.9 3116

150 Mega LAPUA 2.626 N133 32.3 2110 43.0 2667

N135 37.9 2284 46.4 2753

N140 40.6 2329 48.5 2792

155 Scenar LAPUA 2.972 N135 39.2 2382 46.2 2795

N140 42.2 2451 48.7 2854

N150 44.5 2526 50.6 2861

156 SPBT Sako 2.776 N135 42.6 2471 47.2 2736

N140 44.2 2485 49.2 2773

N150 46.6 2529 51.4 2810

167 Scenar LAPUA 2.953 N540 42.3 2333 48.1 2663

N140 44.5 2469 49.1 2722

N150 45.8 2443 50.5 2736

N550 46.2 2393 52.5 2756

168 HPBT Sierra 2.976 N140 42.5 2347 48.2 2653

N540 43.6 2370 49.7 2710

N150 44.8 2395 50.0 2701

N550 47.4 2431 53.3 2773

185 Scenar LAPUA 2.953 N135 40.0 2252 44.5 2516

N540 40.9 2226 46.4 2534

N140 41.8 2290 46.8 2568

N150 43.5 2294 48.2 2575

N550 44.2 2275 50.5 2632

185 Mega LAPUA 2.756 N140 39.9 2120 46.1 2445

N540 41.4 2160 47.2 2484

N150 42.3 2160 47.6 2466

N550 45.2 2224 51.3 2587

185 Forex LAPUA 2.815 N140 38,3 2215 45.3 2569

N540 41.3 2339 46.8 2625

N150 41.3 2306 47.7 2602

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

7.62 x 54R (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

200 HPBT Sierra 3.035 N140 38.6 2083 45.2 2414

N540 39.2 2107 45.2 2422 N150 40.4 2118 46.4 2428 N550 43.8 2187 49.2 2500

200 D166 FMJBT Lapua 2.992 N140 36,6 2103 40,1 2277

N150 37,5 2152 40,4 2326 N540 38,3 2175 40,6 2333

220 HPBT Sierra 3.035 N540 37.9 1968 42.8 2246

N150 37.0 1879 43.3 2221 N550 41.0 2012 46.6 2332

Test barrel: 23½", 1 in 10" twist

7.5 x 55 GP31 (7.5mm Swiss)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

155 Scenar LAPUA 2.972 N140 48.6 2651 49.8 2749

167 Scenar LAPUA 2.972 N140 45.5 2477 48.3 2680

185 Scenar LAPUA 2.972 N140 41.7 2375 46.5 2477

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.179"

N150 49.1 2661 50.9 2769 N540 49.4 2720 51.1 2877

N150 47.1 2533 49.2 2743 N540 46.5 2913 48.8 2749

N150 45.1 2382 46.8 2484 N540 44.1 2392 47.1 2507

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.30-06 Springfield

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.484"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

57 ALS*) LAPUA 3.110 N110 26.5 3110 37.8 3940

100 HP LAPUA 3.142 N130 39.7 2846 48.5 3267

N133 47.4 2986 53.8 3329

N135 50.1 3036 56.4 3383

N140 54.0 3034 60.9 3418

N540 55.3 3076 62.9 3465

05 HP LAPUA 81.0 N133 46.6 2999 51.2 3242

N135 49.8 3045 55.1 3314

N140 53.4 3058 59.1 3363

110 RN Hornady 2.913 N133 48.6 2863 53.7 3224

N135 48.5 2834 53.5 3164

N140 52.1 2890 57.8 3205

N150 55.1 2969 60.8 3286

123 FMJ LAPUA 3.142 N133 45.5 2704 51.0 3019

N135 49.2 2792 53.6 3069

N140 51.6 2794 57.4 3116

N540 53.7 2826 58.9 3136

N150 55.3 2882 60.3 3195

125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 3.307 N135 47.8 2839 52.4 3067

N140 51.1 2880 56.1 3142

N540 53.8 2887 60.3 3262

N150 53.2 2895 58.7 3169

N550 57.1 2935 60.4 3116

150 Mega LAPUA 3.028 N135 40.1 2333 47.7 2740

N140 43.7 2402 51.2 2812

N540 45.3 2403 53.5 2930

150 Lock Base LAPUA 3.307 N135 45.2 2590 49.9 2790

N140 48.2 2630 53.2 2861

N540 48.8 2595 54.6 2887

N150 50.2 2634 55.3 2877

N550 54.1 2688 59.7 3010

150 HPBT Sierra 3.307 N140 47.5 2617 52.8 2859

N540 50.4 2654 56.1 2973

N150 50.7 2646 56.3 2935

N550 54.7 2734 59.7 3006

155 Scenar LAPUA 3.307 N140 42.9 2447 49.8 2789

N150 43.0 2516 50.9 2831

N540 47.0 2539 53.2 2907

*) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling!

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.30-06 Springfield (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

156 SPBT Sako 3.169 N135 45.8 2547 50.8 2793

N140 47.8 2543 52.7 2818 N150 49.1 2561 54.5 2831

167 Scenar LAPUA 3.307 N140 45.5 2418 50.2 2664

N540 45.4 2413 51.8 2737 N150 47.2 2455 52.1 2694 N550 49.6 2556 55.0 2806 N160 55.5 2455 61.5 2757

170 FMJBT LAPUA 3.307 N140 44.9 2348 49.9 2618

N540 45.6 2390 51.5 2687 N150 47.2 2409 52.6 2668 N550 48.8 2443 55.6 2758 N160 56.2 2506 62.4 2794

180 Spitzer Speer 3.307 N160 52.4 2394 57.6 2603 180 X Barnes 3.307 N550 48.6 2311 54.5 2596 185 Scenar LAPUA 3.307 N150 44.4 2280 50.2 2548

N540 44.1 2255 48.6 2523 N550 46.5 2295 51.7 2592 N160 53.7 2370 59.3 2650 N560 54.3 2373 61.8 2672

185 Forex LAPUA 3.189 N150 42.2 2234 48.1 2562

N550 46.7 2369 51.1 2697 N160 49.7 2415 53.8 2661

190 HPBT Sierra 3.307 N150 44.8 2279 49.3 2517

N550 47.4 2323 53.8 2664 N160 52.7 2376 58.8 2608 N560 55.1 2364 62.4 2706

200 Partition Nosler 3.307 N150 43.0 2195 47.5 2374

N160 52.1 2309 57.6 2510

220 RN Hornady 3.307 N160 50.7 2144 56.0 2368

N560 53.5 2206 61.3 2517

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.300 H&H Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 2.842"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

125 FMJ Sako 3.484 N160 77.2 3610 150 Spitzer Speer 3.582 N160 75.2 3120 155 SP Sako 3.582 N160 72.4 3000 165 Spitzer Speer 3.590 N160 70.2 2900 180 SP Sako 3.590 N160 67.9 2870 220 RN Hornady 3.578 N160 65.1 2540

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.308 Norma Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.551"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

147 FMJ Norma 3.346 N160 76.1 3410 155 SP Sako 3.248 N160 72.8 3100 180 SP Sako 3.307 N160 70.7 3050 200 SP Sako 3.307 N160 66.4 2810 220 RN Hornady 3.358* N160 65.1 2710

*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.300 Winchester Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.610"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

110 SP Hornady 3.268 N160 76.5 3145 83.3 3489 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 3.339 N160 69.0 2789 76.3 3097

N165 75.3 2898 83.2 3197

155 Scenar LAPUA 3.339 N160 63.7 2733 71.8 3143

N560 69.1 2785 77.2 3179

N165 72.4 2813 80.2 3189

167 Scenar LAPUA 3.339 N160 68.9 2724 74.5 2987

N165 73.4 2751 80.0 3032

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LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.300 Winchester Magnum

(cont'd)

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

180 Partition Nosler 3.339 N160 65.2 2596 72.5 2867

N165 70.8 2626 77.6 2898

185 Forex LAPUA 3.307 N560 63.7 2546 72.7 2927

N165 64.0 2530 75.8 2959 N170 69.5 2497 80.6 2877

190 HPBT Sierra 3.339 N560 66.4 2688 74.6 2929

N165 68.8 2663 76.6 2876 N170 67.3 2572 77.3 2808

200 HPBT Sierra 3.339 N160 61.6 2482 69.8 2720

N560 60.3 2511 70.1 2774 N165 63.4 2503 73.1 2753 N170 61.7 2420 73.8 2694

220 HPBT Sierra 3.339 N560 51.8 2261 62.8 2543

N165 49.6 2165 64.2 2503 N170 55.7 2239 65.6 2496

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 10" twist

.300 Weatherby Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 3.543 N160 80.3 3179 88.8 3612 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 3.547 N160 75.7 2936 83.6 3282

165 SPBT Speer 3.555 N160 74.8 2818 82.9 3193 180 SP Hornady 3.555 N160 72.7 2735 80.0 3038 200 HPBT Sierra 3.555 N560 72.6 2694 79.8 2961

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 2.815"

N165 82.0 2967 90.8 3300 N165 80.9 2823 89.6 3216 N165 78.6 2756 86.7 3079 N165 70.7 2612 80.8 2914

N170 70.9 2566 85.0 2918

Test barrel: 27", 1 in 9½" twist

.300 LAPUA Magnum

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

155 Scenar LAPUA 3.661 N160 75.4 3182 81.6 3386

170 LockBase LAPUA 3.661 N560 78.9 3077 85.7 3314

185 Scenar LAPUA 3.661 N560 74.4 2871 83.2 3163

200 HPBT Sierra 3.661 N170 78.6 2779 87.0 3025

220 Sierra HPBT 3.661 24N41 78.6 2621 88.8 2894

.300 Remington Ultra

Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.715"

N560 80.9 3182 89.7 3504 N170 92.8 3248 100.0 3520

N170 83.3 2917 92.1 3182 24N41 94.8 3087 102.3 3356

N170 83.3 2917 92.1 3186 24N41 91.6 2992 98.1 3215

24N41 85.8 2828 93.9 3064 20N29 98.7 2912 104.9 3133

20N29 93.5 2792 100.6 2992

Test barrel: 25¾", 1 in 11" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.840"

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

165 Partition Nosler 3.524 N160 80.2 3015 82.9 3120

N560 84.1 3009 89.5 3202 N165 87.5 3051 90.9 3192

180 "X" Barnes 3.469 N560 74.4 2910 80.7 3018

N165 72.4 2815 77.5 2956 N170 80.6 2858 87.8 2999

185 Scenar LAPUA 3.598 N560 85.3 2992 88.4 2979

N165 82.6 2953 88.9 3012 N170 92.6 2946 96.5 3058

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 10" twist

.30-.378 Weatherby Magnum

LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE AND MUST NOT BE USED!

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 2.904"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

155 Scenar LAPUA 3.661 N160 75.4 3182 81.6 3386

N560 80.9 3182 89.7 3504 N170 92.8 3248 100.0 3520

170 LockBase LAPUA 3.661 N560 78.9 3077 85.7 3314

N170 83.3 2917 92.1 3182 24N41 94.8 3087 102.3 3356

185 Scenar LAPUA 3.661 N560 74.4 2871 83.2 3163

N170 83.3 2917 92.1 3186 24N41 91.6 2992 98.1 3215

200 HPBT Sierra 3.661 N170 78.6 2779 87.0 3025

24N41 85.8 2828 93.9 3064 20N29 98.7 2912 104.9 3133

220 Sierra HPBT 3.661 24N41 78.6 2621 88.8 2894

20N29 93.5 2792 100.6 2992

Test barrel: 161/2", 1 in 91/2" twist

7.62 x 39

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 1.515"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

57 FMJ LAPUA 2.063 N110 20.2 2805 24.7 3123 123 FMJ Sako 2.293 N120 26.5 2430 123 SP Sako 2.134 N120 26.7 2360 123 Mega LAPUA 2.063 N120 22.0 1975 25.7 2306

N130 24.4 2080 27.3 2359

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.303 British

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.212"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

180 SP Sako 2.897 N140 41.7 2540

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 91/2" twist

8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS)

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.236"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

125 SP Hornady 2.913 N130 43.2 2867 48.2 3117

N133 48.5 2898 53.9 3213 N135 49.6 2894 55.1 3196

150 Spitzer Speer 2.992 N135 45.9 2628 51.1 2887

N140 48.3 2621 53.9 2927

170 SP Speer 3.031 N135 44.1 2455 49.0 2718

N140 46.1 2452 51.4 2749 N150 48.4 2497 53.7 2798

200 Spitzer Speer 3.130 N140 42.8 2170 47.5 2490

N150 44.1 2230 49.3 2505

200 Partition Nosler 3.190 N160 50.5 2235 56.2 2575

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist

.338 Winchester Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.492"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

200 SP Hornady 3.346* N160 72.8 2631 80.8 2969 225 SP Hornady 3.307 N160 64.9 2423 72.9 2707

N560 68.0 2448 76.8 2766

250 Scenar LAPUA 3.307 N550 59.6 2343 65.5 2625

N160 60.5 2300 69.8 2622 N560 68.1 2379 77.1 2733

250 SBT Sierra 3.339 N160 60.9 2299 68.2 2541

N560 61.6 2300 70.5 2599 N165 65.6 2329 74.5 2613

250 Grand Slam Speer 3.299 N160 64.5 2300 72.0 2561

N165 69.4 2357 77.2 2604

260 Forex LAPUA 3.350* N160 59.9 2260 71.4 2635

N560 67.9 2346 78.1 2703 N165 71.4 2398 80,2 2674

275 SP Speer 3.346* N165 67.1 2265 74.4 2488 300 HPBT Sierra 3.339 N160 57.6 2076 65.4 2321

N560 59.3 2107 68.0 2357

*) The SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 271/2", 1 in 10" twist

.338 LAPUA Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.714"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

200 SP Hornady 3.583 N160 85.1 2882 94.7 3211

N165 91.7 2904 101.4 3248

225 SP Hornady 3.583 N160 74.3 2619 89.3 3015

N560 81.3 2800 92.6 3124 N165 79.0 2642 95.4 3065 N170 87.4 2744 100.0 3070

250 Scenar LAPUA 3.681 N560 71.1 2514 85.0 2891

N165 72.3 2484 85.9 2816 N170 85.1 2599 97.1 2911

250 Lock Base Lapua 3.602 N560 76.8 2627 88.0 2941

N165 73.2 2520 89.2 2871 N170 78.4 2539 93.8 2878

260 Forex LAPUA 3.583 N560 74.7 2534 86.2 2907

N165 74.6 2531 85.9 2897 N170 84.8 2603 96.4 2939

300 HPBT Sierra 3.602 N165 66.2 2175 82.8 2575

N560 67.8 2254 85.6 2693 N170 74.4 2251 93.3 2663 24N41 79.9 2302 97.7 2671

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 12" twist

.358 Norma Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.512"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

250 SP Norma 3.228 N160 80.2 2790

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 24", 1 in14" twist

9.3 x 62

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.433"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

258 HMK RWS 3.216 N135 57.6 2510 270 Forex LAPUA 3.173 N135 45.4 1932 54.3 2297

N140 46.0 2024 55.7 2329 N150 52.5 2096 60.4 2395

285 TMR RWS 3.232 N135 54.5 2330

9.3 x 64

Test barrel: 251/2", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: RWS, trim-to length 2.512"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

258 HMK RWS 3.366 N140 67.9 2670 285 TMR RWS 3.326 N140 67.0 2530 293 TUG RWS 3.366 N160 75.9 2550

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 12" twist

.375 H&H Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.842"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

235 Spitzer Speer 3.582 N140 76.4 2890

N160 86.7 2900

270 RN Hornady 3.602* N140 73.3 2760

N160 84.1 2790

300 RN Hornady 3.563 N140 69.6 2530

N160 81.8 2560

*) The SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 38" twist

.444 Marlin

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.216"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

200 HP/XTP Hornady 2.535 N110 41.1 2381 45.0 2531

N120 50.2 2551 55.4 2754

240 JTC-SIL Hornady 2.539 N120 45.4 2261 50.3 2455

N130 50.7 2315 54.4 2468

265 FP Hornady 2.559 N120 43.5 2129 48.1 2320

N130 46.8 2117 51.3 2320

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 20" twist

.45-70 Government

Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.098"

WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern lever and bolt action rifles maufactured to meet

CIP/SAAMI recommendations. They must NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like Trapdoor and Marlin mod. 1895. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 28100 psi.

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

300 HP Hornady 2.539 N120 40.6 1864 45.0 2029

N130 48.8 1947 52.1 2090 N133 58.7 2048 63.2 2242

300 HP Sierra 2.524 N120 38.9 1832 46.5 2047

N133 57.6 2057 60.0 2187 N135 58.6 1982 61.7 2134

400 SP Speer 2.547 N120 31.7 1455 35.8 1604

N133 46.6 1695 51.4 1854 N135 46.6 1609 51.6 1783

Test barrel: 25", 1 in 14" twist

.458 Winchester Magnum

Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.492"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

300 HP Sierra 2.933 N120 64.7 2427 70.0 2599 350 SP Speer 3.091 N120 63.5 2288 69.1 2462

N130 69.0 2373 73.7 2518

500 RN Hornady 3.327 N135 65.5 1930 70.4 2060

AGS Speer 3.327 N135 67.5 1920 72.5 2053 RN Hornady 3.327 N140 70.1 1983 74.5 2100

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

.50 BMG

Test barrel: 45", 1 in 161/2" twist Primers: CCI 35 Cases: TZZ, trim-to length 3.902"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

647 FMJBT Speer 5.413 N170 197.0 2584 220.0 2844

24N41 211.8 2654 223.3 2848 20N29 237.2 2702 251.5 2942

700 Solid 5.413 24N41 208.1 2611 225.5 2836

20N29 232.5 2642 250.2 2894

750 A-MAX Hornady 5.413 N170 186.1 2450 208.3 2683

24N41 197.5 2468 212.8 2692 20N29 221.9 2516 240.2 2749

750 Solid 5.413 24N41 201.6 2473 218.7 2728

20N29 222.2 2521 243.5 2773

800 Solid 5.413 24N41 179.4 2334 193.4 2529

20N29 215.1 2521 237.4 2722

850 Solid 5.413 24N41 187.7 2314 203.2 2508

20N29 211.1 2407 231.2 2638

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

HANDGUN RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER

These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP.

DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN.

II. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9-10 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 14", 1 in 10" twist

7mm TCU

NOTE: This caliber is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 46500 psi.

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Hornady 2.461 N120 22.8 2188 25.3 2441

120 SSSP Hornady 2.500 N120 20.4 1988 22.4 2150

130 Spitzer Speer 2.559 N120 19.1 1779 21.3 1957

150 SBT Sierra 2.559 N120 18.0 1684 20.0 1844

160 SBT Sierra 2.598 N120 17.3 1576 19.3 1742

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Fireformed LAPUA .223 Remington,

trim-to length 1.752"

N130 25.0 2205 27.7 2469 N133 27.3 2281 30.2 2540

N130 22.4 2000 24.9 2209 N133 25.0 2066 27.9 2300

N130 21.6 1879 23.9 2055 N133 22.5 1888 25.0 2078

N130 20.2 1756 22.4 1922 N133 21.2 1778 23.6 1964 N135 22.2 1765 24.8 1960

N130 19.5 1656 21.7 1831 N133 20.2 1675 22.4 1832 N135 22.4 1741 24.9 1911 N540 22.9 1786 25.2 1961

Test barrel: 141/2", 1 in 10" twist,

7mm BR Remington

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Hornady 2.205 N120 26.8 2418 29.8 2721 120 SSSP Hornady 2.228 N120 24.9 2171 27.8 2421

140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.374 N120 22.1 1928 24.4 2100

150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.374 N120 21.8 1887 23.8 2032

160 HPBT Sierra 2.350 N120 19.9 1758 21.9 1904

7 x 49 GJW

Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.512"

N130 29.2 2449 32.4 2748 N130 26.8 2191 29.9 2454

N133 29.4 2298 32.6 2529 N130 24.1 1953 26.7 2167

N133 25.6 1993 28.4 2202 N130 23.3 1893 25.3 2083

N133 24.7 1926 27.3 2107 N135 26.0 1916 28.8 2132

N130 21.6 1812 23.9 1975 N133 23.5 1838 26.1 2030 N135 24.8 1862 27.7 2066

Test barrel: 15", 1 in 8" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: MFT, trim-to length 1.920"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.953 N130 23.4 1942 25.7 2108

N133 24.6 1940 26.9 2115 N135 26.6 1995 28.7 2158

168 HPBT Sierra 2.953 N130 22.7 1843 25.1 2005

N133 24.1 1854 26.5 2025 N135 26.3 1919 28.2 2070 N140 27.3 1918 29.5 2087

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 181/2" twist

.32 S.&W. Long N.P.

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

83 LWC LAPUA .969 N310 1.5 767 1.7 856 98 LWC LAPUA .969 N310 1.1 618 1.3 691 98 LRN LAPUA 1.272 N310 1.9 848 2.2 916

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .913"

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 181/2" twist

.32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter

NOTE: The listed maximum load safe to use only with LAPUA headstamped cartridge cases!

Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .913"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

83 LWC LAPUA .969 N310 1.7 755 1.7 919

98 LWC LAPUA .969 N310 1.5 755 1.8 853

Test barrel: 31/2", 1 in 10" twist

.380 ACP

Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Sako, trim-to length .677"

Bullet Powder Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps]

90 HP-XTP Hornady .980 N310 2.9 1010

N320 3.6 1073

95 TMJ Speer .980 N310 3.0 994

N320 3.7 1066

100 FMJ Hornady .980 N310 2.6 912

N320 3.4 1007

9mm Luger

Test barrel: 4", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .748"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

90 HP-XTP Hornady 1.063 N310 4.0 1224 4.3 1272

N320 4.9 1332 5.4 1397 N330 5.6 1394 6.2 1455 N340 5.7 1411 6.4 1508 N350 6.6 1417 7.4 1522 3N37 6.6 1453 7.4 1532

100 HP Speer 1.083 N320 4.8 1243 5.3 1328

N330 5.5 1309 6.0 1384 N340 5.9 1319 6.6 1436 3N37 6.7 1335 7.5 1452

NOTE!

WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

9mm Luger (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

115 HP-XTP Hornady 1.142 N320 4.1 1135 4.6 1206

N330 5.0 1188 5.5 1272 N340 5.5 1224 6.1 1327 3N37 6.2 1237 6.9 1328 N350 6.0 1243 6.6 1318

115 RN Rainier 1.142 N320 4.1 1086 4.5 1157

N330 4.7 1138 5.2 1201 N340 5.1 1175 5.6 1245 N350 5.8 1217 6.5 1304 3N37 6.2 1211 6.6 1271

120 CEPP LAPUA 1.130 N320 4.0 1030 4.4 1103

N330 4.8 1132 5.3 1207 N340 5.1 1155 5.7 1234 N350 6.0 1194 6.5 1277 3N37 5.7 1132 6.2 1209

124 LSWC Intercast 1.142 N320 3.8 1086 4.2 1138

N330 4.5 1142 4.9 1186 N340 4.8 1155 5.3 1230 3N37 5.5 1171 6.0 1234 N350 5.1 1148 5.6 1205

124 FMJ/FP Hornady 1.142 N320 4.0 1037 4.4 1115

N330 5.0 1125 5.3 1196 N340 5.3 1158 5.8 1233 3N37 6.1 1188 6.6 1252 N350 5.6 1161 6.1 1232 3N38 6.5 1105 7.6 1237

124 RN Rainier 1.142 N320 3.8 1017 4.2 1086

N330 4.4 1079 4.8 1146 N340 4.7 1096 5.3 1171 N350 5.5 1135 6.1 1216 3N37 5.5 1152 6.1 1214

130 FMJ Sierra 1.142 N320 3.7 997 4.1 1062

N330 4.2 1047 4.6 1109 N340 4.4 1079 4.9 1132 N350 5.2 1096 5.6 1148 3N37 5.1 1083 5.7 1145 3N38 6.0 1017 6.8 1165 N105 7.2 1171 7.5 1252

145 LRN Intercast 1.142 N330 3.5 951 3.9 1016

N340 4.0 997 4.4 1060 N350 4.3 991 4.8 1066 3N37 4.6 1001 5.1 1073

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

9mm Luger (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

147 HP/XTP Hornady 1.142 N330 4.1 981 4.4 1050

N340 4.1 965 4.4 1031 3N37 4.8 997 5.3 1070 N350 4.7 1010 5.1 1089 3N38 6.0 994 6.2 1096 N105 6.2 1056 6.5 1125

147 RN Rainier 1.142 N330 3.6 906 3.9 954

N340 3.9 909 4.2 977 N350 4.3 955 4.8 1033 3N37 4.6 955 5.0 1025

150 CEPP LAPUA 1.130 N330 3.5 883 3.8 945

N340 3.9 919 4.2 981 N350 4.4 951 4.7 1012 3N37 4.4 922 4.8 995

9 x 21

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

100 HP Speer 1.142 N340 6.0 1375 6.6 1467

115 FMJ Sierra 1.161 N340 5.4 1257 5.9 1322

123 FMJ LAPUA 1.161 N340 4.8 1148 5.3 1201

147 HP-XTP Hornady 1.161 3N37 4.9 1024 5.3 1087

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Tanfoglio, trim-to length .826"

3N37 6.8 1411 7.5 1496 N350 7.0 1430 7.7 1516

3N37 6.0 1240 6.6 1330 N350 6.1 1283 6.6 1355 N105 8.2 1355 8.8 1447

3N37 5.4 1168 6.0 1229 N350 5.5 1152 5.9 1222 N105 6.9 1230 7.5 1311

N350 4.6 1070 5.0 1115 N105 5.9 1079 6.4 1147

Test barrel: 5", 1 in 16" twist

.357 SIG

Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Starline, trim-to length .860"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

95 FMJ Speer 1.122 N340 8.1 1578 9.2 1714

3N37 9.2 1611 10.3 1751 N350 9.3 1614 10.5 1767

115 FMJ Sierra 1.122 N340 6.9 1387 8.0 1528

3N37 7.8 1424 8.9 1556 N350 7.7 1413 9.0 1569

123 FMJ LAPUA 1.122 N340 6.5 1305 7.6 1446

3N37 7.5 1342 8.6 1480 N350 7.5 1348 8.7 1490

123 Mega- LAPUA 1.122 N340 6.5 1307 7.7 1387

shock 3N37 7.5 1347 8.6 1486

N350 7.4 1341 8.8 1502

130 RN B Rainier 1.122 N340 6.5 1262 7.4 1387

3N37 7.5 1283 8.4 1360 N350 7.3 1317 8.5 1454

.38 Super Auto

NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington +P, trim-to length .893"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

115 HP-XTP Hornady 1.240 N320 5.1 1188 5.9 1319

N340 6.0 1250 6.9 1398 3N37 6.5 1263 7.9 1430 N350 5.5 1171 7.1 1362

115 FMJ Sierra 1.276 N350 7.9 1358 9.1 1519

3N37 7.5 1296 8.4 1453

115 RN Rainier 1.240 N320 4.8 1171 5.7 1293

N340 6.0 1253 7.0 1398 N350 6.6 1273 7.9 1437 3N37 6.9 1280 7.9 1417

124 FMJ-FP Hornady 1.260 N340 6.0 1207 7.1 1355

3N37 7.1 1227 7.7 1316 N350 6.4 1201 7.5 1348 3N38 8.0 1273 9.3 1463 N105 10.0 1407 10.9 1594

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.38 Super Auto (cont'd)

NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

124 LSWC Intercast 1.260 N340 5.4 1204 6.4 1329

N350 6.0 1217 7.1 1362 3N37 6.3 1237 7.4 1368

130 FMJ Sierra 1.260 N340 5.5 1145 6.3 1260

3N37 6.3 1181 7.3 1309 3N38 8.3 1270 9.0 1391 N105 9.3 1319 10.1 1457

130 RN Rainier 1.260 N340 5.4 1129 6.2 1230

N350 5.9 1138 6.9 1273 3N37 6.3 1165 7.2 1286

145 LRN Intercast 1.260 N340 4.3 1033 5.2 1148

3N37 5.5 1079 6.3 1207 N350 5.1 1047 6.0 1175

147 HP/XTP Hornady 1.260 N340 5.1 1033 5.9 1161

3N37 5.9 1096 6.8 1220 N350 5.7 1073 6.5 1194 3N38 7.7 1201 8.0 1224 N105 7.8 1181 8.4 1293

147 RN Rainier 1.260 N340 5.0 1053 5.7 1142

N350 5.3 1007 6.1 1132 3N37 5.5 1037 6.3 1145

.38 LAPUA Super

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

115 FMJ LAPUA 1.240 N340 5.6 1191 6.3 1417

123 FMJ LAPUA 1.260 N340 5.6 1184 6.2 1329

130 FMJ Sierra 1.260 N340 5.3 1168 6.0 1273

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Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 1.145"

3N37 6.8 1257 7.4 1424 3N38 8.6 1355 9.7 1503

3N37 6.8 1253 7.3 1345 3N38 8.3 1266 9.1 1430

3N37 6.5 1194 7.1 1309 3N38 7.7 1247 8.8 1421

.38 Special

NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

Test barrel: 61/2", 1 in 18" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Sako, trim-to length 1.145"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

110 HP/XTP Hornady 1.437 N320 5.7 1188 5.9 1230

N340 6.5 1191 6.7 1229 3N37 7.7 1224 8.0 1266 N350 7.1 1227 7.4 1266

124 LSWC Intercast 1.437 N320 4.8 1079 5.0 1119

N340 6.0 1125 6.2 1164 3N37 6.6 1135 6.8 1170 N350 6.4 1152 6.6 1183

125 FP/XTP Hornady 1.437 N320 5.3 1043 5.4 1082

N340 6.2 1102 6.4 1140 3N37 7.2 1115 7.3 1160 N350 7.0 1132 7.2 1178

125 FP Rainier 1.437 N320 4.7 1017 5.0 1053

N340 5.7 1066 6.0 1106 N350 6.3 1070 6.6 1115 3N37 6.6 1093 6.9 1140

140 HP Speer 1.437 N320 5.0 955 5.1 1003

N340 5.8 981 6.1 1030 3N37 6.6 1010 6.9 1064 N350 6.4 1004 6.7 1053

145 LSWC Intercast 1.476 N320 4.1 938 4.4 971

N340 5.3 1033 5.6 1076 3N37 5.6 1001 5.9 1039 N350 5.8 1043 6.2 1089

146 JHP Speer 1.378 N340 5.0 922 5.2 963

3N37 5.7 932 5.9 975 N350 5.6 932 5.7 971

148 LWC Sako 1.181 N320 3.2 820 3.4 848

N330 3.6 840 3.7 875 N340 3.9 863 4.0 895 N350 4.3 892 4.5 928

158 HP Speer 1.437 N320 4.2 794 4.4 843

N340 5.2 876 5.4 929 3N37 6.1 915 6.4 957 N350 5.9 925 6.1 969

158 FP Rainier 1.476 N320 4.3 843 4.6 885

N340 5.3 879 5.5 923 N350 5.9 922 6.1 963 3N37 6.1 925 6.3 970

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.38 Special (cont'd)

NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

160 LFN Intercast 1.476 N340 5.4 1033 5.6 1070

3N37 5.7 978 6.0 1021 N350 5.7 1014 5.9 1046

.357 Magnum

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

110 HP/XTP Hornady 1.575 N310 6.2 1296 6.7 1367

123 LSWC Intercast 1.614*) N340 7.9 1375 8.8 1469

125 FP/XTP Hornady 1.575 N310 5.5 1134 6.1 1234

140 HP Speer 1.575 N340 7.6 1251 8.3 1340

145 LSWC Intercast 1.614*) N320 5.8 1175 6.4 1245

158 HP Speer 1.575 N320 5.7 1023 6.3 1114

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 181/2" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.283"

N320 7.4 1390 8.0 1474 N340 8.5 1458 9.4 1579 3N37 9.5 1535 10.7 1646 N350 9.9 1547 10.8 1647 N110 18.5 1716 20.1 1909

N350 8.3 1387 9.3 1479 N110 15.7 1546 17.4 1699

N320 6.2 1229 7.1 1329 N340 7.8 1352 8.8 1462 N350 8.7 1415 9.7 1512 N110 16.8 1601 18.4 1772

3N37 8.3 1278 9.3 1386 N350 8.2 1280 9.1 1382 N110 15.7 1499 17.1 1647

N340 6.6 1238 7.4 1319 3N37 7.5 1269 8.5 1368 N350 6.8 1231 8.1 1344 N110 14.0 1475 15.3 1591

N340 6.7 1117 7.4 1198 3N37 7.4 1152 8.3 1254 N350 7.6 1200 8.5 1276

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.357 Magnum (cont'd)

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

158 FP/XTP Hornady 1.575 N105 10.9 1320 11.9 1417 158 HP Speer 1.575 N110 14.1 1368 15.3 1502 160 LFN Intercast 1.575 N340 6.3 1181 7.1 1244

3N37 7.3 1176 8.0 1273 N350 6.6 1191 7.6 1270 N110 13.2 1404 14.4 1514

180 TMJ Speer 1.677*) N340 6.3 972 7.1 1069

3N37 7.0 1013 7.9 1120 N350 6.4 961 7.4 1087 N105 8.9 1154 10.3 1261 N110 12.7 1253 14.0 1394

200 TMJ Speer 1.697*) 3N37 6.4 891 7.2 991

N350 6.2 838 7.1 966 N105 8.4 1020 9.4 1123 N110 11.4 1107 12.4 1204

*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

.357 Remington Maximum

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

158 FP/XTP Hornady 1.890 3N37 10.1 1440 11.3 1560

158 FP Rainier 1.890 N350 9.7 1309 11.8 1533

160 LFN Intercast 1.890 3N37 9.1 1455 10.9 1572 180 Silhoutte Nosler 1.894 N110 15.5 1559 17.2 1695 200 TMJ Speer 2.000*) N110 14.2 1361 16.0 1499

*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

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Test barrel: 12", 1 in 181/2" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.598"

N350 8.6 1341 10.7 1528 N110 17.5 1737 19.4 1888

3N37 9.5 1342 11.4 1539 N110 18.6 1740 20.2 1897

N350 9.5 1445 10.6 1547 N120 20.4 1604 22.4 1752 N120 18.9 1397 20.8 1573

.40 S.&W.

Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .842"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

155 HP-XTP Hornady 1.126 N320 5.2 1106 5.9 1191

N330 6.0 1142 6.7 1234 N340 6.0 1132 6.9 1250 3N37 7.3 1171 8.1 1286 N350 6.6 1152 7.6 1263

155 FP Rainier 1.126 N320 5.3 1086 5.9 1171

N330 6.0 1129 6.7 1224 N340 6.4 1155 7.3 1276 N350 7.2 1171 8.1 1296 3N37 7.5 1178 8.5 1293

170 HP Hornady 1.126 N340 5.3 1027 6.1 1135

3N37 6.0 1056 7.0 1165 N350 5.8 1056 6.8 1161

180 HP Speer 1.126 N340 5.5 1001 6.1 1109

3N37 5.8 994 6.8 1115 N350 5.9 1047 6.7 1142

200 TMJ Speer 1.126 N340 4.7 876 5.4 978

3N37 5.1 869 6.0 988 N350 5.3 892 6.0 991 N105 7.5 1053 8.0 1132

10mm AUTO

Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .988"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

155 HP-XTP Hornady 1.256 N340 6.7 1165 7.6 1286

3N37 7.2 1178 8.6 1316 N350 7.1 1178 8.4 1316

155 FP Rainier 1.256 N340 7.2 1211 8.0 1322

N350 8.0 1243 8.9 1378 3N37 8.2 1224 9.0 1345

180 HP Speer 1.256 N340 6.0 1024 6.9 1155

3N37 6.6 1093 7.8 1201 N350 5.9 1076 7.2 1184

200 FMJ/FP Hornady 1.256 N340 5.0 876 5.7 1014

3N37 5.9 955 6.8 1073 N350 5.3 932 6.3 1047 N105 7.7 1066 8.6 1155

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.41 Remington Magnum

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 183/4" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: W-W Super, trim-to length 1.285"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

170 JHC Sierra 1.579 N350 11.1 1368 13.0 1526

N105 15.3 1539 17.5 1690 N110 21.7 1654 23.5 1795

210 HP/XTP Hornady 1.579 N350 10.4 1221 11.8 1339

N105 13.0 1329 15.1 1470 N110 18.5 1431 20.3 1562

.44 S.&W. Special

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 18" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.153"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

180 HP-XTP Hornady 1.469 N320 6.8 935 7.5 1033

N330 7.7 1010 8.6 1109 N340 8.8 1047 9.5 1145 N350 9.9 1043 10.5 1148

200 HP-XTP Hornady 1.469 N320 6.4 886 7.0 965

N330 7.7 942 8.5 1033 N340 8.3 961 9.1 1066 N350 9.1 971 9.9 1079

220 FPJ-Match Sierra 1.469 N320 5.2 725 5.9 837

N330 6.2 761 7.0 889 N340 6.6 814 7.4 912 N350 7.7 833 8.6 948

240 JTC-Sil Hornady 1.480 N320 4.9 633 5.6 732

N330 5.5 676 6.2 768 N340 6.3 728 7.1 827 N350 7.5 784 8.2 889

250 FPJ-Match Sierra 1.469 N320 4.7 633 5.5 741

N330 5.0 627 6.0 748 N340 5.5 646 6.5 778 N350 6.7 751 7.6 853

267 LFN Intercast 1.539 N320 5.3 794 6.0 860

N330 6.3 856 7.0 922 N340 6.5 840 7.1 912 N350 7.3 850 8.0 925

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.44 Remington Magnum

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 20" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.275"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

180 HP-XTP Hornady 1.602 N320 10.2 1300 11.7 1424

N340 12.5 1401 14.0 1539 N350 13.2 1430 15.2 1568 N110 24.7 1585 26.2 1686

200 HP-XTP Hornady 1.602 N320 9.6 1218 11.2 1331

N340 11.3 1313 12.9 1426 3N37 13.2 1386 15.0 1506 N350 12.1 1320 14.5 1476 N105 15.9 1456 19.2 1630 N110 23.7 1577 26.2 1729

220 FPJ-Match Sierra 1.602 N320 8.6 1118 10.3 1224

N340 10.7 1222 12.2 1321 N350 12.1 1274 14.6 1430

240 JTC-Sil Hornady 1.602 N320 8.7 1059 9.7 1154

N340 9.9 1148 11.4 1240 3N37 11.6 1185 13.2 1309 N350 11.6 1202 12.7 1301 N105 13.9 1286 16.4 1424 N110 19.8 1386 21.9 1531

250 FPJ-Match Sierra 1.602 N320 8.1 994 9.6 1121

N340 9.6 1084 11.1 1205 N350 11.0 1166 13.0 1287

267 LFN Intercast 1.681*) N340 10.1 1149 11.4 1227

3N37 11.4 1166 13.1 1276 N350 10.9 1152 12.6 1254 N110 19.8 1351 21.7 1468

300 HP-XTP Hornady 1.717*) N340 9.2 974 10.4 1055

N350 10.1 999 11.6 1119 N110 18.1 1218 20.1 1363

300 JSP Sierra 1.717*) N340 9.1 944 10.1 1039

3N37 9.6 968 11.1 1081 N350 9.4 935 10.9 1062 N105 12.2 1091 13.7 1200 N110 17.3 1176 18.9 1296

*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

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.45 AUTO

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

154 LSWC Intercast 1.240 N320 5.9 1050 6.5 1134 180 LSWC Intercast 1.244 N320 5.5 988 6.1 1070 185 TMJ-SWC Speer 1.268 N320 5.7 929 6.2 1003 200 LSWC Intercast 1.240 N320 4.8 902 5.2 973 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 1.240 N320 5.0 869 5.5 942

230 FMJ-RN Hornady 1.260 N320 4.9 797 5.3 863

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .893"

N340 7.7 1145 8.3 1227 N340 6.9 1037 7.5 1121 N340 7.2 1010 7.8 1100 N340 6.2 981 6.7 1054 N340 6.3 922 6.9 1002

N350 6.8 932 7.5 1011 N340 6.0 846 6.5 928

N350 6.8 860 7.3 935

.45 Colt

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

180 LSWC Intercast 1.594 N320 8.2 1085 9.0 1170

185 HP/XTP Hornady 1.594 N320 8.5 1062 9.3 1147 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 1.594 N320 7.7 1007 8.6 1089 200 LSWC Hornady 1.594 N320 8.3 1042 9.1 1111

230 FMJ-Match Sierra 1.594 N320 7.3 912 8.0 978 250 HP-XTP Hornady 1.594 N320 7.0 813 7.6 888

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Test barrel: 6", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.279"

N330 9.9 1152 10.6 1241 N340 10.3 1150 11.1 1245 N350 11.1 1144 12.3 1262

N340 10.5 1089 11.3 1164 N340 9.4 949 10.2 1045 N340 9.0 888 9.6 973

N350 10.5 943 10.9 1022

.45 Winchester Magnum

Test barrel: 12", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 1.192"

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

185 HP/XTP Hornady 1.516 3N37 15.0 1706 16.8 1795 200 TMJ-SWC Speer 1.516 3N37 14.6 1640 16.0 1726 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 1.555 N105 17.7 1663 20.2 1824 200 TMJ-SWC Speer 1.516 N110 24.1 1808 26.3 1962 230 FMJ-RN Hornady 1.555 3N37 13.4 1411 14.9 1545

N110 22.8 1683 25.0 1804

250 HP-XTP Hornady 1.504 3N37 11.9 1211 13.8 1427

N110 19.8 1512 22.4 1640

.454 Casull

Test barrel: 71/ Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Starline, trim-to length 1.380"

", 1 in 24" twist

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

185 HP/XTP Hornady 1.642* 3N37 17.6 1752 21.0 1962

N350 18.2 1772 21.4 1959 N105 26.6 2001 29.3 2159

225 JHP Speer 1.681 3N37 16.8 1558 19.6 1719

N105 24.6 1765 26.7 1913 N110 30.8 1864 33.5 2005

250 HP/XTP Hornady 1.685 3N37 15.6 1437 18.2 1601

N105 21.4 1585 24.3 1765 N110 28.1 1719 30.7 1873

300 UCHP Speer 1.752 3N37 15.2 1296 17.0 1414

N105 19.7 1408 23.0 1588 N110 26.3 1555 28.7 1686

*) The bullet crimp is over the ogive.

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.50 AE

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

300 JHP IMI 40.0 N105 19.5 1296 21.3 1434

325 UCHP Speer 40.0 N105 17.7 1168 19.5 1335

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Test barrel: 6", 1 in 19" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Speer, trim-to length 1.275"

N110 25.3 1299 28.6 1499 N120 32.5 1188 36.0 1368

N110 24.1 1270 27.0 1460 N120 30.7 1139 34.5 1339

Vihtavuori Smokeless Loads for Cowboy Action Shooting

About the Data

These loads are developed to give the velocities required for the cowboy action shooting using revolvers with lead bullets. The maximum load is determined by the velocity limit about 1000 fps, or by the maximum pressure limit according to the SAAMI March 9, 1993 (Z299.3-1993). The bold text in the tables indicate the maximum load according to SAAMI pressure level. The maximum loads must never be exceeded.

All the listed loads are intended to be used in

modern firearms, which are according to the SAAMI requirements. Please use a competent gunsmith to evaluate that the condition of your gun is adequate to be used with the pressures indicated in the tables. The starting loads are the lowest charges which appeared to give clean burning, i.e. no unburned residues in the barrel or in the case, in our test shooting. This limit may, however vary according to the individual revolver used.

There are some special features, which must be

considered, when using reduced loads like the ones presented in the tables bellow. The same facts are equally valid always when using any smokeless powder in such loads.

1) Double charges

Some of these loads are so small that throwing the load twice in the same case is possible because of the large case volume. Doubling the charge accidentally causes

most probably truly lethal chamber pressures. Therefore, it is a must for everyone using this data to

check visually every single load for the double charge before seating the bullet.

2) Free space in the case

When using charges which leave large amount of free space in the case, the shooting characteristics may vary largely depending on where the powder is located in the case. If the powder lies totally in the bottom of the case (i.e. in the end where primer is), the muzzle velocity and especially the maximum pressure become much higher. The maximum pressure may even be doubled when same powder charge is moved from the bullet end to the primer end of the case. This can simply be demonstrated by shaking the revolver barrel upwards or barrel downwards just before turning it smoothly in horizontal position, aiming and shooting. Also the recoil may transfer the powder in either end of the case. This is sometimes seen as a velocity change between the first shot and the following shots.

The shot to shot deviations in velocity and pressure are normally increased when using load which leaves the cases half empty. For this reason such loads are not recommended for target loads. The data below is tested in a way that the powder is as much as possible in the primer side before firing, and therefore, the pressures and the velocities represent the maximum values which were obtained using our test equipment and cartridge components indicated in the table.

3) Risk for underload detonation

This risk is always present when using highly reduced loads of any smokeless powder. The large free space in the case may generate a pressure wave which can cause, in the worst case, powder to burn as a shock wave, i.e. to detonate, instead of normal fast burning process. The extremely sharp pressure peeks involved in detonation can destroy the weapon and may lead to serious injury.

All these loads given here are extensively pressure tested and no sings of underload detonation were found. We strongly recommend everyone to follow strictly these tables to minimize the risk for underload detonation.

Warnings

Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning characteristics from common ”black powder”. Black powder burns essentially at the same rate in the open (unconfined) as when in a gun. The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increasing pressure. If burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure will rise and eventually can cause the container or chamber to burst. A slight increase in smokeless powder charge after maximum load causes sharp increase in maximum pressure in the chamber. Never

exceed the maximum loads.

.38 Special

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

158 LSWC/HP 1.437 3NSL 2.8 726 3.3 807

.357 Magnum

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

158 LSWC/HP 1.575 3NSM 3.9 791 5.0 998

Test barrel: 5", 1 in 18" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.145"

N320 3.3 754 3.8 840

3NSM 3.6 787 4.1 884

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 18½" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.283"

N340 4.5 804 5.9 1049

3NSH 4.8 840 5.9 1053

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.44 S.&W. Special

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

240 SWC/HP 1.539 3NSL 4.4 722 5.3 832

267 LFN 1.539 3NSL 3.6 641 4.7 767

Test barrel: 6½", 1 in 18" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.153"

N320 4.7 701 5.9 852

3NSM 5.5 750 6.3 885

N320 3.8 633 5.3 794

3NSM 4.9 708 5.9 833

N340 6.6 857 7.3 926

.44 Remington Magnum

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

267 LFN 1.575 N340 5.9 734 7.5 946

.45 Colt

Bullet Powder Starting Load Maximum Load

Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity

[grs] [in.] [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps]

200 RN 1.594 3NSL 6.3 850 7.3 1008

250 RN 1.594 3NSL 5.1 744 6.1 875

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 20" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.275"

3NSH 6.4 796 7.8 968

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 1.279"

N320 6.8 848 8.7 1044

3NSM 8.0 877 8.6 979

N320 5.6 751 6.9 914

3NSM 6.3 780 7.5 961 3NSH 8.2 870 9.2 1004

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

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FIREARMS vihtavouri User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Burning Rate Chart

Table of Contents

Preface

Rifle Powders

N100 series

N500 series

Powders For .50 BMG

Handgun Powders

About the Data

Disclaimer

How To Use The Data

Pressure

Properties of Smokeless Powder

Reloading Safety

LEAD EXPOSURE

RIFLE RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER

.17 Remington

.22 Hornet

.222 Remington

.223 Remington

.223 Remington (cont'd)

.22 PPC - USA

.22-250 Remington

.220 Swift

6 PPC -USA

6mm BR Norma

.243 Winchester

.243 Winchester (cont'd)

6mm Remington

.240 Weatherby Magnum

.25-06 Remington

6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser (cont'd)

6.5 - .284 Norma

.264 Winchester Magnum

.270 Winchester

.270 Weatherby Magnum

7mm-08 Remington

7 x 57

7mm Remington Magnum

7mm Weatherby Magnum

.30 Carbine

.30-30 Winchester

.300 Savage

.308 Winchester

.308 Winchester (cont'd)

.308 Winchester (cont'd)

7.5 x 55 GP31 (7.5mm Swiss)

.30-06 Springfield

.30-06 Springfield (cont'd)

.300 H&H Magnum

.308 Norma Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum

.300 Weatherby Magnum

.300 LAPUA Magnum

.30-.378 Weatherby Magnum

7.62 x 39

.303 British

8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS)

.338 Winchester Magnum

.338 LAPUA Magnum

.358 Norma Magnum

9.3 x 62

9.3 x 64

.375 H&H Magnum

.444 Marlin

.45-70 Government

.458 Winchester Magnum

.50 BMG

HANDGUN RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER

7mm TCU

7mm BR Remington

7 x 49 GJW

.32 S.&W. Long N.P.