Reloading Guide

for Centerfire Cartridges

Edition 9

Burning Rate Chart

Table of Contents

Current canister powders in order of approximate burning rate.

This list is for reference only and not to be used for developing loads.
Vihtavuori

Norma

RWS

VECTAN

PB

IMR

Hodgdon

Accurate

W-W

Alliant

Ramshot

Slow Burning

Fast Burning

Titewad
E3
R1
Nitro 100
WST

N310 P805 Ba10 HP38

P801
Trail Boss Titegroup Solo 1000 231
Bullseye

Clays
452
Competition
N320
Hi-Skor700X No. 2
WSL
Red Dot

AS
PB
Clays Intl Solo 1250 473 American Select
N32C
SR7625
Promo
Zip

P804
A1
Green Dot

P803
Clays Univer.
No. 5
WSF
Unique

N330
Ba9
PCL501
HS-6
540
Power Pistol

N340
SP8 PCL504 SR4756 Longshot
WAP
Herco Silhouette
3N37 A0
N350
Hi-Skor 800X
True Blue

3N38
SP2 Pract.
571
Blue Dot
N105
HS-7
No. 7 Steel
2400
Enforcer
R-123 SP3 No. 9
P806 SR4759
H110 4100
N110 R910 PCL512
IMR4227
H4198 296
Ba6
Lil Gun 680
200 R901 H4227 5744
410

N120 Tubal2000 IMR4198 1680 Reloder 7
2015
R902 IMR3031
Benchmark Reloder 11

PCL507
H322
2230
N130
201 SP10 BL(C)-2
2460
748
Reloder 10X

N133 202 Tubal3000 8208XBR
H335 X-Terminator

R903 2495
SP9
IMR4895 2520
N530
IMR4064
H4895
4064
Reloder 12
TAC
N135
SP7
IMR4320
Varget

N140
203B
R907
PCL511
H380
2700
Reloder 15
Big Game
N540
H414
760

N150
URP
R904 Tubal5000
H4350
4350
Reloder 17
N550
IMR4350
Reloder 19
204 SP11 H450 WMR Hunter

N160 Tubal7000 IMR4831
H4831SC 785

N560 MRP R905 H4831 3100

N165 MRP(2) Tubal8000 IMR7828SSC MagPro
WXR Reloder 22

IMR7828
H1000
Reloder 25
Magnum
N170
Retumbo
8700

N570 SP13 PCL520 H870

24N41
50BMG
Reloder 50
20N29

BURNING RATE CHART..................... 2

.270 WSM....................................... 26

7,62 x 25 Tokarev..................... 50 - 51

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

.270 Winchester.............................. 27

.32 S&W Long N.P............................ 51

VIHTAVUORI POWDERS.................... 5

.270 Weatherby Magnum................ 27

.32 S&W Long Wadcutter................. 51

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

7 mm - 08 Remington..................... 28

9 mm Luger.............................. 51 - 53

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

7 x 57............................................. 28

9 x 21............................................. 53

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

7 x 57R........................................... 29

9 x 23 Winchester............................ 54

Powders for .50 BMG.................... 6

7 x 64............................................. 29

.357 SIG.......................................... 54

Handgun Powders............................. 7

7 mm Remington Magnum.............. 30

.38 Super Auto................................ 55

ABOUT THE DATA.............................. 8

7 mm Weatherby Magnum............... 30

.38 Super Lapua.............................. 56

.30 Carbine..................................... 30

.38 Special............................... 56 - 57

.30-30 Winchester........................... 31

.357 Magnum.......................... 57 - 58

Pressure............................................ 8

.300 Savage.................................... 31

.357 Remington Maximum.............. 58

PROPERTIES AND STORAGE OF

SMOKELESS POWDER...................... 9

.308 Winchester....................... 31 - 34

.40 S&W......................................... 59

7,62 x 53R (7,62 Russian)........ 34 - 35

10 mm AUTO............................ 59 - 60

Properties of Smokeless Powder......... 9

7,5 x 55 Swiss GP31........................ 35

.41 Remington Magnum.................. 60

How to Check Smokeless Powder

.30-06 Springfield..................... 35 - 37

.44 S&W Special....................... 60 - 61

for Deterioration.............................. 10

.300 H&H Magnum......................... 37

.44 Remington Magnum........... 61 - 62

Considerations for Storage

.300 WSM....................................... 38

.45 ACP........................................... 62

of Smokeless Powder....................... 10

.300 Winchester Magnum......... 38 - 39

.45 Colt........................................... 63

Recommendations for Storage

.300 Weatherby Magnum......... 39 - 40

.45 Winchester Magnum.................. 63

of Smokeless Powder....................... 11

.300 Lapua Magnum....................... 40

.454 Casull...................................... 64

RELOADING SAFETY................ 12 - 13

.300 Remington Ultra Magnum.40 - 41

.50 AE............................................. 64

.30-.378 Weatherby Magnum.......... 41

.500 S&W Magnum......................... 64

7,62 x 39........................................ 41
.303 British..................................... 42

VIHTAVUORI SMOKELESS LOADS FOR

COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING.........65

8 x 57 IS (8 mm Mauser)................. 42

.38 Special...................................... 66

8 x 57 IRS....................................... 42

.357 Magnum................................. 66

.338 Winchester Magnum................ 43

.44 S&W Special.............................. 66

.338 Lapua Magnum................ 43 - 44

.44 Remington Magnum.................. 66

9,3 x 62.......................................... 44

.45 Colt........................................... 67

9,3 x 66 Sako........................... 44 - 45

Personal Loads............................ 68 - 70

9,3 x 74R........................................ 45

VIHTAVUORI WORLDWIDE dalfa

DISTRIBUTORS LIST........................ 71

Disclaimer......................................... 8
How to Use the Data......................... 8

RIFLE RELOADING DATA................ 14

Disclaimer....................................... 14
.204 Ruger...................................... 14
.22 Hornet....................................... 14
.222 Remington.............................. 15
.223 Remington....................... 15 - 16
.22 PPC-USA................................... 17
.22-250 Remington......................... 17
6 mm PPC-USA............................... 18
6 mm BR Norma.............................. 18
.243 WSSM..................................... 18
.243 Winchester.............................. 19
6 mm Remington............................. 20
.240 Weatherby Magnum................ 20
.25-06 Remington........................... 21
6,5 mm Grendel.............................. 21
6,5 x 47 Lapua......................... 21 - 22
.260 Remington.............................. 22
6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser.......... 23 - 24
6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser/SKAN....... 25
6,5 - 284 Norma............................. 26

.375 H&H Magnum.................. 45 - 46

.416 Rigby....................................... 46
.444 Marlin..................................... 46
.45-70 Government......................... 47
.458 Winchester Magnum................ 47
.50 Browning.................................. 48
HANDGUN RELOADING DATA ...... 49
Disclaimer....................................... 49
7 mm TCU....................................... 49
7 mm BR Remington........................ 50
7 mm GJW...................................... 50

Preface
Dear Vihtavuori customer,
The new Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 9 for Centerfire Ammunition is an updated version of the previous
Vihtavuori Reloading Guides. The contents of this new issue has been revised with loading data for the following
calibres:
Centerfire rifle Centerfire handgun

.243 Winchester
6.5x55 Swedish / SKAN
.45 ACP

6mm Remington
.30-06 Springfield
.260 Remington .45-70 Government
6.5x55 Swedish


The now published new rifle reloading data is expanding and revising the powder selection for existing bullets
but also contains almost completely renewed data for .243 Winchester and new caliber data for 6mm Remington
and 6.5x55 Swedish SKAN..
As a courtesy to the reloader the load tables contain notes of compressed loads and loads to fill the case up. For
flexible usage this guide features data in metric and imperial dimension systems i.e. charge weight in grams and
grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. This reloading guide also includes the accuracy
loads noted in the load tables. These loads utilize worldwide well-known Lapua cartridge components and are
factory tested either for even pressure / muzzle velocity and accuracy. These loads are highlighted in the load tables
with dark grey shadowing.
All the loads in this guide are pressure tested according to the C.I.P. method. The maximum loads given in the
tables are determined according to the C.I.P. and SAAMI maximum pressure specifications. The listed maximum
loads should 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 Eurenco Vihtavuori Oy at the Vihtavuori plants. Sales and marketing
of the reloading powders as well as customer service are carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy. The contact details of
Lapua customer service and a listing of Vihtavuori Distributors can be found at the end of this guide. For latest
updates of data and distributors check also www.vihtavuori.fi or www.lapua.com, where this guide can also be
downloaded in PDF format.
We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders.

Rifle Powders
N100 Series
The N100 series powders are primarily rifle powders with
suitable burning rates to optimize handloading from the
.204 Ruger and .22 Hornet to the .300 Lapua Magnum and
.30-378 Weatherby Magnum. There are ten types of powders
with different burning rate available in this series:
N110
The fastest burning rifle powder from Vihtavuori. Similar to
Hodgdon H110 and Winchester 296. N110 can be used in
small rifle cases like .22 Hornet and .30 Carbine but also
in magnum pistol and revolver cartridges like .357 S&W
Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull and .500
S&W.
N120
Slower burning powder for small capacity rifle cases and for
lighter bullets in many .22 caliber loads. N120 needs higher
pressure than N110 in order to optimize burning. Burning
rate is near to Accurate 1680, IMR 4198 and Reloder 7.
N120 is suitable also for 7,62x39, .30-30 Winchester and
.444 Marlin.
N130
This powder is used in many factory loaded caliber .22 and 6
mm PPC cartridges. Suitable also for lighter bullets in caliber
.223 Remington and for straight-wall rifle cases like .45-70
Government and .458 Winchester Magnum. Burning rate is
close to Hodgdon H322 and Accurate 2230.
N133
A choice of many bench rest and standard rifle shooters
who are using 6 mm PPC. Used also in many loads of .222
Remington, .223 Remington and as well in other applications
where a relatively fast burning powder is needed, like in .4570 Government. Similarly burning powders are Norma 201,
Hodgdon H335 and Vectan SP10.
N135
An excellent powder for .308 Winchester loads with bullet
weight less than 10 grams (155 grains). It will fit applications
similar to IMR4064, Hodgdon H4895 or Accurate 2520.
Capability for various loads ranging from .222 Remington to
.458 Winchester Magnum.

N140
A true multipurpose powder, which can usually be used in
place of IMR4320, Reloder 15 or Hodgdon H380. Good
choice also for .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .308
Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 8x57 IS (8 mm Mauser) and
.375 H&H Magnum.
N150
This powder burns a bit slower than N140 and works as well
as Hodgdon H414 and Winchester 760. Typically used with
heavier bullets in accuracy and hunting loads of cartridges
with middle case volumes, like .308 Winchester, 6,5x55 SE
and .30-06 Springfield.
N160
A slow burning powder for Magnum cartridges and calibers
with large case volume and comparatively small bullet
diameter. Burning speed of N160 is close to Reloder 19,
Winchester WMR and the various 4831s. For example some
ideal applications are: .243 Winchester, 6,5-.284 Norma, 7
mm Weatherby Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338
Winchester Magnum and all the Winchester Short Magnums.
N165
A very slow burning powder for Magnum cartridges with
heavy bullets. N165 offers performance equal to Norma MRP
and Reloder 22. To be used with heavy bullets in calibers
ranging from 6,5x55 SE all the way to .416 Rigby.
N170
The slowest burning N100 series rifle powder from Vihtavuori
and one of the slowest canister reloading powders generally
available from any manufacturer. It will fit applications
similar to Hodgdon H1000 and Accurate 8700. Good
performances in most of the belted Magnum cartridges
like .300 Weatherby Magnum and suitable also for .300
Remington Ultra Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum.

N500 Series
Adding nitroglycerol 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.

Rifle Powders
The composition of a typical high energy powder is as follows:
nitrocellulose
coating agent
flame reducing agent

nitroglycerol
stabilizer
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 for burning
rates:
N530
This is the fastest burning powder in the N500 series and
its burning rate is close to Vihtavuori N135 and Hodgdon
BL-C(2). Developed especially for the 5,56 mm NATOcartridges and it gives excellent performances in many .4570 Government loads and also in .308 Winchester loads with
bullet weight less than 10 grams (155 grains).
N540
Faster burning powder with a burning rate like with N140
and close to Hodgdon H414 and Winchester 760. To
situations where more power is needed, especially for .223
Remington, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield loads
with heavier bullets.
N550
Burning rate is like with N150 and close to IMR 4350 and
Reloder 19. Good choice for more powerful loads for 6,5x55
SE, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and for many others.
N560
Burning rate is between N160 and N165 and close to Norma
MRP and Reloder 22. Powder especially for Magnum cartridges
to get out the best power for example from .270 Winchester,
7 mm Remington Magnum, 7 mm Weatherby Magnum, .300
Winchester Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum and .338
Lapua Magnum.
6

N570
This is the newest member of the N500 series powders and
also the slowest burning. The burning rate of N570 is near to
N170 and it is faster burning than 24N41. The characteristics
of this high energy powder with large grain size bring out
the best in most of the large volume cases like for example in
6,5-.284 Norma, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Remington
Ultra Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum and .30-378 Weatherby
Magnum.

Powders for the .50 BMG

For .50 BMG there are two special Vihtavuori reloading powders
available: 24N41 and 20N29. They are, like N100 series, single
base surface treated powders. Their burning rate is slower and
grain size larger than that of the N100 series rifle reloading
powders. The renewed relative burning rate of the 24N41 is
39 and that of the 20N29 respectively 36, when N110 is given
the index 100, and therefore 24N41 is slightly faster burning
than 20N29. There is reloading data available also for some
other magnum rifle calibers with these powders and 20N29
has gained reputation also when used eg. in .300 Lapua
Magnum and in .30-378 Weatherby Magnum.

Handgun Powders
Handgun powders include five N300 series propellants, three
special propellants and one propellant applicated especially
for Cowboy Action Shooting:
N310
Very fast burning and competitive with Alliant Bullseye, Hodgdon HP38 and Vectan Ba 10. It has applications in a very wide
range from .32 S&W Long Wadcutter up to .45 ACP.
N320
A comparatively fast burning multipurpose handgun powder
with burning rate about the same as Winchester 231 or Alliant
Red Dot. Currently available reloading data for 9 mm Luger,
.38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .44
S&W Special, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 Colt.
Tin Star (N32C)
Special powder developed for Cowboy Action Shooters shooting lead bullets with revolvers and single-action rifles. It has
low bulk density (less free space in the case) and it burns very
clean without residues with a burning rate between N320 and
N330. Reloading data is currently available for .38 Special
and .44 Magnum.

3N37
Originally developed for .22 rimfire cartridges but has proven
to be very versatile and desirable within all competitive
handgun shooting disciplines. The burning speed of this small
grain powder is near to N350 and Vectan A0. Reloading data
available for all popular handgun cartridges.
3N38
This specially designed powder for competitive handgun shooting is recommended for high velocity loads of 9 mm Luger,
.38 Super Auto and .40 S&W with moderate bullet weight.
Burning rate is corresponding to Vectan SP 2.
N105 Super Magnum
Slow burning handgun powder filling the gap between N350
and N110. Especially developed for handgun cartridges with
heavy bullets and/or large case volume. Reloading data is
currently available for the following cartridges: 9x21 mm, .38
Super Auto, .357 Magnum, 357 Remington Maximum, .40
S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .41 Remington Magnum, .44 Remington
Magnum, .45 Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum and .454 Casull.

N330
Burning rate is a bit slower than with N320 and corresponding
to Alliant Unique and Vectan Ba 9. Especially designed for 9
mm Luger but also suitable for .38 Special, .40 S&W, .44 S&W
Special and .45 (Long) Colt.
N340
An excellent multipurpose handgun powder with burning
rate generally about like Accurate No.5 or Alliant Herco. Wide
application area covers the following handgun cartridges: 9
mm Luger, 9x21 mm, .357 SIG, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special,
.357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .44 S&W Special, .44
Remington Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 Colt.
N350
This is the slowest burning N300 series handgun powder,
which can usually be used instead of Accurate No.7, IMR HiSkor 800-X and Alliant Blue Dot. Appropriate choice for many
powerful handgun loads, for example in calibers 9 mm Luger,
10 mm AUTO and .45 ACP.

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 sellers
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 use 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,

Properties and Storage of

Smokeless Powder

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.

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.
2.
3.

Thin, circular flakes or wafers

Small cylinders
Small spheres

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.

Single-base smokeless powders derive their main source of

energy from nitrocellulose.

Read also the Reloading Safety Rules on pages 12 and 13.

The energy released from double-base smokeless powders is

derived from both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine.

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 should be 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.

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.
2.

3.

A flame such as a match or primer flash.

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

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.

In this respect smokeless powder differs from blasting agents

or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting gelatin,

Properties and Storage of

Smokeless Powder

Properties and Storage of

Smokeless Powder

How to Check Smokeless Powder

for Deterioration

Considerations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder

Recommendations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder

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.

Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it

must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks
or high temperatures.

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 suns 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.

Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the cap on

the container and smelling the contents.
Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic
odor. (Dont 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. Dont 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.

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:

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.
THE STORAGE CABINETS SHOULD 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.

1.
Of fire-resistant and heat-insulating materials to

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.

10

11

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!
n 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!
n Always wear proper eye protection. It is an unnecessary
risk to reload without safety glasses.

n 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 s immediately stop shooting and
reduce the charge. Immediately disassemble the defective
cartridges. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS!

n Store powder and primers out of reach of children and

away from heat and open fire. Follow the manufacturers
instructions on your powder canister. Never smoke
during a reloading session!

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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!
n 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.
n Do not use primers if their identity is lost. Discard them
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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.

n WASH YOUR HANDS thoroughly with warm water and

soap after shooting or reloading.
n 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.
n 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 poses a potential risk of exposure
due to the spilled powder it collects up. Furthermore, an
ordinary vacuum cleaner more spreads than collects 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.
n PROTECT your breathing against the dust in
the reloading area. When using a dry tumbling media
in cleaning the cartridge cases, keep in mind that the lead
residue from the fired cases moves to the tumbling 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.

n 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.
n Never reduce loads under the listed starting load.
n 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.
n Use your reloading equipment according to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Study the instructions
carefully and don't hesitate to ask, if you don't understand
everything.
n Be safe, be conscientious!

12

13

.222 Remington

Rifle Reloading Data

Bullet
Weight

Disclaimer
All of this reloading information has been provided by 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.
IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 12 AND
13 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 630 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Small Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Hornady, trim-to length 46,80 mm (1.843)

.204 Ruger
Bullet
Weight
[g]

Type

Mfg

[grs]

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]

[g]

2,1 32 Blitz King Sierra
57,1 2.248 N130
N135
N530
2,6 40 V-Max
Hornady 57,1 2.248 N133
N530
N140
Berger 57,1 2.248 N133
3,2 50 HPBT
N530
N140

Bullet
[g]

Type
[grs]

Mfg

[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

1,48 22.8 1106 3629 1,62 25.0 1213 3980

1,59
24.5
1112
3648
1,75
27.0
1228
4029
1,56
24.1
1070
3510
1,75
27.0
1225
4019
1,50 23.1 1011 3317 1,64 25.3 1127 3698
1,50
23.1
1013
3323
1,67
25.8
1236
4055
1,70
26.2
1027
3369
1,82
28.1
1105
3625
1,40 21.6 857 2812 1,54 23.8 948 3110
1,43
22.1
866
2841
1,56
24.1 965
3166
1,57
24.2
884
2900
1,76
27.2 991
3251

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]

2,6 40 Spire Point Speer
43,5 1.713 N110

2,9 45 Spitzer
Speer
43,5 1.713 N110

3,2 50 Spitzer
Speer
43,5 1.713 N110
N120

3,6 55 Spitzer
Speer
43,5 1.713 N110
N120
F = Case full

14

[grs]

Velocity

Test barrel: 600 mm (23), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 35,40 mm (1.394)

.22 Hornet
Weight

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity

[g]

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

0,52 8.0 713 2338 0,65 10.1 813 2668

0,48 7.3 654 2144 0,60 9.3 746 2448
0,47 7.3 609 1997 0,56 8.7 693 2274
0,62 9.5
612
2008
0,74
11.3 724
2375
0,41 6.4 561 1841 0,53F 8.2F 644 2111
0,58 9.0
574
1884
0,69
10.6 679
2229

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 580 mm (23), 1 in 14 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 43,00 mm (1.693)

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

2,3 35 V-Max
Hornady 52,0 2.047 N110 0,93 14.4 986 3235 1,20 18.5 1109 3638
N120 1,31
20.2
1036
3399
1,41
21.8
1128
3701
N130 1,44
22.2
1053
3455
1,55
23.9
1137
3730
2,6
40 Blitz King
Sierra
54,0 2.126 N110
0,92 14.2 942 3091 1,12 17.3 1056 3465
N120 1,32
20.4
922
3025
1,43
22.1
1004
3294
N130 1,38
21.3
997
3271
1,45
22.4
1057
3468

2,9 45 Soft Point Sierra
54,0 2.126 N120 1,22 18.8 926 3038 1,35 20.8 1021 3350
N130 1,34
20.7
951
3120
1,46
22.5
1034
3392
N133 1,43
22.1
944
3097
1,56F
24.1F
1021
3350

3,2 50 SPSX
Hornady 53,0 2.087 N120 1,20 18.5 896 2940 1,30 20.1 964 3163
N130 1,30
20.1
912
2992
1,39
21.5 986
3235
N133 1,38
21.3
908
2979
1,49
23.0 979
3212

3,3 51 HPCE
Lapua
54,0 2.126 N120 1,18 18.2 891 2923 1,30 20.1 966 3169
N130 1,28
19.8
899
2949
1,38
21.3 977
3205
N133 1,37
21.1
914
2999
1,50
23.1
1003
3291
3,4 52 HPBT
Sierra
54,0 2.126 N120 1,16 17.9 876 2874 1,27 19.6 957 3140
N130 1,28
19.8
899
2949
1,38
21.3 975
3199
N133 1,37
21.1
916
3005
1,50
23.1 998
3274
3,6 56 FMJ
Lapua
54,0 2.126 N120 1,15 17.7 848 2782 1,27 19.6 922 3025
N130 1,26
19.4
870
2854
1,36
21.0 942
3091
N133 1,36
21.0
875
2871
1,47
22.7 951
3120
N135 1,38
21.3
891
2923
1,50F
23.1F
966
3169

3,9 60 HP
Hornady 54,0 2.126 N120 1,07 16.5 806 2644 1,20 18.5 881 2890
N130 1,21
18.7
822
2697
1,31
20.2 904
2966
N133 1,30
20.1
845
2772
1,40
21.6 917
3009
N135 1,33
20.5
853
2799
1,48F
22.8F
933
3061
F = Case full
Test barrel: 620 mm (25), 1 in 12 twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 44,50 mm (1.752)

.223 Remington
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

2,6 40 Spire Point Speer
52,7 2.075 N120 1,23 19.0 963 3159 1,49 23.0 1118 3668
N130 1,46
22.5
1032
3386
1,65
25.5
1147
3763
N133 1,54
23.8
1037
3402
1,68F
25.9F
1105
3625

2,9 45 Spitzer
Speer
54,0 2.126 N120 1,25 19.3 933 3061 1,48 22.8 1072 3517
N130 1,44
22.2
991
3251
1,62
25.0
1092
3583
N133 1,64
25.3
1010
3314
1,68F
25.9F
1034
3392
N135 1,64
25.3
1010
3314
1,68F
25.9F
1034
3392
3,2 50 TNT-HP
Speer
57,0 2.244 N120 1,25 19.3 911 2989 1,47 22.7 1036 3399
N130 1,43
22.1
947
3107
1,59
24.5
1046
3432
N133 1,56
24.1
990
3248
1,68F
25.9F
1077
3533
N135 1,65
25.5
999
3278
1,68F
25.9F
1018
3340

3,3 51 HPCE
Lapua
57,0 2.244 N120 1,23 19.0 909 2982 1,37 21.1 991 3251
N130 1,35
20.8
930
3051
1,51
23.3
1018
3340
N530 1,53
23.6
963
3159
1,66
25.6
1052
3451
N133 1,45
22.4
943
3094
1,61
24.8
1033
3389
N135 1,54
23.8
957
3140
1,68F
25.9
1034
3392
F = Case full
= Accuracy load
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

15

.223 Remington

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 620 mm (25), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 44,50 mm (1.752)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.22 PPC-USA

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Bullet
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

3,4 52 HPBT
Sierra
57,0 2.244 N130 1,37 21.1 936 3071 1,54 23.8 1028 3373
N133 1,46
22.5
948
3110
1,62
25.0
1033
3389
N135 1,54
23.8
808
2651
1,66F
25.6F
1039
3409
3,6 55 FMJBT
Hornady 57,0 2.244 N120 1,21 18.7 889 2917 1,34 20.7 960 3150
N130 1,41
21.8
956
3136
1,52
23.5
1013
3323
N530 1,50
23.1
941
3087
1,62
25.0
1022
3353
N133 1,43
22.1
928
3045
1,59
24.5
1006
3301
N135 1,51
23.3
938
3077
1,66
25.6
1017
3337
N140 1,60
24.7
930
3051
1,74
26.8
1019
3343
Lapua
57,0 2.244 N120 1,21 18.7 876 2874 1,35 20.8 953 3127
3,6 55 FMJ
N130 1,33
20.5
895
2936
1,50
23.1 985
3232
N530 1,51
23.3
931
3054
1,64
25.3
1015
3330
N133 1,43
22.1
911
2989
1,59
24.5 999
3278
N135 1,51
23.3
927
3041
1,68F
25.9F
999
3278
N140 1,61
24.8
917
3009
1,77F
27.3F
1004
3294

3,9 60 HP
Hornady 57,0 2.244 N130 1,33 20.5 874 2867 1,50 23.1 967 3173
N133 1,43
22.1
888
2913
1,60
24.7 978
3209
N135 1,50
23.1
893
2930
1,67
25.8 976
3202
N140 1,62
25.0
895
2936
1,74F
26.8F
965
3166
Speer
57,4 2.260 N530 1,43 22.1 861 2825 1,56 24.1 953 3127
4,0 62 FMJBT
N135 1,43
22.1
852
2795
1,60
24.7 942
3091
N140 1,62
25.0
901
2956
1,70F
26.2F
943
3094
Sierra
57,0 2.244 N133 1,34 20.7 792 2598 1,48 22.8 867 2844
69 HPBT1)
4,5
N135 1,40
21.6
804
2638
1,54
23.8 875
2871
N140 1,53
23.6
820
2690
1,68
25.9 897
2943
N540 1,56
24.1
824
2703
1,71
26.4 910
2986
Lapua
57,4 2.260 N530 1,37 21.1 809 2654 1,47 22.7 869 2851
4,5
69 Scenar1)
N133 1,31
20.2
789
2589
1,42
21.9 849
2785
N135 1,37
21.1
796
2612
1,49
23.0 862
2828
N140 1,48
22.8
823
2700
1,60
24.7 879
2884
N540 1,50
23.1
807
2648
1,65
25.5 895
2936
Hornady 57,4 2.260 N135 1,34 20.7 752 2467 1,51 23.3 830 2723
75 BTHP2)
4,9
N140 1,43
22.1
754
2474
1,62
25.0 843
2766
N540 1,50
23.1
773
2536
1,67
25.8 863
2831
5,0 77 Scenar
Lapua
57,4 2.260 N530 1,25 19.3 712 2336 1,44 22.2 812 2664
N135 1,22
18.8
701
2300
1,39
21.5 803
2635
N140 1,35
20.8
704
2310
1,57
24.2 801
2628
N540 1,41
21.8
720
2362
1,59
24.5 814
2671
Sierra
57,4 2.260 N530 1,28 19.8 712 2336 1,43 22.1 795 2608
5,0
77 HPBT2)
N135 1,27
19.6
706
2316
1,46
22.5 791
2595
N140 1,36
21.0
712
2336
1,60
24.7 810
2657
N540 1,47
22.7
740
2428
1,64
25.3 828
2717
Sierra
64,8 2.551 N530 1,30 20.0 713 2339 1,50 23.1 801 2630
5,2
80 HPBT3)
N135 1,22
18.8
711
2333
1,40
21.6 788
2587
N140 1,34
20.7
730
2395
1,49
23.0 807
2646
N540 1,39
21.4
730
2395
1,53
23.7 808
2652
F = Case full
1)
1 in 10 twist
2)
1 in 7 twist
3)
Test barrel with a long throat to accept the C.O.L. of 65 mm (2,559)

16

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 14 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 38,30 mm (1.508)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

3,4 52 HPBT
Sierra
51,4 2.024 N120 1,33 20.5 919 3016 1,56 24.1 1039 3408
N130 1,43
22.1
934
3063
1,66
25.6
1069
3507
N133 1,51
23.3
947
3107
1,77
27.3
1087
3565
N135 1,65
25.5
971
3185
1,90
29.2
1099
3607
3,6 55 Spitzer
Speer
51,8 2.039 N130 1,41 21.8 898 2946 1,69 26.1 1026 3367
N133 1,45
22.4
901
2956
1,78
27.4
1039
3409
N135 1,68
25.9
961
3151
1,93
29.7
1103
3617
Test barrel: 580 mm (22), 1 in 14 twist
Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA .22-250 Remington, trim-to length 44,50mm (1.752)

.22-250 Remington
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

2,6 40 Blitz King Sierra
56,9 2.240 N130 1,79 27.6 1097 3599 1,98 30.6 1194 3917
N133 1,97
30.4
1099
3606
2,15
33.2
1205
3953
N135 2,03
31.3
1097
3599
2,18
33.6
1207
3960
N140 2,19
33.8
1111
3645
2,39
36.9
1211
3973
2,9 45 SP
Sierra
58,9 2.319 N130 1,66 25.6 1023 3356 1,99 30.7 1145 3757
N133 1,87
28.9
1033
3389
2,10
32.4
1126
3694
N135 1,87
28.9
1023
3356
2,18
33.6
1154
3786
N150 2,06
31.8
1033
3389
2,32
35.8
1137
3730
3,3 51 HPCE
Lapua
56,9 2.240 N133 1,75 27.0 969 3179 1,99 30.7 1064 3491
N135 1,72
26.5
959
3146
1,96
30.2
1055
3461
N140 1,99
30.7
988
3241
2,19
33.8
1087
3566
N540 2,08
32.1
1001
3284
2,32
35.8
1105
3625
3,6 56 FMJ
Lapua
56,9 2.240 N135 1,75 27.0 936 3071 1,98 30.6 1040 3412
N140 1,94
29.9
959
3146
2,17
33.5
1050
3445
N540 2,03
31.3
972
3189
2,29
35.3
1085
3560
N150 1,98
30.6
968
3176
2,25
34.7
1057
3468
3,9 60 HP
Hornady 59,6 2.346 N135 1,62 25.0 845 2772 1,86 28.7 955 3133
N140

1,81 27.9 887 2910 2,10 32.4 989 3245
N540 2,06
31.8
938
3077
2,27
35.0
1043
3422
N150 1,91
29.5
907
2976
2,16
33.3
1012
3320
Lapua
59,6 2.346 N140 1,71 26.4 820 2690 1,98 30.6 914 2999
4,5
69 HPBT1)
N540 1,85
28.5
843
2766
2,10
32.4 939
3081
N150 1,77
27.3
836
2743
2,05
31.6 921
3022
N550 1,98
30.6
854
2802
2,24
34.6 953
3127
1)
1 in 10 twist

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

17

Test barrel: 580 mm (23), 1 in 14 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 38,30 mm (1.508)

6 mm PPC-USA
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.243 Winchester
Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
4,4 68 HPFB
Euber
53,6 2.110 N130 1,52 23.4 843 2766 1,68 25.9 928 3045
N133 1,63
25.2
840
2756
1,83C
28.2C
951
3120

4,5 70 HPBT
Sierra
53,6 2.110 N120 1,39 21.5 809 2654 1,55 23.9 901 2956
N130 1,47
22.7
820
2690
1,69
26.1 934
3064
N133 1,59
24.6
826
2710
1,79C
27.6C
935
3068
C = Compressed load
Test barrel: 650 mm (25), 1 in 8 twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Lapua, trim-to length 39,40 mm (1.551)
Cases:

6 mm BR Norma
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
4,5 70 HPBT
Sierra
57,0 2.244 N133 1,64 25.3 864 2834 1,86 28.7 957 3140
N135 1,88
29.0
901
2956
2,20
33.9
1009
3310
5,0 77 HP
Lapua
57,0 2.244 N135 1,81 27.9 880 2887 2,01 31.0 957 3140
N140 1,94
29.9
882
2894
2,15
33.2 965
3166
N540 2,00
30.9
888
2913
2,18
33.6 980
3215
5,0
77 Silver Jacket Lapua
60,0 2.362 N133
1,85 28.5 884 2900 2,01 31.0 964 3163

HP N140 2,05
31.6
900
2953
2,22
34.3 982
3222
N540 2,14
33.0
914
2999
2,31
35.6 999
3278
5,8 90 Scenar
Lapua
60,0 2.362 N140 1,68 26.0 788 2584 1,93 29.8 871 2858
N540 1,69
26.1
757
2484
2,20
33.9 952
3123
5,8
90 Silver Jacket Lapua
60,0 2.362 N135
1,85 28.5 830 2723 2,04 31.5 906 2972

Scenar N140 1,96
30.2
847
2779
2,12
32.7 922
3025
N540 2,02
31.2
854
2802
2,19
33.8 936
3071
6,5 100 Mega
Lapua
55,3 2.177 N140 1,66 25.6 737 2419 1,88 29.0 825 2707
N540 1,81
27.9
772
2533
2,01
31.0 857
2812
6,8 105 Scenar
Lapua
60,0 2.362 N140 1,67 25.8 746 2447 1,87 28.9 821 2694
N540 1,75
27.0
756
2480
1,97
30.4 846
2776
6,8 105 Silver Jacket Lapua
60,0 2.362 N140
1,83 28.2 763 2503 2,02 31.2 843 2766

Scenar N150 1,85
28.5
769
2523
2,05
31.6 841
2759
N540 1,88
29.0
777
2549
2,08
32.1 861
2825
= Accuracy load
Test barrel: 690 mm (27), 1 in 10 twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Wnchester, trim-to length 42,20 mm (1.660)

.243 WSSM

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
5,0 77 HP
Lapua
59,4 2.339 N140 2,46 38.0 973 3192 2,74 42.3 1071 3514
N540 2,52
38.9
988
3241
2,80
43.2
1096
3596
N150 2,48
38.3
978
3209
2,84
43.8
1081
3547
5,8 90 Naturalis Lapua
58,0 2.283 N540 2,34 36.1 896 2940 2,68 41.4 1001 3284
N150 2,32
35.8
877
2877
2,66
41.1 979
3212
N550 2,56
39.5
909
2982
2,84
43.8
1019
3343
6,5 100 SP
Lapua
57,0 2.244 N140 2,20 34.0 832 2730 2,46 38.0 914 2999
N540 2,18
33.6
843
2766
2,55
39.4 946
3104
N550 2,41
37.2
868
2848
2,75
42.4 968
3176

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
18

loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 580 mm (23), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 51,80 mm (2.039)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
3,7 58 V-Max
Hornady 65,5 2.579 N135 2,31 35.6 1037 3402 2,55 39.3 1127 3698
N140 2,53
39.0
1043
3422
2,80
43.2
1137
3730
N540 2,45
37.8
1051
3448
2,87
44.3
1151
3776
N550 2,65
40.9
1067
3501
2,88
44.4
1165
3822
4,5 70 SXSP
Hornady 67,0 2.638 N133 2,06 31.8 922 3026 2,59 39.9 1016 3334
N135 2,50
38.6
959
3146
2,69
41.5
1039
3409
N140 2,66
41.0
974
3196
2,88
44.5
1068
3505
N150 2,72
41.9
976
3200
2,95
45.5
1064
3492
N160 3,18
49.1
995
3266
3,40
52.5
1086
3563
5,0 77 HP
Lapua
67,0 2.638 N135 1,99 30.7 855 2805 2,32 35.8 968 3176
N140 2,23
34.4
883
2897
2,54
39.2 992
3255
N150 2,24
34.6
881
2890
2,58
39.8 995
3264
N550 2,57
39.7
918
3012
2,80
43.2
1032
3386
5,2 80 FMJ
Hornady 67,0 2.638 N140 2,04 31.5 831 2726 2,41 37.2 949 3114
N150 2,06
31.8
840
2756
2,43
37.5 947
3107
N550 2,42
37.3
895
2936
2,79
43.1
1002
3287
N160 2,54
39.2
890
2920
2,94
45.4 993
3258
5,5 85 Partition Nosler
68,0 2.677 N540 2,17 33.5 860 2822 2,50 38.6 971 3186
N150 1,90
29.3
801
2628
2,28
35.2 922
3025
N550 2,36
36.4
866
2841
2,71
41.8 977
3205
N160 2,42
37.3
846
2776
2,84
43.8 969
3179

5,8 90 Naturalis Lapua
67,0 2.638 N540 2,26 34.9 840 2756 2,53 39.0 945 3100
N150 2,02
31.2
799
2621
2,39
36.9 903
2963
N550 2,44
37.7
846
2776
2,72
42.0 952
3123
N160 2,43
37.5
823
2700
2,85
44.0 942
3091
5,8 90 FMJ
Sierra
68,3 2.689 N540 2,17 33.5 842 2762 2,49 38.4 946 3104
N150 1,98
30.6
805
2641
2,30
35.5 902
2959
N550 2,31
35.6
848
2782
2,63
40.6 952
3123
N160 2,41
37.2
836
2743
2,76
42.6 941
3087
5,8 90 Scenar
Lapua
68,3 2.689 N540 2,27 35.0 860 2822 2,54 39.2 962 3156
N150 2,08
32.1
817
2680
2,44
37.7 914
2999
N550 2,46
38.0
865
2838
2,68
41.4 967
3173
N160 2,52
38.9
847
2779
2,83
43.7 952
3123
6,5 100 Grand Slam Speer
68,3 2.689 N540 1,97 30.4 770 2526 2,33 36.0 878 2881
N150 1,86
28.7
722
2369
2,23
34.4 839
2753
N550 2,21
34.1
787
2582
2,48
38.3 885
2904
N160 2,23
34.4
769
2523
2,58
39.8 873
2864
Lapua
68,3 2.689 N150 1,95 30.1 729 2392 2,27 35.0 821 2694
6,8 105 Scenar1)
N550 2,34
36.1
782
2566
2,59
40.0 890
2920
N160 2,43
37.5
766
2513
2,70
41.7 869
2851
N165 2,62
40.4
783
2569
3,00
46.3 894
2933
1)
The test barrel rifle twist 1 in 8

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

19

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 56,60 mm (2.228)

6 mm Remington
Bullet
Weight
[g]

Type

Mfg

[grs]

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]

[g]

3,8 58 V-Max
Hornady 70,4 2.772 N140
N540
N150
5,5 85 Partition Nosler
70,4 2.772 N140
N150
N540
N550
5,0 77 HP
Lapua
70,4 2.772 N140
N540
N150
N550
5,8
90 Scenar
Lapua
71,8 2.825 N150
N550
N160
N165

5,8 90 Naturalis Lapua
70,4 2.772 N150
N550
N160
N165

.240 Weatherby Magnum

[grs]

.25-06 Remington

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity
[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

[grs]

Bullet

Weight

C.O.L.

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

6,5 mm Grendel
Bullet

Mfg

Weight

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

5,6 87 SPBT
Speer
79,3 3.122 N140 2,35 36.2 876 2873 2,74 42.3 961 3153
N150 2,51
38.7
892
2925
2,91
44.9 980
3215
N160 3,15
48.6
935
3069
3,55
54.8
1020
3346
N165 3,52
54.3
960
3149
3,95
60.9
1049
3442
6,5 100 SPBT
Speer
81,2 3.197 N140 2,60 40.0 873 2864 2,78 42.9 924 3031
N150 2,66
41.0
878
2881
2,86
44.1 930
3051
N160 3,24
50.0
911
2990
3,38
52.2 966
3169
N560 3,16
48.8
900
2954
3,59
55.4 990
3248
N165 3,44
53.0
922
3024
3,66
56.5 979
3212
N170 3,55
54.7
885
2902
4,05
62.5 975
3199

7,8 120 Spizer
Speer
80,2 3.157 N150 1,95 30.1 692 2270 2,32 35.8 776 2546
N160 2,50
38.6
759
2491
2,94
45.4 844
2769
N560 2,81
43.3
798
2619
3,24
50.0 890
2920
N165 2,69
41.5
777
2548
3,13
48.3 853
2799
N170 3,17
48.9
802
2630
3,59
55.4 873
2864

7,8 120 HPBT
Sierra
80,0 3.155 N160 2,75 42.4 791 2597 3,09 47.7 871 2858
N560 2,95
45.6
818
2685
3,33
51.4 903
2963
N165 3,03
46.8
817
2681
3,38
52.2 889
2917
N170 3,35
51.7
817
2682
3,81
58.8 904
2966

Bullet
Type

Type

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
4,9 75 HP
Hornady 78,1 3.075 N150 2,94 45.4 995 3266 3,17 48.9 1076 3532
N550 3,20
49.4
1028
3371
3,38
52.2
1111
3645
N160 3,34
51.6
1010
3314
3,52
54.2
1094
3589

5,0 77 HP
Lapua
78,1 3.075 N150 2,97 45.8 990 3248 3,15 48.7 1055 3460
N550 3,20
49.3
1014
3327
3,37
51.9
1095
3591
N160 3,34
51.5
1005
3297
3,51
54.1
1084
3556

5,8 90 Scenar
Lapua
78,1 3.075 N550 2,98 46.0 939 3081 3,22 49.6 1013 3325
N160 3,20
49.3
938
3077
3,41
52.6
1014
3327
N165 3,47
53.6
949
3114
3,71
57.2
1031
3383

6,5 100 Mega
Lapua
78,1 3.075 N550 2,94 45.4 891 2923 3,16 48.7 966 3170
N160 3,06
47.2
895
2936
3,26
50.3 956
3137
N165 3,47
53.6
949
3114
3,62
55.8 989
3246

6,8 105 Spitzer
Speer
77,8 3.063 N160 2,83 43.6 852 2795 3,15 48.7 935 3068
N560 3,23
49.8
887
2910
3,47
53.5 962
3157
N165 3,33
51.3
895
2936
3,57
55.2 969
3180

Type

Mfg

Velocity

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Alex-A, trim-to length 38,50 mm (1.516)
C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity

Velocity

6,5 x 47 Lapua

Bullet
Weight

Type
[grs]

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]

6,5 100 Scenar
Lapua
69,5 2.736 N133
N135
N140
7,0 108 Scenar
Lapua
69,5 2.736 N133
N135
N140
N150
20

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 Scenar
Lapua
57,1 2.248 N130 1,40 21.6 674 2211 1,76 27.2 840 2756
N530 1,60
24.7
729
2392
1,90
29.3 858
2815
N133 1,57
24.2
728
2388
1,90
29.3 854
2802

7,0 108 Scenar
Lapua
57,1 2.248 N130 1,40 21.6 671 2201 1,69 26.1 791 2595
N530 1,44
22.2
690
2264
1,73
26.7 821
2694
N133 1,51
23.3
689
2260
1,80
27.8 804
2638
8,0 123 Scenar
Lapua
57,1 2.248 N530 1,47 22.7 635 2083 1,73 26.7 763 2503
N133 1,36
21.0
609
1998
1,73
26.7 745
2444
N135 1,29
19.9
593
1946
1,75
27.0 741
2431

Test barrel: 700 mm (27), 1 in 8 twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 46,80 mm (1.843)

[g]

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Maximum load

Weight

[fps]

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Weight

Starting load

[m/s]

Test barrel: 600 mm (25), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Norma, trim-to length 63,20 mm (2.488)

Starting load

Powder

Velocity

2,47 38.1 1053 3455 2,80 43.2 1173 3848

2,68
41.4
1084
3556
3,01
46.5
1207
3960
2,50
38.6
1055
3461
2,91
44.9
1176
3858
1,97 30.4 858 2815 2,49 38.4 983 3225
2,11
32.6
868
2848
2,47
38.1 973
3192
2,25
34.7
899
2949
2,65
40.9
1012
3320
2,41
37.2
903
2963
2,85
44.0
1022
3353
2,38 36.7 933 3061 2,71 41.8 1046 3432
2,55
39.4
971
3186
2,84
43.8
1073
3520
2,50
38.6
950
3117
2,80
43.2
1051
3448
2,73
42.1
972
3189
3,01
46.5
1093
3586
2,20 34.0 867 2844 2,60 40.1 976 3202
2,52
38.9
902
2959
2,82
43.5
1010
3314
2,49
38.4
866
2841
3,00
46.3 994
3261
2,93
45.2
906
2972
3,30
50.9
1018
3340
2,00 30.9 820 2690 2,50 38.6 932 3058
2,37
36.6
873
2864
2,88
44.4
1010
3314
2,40
37.0
869
2851
2,99
46.1 994
3261
2,83
43.7
875
2871
3,24
50.0
1001
3284

Powder

Test barrel: 580 mm (23), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 63,10 mm (2.484)

[g]

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

2,10 32.4 870 2854 2,26 34.9 925 3035

2,20
34.0
890
2920
2,31
35.6 930
3051
2,40
37.0
900
2953
2,56
39.5 950
3117
1,96 30.2 807 2648 2,20 33.9 882 2894
2,04
31.5
814
2671
2,23
34.4 885
2904
2,23
34.4
828
2717
2,51
38.7 910
2986
2,35
36.3
849
2785
2,63
40.6 930
3051

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

21

6,5 x 47 Lapua

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 700 mm (27), 1 in 8 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 46,80 mm (1.843)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
8,0 123 Scenar
Lapua
69,5 2.736 N140 2,15 33.2 768 2520 2,36 36.4 840 2756
N540 2,31
35.7
818
2685
2,57
39.7 907
2976
N150 2,23
34.4
788
2585
2,45
37.8 855
2805
Nosler
65,0 2.559 N140
1,95 30.1 715 2346 2,35 36.3 820 2690
8,1 125 Partition
N150 2,01
31.0
727
2385
2,40
37.0 829
2720
N540 2,18
33.6
760
2493
2,44
37.7 858
2815
9,0 139 Scenar
Lapua
69,5 2.736 N140 2,00 30.9 702 2302 2,25 34.7 773 2536
N540 2,17
33.5
752
2468
2,42
37.4 836
2744
N150 2,10
32.4
727
2384
2,33
36.0 787
2582
66,0 2.598 N140 1,95 30.1 660 2165 2,30 35.5 772 2533
9,1 140 Naturalis Lapua
N150 2,00
30.9
663
2175
2,32
35.8 769
2523
N540 2,10
32.4
697
2287
2,35
36.3 789
2589

Test barrel: 475 mm (18), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
LAPUA .260 Remington, trim-to length 51,50mm (2.028)

.260 Remington
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 FMJ
Lapua
66,0 2.598 N140 2,08 32.1 765 2510 2,44 37.7 862 2828
N540 2,32
35.8
797
2615
2,63
40.6 891
2923
N150 2,12
32.7
769
2523
2,51
38.7 861
2825
6,5 100 HPFB
Sierra
67,5 2.657 N140 2,30 35.5 825 2708 2,59 39.9 906 2973
N150 2,31
35.7
813
2669
2,61
40.3 892
2926
N540 2,39
36.9
831
2725
2,67
41.2 912
2992

6,5 100 Scenar
Lapua
69,0 2.717 N140 2,33 36.0 816 2677 2,62 40.4 904 2966
N540 2,49
38.4
823
2700
2,78
42.9 931
3054
N150 2,43
37.5
819
2687
2,70
41.7 904
2966
7,0 108 Scenar
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N150 2,28 35.1 791 2594 2,54 39.1 865 2837
N540 2,35
36.2
802
2631
2,58
39.9 877
2876
N160 2,66
41.0
814
2670
2,92
45.0 898
2947

7,8 120 SP
Speer
71,0 2.795 N540 2,22 34.2 749 2456 2,48 38.2 825 2706
N550 2,36
36.5
765
2511
2,64
40.7 835
2741
N160 2,47
38.2
755
2478
2,80
43.2 838
2750

8,0 123 Scenar
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N150 2,15 33.2 733 2405 2,50 38.6 816 2677
N550 2,43
37.5
697
2287
2,69
41.5 837
2746
N160 2,67
41.2
767
2516
2,89
44.6 841
2759
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N550 2,15 33.2 690 2263 2,46 38.0 772 2533
9,0 139 Scenar
N160 2,32
35.8
692
2272
2,63
40.6 771
2529
N560 2,57
39.6
704
2311
2,86
44.1 788
2586
9,1 140 Naturalis Lapua
73,3 2.886 N550 2,17 33.5 688 2257 2,54 39.2 776 2546
N160 2,25
34.7
673
2208
2,61
40.3 766
2513
N560 2,47
38.1
681
2234
2,84
43.8 779
2556

9,3 144 FMJBT
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N550 2,15 33.2 677 2221 2,49 38.4 768 2520
N160 2,33
36.0
680
2231
2,66
41.1 762
2500
N560 2,56
39.5
786
2579
2,90
44.8 780
2559
10,1 155 Mega

Lapua
69,5 2.736 N160 2,14 33.0 651 2134 2,41 37.1 711 2332
N560 2,37
36.6
651
2137
2,72
42.0 735
2412
N165 2,52
38.8
673
2208
2,83
43.7 755
2478

22

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 630 mm (26), 1 in 8 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 54,80 mm (2.157)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

5,5 85 HP
Sierra
71,1 2.799 N150 2,88 44.5 937 3073 3,03 46.8 1013 3323

6,5 100 HP
Sierra
72,4 2.850 N140 2,62 40.4 860 2822 2,78 42.8 911 2990
N540 2,65
40.9
858
2815
2,88
44.4 938
3078
N150 2,69
41.5
860
2822
2,86
44.1 915
3003
N550 2,82
43.5
884
2900
3,03
46.8 960
3150
N160 3,13
48.3
878
2881
3,33
51.4 942
3090

6,5 100 FMJ
Lapua
70,0 2.756 N530 2,34 36.1 880 2887 2,53 39.0 938 3077
N135 2,21
34.1
802
2631
2,55
39.3 894
2933
N140 2,38
36.7
810
2657
2,75
42.4 910
2986
N540 2,71
41.8
910
2986
2,90
44.8 973
3192
N150 2,45
37.8
823
2700
2,79
43.0 920
2690
N160 3,08
47.5
862
2828
3,39
52.3 946
3104
Lapua
75,0 2.953 N530 2,35 36.3 899 2949 2,54 39.2 951 3120
6,5 100 Scenar
N135 2,15
33.2
790
2592
2,44
37.6 889
2917
N140 2,32
35.8
790
2592
2,64
40.7 915
3002
N540 2,35
36.3
790
2592
2,70
41.7 924
3031
N150 2,37
36.6
793
2602
2,69
41.5 870
2853
N550 2,58
39.8
790
2592
2,97
45.8 938
3077
N160 2,78
42.9
790
2592
3,01
46.4 928
3045

7,0 108 Scenar
Lapua
78,0 3.071 N530 2,29 35.3 859 2818 2,48 38.3 912 2992
N140 2,44
37.6
806
2644
2,64
40.8 880
2887
N540 2,50
38.6
827
2713
2,69
41.5 897
2943
N150 2,56
39.5
830
2723
2,69
41.5 870
2853
N550 2,72
42.0
853
2798
2,94
45.4 936
3070
N160 3,04
46.9
849
2785
3,16
48.8 891
2923
N560 3,19
49.2
867
2843
3,42
52.7 939
3079
N165 3,16
48.8
860
2822
3,28F
50.7F
902
2959
7,0 108 Silver Jacket Lapua
80,0 3.150 N140 2,42 37.3 825 2707 2,68 41.3 893 2931

Scenar N540 2,52
38.9
827
2713
2,74
42.2 902
2958
N150 2,49
38.4
819
2687
2,70
41.7 889
2917
N550 2,85
44.0
891
2923
3,00
46.3 955
3133
N160 2,97
45.8
881
2890
3,19
49.2 945
3100
N560 3,19
49.2
887
2910
3,38
52.2 956
3136

7,8 120 HPBT
Sierra
76,8 3.024 N140 2,47 38.1 755 2477 2,63 40.5 852 2795
N540 2,49
38.4
773
2536
2,69
41.5 818
2684
N150 2,55
39.3
770
2526
2,71
41.7 839
2753
N550 2,63
40.6
800
2625
2,88
44.5 888
2914
N160 2,97
45.8
825
2707
3,29
50.7 907
2975
N560 3,12
48.1
823
2700
3,41
52.7 932
3056
8,0 123 Scenar
Lapua
80,0 3.150 N530 2,17 33.5 792 2598 2,35 36.3 848 2782
N140 2,35
36.3
738
2420
2,59
40.0 812
2663
N540 2,44
37.7
749
2456
2,68
41.4 827
2715
N150 2,47
38.1
743
2436
2,69
41.6 819
2686
N550 2,67
41.2
837
2746
2,88
44.4 901
2956
N160 2,69
41.5
807
2648
2,92
45.1 869
2851
N560 3,03
46.8
841
2759
3,19
49.2 898
2946

8,0 123 Silver Jacket Lapua
80,0 3.150 N140 2,35 36.3 787 2582 2,56 39.5 842 2762

Scenar N540 2,56
39.5
825
2707
2,74
42.3 883
2897
N150 2,40
37.0
780
2559
2,62
40.4 834
2738
N550 2,41
37.2
768
2520
2,73
42.1 857
2811
N160 2,75
42.4
792
2598
2,88
44.5 831
2726
N560 3,09
47.7
845
2772
3,22
49.7 901
2956
= Accuracy load
F = Case full
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

23

(cont.)

6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 630 mm (26), 1 in 8 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 54,80 mm (2.157)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

6,5 x 55 SE / 6,5 x 55 SKAN

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

8,4 130 HPBT
Norma 80,0 3.150 N140 2,29 35.3 730 2395 2,64 40.7 812 2663
N540 2,32
35.8
749
2457
2,57
39.6 820
2690
N150 2,32
35.8
710
2329
2,60
40.1 808
2651
N550 2,54
39.2
768
2520
2,84
43.8 852
2795
N160 2,79
43.0
764
2507
3,06
47.3 840
2757
N560 3,01
46.4
803
2635
3,25
50.2 878
2882
9,0 139 HPBT
Norma 78,0 3.071 N150 2,28 35.2 704 2310 2,55 39.4 779 2555
N550 2,50
38.6
743
2438
2,71
41.8 813
2667
N160 2,73
42.1
738
2421
2,98
46.0 810
2656
N560 2,88
44.4
753
2470
3,20
49.4 846
2777
N165 3,00
46.3
765
2510
3,23
49.9 833
2732
9,0 139 Scenar
Lapua
80,0 3.150 N540 2,34 36.1 764 2507 2,53 39.0 819 2687
N150 2,17
33.5
673
2208
2,49
38.4 749
2458
N550 2,45
37.8
724
2375
2,60
40.1 795
2608
N160 2,73
42.1
752
2467
2,92
45.1 813
2666
N560 2,87
44.3
767
2516
3,09
47.6 837
2746
N165 2,96
45.7
761
2497
3,22
49.8 829
2721

9,0 139 Silver Jacket Lapua
80,0 3.150 N150 2,25 34.7 729 2392 2,48 38.3 785 2575

Scenar N550 2,37
36.6
712
2336
2,61
40.3 799
2622
N160 2,54
39.2
748
2454
2,80
43.3 795
2610
N560 2,73
42.1
736
2415
3,06
47.3 826
2711
N165 2,94
45.4
788
2585
3,12
48.1 841
2759

9,1 140 Naturalis Lapua
76,5 3.012 N150 2,08 32.1 671 2201 2,36 36.4 744 2441
N550 2,51
38.7
765
2510
2,68
41.4 815
2674
N160 2,48
38.3
719
2359
2,79
43.1 791
2595
N560 2,76
42.6
736
2415
3,12
48.1 821
2694
N165 2,85
44.0
771
2530
3,09
47.7 831
2726
9,1 140 HPBT
Sierra
79,0 3.110 N150 2,35 36.3 703 2306 2,54 39.1 765 2511
N550 2,58
39.8
749
2457
2,73
42.1 806
2644
N160 2,81
43.4
759
2490
3,03
46.7 819
2687
N560 2,93
45.2
779
2556
3,13
48.3 844
2770
N165 3,00
46.3
766
2513
3,24
50.0 834
2735
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N150 2,04 31.5 659 2163 2,40 37.0 768 2520
9,3 144 FMJBT
N160 2,64
40.7
717
2352
2,85
44.0 816
2677
N560 2,91
44.8
756
2479
3,15
48.6 850
2789
N165 2,70
41.7
720
2362
3,18
49.1 837
2746
N170 3,08
47.5
715
2346
3,41C
52.6C
815
2674
N570 3,11
48.0
750
2461
3,22F
49.7F
785
2575
10,0 155 HPBT

Sierra
79,0 3.110 N150 2,10 32.4 653 2142 2,33 36.0 711 2331
N550 2,36
36.4
689
2260
2,60
40.1 746
2447
N160 2,64
40.7
698
2290
2,97
45.9 769
2522
N560 2,66
41.0
702
2303
2,93
45.2 779
2556
N165 2,75
42.4
690
2264
3,08
47.6 769
2522
N170 2,90
44.7
677
2221
3,32C
51.2C
779
2555
10,1 156 Mega

Lapua
73,0 2.874 N165 2,74 42.3 677 2222 3,17 49.0 755 2478
N560 2,72
42.0
685
2248
3,11
48.0 773
2537
N170 3,03
46.8
682
2238
3,32C
51.2C
746
2447
N570 3,02
46.6
730
2395
3,20F
49.4F
774
2539
= Accuracy load
F = Case full
C = Compressed load

24

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: Sauer STR 200

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 54,8 mm (2.157)

WARNING:
This reloading data is intended to use at modern rifles in good condition such as Sauer, Sako or
Blaser chambered to 6,5 x 55 SKAN or 6,5 x 55 SE
DO NOT USE with the Krag-Jrgensen, Mauser M1896 or similar rifles. This data has max loads set
WARNING:
at pressure of 380 MPa!

NOTE:
Data contains velocity information for standard barrel lengths of Sauer STR200 rifles
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[g]

[grs]

[g]

Lapua
75,0 2.953 N530
6,5 100 Scenar

GB504 N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
Bullet

7,0 g / 108 gr

Bullet

8,0 g / 123 gr

Bullet

9,0 g / 139 gr

740
[m/s]
761
803
757
830
802
830

740
[m/s]
704
750
735
783
773

[g]

[fps]

[grs]

[fps]

Maximum load
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
740
[fps]
2677
2838
2694
2854
2802
2789

[g]

[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

2,70
2,95
2,78
3,04
3,16
3,40

41.7
45.5
42.9
46.9
48.8
52.5

890
942
898
996
929
942

2921
3091
2947
3268
3047
3092

900
953
908
948
937
952

2953
3128
2980
3109
3074
3122

913
968
922
961
948
964

2995
3176
3025
3153
3110
3163

C.O.L 80 mm / 3.150 inch

Maximum load
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
740
[fps]
2497
2635
2484
2723
2631
2723

LAPUA GB458 Scenar

Powder Starting load

Type
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [m/s] [fps]
N150
2,12 32,7 696 2284 699 2295
N550
2,37 36,6 738 2421 743 2438
N160
2,41 37,2 723 2373 730 2395
N560
2,87 44,3 771 2529 776 2546
N165
2,86 44,1 758 2488 765 2508

[m/s]

C.O.L 80 mm / 3.150 inch

LAPUA GB489 Scenar

Powder Starting load

Type
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [m/s] [fps]
N140
2,20 34.0 750 2462 755 2477
N540
2,47 38.1 788 2586 795 2607
N150
2,24 34.6 741 2432 748 2454
N550
2,67 41.2 805 2641 816 2676
N160
2,71 41.8 763 2502 779 2557
N560
3,04 46.9 801 2628 814 2669

[grs]

Velocity

Barrel length 670 mm

2,07 31.9 800 2625 2,54 39.2 951 3120

2,18
33.6
800
2625
2,44
37.7 889
2917
2,35
36.3
800
2625
2,64
40.7 915
3002
2,40
37.0
800
2625
2,70
41.7 924
3031
2,42
37.3
800
2625
2,69
41.5 870
2854
2,60
40.1
800
2625
2,97
45.8 938
3077
2,80
43.2
800
2625
3,01
46.5 928
3045

LAPUA GB464 Scenar

740
[m/s]
816
865
821
870
854
850

Weight

Velocity

Barrel length 670 mm

[mm] [in.]

Powder Starting load

Type
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [m/s] [fps]
N140
2,32 35.8 796 2610 804 2639
N540
2,66 41.1 842 2762 852 2795
N150
2,39 36.9 800 2624 809 2654
N550
2,80 43.2 849 2785 858 2815
N160
2,81 43.4 837 2745 844 2769
N560
3,14 48.5 831 2726 839 2753

Maximum load

[g]

[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

2,55
2,79
2,60
2,94
3,02
3,27

39.4
43.1
40.1
45.4
46.6
50.5

833
881
830
883
845
888

2734
2892
2724
2895
2773
2913

838
889
838
894
864
902

2750
2915
2749
2934
2835
2958

845
898
848
910
889
920

2772
2946
2782
2986
2917
3018

C.O.L 80 mm / 3.150 inch

Maximum load
Weight
Velocity, barrel length [mm]
670
700
740
[fps]
2310
2461
2411
2569
2536

[g]

[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

[m/s]

[fps]

2,40
2,72
2,84
3,18
3,25

37,0
42,0
43,8
49,1
50,2

781
825
817
866
847

2563
2705
2679
2842
2777

785
830
824
872
854

2575
2724
2704
2862
2801

790
838
830
880
863

2592
2749
2723
2887
2831

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

25

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 54,90 mm (2.161)

6,5 - 284 Norma

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]

7,0 108 Scenar
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N550
N160
N560
N165

7,0 108 Silver Jacket Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160

Scenar N560
N165

8,0 123 Scenar
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160
N165
N560

8,0 123 Silver Jacket Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160

Scenar N560
N165

9,0 139 Scenar
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160
N560

9,0 139 Silver Jacket Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160

Scenar N560
N165
74,7 2.941 N160
9,1 140 Naturalis Lapua
N165
N560

9,3 144 FMJBT
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N160
N560
N165
N570
10,1 156 Mega
Lapua
74,0 2.913 N560
N570
F = Case full

Bullet
Type

Mfg

Weight

Bullet
Velocity

[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
2,97 45.8 920 3018 3,39 52.3 1027 3368
3,08
47.5
906
2972
3,49
53.9
1008
3308
3,47
53.5
927
3041
3,81
58.9
1031
3384
3,52
54.3
922
3025
4,04
62.4
1042
3419
3,11 48.0 883 2897 3,73 57.6 1002 3287
3,51
54.2
911
2989
3,85
59.5
1023
3357
3,61
55.7
919
3015
4,10
63.2
1033
3391
2,59 40.0 795 2608 3,29 50.8 925 3035
3,03
46.8
830
2723
3,65
56.4 947
3106
3,28
50.6
867
2844
3,65
56.3 963
3158
2,94 45.4 833 2733 3,38 52.2 935 3068
3,37
52.0
872
2861
3,77
58.2 981
3218
3,35
51.7
859
2818
3,98
61.5 971
3186
2,80 43.2 772 2533 3,06 47.2 835 2740
3,12
48.1
793
2602
3,63
56.0 919
3015
2,60 40.1 758 2487 3,19 49.2 869 2851
3,22
49.7
812
2664
3,53
54.5 904
2967
3,02
46.6
793
2602
3,62
55.9 899
2948
2,87 44.3 753 2470 3,20 49.4 824 2703
3,17
48.9
768
2520
3,55
54.8 864
2835
3,21
49.5
786
2579
3,55
54.8 875
2871
2,80 43.2 783 2569 3,14 48.5 841 2759
3,18
49.1
802
2631
3,43
52.9 876
2874
2,90
44.7
766
2513
3,61
55.7 875
2871
3,54
54.6
798
2618
3,70F
57.1F
830
2723
3,09 47.7 755 2477 3,45 53.2 841 2759
3,46
53.4
781
2562
3,65
56.3 808
2651

Test barrel: 520 mm (20), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 53,10 mm (2.091)

.270 WSM
Weight

.270 Winchester

Maximum load
Velocity

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

5,8 90 HP
Sierra
68,6 2.701 N160 4,00 61.7 1021 3350 4,47 69.0 1130 3707
N560 4,39
67.7
1020
3346
4,78
73.8
1135
3724
N165 4,59
70.8
1041
3415
4,75F
73.3F
1083
3553

9,1 140 XFB
Barnes 71,0 2.795 N160 3,20 49.4 800 2625 3,71 57.2 899 2949
N560 3,49
53.9
806
2644
3,93
60.6 918
3012
N165 3,75
57.9
832
2730
4,10
63.3 913
2995
10,4 160 Partition Nosler

71,0 2.795 N160 3,20 49.4 737 2418 3,47 53.5 825 2707
N560 3,36
51.8
774
2539
3,82
58.9 873
2864
N165 3,30
50.9
769
2523
3,90
60.2 863
2831
F = Case full

26

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 64,30 mm (2.531)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 Spitzer
Speer
80,0 3.150 N150 2,88 44.5 898 2945 3,42 52.8 998 3273
N160 3,80
58.6
953
3127
4,27C
65.8C
1057
3468
N165 4,00
61.7
966
3170
4,53C
69.9C
1070
3509

8,4 130 SP
Remington 82,0 3.228 N160 3,34 51.5 847 2779 3,76 58.0 940 3083
N560 3,64
56.2
876
2873
3,97
61.3 955
3132
SPBT
Speer
83,0 3.268 N165 3,54 54.6 850 2787 4,02 62.0 942 3089
8,8 135 HPBT
Sierra
83,0 3.268 N160 2,90 44.8 822 2697 3,66 56.5 929 3048
N165 3,65
56.3
844
2769
3,90
60.2 927
3041
N560 3,62
55.9
876
2874
3,91
60.3 957
3140

9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler
83,5 3.287 N160 2,92 45.1 730 2395 3,39 52.3 842 2762
N560 3,13
48.3
742
2434
3,66
56.5 870
2854
N165 3,10
47.8
734
2408
3,74
57.7 870
2854
10,4 160 Partition Nosler

84,6 3.331 N160 2,50 38.6 699 2293 2,89 44.6 781 2562
N165 2,88
44.4
735
2411
3,31
51.1 811
2661
N560 3,01
46.5
745
2444
3,42
52.8 847
2779
C = Compressed load

.270 Weatherby Magnum

Test barrel: 650 mm (25), 1 in 12 twist

Large Rifle Magnum
Primers:
Cases:
Norma, trim-to length 64,50 mm (2.539)

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 PSP
Remington 79,0 3.110 N550 4,33 66.8 1037 3401 4,64 71.7 1117 3666
N160 4,60
71.0
1043
3421
4,85
74.9
1108
3634
N165 5,08
78.4
1045
3428
5,38
83.0
1115
3658

8,5 130 PSPCL
Remington 82,2 3.236 N160 4,31 66.5 939 3080 4,61 71.1 1001 3284
N165 4,62
71.3
931
3055
4,93
76.0 997
3270
N560 4,71
72.7
947
3108
4,98
76.9
1004
3294
Sierra
83,0 3.268 N160 4,21 65.0 903 2964 4,43 68.3 965 3167
8,7 135 HPBT
N165 4,55
70.2
923
3029
4,70
72.5 989
3244
N560 4,61
71.2
956
3137
4,81
74.2
1013
3323

9,7 150 Partition Nosler
82,5 3.248 N165 4,34 67.0 877 2876 4,68 72.2 936 3072
N560 4,38
67.6
900
2954
4,60
71.0 955
3134
N170 4,76
73.4
886
2906
5,11
78.8 955
3134

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

27

7 mm-08 Remington
Bullet
Weight

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 51,50 mm (2.028)
Powder

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Type

Starting load
Weight

Velocity

Bullet

Weight

Weight

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Hornady 69,0 2.717 N130 2,43 37.5 880 2886 2,74 42.2 975 3199
N133 2,48
38.3
874
2868
2,95
45.4 992
3255
N135 2,76
42.6
906
2971
3,04
46.9
1001
3284
N140 2,84
43.9
900
2953
3,16
48.7
1004
3293
N150 2,94
45.3
907
2974
3,32C
51.2C
1017
3336

7,8 120 Spitzer
Sierra
69,6 2.740 N135 2,60 40.1 826 2711 2,85 44.0 908 2978
N140 2,72
42.0
827
2714
3,04
46.9 929
3048
N150 2,80
43.2
837
2747
3,15
48.6 935
3066

9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler
69,6 2.740 N135 2,35 36.3 724 2374 2,61 40.3 807 2649
N140 2,56
39.5
751
2464
2,70
41.7 837
2746
N150 2,56
39.5
742
2434
2,72
42.0 814
2671
10,4 160 SPBT

Sierra
71,0 2.795 N140 2,34 36.1 685 2248 2,73 42.2 784 2573
N150 2,36
36.4
687
2253
2,77
42.7 775
2542
N160 2,78
42.9
700
2297
3,25F
50.1F
813
2667
10,9 168 HPBT

Sierra
71,0 2.795 N150 2,22 34.3 672 2204 2,52 38.9 740 2428
N550 2,38
36.8
696
2282
2,72
41.9 781
2561
N160 2,55
39.3
640
2100
2,79F
43.0F
700
2297
11,3 175 Mag-Tip Speer

71,0 2.795 N140 2,13 32.9 615 2018 2,45 37.8 694 2276
N150 2,03
31.4
586
1923
2,39
36.9 675
2215
N160 2,55
39.3
640
2100
2,90
44.8 728
2387
F = Case full
C = Compressed load
Test barrel: 550 mm (22), 1 in 9 twist
Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 56,80 mm (2.236)

7 x 57
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,8 120 Spitzer
Sierra
76,5 3.012 N135 2,67 41.1 814 2670 2,87 44.2 880 2887
N140 2,82
43.5
824
2704
3,06
47.2 897
2942
N150 2,85
44.0
828
2717
3,09
47.6 898
2946

9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler
77,5 3.051 N140 2,58 39.7 736 2415 2,82 43.5 802 2630
N150 2,65
40.9
747
2451
2,90
44.8 810
2657
10,4 160 SPBT
Sierra
77,5 3.051 N150 2,50 38.6 691 2267 2,76 42.7 754 2474
N160 3,04
47.0
726
2381
3,26
50.3 793
2603
11,3 175 Mag-Tip Speer

77,0 3.031 N160 2,76 42.5 659 2162 3,06 47.1 726 2383
N165 2,94
45.4
666
2184
3,32
51.2 740
2429

28

7 x 57R

Maximum load
Velocity

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 550 mm (22), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
RWS, trim-to length 56,80 mm (2.236)

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,8 120 Spitzer
Sierra
76,5 3.012 N135 2,58 39.7 785 2574 2,79 43.1 857 2812
N140 2,72
41.9
791
2594
2,97
45.8 870
2855
N150 2,74
42.3
797
2613
3,00
46.3 873
2863

9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler
77,5 3.051 N140 2,47 38.1 707 2320 2,74 42.2 777 2549
N150 2,53
39.0
718
2354
2,81
43.4 787
2581
10,4 160 SPBT

Sierra
77,5 3.051 N150 2,39 36.8 662 2171 2,66 41.0 731 2397
N160 2,93
45.2
693
2272
3,19
49.3 774
2539
11,3 175 Mag-Tip Speer

77,0 3.031 N160 2,63 40.6 629 2065 2,95 45.4 701 2298
N165 2,78
42.8
631
2072
3,17
48.9 711
2333
Test barrel: 600 mm (23), 1 in 10 twist
Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Norma, trim-to length 63,80 mm (2.512)

7 x 64
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,8 120 SP
Hornady 80,4 3.165 N140 2,95 45.5 846 2776 3,28 50.6 934 3064
N150 3,04
46.9
818
2684
3,32
51.2 934
3064
N160 3,45
53.2
859
2818
3,62
55.9 902
2959

Hornady 83,5 3.287 N150 2,85 44.0 803 2635 3,17 48.9 874 2867
9,0 139 BTSP
N550 3,08
47.5
818
2684
3,39
52.3 902
2959
N160 3,33
51.4
819
2687
3,63
56.0 873
2864
10,4 160 Naturalis Lapua

84,0 3.307 N160 2,65 40.9 713 2339 3,16 48.8 780 2559
N560 3,20
49.4
744
2441
3,45
53.2 816
2677
10,4 160 Partition Nosler

84,0 3.307 N560 3,31 51.1 767 2516 3,63 56.0 841 2759
N165 3,39
52.3
744
2441
3,60
55.5 844
2769
10,4 160 Accubond Nosler
84,0 3.307 N160 2,94 45.4 770 2526 3,21 49.5 828 2717
N560 3,21
49.5
768
2520
3,48
53.7 842
2762
N165 2,85
44.0
792
2598
3,55
54.8 844
2769
11,3 175 Grand Slam Speer
82,5 3.248 N160 2,83 43.7 707 2320 3,24 50.0 786 2579
N165 3,18
49.1
731
2398
3,48
53.7 797
2615

N560
3,26 50.3 752 2467 3,47 53.6 805 2641

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

29

7 mm Remington Magnum

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 63,30 mm (2.492)

.30-30 Winchester

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

9,1 140 A-Frame Swift
83,0 3.268 N160 3,45 53.2 828 2717 4,03 62.2 935 3068
N165 3,88
59.9
863
2831
4,37
67.4 955
3133
N560 3,84
59.3
852
2795
4,36
67.3 966
3169
9,7 150 Partition Nosler
83,5 3.287 N160 3,53 54.5 824 2703 3,94 60.8 912 2992
N560 3,89
60.0
851
2792
4,35
67.1 948
3110
N165 3,82
59.0
847
2779
4,32
66.7 931
3054
10,4 160 Naturalis Lapua

81,8 3.220 N160 3,15 48.6 753 2470 3,76 58.0 859 2818
N560 3,67
56.6
843
2766
4,03
62.2 943
3094
N165 3,65
56.3
786
2579
4,08
63.0 868
2848
10,4 160 Grand Slam Speer
82,0 3.228 N160 3,31 51.1 784 2572 3,99 61.6 880 2887
N560 3,91
60.3
823
2700
4,45
68.7 925
3035
N165 3,83
59.1
812
2664
4,41
68.1 909
2982
Sierra
83,5 3.287 N160 3,26 50.3 767 2516 3,86 59.6 862 2828
10,9 168 HPBT
N560 3,75
57.9
811
2661
4,26
65.7 903
2963
N165 3,61
55.7
788
2585
4,14
63.9 853
2799
N170 3,78
58.3
778
2552
4,52
69.8 887
2910
11,3 175 SBT

Sierra
83,5 3.287 N160 3,09 47.7 737 2418 3,64 56.2 826 2710
N560 3,66
56.5
791
2595
4,18
64.5 885
2904
N165 3,41
52.6
746
2448
4,06
62.7 854
2802
N170 3,73
57.6
761
2497
4,35
67.1 862
2828

7 mm Weatherby Magnum

Test barrel: 660 mm, 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weatherby, trim-to length 64,50 mm (2.539)

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Hornady 81,5 3.209 N160 4,76 73.5 1071 3512 5,10 78.7 1149 3770
N560 4,98
76.8
1085
3561
5,30
81.8
1170
3839

7,8 120 Spitzer
Sierra
82,5 3.248 N160 4,52 69.8 989 3245 4,83 74.5 1057 3468
N165 4,89
75.5
1003
3290
5,20
80.2
1072
3517
N560 4,79
73.9
1009
3310
5,07
78.2
1079
3540
10,4 160 Spitzer

Sierra
82,5 3.248 N160 4,09 63.1 853 2799 4,39 67.7 912 2992
N165 4,41
68.0
864
2834
4,69
72.4 924
3031
N560 4,26
65.7
868
2846
4,53
69.9 927
3041
10,9 168 HPBT

Sierra
81,5 3.209 N160 4,00 61.7 832 2730 4,23 65.3 879 2884
N165 4,31
66.5
840
2755
4,51
69.6 888
2913
N560 4,17
64.3
845
2771
4,42
68.2 909
2982

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

[g]
[grs]

6,5 100 Plinker
Speer

7,1 110 Spire Point Speer
30

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]
42,5 1.673 N110
42,5 1.673 N110

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Velocity

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,8 105 HP
Lapua
64,5 2.539 N120 1,48 22.8 692 2271 1,73 26.8 781 2562
N130 1,70
26.3
710
2329
1,95
30.1 800
2623
N133 1,86
28.7
730
2395
2,19
33.8 833
2732

8,5 130 FSP
Speer
64,7 2.547 N120 1,41 21.7 617 2024 1,67 25.8 705 2314
N130 1,59
24.5
641
2103
1,84
28.4 728
2389
N133 1,71
26.4
653
2143
1,97
30.4 741
2432
N135 1,80
27.7
649
2129
2,08
32.0 737
2419

9,7 150 FSP
Speer
64,5 2.539 N120 1,23 19.1 519 1701 1,46 22.5 593 1946
N130 1,43
22.1
558
1831
1,65
25.4 631
2070
N133 1,48
22.8
560
1839
1,72
26.5 636
2086
N135 1,71
26.4
587
1927
1,93
29.7 660
2165
N140 1,85
28.5
596
1956
2,06
31.8 672
2203
11,0 170 FSP

Speer
64,5 2.539 N130 1,34 20.7 516 1692 1,60 24.7 598 1962
N133 1,42
21.9
511
1678
1,67
25.8 589
1931
N135 1,58
24.4
536
1759
1,80
27.7 604
1981
N140 1,66
25.5
533
1747
1,89
29.2 610
2002
Test barrel: 600 mm (23), twist 12
Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim to-length 47,30 mm (1.862)

.300 Savage
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Lapua
62,5 2.461 N120 2,19 33.9 878 2881 2,45 37.8 975 3199
N130 2,41
37.1
912
2993
2,59
40.0 986
3235
N133 2,59
39.9
894
2932
2,85
44.0 973
3192

8,1 125 TNT-HP
Speer
65,5 2.579 N120 2,06 31.8 764 2507 2,27 35.0 837 2746
N130 2,21
34.1
794
2606
2,42
37.3 863
2831
N133 2,53
39.1
822
2698
2,71
41.8 884
2900

9,7 150 Mega
Lapua
61,5 2.421 N130 1,89 29.2 684 2243 2,18 33.6 751 2464
N135 2,24
34.6
706
2315
2,50
38.6 772
2533
N140 2,44
37.6
719
2360
2,72
42.0 793
2602
10,7 165 SBT

Sierra
66,0 2.598 N133 2,20 33.9 690 2264 2,42 37.3 759 2490
N135 2,35
36.2
700
2297
2,53
39.0 764
2507
N140 2,46
37.9
713
2341
2,68
41.4 787
2582
12,0 185 Mega

Lapua
66,0 2.598 N135 2,15 33.2 631 2072 2,44 37.6 705 2313
N140 2,30
35.5
649
2131
2,59
40.0 715
2346
N540 2,36
36.4
644
2113
2,66
41.0 720
2362

Weight

[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
0,88 13.6 610 2001 0,97 15.0 669 2196
0,79 12.1 545 1786 0,91 14.0 605 1983

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Weight

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 51,00 mm (2.008)

Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Bullet

.308 Winchester

Test barrel: 460 mm (18), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Federal, trim-to length 32,60 mm (1.283)

.30 Carbine

Test barrel: 510 mm (20), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 51,60 mm (2.031)

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Lapua
67,0 2.638 N110 1,78 27.5 1061 3481 2,24 34.5 1217 3993
3,7
57 ALS1)
1)
A muzzle velocity exceeding 1000 m/s ( 3300 fps) may lead to severe barrel fouling!
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

31

.308 Winchester

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 51,00 mm (2.008)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.308 Winchester

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Bullet
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HPCE
Lapua
67,0 2.638 N110 1,32 20.4 711 2333 1,80 27.8 870 2854
N120 1,98
30.6
812
2663
2,33
36.0 930
3051
N130 2,18
33.7
852
2794
2,60
40.1 976
3203
N133 2,63
40.6
918
3012
2,95F
45.5F
1023
3356
N530 2,68
41.4
915
3002
3,01
46.5
1044
3425
N135 2,47
38.1
865
2837
2,99
46.1 992
3255
7,1 110 HP
Sako
67,5 2.657 N120 2,32 35.8 844 2769 2,67 41.2 962 3157
N130 2,52
38.9
862
2826
2,96
45.7 988
3242
N133 2,73
42.1
874
2868
3,19
49.1
1009
3311

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
66,9 2.634 N120 2,08 32.1 812 2664 2,39 36.9 896 2940
N130 2,26
34.9
782
2566
2,78
42.9 923
3028
N133 2,62
40.4
858
2815
2,87
44.3 940
3084
N530 2,59
40.0
850
2789
2,88
44.4 959
3146
N135 2,72
42.0
830
2723
3,06F
47.2F
921
3022

8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler
70,0 2.756 N130 2,40 37.0 818 2684 2,79 43.0 935 3068
N133 2,60
40.1
829
2721
3,00
46.3 951
3120
N135 2,70
41.6
833
2732
3,17
48.9 958
3143
N140 2,86
44.1
835
2739
3,23F
49.8F
936
3071

8,5 130 HP
Lapua
68,0 2.677 N135 2,58 39.7 782 2567 3,02 46.7 907 2975
N140 2,75
42.4
786
2579
3,15
48.7 903
2963

9,7 150 Mega
Lapua
65,2 2.567 N135 2,35 36.3 747 2451 2,68 41.4 842 2762
N140 2,35
36.3
715
2346
2,95
45.5 824
2703
N540 2,64
40.7
726
2382
2,97
45.8 833
2733
9,7 150 SPBT
Sierra
70,0 2.756 N133 2,27 35.0 729 2391 2,86 44.1 863 2831
N135 2,56
39.5
764
2505
2,96
45.7 871
2857
N140 2,71
41.8
767
2516
3,05
47.1 858
2815
N150 2,82
43.6
776
2545
3,23
49.9 878
2880
9,7 150 Lock Base Lapua
70,0 2.756 N530
2,45 37.8 794 2605 2,76 42.6 892 2927
N135 2,56
39.5
810
2657
2,83
43.7 885
2904
N140 2,75
42.4
800
2625
2,90F
44.7F
853
2799
N540 2,78
42.9
807
2648
3,00
46.3 901
2956
N150 2,80
43.2
803
2635
2,93F
45.2F
835
2740
9,7 150 HPBT
Sierra
71,0 2.795 N140 2,62 40.4 752 2467 3,06 47.3 869 2851
N540 2,71
41.8
758
2487
3,13
48.3 901
2956
N150 2,74
42.2
776
2545
3,14C
48.4C
874
2869

N550
2,88 44.5 772 2534 3,26F 50.3F 870 2855
10,0 155 Scenar
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N530 2,24 34.6 727 2385 2,66 41.0 844 2769
N135 2,23
34.4
687
2254
2,64
40.7 804
2638
N140 2,38
36.7
686
2251
2,81
43.4 807
2648
N540 2,63
40.6
781
2562
2,91
44.9 884
2900
N150 2,53
39.0
719
2359
3,03
46.8 818
2683
N550 2,88
44.4
794
2605
3,25F
50.2F
901
2956
10,0 155 Silver Jacket Lapua
71,0 2.795 N530 2,45 37.8 778 2552 2,69 41.5 867 2844

Scenar N135 2,49
38.4
783
2569
2,72
42.0 861
2825
N140 2,66
41.0
767
2516
2,95
45.5 855
2805
N540 2,64
40.7
760
2494
3,05
47.1 870
2854
N150 2,71
41.8
782
2566
3,05
47.1 867
2844
10,0 155 HPBT

Sierra
71,0 2.795 N135 2,28 35.1 712 2337 2,68 41.3 815 2674
N140 2,40
37.0
717
2354
2,86
44.2 827
2712
N540 2,46
37.9
712
2337
2,92
45.1 838
2750
N150 2,63
40.6
752
2466
3,01
46.5 850
2790
N550 2,76
42.5
756
2479
3,22C
49.7C
880
2888
F = Full case
= Accuracy load
C = Compressed load
LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
32

loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

(cont.)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 51,00 mm (2.008)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
1 0,7 165 SPBT
Speer
71,0 2.795 N133 2,38 36.8 715 2345 2,72 41.9 809 2653
N135 2,48
38.3
724
2376
2,86
44.1 824
2703
N140 2,60
40.1
729
2390
3,00
46.3 838
2750
N150 2,66
41.0
735
2411
3,10
47.9 842
2761
N550 2,86
44.1
760
2495
3,19
49.3 850
2789
Barnes 71,0 2.795 N140 2,45 37.8 702 2303 2,79 43.1 715 2346
10,7 165 TSX
N150 2,52
38.9
715
2346
2,89
44.6 824
2703
N550 2,71
41.8
726
2382
3,05
47.1 833
2733
10,9 167 Scenar

Lapua
71,0 2.795 N135 2,38 36.7 739 2425 2,59 40.0 813 2667
N140 2,59
40.0
718
2356
2,85
44.0 801
2628
N540 2,58
39.8
733
2405
2,85
44.0 811
2661
N150 2,71
41.8
747
2451
2,90
44.8 836
2744
N550 2,88
44.4
763
2503
3,17F
48.9F
836
2743
10,9 167 Silver Jacket Lapua

71,0 2.795 N135 2,49 38.4 783 2569 2,72 42.0 865 2838

Scenar N140 2,61
40.2
743
2437
2,80
43.2 828
2717
N540 2,62
40.5
732
2401
3,00
46.3 837
2746
N150 2,64
40.7
737
2418
2,97
45.8 828
2717
N550 2,87
44.3
769
2523
3,22F
49.7F
870
2854
10,9 168 HPBT

Sierra
71,0 2.795 N135 2,47 38.1 747 2451 2,73 42.1 822 2697
N140 2,35
36.2
685
2247
2,78
42.8 780
2558
N540 2,44
37.7
691
2266
2,89
44.5 809
2654
N150 2,50
38.6
707
2321
2,88
44.5 804
2636
N550 2,70
41.6
725
2379
3,06
47.2 832
2729
11,0 170 LockBase Lapua
71,0 2.795 N135 2,42 37.4 710 2328 2,78 42.9 806 2645
N140 2,56
39.5
715
2345
2,95
45.5 822
2696
N540 2,60
40.1
703
2308
3,00
46.3 842
2762
N150 2,61
40.2
720
2361
2,95
45.5 833
2734
N550 2,77
42.8
719
2360
3,14
48.5 845
2772
11,0 170 Naturalis LR Lapua
71,0 2,795 N140 2,54 39.2 744 2441 2,84 43.8 825 2707
N150 2,67
41.2
760
2493
2,89
44.6 815
2674
N550 2,78
42.9
737
2418
3,13F
48.3F
833
2733
11,3 175 HPBT/VLD Sierra/
71,0 2.795 N140 2,29 35.3 664 2177 2,68 41.4 762 2501

Berger N540 2,44
37.7
687
2253
2,79
43.1 788
2586
N150 2,39
36.8
681
2236
2,82
43.5 784
2573
N550 2,57
39.6
698
2290
2,97
45.8 802
2631
11,7 180 SP
Hornady 71,0 2.795 N135 2,33 36.0 661 2169 2,71 41.8 765 2510
N140 2,47
38.1
669
2196
2,86
44.1 781
2561
N150 2,48
38.3
677
2220
3,00
46.3 793
2601
11,7 180 XFB

Barnes 71,0 2.795 N540 2,09 32.2 591 1938 2,55 39.3 715 2346
N550 2,30
35.5
623
2043
2,75
42.4 734
2408
11,7 180 Naturalis Lapua

68,1 2.681 N140 2,60 40.1 707 2320 2,84 43.8 772 2533
N540 2,63
40.6
703
2306
2,90
44.7 769
2523
N150 2,75
42.4
727
2385
2,95
45.5 778
2552
N550 2,84
43.8
716
2349
3,13
48.3 791
2595
12,0 185 Mega

Lapua
67,5 2.657 N135 2,39 36.9 673 2208 2,57 39.7 731 2398
N140 2,53
39.0
675
2215
2,82
43.5 756
2480
N540 2,63
40.6
707
2320
2,92
45.1 801
2628
N150 2,65
40.9
688
2257
2,93
45.2 756
2480
N550 2,76
42.6
685
2247
3,07
47.4 768
2520
12,0 185 FMJBT
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N135 2,33 36.0 667 2188 2,66 41.0 761 2495
N140 2,44
37.6
675
2215
2,83
43.7 778
2551
N540 2,54
39.2
712
2335
2,84
43.8 791
2595
N150 2,57
39.7
728
2388
2,84
43.8 805
2641
N550 2,73
42.1
731
2398
3,03F
46.8F
822
2697
= Accuracy load
F = Full case
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

33

.308 Winchester

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

(cont.)

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 51,00 mm (2.008)

7,62 x 53R (7,62 Russian)

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 53,30 mm (2.098)

Powder

Starting load

Bullet

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
12,0 185 Scenar
Lapua
71,0 2.795 N140 2,44 37.7 706 2316 2,69 41.5 778 2552
N540 2,38
36.7
725
2379
2,76
42.6 801
2628
N150 2,42
37.3
664
2179
2,72
42.0 785
2575
N550 2,62
40.5
672
2203
3,04
46.9 795
2608
12,0 185 Silver Jacket Lapua

71,0 2.795 N140 2,46 38.0 689 2259 2,77 42.7 776 2546

Scenar N540 2,64
40.7
729
2392
2,88
44.4 865
2838
N150 2,47
38.1
696
2283
2,80
43.2 782
2566
N550 2,72
41.9
711
2331
3,06
47.2 811
2661
12,3 190 HPBT

Sierra
71,0 2.795 N140 2,42 37.3 677 2222 2,78 42.9 764 2508
N540 2,44
37.6
672
2204
2,83
43.7 786
2579
N150 2,49
38.4
676
2218
2,82
43.6 767
2516
N550 2,63
40.6
695
2279
3,06
47.2 800
2624
13,0 200 SP

Speer
71,0 2.795 N140 2,28 35.2 609 1999 2,67 41.2 712 2335
N150 2,24
34.5
604
1982
2,74
42.2 715
2344
F = Full case
= Accuracy load

7,62 x 53R (7,62 Russian)

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 53,30 mm (2.098)

Bullet

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
68,5 2.697 N130 2,81 43.3 883 2896 3,19 49.1 967 3171
N133 3,07
47.4
900
2954
3,41
52.6 978
3209
N135 3,19
49.2
901
2956
3,50
54.0 984
3229

9,7 150 Mega
Lapua
70,9 2.791 N133 2,43 37.5 727 2384 2,83 43.6 826 2709
N135 2,70
41.7
761
2497
3,05
47.1 851
2790
N140 2,86
44.1
774
2540
3,19
49.2 862
2829
Lapua
75,5 2.972 N135 2,74 42.3 786 2579 3,02 46.7 865 2839
10,0 155 Scenar
N140 2,90
44.8
800
2625
3,19
49.3 884
2900
N150 2,99
46.2
803
2635
3,15
48.6 886
2906
10,1 156 SPBT

Sako
70,5 2.776 N135 2,89 44.6 789 2589 3,18 49.0 866 2840
N140 3,01
46.5
796
2612
3,19
49.2 845
2772
N150 3,16
48.7
809
2655
3,33
51.4 857
2812
10,9 167 Scenar
Lapua
75,0 2.953 N140 3,00 46.3 784 2573 3,10 47.8 830 2723
N540 2,94
45.3
774
2541
3,12
48.1 812
2664
N150 3,12
48.1
790
2590
3,27
50.5 834
2736
N550 3,21
49.5
797
2616
3,40
52.5 840
2756
10,9 168 HPBT

Sierra
75,6 2.976 N140 2,94 45.4 775 2541 3,18 49.1 830 2723
N540 3,03
46.7
787
2581
3,12
48.1 812
2664
N150 3,08
47.5
790
2591
3,27
50.5 834
2736
N550 3,26
50.3
804
2638
3,40
52.5 840
2756
11,7 180 Naturalis Lapua
72,5 2.854 N140 2,80 43.2 708 2323 3,07 47.4 781 2562
N540 2,85
44.0
714
2343
3,10
47.8 789
2589
N150 2,81
43.4
708
2323
3,10
47.8 782
2566
N550 3,10
47.8
721
2365
3,40
52.5 813
2667
12,0 185 Scenar
Lapua
75,0 2.953 N135 2,74 42.2 727 2384 2,98 46.0 795 2609
N140 2,87
44.3
741
2429
3,03
46.8 787
2581
N540 2,84
43.9
741
2431
3,14
48.5 818
2684
N150 2,98
45.9
742
2434
3,24
50.0 815
2674
N550 3,03
46.7
747
2452
3,41
52.6 847
2779
= Accuracy load
34

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
12,0 185 FMJBT
Lapua
76,8 3.024 N140 2,87 44.3 737 2418 3,10 47.8 805 2641
N540 2,98
46.0
748
2454
3,23
49.8 823
2700
N150 2,93
45.2
740
2428
3,16
48.8 806
2644
N560 3,14
48.5
754
2474
3,38
52.2 830
2723
12,0 185 Mega

Lapua
70,0 2.756 N140 2,80 43.2 708 2324 3,12 48.1 788 2585
N540 2,87
44.4
720
2363
3,17
48.9 799
2621
N150 2,92
45.1
718
2355
3,20
49.4 792
2598
N550 3,13
48.3
746
2446
3,47
53.5 835
2740
13,0 200 FMJBT
Lapua
76,0 2.992 N140 2,36 36.4 635 2083 2,59 40.0 709 2326
N540 2,47
38.1
656
2152
2,69
41.5 720
2362
N150 2,36
36.4
641
2103
2,64
40.7 711
2333
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
77,1 3.035 N140 2,72 42.0 698 2292 3,07 47.4 779 2556
N540 2,75
42.4
703
2306
3,06
47.2 779
2556
N150 2,83
43.6
706
2316
3,14
48.5 781
2562
N550 3,04
46.8
728
2389
3,34
51.5 807
2648
14,3 220 HPBT

Sierra
77,1 3.035 N540 2,63 40.6 656 2151 2,87 44.3 728 2388
N150 2,61
40.3
639
2095
2,96
45.7 728
2388
N550 2,84
43.9
675
2215
3,12
48.1 753
2470
= Accuracy load
Test barrel: 600 mm (23), 1 in 10 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle
Norma, trim-to length 55,40 mm (2.181)
Cases:

7,5 x 55 Swiss GP31

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,0 155 Scenar
Lapua
75,5 2.972 N140 3,00 46.3 759 2490 3,18 49.1 811 2661
N540 3,05
47.1
766
2513
3,25
50.1 842
2762
N150 3,03
46.8
763
2503
3,22
49.7 815
2674
10,8 167 Scenar

Lapua
75,5 2.972 N140 2,78 42.9 700 2297 2,96 45.7 760 2493
N540 2,65
40.9
700
2297
3,07
47.4 771
2530
N150 2,78
42.9
703
2306
3,08
47.5 761
2497
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
75,5 2.972 N140 2,45 37.8 694 2277 2,71 41.8 710 2329
N540 2,74
42.3
688
2257
2,87
44.3 722
2369
N150 2,85
44.0
697
2287
2,93
45.2 723
2372
Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist
Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 63,10 mm (2.484)

.30-06 Springfield
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Lapua
79,0 3.110 N110 2,02 31.1 1075 3527 2,49 38.4 1217 3994
3,7
57 ALS1
6,5 100 HP
Lapua
79,8 3.142 N130 2,58 39.8 869 2851 3,15 48.6 998 3274
N133 3,07
47.4
911
2989
3,49
53.9
1016
3333
N135 3,25
50.1
927
3041
3,66
56.5
1033
3389
N140 3,50
54.0
926
3038
3,96
61.1
1044
3425
N540 3,59
55.4
939
3081
4,08
63.0
1058
3471
1)
A muzzle velocity exceeding 1000 m/s (3300 fps) may lead to severe barrel fouling!
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

35

.30-06 Springfield

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 63,10 mm (2.484)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.30-06 Springfield
Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

(cont.)

Velocity

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 63,10 mm (2.484)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,1 110 RN
Hornady 74,0 2.913 N133 3,15 48.6 873 2864 3,48 53.7 983 3225
N135 3,14
48.5
864
2835
3,47
53.5 964
3163
N140 3,38
52.2
881
2890
3,74
57.7 977
3205
N150 3,57
55.1
905
2969
3,94
60.8
1002
3287

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
79,8 3.142 N130 2,61 40.3 838 2749 3,01 46.4 934 3064
N133 2,95
45.5
825
2707
3,31
51.1 922
3025
N135 3,19
49.2
852
2795
3,48
53.7 937
3074
N140 3,35
51.7
853
2799
3,73
57.6 952
3123
N540 3,49
53.9
863
2831
3,83
59.1 958
3143
N150 3,59
55.4
880
2887
3,91
60.3 976
3202

8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler
84,0 3.307 N135 3,10 47.8 865 2838 3,40 52.5 935 3068
N140 3,31
51.1
878
2881
3,64
56.2 958
3143
N540 3,49
53.9
880
2887
3,91
60.3 994
3261
N150 3,34
51.5
882
2894
3,81
58.8 966
3169
N550 3,70
57.1
895
2936
3,91
60.3 950
3117

8,5 130 HP
Lapua
84,0 3.307 N135 3,08 47.5 843 2766 3,50 54.0 952 3123
N140 3,29
50.8
862
2828
3,79
58.4 979
3213
N540 3,40
52.5
867
2844
3,87
59.7 994
3261
N150 3,50
54.0
871
2858
3,89
60.0 976
3202

9,7 150 Lock Base Lapua
84,0 3.307 N135 2,93 45.2 789 2589 3,23 49.8 851 2792
N140 3,13
48.3
802
2631
3,45
53.2 872
2861
N540 3,16
48.8
792
2598
3,54
54.6 882
2894
N150 3,25
50.1
803
2635
3,58
55.2 877
2877
N550 3,51
54.2
819
2687
3,87
59.7 917
3009

9,7 150 Mega
Lapua
76,9 3.028 N135 2,60 40.1 711 2333 3,09 47.7 835 2740
N140 2,83
43.7
732
2402
3,32
51.2 857
2812
N540 2,94
45.4
742
2434
3,47
53.5 893
2930
N150 2,86
44.1
777
2549
3,22
49.7 858
2815
N550 3,12
48.1
801
2628
3,48
53.7 886
2907
9,7 150 HPBT
Sierra
84,0 3.307 N140 3,08 47.5 798 2618 3,42 52.8 871 2858
N540 3,27
50.5
809
2654
3,64
56.2 906
2972
N150 3,29
50.8
807
2648
3,65
56.3 895
2936
N550 3,54
54.6
833
2733
3,87
59.7 916
3005
Lapua
84,0 3.307 N140 2,78 42.9 755 2477 3,23 49.8 850 2789
10,0 155 Scenar
N150 2,79
43.0
767
2516
3,30
50.9 863
2831
N540 3,05
47.1
774
2539
3,45
53.3 886
2907
N550 3,19
49.2
811
2661
3,48
53.7 899
2949
N160 3,45
53.2
817
2680
3,77
58.2 902
2959
10,1 156 SPBT

Sako
80,5 3.169 N135 2,97 45.8 776 2546 3,29 50.8 851 2792
N140 3,10
47.8
775
2543
3,42
52.8 859
2818
N150 3,18
49.1
781
2562
3,53
54.5 863
2831
10,9 167 Scenar

Lapua
84,0 3.307 N135 2,75 42.4 746 2449 3,02 46.6 808 2651
N140 2,95
45.5
737
2418
3,25
50.1 812
2664
N540 2,94
45.4
737
2418
3,37
52.0 836
2743
N150 3,06
47.2
748
2454
3,38
52.2 821
2694
N550 3,22
49.7
779
2556
3,57
55.1 855
2805
N160 3,60
55.5
749
2457
4,00
61.7 842
2762
11,0 170 LockBase Lapua
84,0 3.307 N140 2,91 44.9 717 2352 3,24 50.0 799 2621
N540 2,96
45.7
729
2392
3,34
51.5 821
2694
N150 3,06
47.2
735
2411
3,41
52.6 815
2674
N550 3,17
48.9
746
2448
3,61
55.7 842
2762
N160 3,65
56.3
765
2510
4,05
62.5 853
2799
= Accuracy load

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
1 1,0 170 Naturalis LR Lapua
82,0 3.228 N150 2,54 39.2 753 2470 3,12 48.1 822 2697
N550 3,16
48.8
761
2497
3,42
52.8 845
2772
N160 3,39
52.3
756
2480
3,74
57.7 846
2776
Barnes 84,0 3.307 N150 2,66 41.1 667 2188 3,14 48.5 777 2549
11,7 180 TSX
N550 3,07
47.4
714
2343
3,38
52.2 809
2654
N160 3,26
50.3
708
2323
3,68
56.8 814
2671
11,7 180 XFB

Barnes 84,0 3.307 N550 3,15 48.6 704 2310 3,53 54.5 791 2595
11,7 180 Naturalis Lapua

80,4 3.165 N140 2,77 42.7 693 2274 3,13 48.3 784 2572
N150 2,75
42.4
717
2352
3,13
48.3 789
2589
N550 3,20
49.4
753
2470
3,50
54.0 830
2723
N160 3,40
52.5
765
2510
3,62
55.9 819
2687
N560 3,45
53.2
733
2405
3,87
59.7 829
2720
12,0 185 Mega

Lapua
79,5 3.130 N540 2,82 43.5 728 2388 3,17 48.9 811 2661
N150 2,75
42.4
692
2270
3,28
50.6 791
2595
N550 3,12
48.1
728
2388
3,46
53.4 812
2664
N160 3,38
52.2
739
2425
3,71
57.2 815
2674
N560 3,50
54.0
737
2418
3,89
60.0 826
2710
12,0 185 Scenar
Lapua
84,0 3.307 N540 2,86 44.1 688 2257 3,16 48.8 771 2530
N150 2,88
44.4
696
2283
3,26
50.3 778
2552
N550 3,02
46.6
701
2300
3,36
51.8 792
2598
N160 3,48
53.7
724
2375
3,85
59.4 809
2654
N560 3,52
54.3
724
2375
4,01
61.9 816
2677
12,3 190 HPBT

Sierra
84,0 3.307 N150 2,90 44.7 695 2280 3,20 49.4 767 2516
N550 3,07
47.4
708
2323
3,49
53.9 812
2664
N160 3,42
52.8
724
2375
3,81
58.8 795
2608
N560 3,57
55.1
721
2365
4,04
62.3 825
2707
13,0 200 Mega

Lapua
79,5 3.130 N150 2,75 42.4 692 2270 3,10 47.8 747 2451
N550 3,12
48.1
730
2395
3,28
50.6 767
2516
N160 3,38
52.2
739
2425
3,48
53.7 763
2503
N560 3,37
52.0
704
2310
3,80
58.6 795
2608
13,0 200 Partition Nosler

84,0 3.307 N150 2,79 43.0 669 2195 3,08 47.5 724 2375
N160 3,38
52.2
704
2310
3,73
57.6 765
2510
14,3 220 RN

Hornady 84,0 3.307 N160 3,29 50.8 654 2146 3,63 56.0 722 2369
N560 3,47
53.5
672
2205
3,97
61.3 767
2516
= Accuracy load

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

36

Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Large Rifle Magnum
Primers:
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 72,20 mm (2.842)

.300 H&H Magnum

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
1 0,0 155 Scenar
Lapua
91,4 3.598 N150 3,76 58.0 888 2913 3,97 61.3 935 3068
N550 3,98
61.4
914
2999
4,26
65.8 971
3187
N160 4,28
66.0
909
2982
4,57
70.5 967
3174
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
91,4 3.598 N160 3,95 60.9 820 2690 4,21 64.9 872 2862
N560 4,31
66.5
851
2792
4,59
70.9 908
2978
N165 4,35
67.1
843
2766
4,62
71.4 895
2937
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
91,4 3.598 N160 3,87 59.7 792 2598 4,04 62.4 829 2719
N560 4,21
65.0
821
2694
4,42
68.1 864
2834
N165 4,24
65.4
813
2667
4,45
68.6 853
2799

37

.300 WSM
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

(cont.)

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 53,10 mm (2.091)

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.300 Winchester Magnum

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
68,8 2.709 N150 3,82 59.0 963 3159 4,10 63.3 1032 3386
N550 4,06
62.7
950
3117
4,39
67.7
1057
3468
N160 4,28
66.1
953
3127
4,70
72.5
1045
3428
73,5 2.894 N550 3,77 58.2 862 2828 4,16 64.2 957 3140
10,7 165 Scirocco Swift
N160 3,87
59.7
842
2762
4,33
66.8 937
3074
N560 4,23
65.3
858
2815
4,63
71.5 959
3146
N165 4,32
66.7
868
2848
4,74
73.1 962
3156
Lapua
72,1 2.839 N550 3,56 54.9 832 2730 3,97 61.3 922 3025
10,9 167 Scenar
N160 3,49
53.9
792
2598
4,15
64.0 908
2979
N560 4,03
62.2
833
2733
4,48
69.1 931
3054
11,0 170 Naturalis Lapua
72,1 2.839 N160 3,38 52.2 790 2592 4,01 61.9 889 2917
N165 3,90
60.2
821
2694
4,45
68.7 908
2979
N560 3,95
61.0
814
2671
4,40
67.9 916
3005
12,0 185 Mega
Lapua
69,9 2.752 N550 3,41 52.6 784 2572 3,83 59.1 867 2844
N160 3,35
51.7
752
2467
3,92
60.5 851
2792
N560 3,95
61.0
801
2628
4,33
66.8 881
2890
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
77,0 3.031 N160 3,83 59.1 799 2621 4,22 65.1 882 2894
N560 4,11
63.4
814
2671
4,50
69.4 906
2972
N165 4,18
64.5
823
2700
4,62
71.3 911
2989
13,0 200 Naturalis Lapua

68,0 2.677 N160 3,56 54.9 733 2405 4,00 61.7 815 2674
N560 3,80
58.6
743
2438
4,30
66.4 838
2749
N165 3,90
60.2
758
2487
4,45
68.7 834
2736
13,0 200 Mega

Lapua
70,0 2.756 N160 3,67 56.6 749 2457 4,15 64.0 837 2746
N560 3,98
61.4
772
2533
4,44
68.5 864
2835
N165 4,10
63.3
777
2549
4,56
70.4 866
2841

.300 Winchester Magnum

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 66,30 mm (2.610)

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight
[g]

Type
[grs]

Mfg

C.O.L.
[mm] [in.]

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight
[g]

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

7,1 110 SP
Hornady 83,0 3.268 N160
5,40 83.3 1063 3488 5,65 87.1 1122 3679
8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
81,9 3.224 N150 3,99 61.6 943 3094 4,53 69.9 1031 3383
N550 4,26
65.7
948
3110
4,72
72.8
1051
3448
N160 4,47
69.0
939
3081
5,05
77.9
1039
3409
8,5 130 HP
Lapua
84,2 3.315 N160
4,99 77.0 964 3162 5,34 82.4 1041 3416

9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler
84,8 3.339 N160 4,79 73.9 913 2994 5,01 77.3 986 3234
N165 5,20
80.2
940
3084
5,35C
82.6C
997
3271
10,9 167 Scenar
Lapua
84,8 3.339 N160 4,70 72.4 880 2887 5,01 77.3 950 3117
N560 4,70
72.5
846
2776
5,06
78.1 939
3081
N165 5,02
77.5
892
2927
5,39C
83.2 967
3171
10,9 167 Silver Jacket Lapua
84,8 3.339 N160
4,39 67.7 830 2723 4,83 74.5 919 3015

Scenar N560 4,77
73.6
844
2769
5,15
79.5 943
3094
N165 4,73
73.0
846
2776
5,23
80.7 936
3071
11,0 170 Lock Base Lapua

84,8 3.339 N160 4,43 68.4 849 2785 4,82 74.4 936 3071
N560 4,80
74.1
851
2792
5,09
78.5 952
3123
N165 4,82
74.4
866
2841
5,15
79.5 951
3120
= Accuracy load
1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.
C = Compressed load

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
38

loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 66,30 mm (2.610)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
84,8 3.339 N160 3,65 56.3 773 2536 3,78 58.3 840 2756
11,0 170 Naturalis LR Lapua
N560 4,26
65.7
818
2684
4,78
73.8 923
3028
N165 4,00
61.7
789
2589
4,80
74.1 899
2949
11,7 180 Partition Nosler
84,8 3.339 N160 4,52 69.8 843 2765 4,94 76.1 916 3004
N165 4,86
75.0
852
2795
5,26
81.1 925
3033
4,05 62.5 836 2743 4,53 69.9 878 2881
11,7 180 Naturalis
Lapua
85,71) 3.374 N160
N560 4,80
74.1
873
2864
5,01
77.3 913
2995
N165 4,45
68.7
839
2753
4,93
76.1 887
2910
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
84,8 3.339 N160 4,26 65.7 805 2641 4,70 72.5 894 2933
N560 4,60
71.0
816
2677
5,01
77.3 917
3009
N165 4,72
72.8
825
2707
5,10
78.7 915
3002
12,0 185 Silver Jacket Lapua

84,8 3.339 N160 4,22 65.1 795 2608 4,74 73.1 880 2887

Scenar N560 4,62
71.3
814
2671
5,00
77.2 905
2969
N165 4,64
71.6
819
2687
5,01
77.3 895
2936
12,3 190 HPBT
Sierra
84,8 3.339 N560 4,34 66.9 823 2701 4,88 75.3 898 2947
N165 4,49
69.2
816
2676
5,01
77.3 882
2893
N170 4,40
67.8
788
2586
5,06
78.0 861
2826
13,0 200 Mega
Lapua
84,5 3.327 N560 4,00 61.7 753 2470 4,55 70.2 834 2736
N165 4,10
63.3
748
2454
4,65
71.7 823
2700
N170 4,31
66.5
740
2428
4,95
76.4 824
2703
13,0 200 Naturalis Lapua
84,0 3.307 N560 3,98 61.4 745 2444 4,40 67.9 819 2687
N165 3,65
56.3
703
2306
4,29
66.2 800
2625
N170 4,23
65.3
728
2388
4,70
72.5 810
2657
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
84,8 3.339 N170 4,05 62.4 743 2438 4,85 74.8 828 2717
N560 3,95
60.9
770
2526
4,60
70.9 852
2795
N160 4,02
62.0
760
2495
4,56
70.3 835
2741
N165 4,15
64.0
768
2518
4,79
73.8 846
2774
N570 4,84
74.7
797
2615
5,31
81.9 891
2923
14,3 220 HPBT

Sierra
84,8 3.339 N560 3,40 52.5 694 2278 4,12 63.6 782 2567
N165 3,27
50.4
667
2187
4,24
65.4 772
2531
N170 3,65
56.3
688
2256
4,31
66.5 767
2515
N570 4,23
65.3
744
2441
4,88
75.3 833
2733
= Accuracy load
Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weatherby, trim-to length 71,50 mm (2.815)

.300 Weatherby Magnum

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler
90,0 3.543 N160 5,19 80.2 1046 3430 5,52 85.2 1104 3623

9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler
90,1 3.547 N160 4,88 75.2 945 3102 5,22 80.6 1003 3291
N165 5,27
81.3
949
3113
5,59
86.3
1019
3343
10,7 165 SPBT

Speer
90,3 3.555 N160 4,85 74.8 923 3028 5,16 79.6 975 3200
N165 5,24
80.9
932
3057
5,57
85.9 984
3228
11,7 180 SP

Hornady 90,3 3.555 N160 4,66 71.9 875 2872 5,01 77.3 930 3050
N165 5,04
77.7
888
2912
5,43
83.8 944
3098

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

39

(cont.)

.300 Weatherby Magnum

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weatherby, trim-to length 71,50 mm (2.815)

(cont.) Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 72,10 mm (2.839)

.300 Remington Ultra Magnum

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!

Bullet

Bullet

Weight

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
13,0 200 Naturalis Lapua
88,5 3.484 N560 4,16 64.2 816 2677 4,44 68.5 842 2762
N165 3,80
58.6
760
2493
4,29
66.2 800
2625
N170 4,50
69.4
800
2625
4,82
74.4 840
2756
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
90,3 3.555 N560 4,47 69.0 821 2694 4,81 74.2 872 2862
N165 4,39
67.7
795
2609
4,87
75.1 858
2814

.300 Lapua Magnum

Test barrel: 690 mm (27), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
LAPUA, trim to-length 68,90 mm (2.713)
Cases:

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,0 155 Scenar
Lapua
93,0 3.661 N160 4,89 75.5 973 3192 5,23 80.7 1023 3355
N560 5,24
80.9
973
3192
5,73
88.4
1057
3468
N170 6,01
92.7
993
3258
6,41
99.0
1064
3491
11,0 170 Lock Base Lapua

93,0 3.661 N560 5,12 79.0 942 3091 5,49 84.7 1004 3293
N170 5,66
87.3
939
3081
6,10
94.1
1003
3292
24N41 6,15
94.9
945
3100
6,56
101.2
1015
3331
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
93,0 3.661 N560 4,82 74.4 879 2884 5,31 81.9 954 3131
N170 5,40
83.3
893
2930
5,89
90.9 962
3158
24N41 5,93
91.5
916
3005
6,30
97.2 965
3166
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
93,0 3.661 N170 5,09 78.5 851 2792 5,56 85.8 915 3003
24N41 5,56
85.8
866
2841
6,01
92.8 928
3044
14,3 220 HPBT

Sierra
93,0 3.661 24N41 5,10 78.7 804 2638 5,67 87.4 875 2871
20N29 6,06
93.5
856
2808
6,45
99.6 908
2980

.300 Remington Ultra Magnum

Test barrel: 660 mm (26), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Remington, trim-to length 72,10 mm (2.839)
Cases:

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

.30-.378 Weatherby Magnum

Type

Weight

Velocity

Weight

40

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Test barrel: 670 mm (26), twist 10

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weatherby, trim to-length 73,70 mm (2.902)

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Lapua
93,0 3.661 N160 6,10 94.1 1004 3294 6,41 98.9 1062 3484
10,0 155 Scenar
N165 6,68
103.1
1017
3337
6,94
107.1
1075
3527
N170 7,23
111.6
1008
3307
7,54
116.3
1069
3507
11,0 170 Lock Base Lapua

93,0 3.661 N160 5,63 86.9 933 3061 5,91 91.2 973 3192
N165 6,33
97.7
957
3140
6,67
102.9
1002
3287
N170 6,94
107.1
957
3140
7,20
111.1
1008
3307
24N41 7,31
112.8
980
3215
7,83
120.8
1060
3478
12,0 185 Scenar

Lapua
93,0 3.661 N160 5,61 86.6 913 2995 5,95 91.8 963 3159
N560 5,96
92.0
922
3025
6,26
96.6 981
3219
N170 6,69
103.2
946
3104
7,12
109.9
1009
3310
24N41 7,16
110.5
959
3146
7,58
117.0
1023
3356
20N29 7,94
122.5
971
3186
8,18
126.2
1003
3291
13,0 200 HPBT

Sierra
93,0 3.661 24N41 4,80 74.1 691 2267 6,96 107.4 949 3114
20N29 7,52
116.0
918
3012
7,88
121.6 980
3215
14,3 220 HPBT

Sierra
93,0 3.661 20N29 7,14 110.2 874 2868 7,64 117.9 938 3077
Test barrel: 415 mm (16), 1 in 9 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 38,50 mm (1.516)

7,62 x 39

Maximum load
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,0 155 Scenar
Lapua
89,5 3.524 N160 5,29 81.6 957 3140 5,80 89.5 1044 3425
N560 5,60
86.4
865
2838
6,09
94.0
1067
3501
N165 5,60
86.4
952
3123
6,19
95.5
1052
3451
10,7 165 Partition Nosler

89,5 3.524 N160 4,97 76.7 896 2940 5,64 87.0 980 3214
N560 5,39
83.2
902
2959
6,13
94.5
1027
3371
N165 5,57
85.9
919
3015
6,12
94.4
1009
3311
11,7 180 XFB

Barnes 89,5 3.524 N165 4,52 69.7 833 2733 5,40 83.3 939 3079
N560 4,65
71.7
854
2802
5,60
86.3 956
3137
N170 4,90
75.6
840
2756
6,12
94.4 952
3124
12,0 185 Scenar
Lapua
91,4 3.598 N560 5,46 84.2 888 2913 5,93 91.5 979 3213
N165 5,18
79.9
865
2838
6,09
94.0 960
3148
N170 5,98
92.3
875
2871
6,40
98.7 966
3170
N570 5,90
91.0
908
2979
6,54
100.9
1023
3356

Starting load

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
13,0 200 Mega
Lapua
89,3 3.516 N560 5,24 80.9 892 2927 5,85 90.3 959 3146
N165 4,95
76.4
831
2726
5,70
88.0 922
3025
N570 5,70
88.0
877
2877
6,37
98.3 958
3143
13,0 200 Naturalis Lapua

89,2 3.512 N560 4,87 75.1 842 2762 5,57 85.9 933 3061
N165 4,75
73.3
826
2710
5,62
86.7 923
3028
N170 5,16
79.6
833
2733
5,82
89.8 912
2992
N570 5,44
83.9
860
2822
6,01
92.7 961
3153
24N41 5,60
86.4
829
2720
6,11
94.3 914
2999

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may cause excessive chamber pressure and must not be used!
Bullet

Powder

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

3,7 57 ALS
Lapua
55,7 2.193 N110 1,56 24.1 925 3035 1,78 27.5 997 3233

6,5 100 HP
Lapua
55,4 2.181 N110 1,22 18.8 685 2247 1,41 21.8 772 2503
N120 1,65
25.5
688
2257
1,80
27.8 769
2494

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
55,7 2.193 N120 1,60 24.7 663 2175 1,77 27.3 728 2361

8,1 125 Mega
Lapua
52,4 2.063 N120 1,55 23.9 658 2157 1,68 26.0 712 2309
N130 1,68
25.8
677
2219
1,79
27.6 728
2359

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

41

.303 British
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 600 mm (23), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 56,20 mm (2.213)

.338 Winchester Magnum

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 63,30 mm (2.492)

Powder

Starting load

Bullet

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Lapua
73,3 2.886 N110 1,68 25.9 981 3219 2,21 34.1 1178 3865
3,7
57 ALS1)

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
73,3 2.886 N120 2,18 33.6 819 2687 2,37 36.6 873 2864
N130 2,39
36.9
840
2756
2,59
40.0 895
2936
N133 2,58
39.8
858
2815
2,76
42.6 914
2999

9,7 150 Mega
Lapua
70,5 2.776 N130 2,38 36.7 831 2726 2,55 39.3 884 2900
N133 2,49
38.4
839
2753
2,70
41.7 899
2949
11,3 174 HPBT

Sierra
78,0 3.071 N135 2,29 35.3 711 2333 2,49 38.4 761 2497
N140 2,49
38.4
725
2379
2,70
41.7 782
2566
N540 2,57
39.7
728
2388
2,78
42.9 791
2595
11,7 180 Spitzer

Sierra
78,0 3.071 N135 2,15 33.2 664 2178 2,36 36.4 714 2343
N140 2,33
36.0
683
2241
2,57
39.7 739
2425
N540 2,48
38.3
697
2287
2,70
41.7 758
2487
1)
A muzzle velocity exceeding 1000 m/s ( 3300 fps) may lead to severe barrel fouling!

8 x 57 IS (8 mm Mauser)
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 9 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Lapua, trim-to length 56,80 mm (2.236)
Cases:
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

8,1 125 SP
Hornady 74,0 2.913 N130 2,80 43.2 874 2867 3,12 48.1 950 3117
N133 3,14
48.5
883
2897
3,50
54.0 979
3212
N135 3,22
49.7
882
2894
3,57
55.1 974
3196

9,7 150 Spitzer
Speer
76,0 2.992 N135 2,97 45.8 801 2628 3,31 51.1 880 2887
N140 3,13
48.3
799
2621
3,49
53.9 892
2927
11,0 170 SP

Speer
77,0 3.031 N135 2,86 44.1 748 2454 3,18 49.1 829 2720
N140 2,99
46.1
747
2451
3,33
51.4 838
2749
N150 3,13
48.3
761
2497
3,48
53.7 853
2799
11,7 180 Naturalis Lapua

80,5 3.189 N135 2,56 39.5 717 2352 2,88 44.4 776 2546
N140 2,93
45.2
733
2405
3,21
49.5 780
2559
N540 2,98
46.0
716
2349
3,17
48.9 816
2677
N150 2,93
45.2
731
2398
3,22F
49.7F
802
2631
13,0 200 Spitzer

Speer
79,5 3.130 N140 2,77 42.7 661 2169 3,08 47.5 759 2490
N150 2,86
44.1
680
2231
3,19
49.2 763
2503
13,0 200 Partition Nosler

81,0 3.189 N160 3,27 50.5 681 2234 3,64 56.2 785 2575
F = Case full
Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 9 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 56,80 mm (2.236)

8 x 57 IRS
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

9,7 150 Spitzer
Speer
75,0 2.953 N140 3,14 48.5 797 2615 3,35 51.7 858 2815
N540 3,12
48.1
793
2602
3,52
54.3 890
2920
N150 2,83
43.7
712
2336
3,08
47.5 890
2920
11,7 180 Naturalis Lapua

81,0 3.189 N135 2,56 39.5 693 2348 2,73 42.1 740 2428
N140 2,71
41.8
698
2290
2,94
45.4 756
2480
N540 2,86
44.1
710
2329
3,02
46.6 763
2503
N150 2,83
43.7
712
2336
3,08
47.5 769
2523
42

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
3,90 60.2 814 2671 4,34 67.0 888 2913
13,0 200 SP
Hornady 85,01) 3.346 N540
N150 3,85
59.4
801
2628
4,34
67.0 873
2864
N550 4,15
64.0
822
2697
4,61
71.1 899
2949
N160 4,71
72.7
720
2362
5,23F
80.7F
905
2969
14,6 225 SP

Hornady 84,0 3.307 N160 4,56 70.4 798 2617 4,80 74.1 856 2809
N560 4,78
73.8
820
2689
5,15
79.4 849
2785
15,0 231 Naturalis LR Lapua

84,3 3.319 N550 3,80 58.6 752 2467 4,31 66.5 838 2749
N160 4,25
65.6
751
2464
4,74
73.1 843
2766
N560 4,50
69.4
769
2523
4,85F
74.8F
832
2730
16,2 250 Grand Slam Speer

83,8 3.299 N160 4,49 69.3 753 2470 4,83 74.5 809 2655
N165 4,81
74.3
766
2511
5,19
80.0 823
2698
16,2 250 SBT

Sierra
84,8 3.339 N160 4,25 65.6 758 2488 4,58 70.7 810 2659
N560 4,39
67.7
774
2540
4,78
73.7 831
2728
N165 4,63
71.4
779
2555
5,02
77.4 835
2738
16,2 250 Scenar

Lapua
84,0 3.307 N550 4,06 62.7 765 2509 4,27 65.8 810 2657
N160 4,23
65.3
760
2494
4,55
70.1 813
2669
N560 4,72
72.9
787
2581
5,03
77.5 843
2765
4,63 71.5 731 2398 5,01 77.3 785 2576
17,8 275 SP
Speer
85,01) 3.346 N165
3,55 54.8 634 2080 4,15 64.0 717 2352
17,8 275 A-Frame
Swift
86,51) 3.406 N160
N560 3,76
58.0
651
2136
4,30
66.3 731
2398
N165 3,79
58.5
651
2136
4,35
67.1 725
2379
19,4 300 HPBT

Sierra
84,8 3.339 N160 4,06 62.7 692 2270 4,43 68.3 745 2445
N560 4,20
64.7
700
2295
4,66
71.9 756
2479
19,4 300 RNSP

Woodleigh 83,5 3.287 N160 3,58 55.2 626 2054 4,10 63.3 692 2270
N560 3,92
60.5
658
2159
4,55
70.2 731
2398
N165 3,92
60.5
637
2090
4,46
68.8 711
2333
F = Case full
1)
The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

.338 Lapua Magnum

Bullet
Weight
[g]

Type
[grs]

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 700 mm (27), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Lapua, trim-to length 69,00 mm (2.714)
Cases:
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]

Hornady 91,0 3.583 N160

13,0 200 SP
N165
14,6 225 SP

Hornady 91,0 3.583 N160
N560
N165
N170
15,0 231 Naturalis LR Lapua

90,5 3.563 N160
N560
N165
16,2 250 Lock Base Lapua

91,5 3.602 N560
N165
N170
N570
F = Case full

[g]

Maximum load
Weight

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

[g]

Velocity
[grs]

[m/s]

[fps]

5,81 89.6 926 3038 6,22 96.0 993 3259

6,24
96.3
935
3068
6,66
102.8
1005
3297
5,07 78.3 830 2723 5,64 87.0 900 2953
5,35
82.6
865
2838
5,86
90.5 934
3065
5,40
83.2
839
2753
6,01
92.8 915
3000
5,75
88.8
847
2779
6,33
97.6 917
3009
4,73 73.0 793 2602 5,35 82.6 876 2874
5,19
80.1
817
2680
5,75
88.7 913
2995
5,00
77.2
797
2615
5,80
89.5 897
2943
5,05 78.0 812 2663 5,56 85.9 879 2883
4,85
74.9
780
2558
5,74
88.5 886
2906
5,19
80.1
785
2577
5,90
91.0 858
2816
5,80
89.5
821
2694
6,42F
99.1F
916
3005
= Accuracy load

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

43

.338 Lapua Magnum

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 700 mm (27), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 69,00 mm (2.714)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

9,3 x 66 Sako

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Bullet
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
16,2 250 Scenar
Lapua
93,5 3.681 N560 4,83 74.5 802 2630 5,33 82.2 866 2841
N165 4,89
75.5
789
2589
5,39
83.2 846
2775
N170 5,52
85.2
800
2625
6,09
93.9 870
2854
N570 5,75
88.7
823
2700
6,40F
98.8F
911
2989
19,4 300 Scenar
Lapua
93,5 3.681 N165 4,47 69.0 685 2247 5,30 81.8 785 2575
N560 4,64
71.6
709
2326
5,33
82.3 814
2671
N170 4,90
75.6
712
2336
5,74
88.6 811
2661
N570 5,19
80.1
732
2402
5,99
92.4 837
2746
24N41 5,43
83.8
729
2392
6,23
96.1 821
2694
19,4 300 HPBT

Sierra
91,5 3.602 N165 4,57 70.5 695 2281 5,20 80.2 766 2513
N560 4,70
72.5
722
2370
5,37
82.8 800
2624
N170 5,15
79.4
719
2360
5,86
90.4 792
2599
N570 5,39
83.2
776
2546
5,92
91.3 826
2710
24N41 5,52
85.2
735
2410
6,28
96.8 809
2653
F = Case full
Test barrel: 580 mm (22), 1 in 14 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 61,80 mm (2.433)

9,3 x 62
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
14,5 224 Naturalis LR Lapua
82,0 3.228 N530 3,01 46.4 687 2254 3,48 53.7 792 2598
N135 2,95
45.5
662
2172
3,67
56.6 782
2566
N140 3,49
53.9
733
2405
3,88
59.9 807
2648
16,2 250 AccuBond Nosler
82,0 3.228 N530 2,99 46.1 678 2224 3,32 51.2 745 2444
N140 3,37
52.0
693
2274
3,73
57.6 760
2493
N540 3,46
53.4
701
2300
3,98
61.4 794
2605
17,5 270 Naturalis Lapua

82,5 3.248 N135 2,80 43.2 642 2106 3,30 50.9 699 2293
N140 3,39
52.3
673
2208
3,70
57.1 733
2405
N540 3,52
54.3
679
2228
3,77
58.2 731
2398
N150 3,50
54.0
684
2244
3,82
58.9 745
2444
18,5 285 Mega

Lapua
82,2 3.236 N135 2,85 44.0 605 1985 3,14 48.5 676 2218
N140 3,00
46.3
614
2014
3,39
52.3 673
2208
N540 3,05
47.1
607
1991
3,50
54.0 694
2277
N150 3,17
48.9
627
2057
3,60
55.6 700
2297
20,7 320 RNSP

Woodleigh 82,0 3.228 N540 3,45 53.2 630 2067 3,72 57.4 684 2244
N150 3,50
54.0
627
2057
3,73
57.6 675
2215
N550 3,70
57.1
636
2087
4,04
62.3 700
2297

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
17,5 270 Naturalis Lapua
85,0 3.346 N140 3,40 52.5 684 2244 4,00 61.7 773 2536
N540 3,84
59.3
736
2415
4,15
64.0 789
2589
N550 4,13
63.7
745
2444
4,37F
67.4F
791
2595
F = Case full
LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
44

loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 630 mm (24), 1 in 14 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 65,80 mm (2.591)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
19,4 300 A-Frame Swift
84,0 3.307 N540 3,06 47.2 622 2041 3,53 54.5 689 2260
N150 3,09
47.7
599
1965
3,42
52.8 670
2198
N550 3,50
54.0
658
2159
3,75
57.9 702
2303
Woodleigh 85,0 3.346 N540 3,47 53.5 678 2224 3,91 60.3 713 2339
20,7 320 RNSP
N150 3,44
53.1
602
1975
3,80
58.6 698
2290
N550 3,70
57.1
650
2133
4,25
65.6 733
2405
Test barrel: 610 mm (24), 1 in 14 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
RWS, trim-to length 74,50 mm (2.933)

9,3 x 74R
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
12,5 193 JFP
S&B
88,9 3.500 N120 2,98 46.0 744 2441 3,33 51.4 810 2656
N130 3,42
52.8
791
2595
3,66
56.5 837
2746
14,5 224 Naturalis LR Lapua

94,4 3.717 N530 3,04 46.9 708 2323 3,40 52.5 782 2566
N135 3,02
46.6
702
2303
3,50
54.0 780
2559
N140 3,39
52.3
721
2365
3,88
59.9 806
2644
15,0 231 SP

Norma 92,1 3.626 N140 3,72 57.4 718 2356 4,29 66.2 810 2656
16,6 256 SP

Sako
92,2 3.630 N140 3,50 54.0 654 2146 4,00 61.8 751 2463
17,5 270 Naturalis Lapua

94,0 3.701 N135 3,10 47.8 649 2129 3,30 50.9 706 2316
N140 3,30
50.9
656
2152
3,75
57.9 716
2349
N540 3,48
53.7
655
2149
3,83
59.1 723
2372
18,5 285 Mega

Lapua
92,2 3.630 N135 2,80 43.2 576 1890 3,43 52.9 665 2182
N140 3,45
53.2
636
2087
3,78
58.3 694
2277
N540 3,24
50.0
618
2028
3,78
58.3 701
2300
3,42 52.7 637 2088 3,72 57.4 695 2281
19,0 293 TUG
RWS
95,51) 3.760 N140
19,4 300 A-Frame Swift

92,2 3.630 N135 2,70 41.7 547 1795 2,94 45.4 593 1946
N140 2,90
44.7
562
1844
3,21
49.5 613
2011
N540 3,04
46.9
575
1886
3,40
52.5 636
2087
20,7 320 RNSP

Woodleigh 94,0 3.701 N135 2,90 44.7 544 1785 3,18 49.1 601 1972
N140 3,08
47.5
558
1831
3,37
52.0 610
2001
N540 3,15
48.6
571
1873
3,48
53.7 630
2067
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.
Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 72,20 mm (2.842)

.375 H&H Magnum

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Bullet

Test barrel: 630 mm (24), 1 in 14 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 65,80 mm (2.591)

9,3 x 66 Sako

(cont.)

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
15,2 235 Spitzer
Speer
91,0 3.583 N140 4,55 70.2 816 2677 4,91 75.8 879 2884
N540 4,11
63.4
729
2392
5,18
79.9 890
2920
N150 4,75
73.3
834
2736
5,10
78.7 886
2907
16,2 250 SBT

Sierra
91,0 3.583 N540 4,44 68.5 797 2615 4,82 74.4 856 2808
N150 4,52
69.7
799
2621
4,87
75.1 852
2795
17,5 270 XFB

Barnes 91,0 3.583 N140 3,90 60.2 635 2083 4,55 70.2 787 2582
N540 4,20
64.8
727
2385
4,76
73.4 813
2667
N150 4,25
65.6
723
2372
4,71
72.7 796
2612
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

45

.375 H&H Magnum

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 12 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 72,20 mm (2.842)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
17,5 270 SP

Speer
91,0 3.583 N140 4,00 61.7 718 2356 4,57 70.5 805 2641
N540 4,32
66.7
767
2516
4,71
72.7 825
2707
N150 4,36
67.3
769
2523
4,87
75.1 830
2723
Woodleigh 91,0 3.583 N135 3,85 59.4 707 2320 4,27 65.9 771 2530
17,5 270 RNSP
N540 4,45
68.7
766
2513
4,85
74.8 827
2713
N150 4,20
64.8
735
2411
4,70
72.5 799
2621
18,5 285 Grand Slam Speer

91,0 3.583 N140 3,90 60.2 665 2182 4,41 68.0 784 2572
N540 4,22
65.1
732
2402
4,60
71.0 790
2592
N150 4,21
65.0
733
2405
4,69
72.4 792
2598
19,4 300 A-Frame Swift

91,0 3.583 N140 3,75 57.9 657 2156 4,27 65.9 736 2415
N540 4,02
62.0
692
2270
4,34
67.0 743
2438
N150 3,70
57.1
650
2133
4,24
65.4 726
2382
Test barrel: 620 mm (24), 1 in 14 twist
Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Norma, trim-to length 73,40 mm (2.890)
Cases:

.416 Rigby
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Test barrel: 560 mm (22), 1 in 38 twist

Large Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 56,30 mm (2.216)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.45-70 Government

WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern rifles like Ruger #1 or .45-70s chambered on Mauser type bolt
actions. They MUST NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like Trapdoor and old Marlin mod. 1895.
The listed maximum loads do not exceed 210 MPa.
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
19,4 300 FN HP
Sierra
64,7 2,547 N120 2,95 45.5 579 1900 3,25 50.2 651 2136
N130 3,38
52.2
609
1998
3,70
57.1 686
2251
N530 3,65
56.3
596
1955
3,90
60.2 652
2139
Barnes 64,7 2,547 N120 2,45 37.8 502 1647 2,91 44.9 594 1949
19,4 300 TSX FN
N530 3,02
46.6
460
1509
3,40
52.5 569
1867
19,4 300 XFN
Barnes 64,8 2.551 N130 3,10 47.8 547 1795 3,37 52.0 602 1975
22,7 350 RN

Hornady 64,7 2.547 N130 3,11 48.0 522 1713 3,46 53.4 614 2014
N133 3,26
50.3
507
1663
3,72
57.4 621
2037
N530 3,45
53.2
509
1670
3,82
58.9 606
1988
25,9 400 FN

Speer
64,7 2.547 N130 2,90 44.7 489 1604 3,22 49.7 559 1834
N133 3,06
47.2
485
1591
3,40
52.5 574
1883
N530 3,20
49.4
478
1568
3,52
54.3 568
1864
33,1 510 LFN w/ gas Gunhill
64,7 2.547 N120*) 1,70 26.2 360 1181 1,90 29.3 408 1339

check N130*) 2,00 30.9 389 1276 2,30 35.5 495 1624
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

Maximum load

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
22,7 350 A-Frame Swift
92,0 3.622 N160 5,45 84.1 679 2228 5,95 91.8 736 2415
N560 5,73
88.4
685
2247
6,02
92.9 728
2388
N165 5,55
85.6
682
2238
6,25
96.4 747
2451
25,9 400 XFB

Barnes 94,5 3.720 N160 4,70 72.5 599 1965 5,40 83.3 660 2165
N560 5,10
78.7
622
2041
5,43
83.8 661
2169
N165 5,83
90.0
631
2070
5,97
92.1 662
2172
25,9 400 A-Frame Swift

92,0 3.622 N160 4,85 74.8 611 2005 5,36 82.7 672 2205
N560 5,00
77.2
616
2021
5,54
85.5 660
2165
N165 5,45
84.1
651
2136
5,91
91.2 698
2290
26,6 410 RNSP

Woodleigh 92,5 3.642 N160 5,43 83.8 637 2090 5,80 89.5 695 2280
N560 5,86
90.4
655
2149
6,28
96.9 711
2333
N165 5,93
91.5
660
2165
6,42
99.1 720
2362
29,2 450 RNSP

Woodleigh 94,5 3.720 N160 5,20 80.2 614 2014 5,67 87.5 663 2175
N560 5,70
88.0
633
2077
6,14
94.7 680
2231
N165 5,83
90.0
631
2070
6,17
95.2 682
2238

.444 Marlin

Test barrel: 560 mm (22), 1 in 20 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 53,30 mm (2.098)

.458 Winchester Magnum

Test barrel: 635 mm (25), 1 in 14 twist

Large Rifle Magnum
Primers:
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 63,30 mm (2.492)

Bullet

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Hornady 74,9 2.949 N120 4,13 63.7 712 2336 4,53 69.9 748 2454
22,7 350 RN
N130 4,46
68.8
730
2395
4,80
74.1 773
2536
N133 4,72
72.8
730
2395
4,90F
75.6F
756
2480
25,9 400 A-Frame Swift

82,0 3.228 N130 4,30 66.3 674 2211 4,55 70.2 710 2329
N530 4,90
75.6
691
2267
5,10F
78.7F
722
2369
N135 4,80
74.1
677
2221
4,90F
75.6F
692
2270
25,9 400 XFB

Barnes 83,0 3.268 N130 4,00 61.7 631 2070 4,36 67.3 688 2257
N530 4,50
69.4
645
2116
4,70F
72.5F
674
2211
N135 4,30
66.3
625
2051
4,42F
68.2F
644
2113
32,4 500 RN

Hornady 84,0 3.307 N130 3,60 55.5 557 1827 4,11 63.4 623 2044
N133 3,85
59.4
564
1850
4,52
69.7 645
2116
N530 4,20
64.8
589
1932
4,76
73.4 655
2149
F = Case full

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
13,0 200 HP/XTP
Hornady 64,4 2.535 N110 2,66 41.0 720 2362 3,05 47.1 797 2613
N120 3,28
50.6
782
2565
3,75
57.8 869
2851
15,6 240 JTC-SIL

Hornady 64,5 2.539 N120 2,91 44.9 684 2243 3,43 53.0 780 2560
N130 3,23
49.8
697
2286
3,68
56.8 780
2558
17,2 265 FP

Hornady 65,0 2.559 N120 2,82 43.5 649 2129 3,27 50.5 736 2415
N130 3,09
47.7
657
2157
3,45
53.2 732
2401

46

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

47

Test barrel: 1140 mm (45), 1 in 16 twist

Primers: CCI35
Cases:
IMI, trim-to length 99,10 mm (3.902)

.50 Browning
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Handgun Reloading Data

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
41,9 647 FMJBT
Speer 137,5 5.413 N170 13,03 201.1 801 2629 14,76 227.8 894 2932
24N41
13,86
213.8
819
2688
14,72
227.2 888
2915
20N29
15,53
239.7
836
2744
16,61
256.3 922
3024
45,4 700 Solid

Barnes 137,5 5.413 24N41 13,69 211.2 808 2652 15,00 231.5 887 2910
20N29
15,27
235.6
819
2687
16,61
256.3 908
2978
48,6 750 A-MAX

Hornady 137,5 5.413 N170 12,31 190.0 759 2490 13,99 215.8 842 2763
24N41
12,97
200.2
764
2508
14,13
218.0 843
2765
20N29
14,59
225.2
779
2556
15,97
246.4 862
2829
48,6 750 Bullex-N Lapua 138,0 5.433 24N41 13,83 213.4 798 2618 14,93 230.4 865 2838
20N29
15,57
240.3
826
2710
16,58
255.9 895
2936
48,6 750 Solid

Barnes 137,5 5.413 24N41 13,26 204.6 768 2520 14,54 224.4 858 2815
20N29
14,64
226.0
782
2565
16,23
250.5 871
2857
51,8 800 Bullex-N Lapua 137,5 5.413 24N41 12,93 199.5 756 2480 14,23 219.6 826 2710

20N29
14,95
230.7
796
2612
15,79
243.7 857
2812
51,8 800 Solid

Barnes 137,5 5.413 24N41 11,79 181.9 722 2369 12,84 198.1 790 2592
20N29
14,19
219.1
779
2557
15,88
245.0 850
2788
55,1 850 Solid

Barnes 137,5 5.413 24N41 12,34 190.5 716 2349 13,50 208.3 784 2573
20N29
13,91
214.7
746
2447
15,42
238.0 828
2716

Disclaimer
All of this reloading information has been provided by 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.
IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 12 AND
13 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 360 mm (14), 1 in 10 twist

Small Rifle
Primers:
Cases:
Necked-up LAPUA .223 Rem., trim-to length 44,50 mm (1.752)

7 mm TCU
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Hornady 62,5 2.461 N120 1,48 22.8 667 2188 1,64 25.3 744 2441
N130 1,62
25.0
672
2205
1,79
27.6 753
2470
N133 1,77
27.3
695
2280
1,96
30.2 774
2539

7,8 120 SSSP
Hornady 63,5 2.500 N120 1,32 20.4 606 1988 1,45 22.4 655 2149
N130 1,45
22.4
610
2001
1,61
24.8 673
2208
N133 1,62
25.0
630
2067
1,81
27.9 701
2300

8,4 130 Spitzer
Speer
65,0 2.559 N120 1,24 19.1 542 1778 1,38 21.3 596 1955
N130 1,40
21.6
573
1880
1,55
23.9 626
2054
N133 1,46
22.5
576
1890
1,62
25.0 633
2077

9,7 150 SBT
Sierra
65,0 2.559 N120 1,17 18.1 513 1683 1,30 20.1 562 1844
N130 1,31
20.2
535
1755
1,45
22.4 586
1923
N133 1,38
21.3
542
1778
1,53
23.6 599
1965
N135 1,44
22.2
538
1765
1,60
24.7 597
1959
10,4 160 SBT

Sierra
66,0 2.598 N120 1,12 17.3 480 1575 1,25 19.3 531 1742
N130 1,26
19.4
505
1657
1,41
21.8 558
1831
N133 1,31
20.2
511
1677
1,45
22.4 559
1834
N135 1,45
22.4
531
1742
1,61
24.8 582
1909
N540 1,48
22.8
544
1785
1,63
25.2 598
1962
NOTE: This cartridge is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The maximum loads do not exceed 300 MPa.
48

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

49

7 mm BR Remington
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 375 mm (14), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 38,40 mm (1.512)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Hornady 56,0 2.205 N120 1,82 28.0 774 2539 1,93 29.8 829 2720
N130 1,97
30.5
783
2568
2,10
32.4 838
2749

7,8 120 SSSP
Hornady 56,6 2.228 N120 1,67 25.8 687 2255 1,80 27.8 738 2421
N130 1,81
27.9
707
2318
1,94
29.9 784
2572
N133 1,94
30.0
714
2343
2,11
32.6 771
2530

9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler
60,3 2.374 N120 1,45 22.4 595 1954 1,58 24.4 640 2100
N130 1,62
25.0
612
2006
1,73
26.7 661
2169
N133 1,71
26.3
623
2044
1,84
28.4 671
2201

9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler
60,3 2.374 N120 1,42 21.9 576 1890 1,54 23.8 619 2031
N130 1,54
23.8
589
1931
1,67
25.8 635
2083
N133 1,62
25.1
595
1952
1,77
27.3 642
2106
N135 1,75
27.0
606
1988
1,87
28.9 650
2133
10,4 160 HPBT

Sierra
59,7 2.350 N120 1,30 20.1 539 1770 1,42 21.9 580 1903
N130 1,42
21.9
559
1834
1,55
23.9 602
1975
N133 1,56
24.1
575
1886
1,69
26.1 619
2031
N135 1,67
25.8
588
1929
1,79
27.6 630
2067
Test barrel: 380 mm (15), 1 in 8 twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Munitionsfabrik Thun, trim-to length 48,80 mm (1.920)

7 mm GJW
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Velocity

Weight

Velocity

NOTE: For firearms chambered for the 7,62 x 25 tokarev cartridge only.
Bullet
Type

Mfg

Maximum load

Weight

Weight

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Velocity

Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Lapua, trim-to length 23,20 mm (0.913)
Cases:

.32 S&W Long N.P.

Bullet
Weight

Type

[g]
[grs]

5,4 83 LWC

6,4 98 LWC
LRN

[g]
[grs]

5,4 83 LWC

6,4 98 LWC

Type

Weight

Lapua
Lapua
Lapua

Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
0,09 1.4 231 758 0,11 1.7 258 846
0,07 1.1 186 610 0,08 1.2 208 682
0,12 1.9 256 840 0,14 2.2 277 909

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

C.O.L.

Lapua
Lapua

[mm] [in.]
24,6 0.969 N310
24,6 0.969 N310

Mfg

Maximum load

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist

Small Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 23,20 mm (0.913)

Mfg

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
0,11 1.7 246 807 0,13 2.0 286 938
0,09 1.4 233 764 0,12 1.9 257 843

Test barrel: 100 mm (4), 1 in 10 twist

Small Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 19,00 mm (0.748)

9 mm Luger
Weight

Type

[mm] [in.]
24,6 0.969 N310
24,6 0.969 N310
32,3 1.272 N310

Bullet
Type

Starting load

C.O.L.

.32 S&W Long Wadcutter

Weight

Powder
Mfg

Bullet

Maximum load

Type

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
2)
Sierra
32,5 1.280 N340 0,29 4.5 308 1011 0,37 5.7 405 1329
5,8
90 JHC
3N37 0,34 5.2
340
1116
0,43 6.6 416
1366
3N38 0,46 7.1
404
1326
0,53 8.1 452
1482
Lapua
34,0 1.339 N340 0,31 4.7 342 1122 0,39 5.9 401 1316
6,0
93 FMJ 1)
3N37 0,33 5.1
349
1146
0,46 7.1 418
1370
3N38 0,43 6.6
378
1241
0,56 8.6 445
1460
1)
Bullet cal. 7,84 mm (0,309)
2)
Bullet cal. 7,92 mm (0,312)

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 10 twist, groove calibre 7,85 mm (0.309)

Primers:
Large Pistol
Fiocchi 7,63 Mauser, trim-to length 24,80 mm (0.976)
Cases:

7,62 x 25 Tokarev

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 10 twist, groove calibre 7,85 mm (0.309)

Large Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Fiocchi 7,63 Mauser, trim-to length 24,80 mm (0.976)

NOTE: For firearms chambered for the 7,62 x 25 tokarev cartridge only.
Bullet
Powder Starting load

Maximum load

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler
75,0 2.953 N130 1,58 24.4 613 2013 1,67 25.8 642 2106
N133 1,65
25.5
614
2013
1,74
26.8 644
2113
N135 1,78
27.5
629
2065
1,86
28.7 658
2159
10,9 168 HPBT

Sierra
75,0 2.953 N130 1,54 23.7 583 1913 1,63 25.2 611 2005
N133 1,62
25.1
587
1927
1,71
26.4 617
2024
N135 1,76
27.1
605
1984
1,83
28.2 631
2070
N140 1,83
28.2
607
1991
1,91
29.5 636
2087

Weight

7,62 x 25 Tokarev

(cont.)

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Speer
32,0 1.260 N320 0,29 4.4 391 1284 0,36 5.5 480 1574
3,9
60 HP 2)
N340 0,39 5.9
434
1425
0,46 7.1 522
1713
Sierra
33,0 1.299 N340 0,36 5.5 410 1345 0,43 6.7 478 1569
4,6
71 FMJ 2)
3N37 0,39 6.0
412
1352
0,49 7.6 493
1616
3N38 0,53 8.1
471
1546
0,61 9.5 521
1708
Lapua
33,0 1.299 N340 0,35 5.5 406 1331 0,43 6.6 471 1546
4,8
74 FMJ 1)
3N37 0,39 5.9
403
1322
0,49 7.6 478
1569
1)
Bullet cal. 7,84 mm (0,309)
2)
Bullet cal. 7,92 mm (0,312)

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

5,8 90 HP-XTP
Hornady 27,0 1.063 N310 0,26 3.9 369 1212 0,27 4.2 384 1260
N320 0,31 4.8
401
1316
0,34 5.3 421
1380
N330 0,36 5.6
420
1379
0,39 6.1 439
1440
N340 0,36 5.5
423
1387
0,40 6.2 452
1483
N350 0,42 6.4
424
1391
0,47 7.2 456
1496
3N37 0,42 6.4
437
1434
0,47 7.2 461
1512

6,5 100 HP
Speer
27,5 1.083 N320 0,30 4.7 373 1222 0,33 5.1 398 1307
N330 0,35 5.4
393
1290
0,38 5.9 416
1365
N340 0,37 5.7
393
1290
0,42 6.4 429
1407
3N37 0,42 6.4
398
1306
0,47 7.3 434
1423

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loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

50

51

9 mm Luger

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 100 mm (4), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Lapua, trim-to length 19,00 mm (0.748)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

9 mm Luger
Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

(cont.)

Velocity

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 100 mm (4), 1 in 10 twist

Small Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to legnth 19,00 mm (0.748)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,5 115 HP-XTP
Hornady 29,0 1.142 N320 0,26 4.0 341 1118 0,29 4.5 362 1188
N330 0,31 4.8
356
1166
0,35 5.4 381
1251
N340 0,34 5.2
365
1198
0,38 5.9 397
1301
3N37 0,39 6.0
370
1214
0,44 6.7 398
1305
N350 0,38 5.9
373
1225
0,42 6.4 396
1299

7,5 115 FMJ-RN
Lapua
29,0 1.142 N320 0,25 3.9 304 997 0,29 4.5 341 1119
N330 0,29 4.5
328
1076
0,35 5.4 374
1227
N340 0,31 4.8
344
1129
0,35 5.4 372
1220
N350 0,35 5.4
344
1129
0,42 6.5 394
1293
3N37 0,36 5.6
344
1129
0,42 6.5 393
1289

7,5 115 RN
Rainier 29,0 1.142 N320 0,25 3.9 326 1068 0,28 4.4 347 1139
N330 0,30 4.7
342
1123
0,33 5.1 361
1185
N340 0,32 5.0
353
1157
0,35 5.4 374
1228
N350 0,37 5.7
364
1195
0,41 6.4 391
1282
3N37 0,39 6.1
364
1195
0,42 6.5 383
1256

7,8 120 CEPP
Lapua
28,7 1.130 N320 0,24 3.7 298 978 0,28 4.3 330 1083
N330 0,29 4.5
326
1070
0,33 5.1 360
1181
N340 0,29 4.5
326
1070
0,34 5.2 369
1211
N350 0,34 5.2
340
1115
0,38 5.9 381
1250
3N37 0,37 5.7
346
1135
0,42 6.5 390
1280

8,0 124 LSWC
Intercast 29,0 1.142 N320 0,24 3.8 327 1073 0,27 4.1 343 1125
N330 0,28 4.4
345
1131
0,31 4.8 358
1175
N340 0,30 4.7
346
1136
0,33 5.1 369
1211
3N37 0,35 5.4
352
1156
0,38 5.9 371
1218
N350 0,32 5.0
346
1134
0,35 5.4 363
1191

8,0 124 FMJ/FP
Hornady 29,0 1.142 N320 0,25 3.9 310 1017 0,28 4.3 334 1096
N330 0,31 4.8
338
1108
0,34 5.2 359
1178
N340 0,34 5.3
347
1139
0,37 5.7 370
1214
3N37 0,39 6.1
357
1172
0,42 6.5 377
1236
N350 0,35 5.4
349
1144
0,39 6.0 370
1214
8,0 124 RN
Rainier 29,0 1.142 N320 0,24 3.8 305 1000 0,27 4.1 326 1069
N330 0,27 4.2
324
1063
0,30 4.7 344
1129
N340 0,30 4.7
328
1077
0,33 5.1 351
1152
N350 0,34 5.2
340
1115
0,38 5.9 364
1196
3N37 0,35 5.4
346
1136
0,39 6.0 365
1199

8,0 124 FMJ-RN
Lapua
29,0 1.142 N320 0,22 3.4 290 951 0,26 4.0 326 1070
N330 0,28 4.3
315
1033
0,32 4.9 359
1178
N340 0,29 4.5
331
1086
0,33 5.1 360
1181
N350 0,32 4.9
341
1119
0,37 5.7 377
1237
3N37 0,34 5.2
336
1102
0,40 6.2 379
1243
8,0 124 Megashock Lapua
28,7 1.130 N320 0,23 3.5 273 896 0,27 4.2 321 1053
N330 0,27 4.2
299
981
0,32 4.9 344
1129
N340 0,28 4.3
299
981
0,32 4.9 344
1129
N350 0,33 5.1
321
1053
0,37 5.7 362
1188
3N37 0,34 5.2
334
1096
0,39 6.0 375
1230

8,4 130 FMJ
Sierra
29,0 1.142 N320 0,23 3.6 299 981 0,26 4.0 319 1046
N330 0,26 4.0
314
1031
0,29 4.5 333
1094
N340 0,28 4.4
325
1066
0,31 4.8 341
1119
N350 0,33 5.2
330
1083
0,36 5.5 346
1135
3N37 0,32 4.9
325
1067
0,36 5.5 344
1130
N105 0,45 7.0
351
1151
0,48 7.4 375
1232

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

9,4 145 LRN
Intercast 29,0 1.142 N330 0,22 3.5 285 935 0,25 3.8 305 1000
N340 0,25 3.9
299
982
0,28 4.3 318
1044
N350 0,27 4.2
296
972
0,30 4.7 319
1047
3N37 0,29 4.5
299
982
0,32 5.0 322
1055

9,5 147 HP/XTP
Hornady 29,0 1.142 N320 0,20 3.1 239 784 0,25 3.9 298 978
N330 0,25 3.9
294
964
0,28 4.3 315
1032
N340 0,25 3.9
289
948
0,28 4.3 309
1015
3N37 0,30 4.7
298
979
0,33 5.1 321
1052
N350 0,29 4.5
302
991
0,32 5.0 326
1070
3N38 0,41 6.3
357
1171
0,45 6.9 368
1207
N105 0,40 6.1
317
1039
0,41 6.4 338
1108
9,5 147 RN
Rainier 29,0 1.142 N330 0,22 3.5 272 893 0,25 3.8 287 942
N340 0,24 3.8
272
892
0,27 4.1 293 960
N350 0,27 4.2
285
935
0,30 4.7 309
1014
3N37 0,29 4.5
286
937
0,32 4.9 307
1008

9,7 150 CEPP
Lapua
28,7 1.130 N330 0,23 3.5 264 867 0,24 3.8 283 929
N340 0,24 3.8
275
903
0,27 4.1 294 966
N350 0,27 4.2
285
936
0,30 4.6 304 997
3N37 0,27 4.2
275
904
0,30 4.7 298 976

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

52

Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 10 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Tanfoglio, trim-to length 21,00 mm (0.826)
Cases:

9 x 21
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,5 100 HP
Speer
29,0 1.142 N340 0,39 5.9 416 1363 0,43 6.6 444 1455
3N37 0,43 6.7
427
1400
0,48 7.4 453
1485
N350 0,46 7.0
433
1420
0,50 7.6 459
1505

7,5 115 FMJ
Sierra
29,5 1.161 N340 0,35 5.3 381 1248 0,38 5.9 401 1314
3N37 0,39 5.9
375
1229
0,43 6.6 402
1319
N350 0,39 5.9
388
1274
0,43 6.6 410
1346
N105 0,53 8.1
410
1344
0,57 8.7 438
1435

7,5 115 FMJHP
Fiocchi 29,5 1.161 N340 0,35 5.3 313 1027 0,40 6.2 409 1342
3N37 0,40 6.2
324
1063
0,46 7.1 372
1220
3N38 0,49 7.6
383
1257
0,61 9.4 452
1483

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
29,5 1.161 N340 0,31 4.7 348 1142 0,34 5.2 364 1194
3N37 0,35 5.3
354
1160
0,39 5.9 372
1222
N350 0,35 5.3
348
1143
0,38 5.9 370
1213
N105 0,45 6.9
372
1220
0,48 7.4 397
1301

8,0 123 FMJTC
Fiocchi 29,5 1.161 N340 0,32 4.9 330 1083 0,37 5.7 398 1306
3N37 0,38 5.9
345
1132
0,43 6.6 384
1260
3N38 0,46 7.1
353
1158
0,53 8.2 406
1332

9,5 147 HP-XTP
Hornady 29,5 1.161 3N37 0,32 4.9 310 1016 0,34 5.3 329 1079
N350 0,30 4.6
324
1064
0,32 5.0 338
1110
N105 0,38 5.8
326
1071
0,41 6.3 347
1139

53

Test barrel: 130 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 22,75 mm (0.896)

9 x 23 Winchester
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Test barrel: 130 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Starline, trim-to length 21,80 mm (0.858)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

6,2 95 FMJ
Sierra
28,9 1.140 N340 0,51 7.8 461 1512 0,58 8.9 504 1652
3N37 0,56 8.7
469
1539
0,65
10.0 514
1686
N350 0,57 8.8
469
1537
0,66
10.1 518
1699

7,5 115 FMJ
Sierra
28,9 1.140 N340 0,41 6.3 404 1325 0,50 7.7 449 1473
3N37 0,49 7.5
416
1365
0,56 8.6 458
1502
N350 0,47 7.3
411
1347
0,56 8.6 460
1509

8,0 123 FMJ-RN
Lapua
28,9 1.140 N340 0,39 6.0 381 1250 0,48 7.4 426 1398
3N37 0,47 7.2
392
1287
0,54 8.3 436
1431
N350 0,47 7.2
394
1293
0,54 8.3 439
1440

8,0 123 Megashock Lapua
28,9 1.140 N340 0,39 6.0 381 1249 0,48 7.4 427 1400
3N37 0,45 7.0
393
1291
0,54 8.3 437
1435
N350 0,45 6.9
389
1276
0,54 8.4 440
1445

8,5 130 RN B
Rainier 28,9 1.140 N340 0,40 6.1 370 1213 0,46 7.1 409 1343
3N37 0,46 7.1
381
1249
0,52 8.1 405
1330
N350 0,44 6.8
383
1257
0,53 8.1 428
1404

54

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

.38 Super Auto

Bullet

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,5 115 FMJ
Sierra
32,5 1.280 N340 0,41 6.3 425 1395 0,46 7.2 449 1474
3N37 0,47 7.3
424
1392
0,54 8.3 462
1517
N350 0,48 7.4
419
1374
0,57 8.8 456
1496

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
32,5 1.280 N340 0,38 5.9 384 1261 0,45 6.9 422 1385
3N37 0,43 6.6
397
1302
0,48 7.5 427
1400
N350 0,45 6.9
388
1272
0,50 7.8 425
1394

8,0 123 Megashock Lapua
30,2 1.189 N340 0,37 5.7 382 1254 0,42 6.5 419 1373
N350 0,44 6.8
391
1282
0,48 7.3 423
1386
3N37 0,41 6.4
391
1281
0,50 7.7 432
1416

8,5 130 RN B
Rainier 32,5 1.280 N340 0,37 5.7 366 1202 0,41 6.3 401 1315
3N37 0,43 6.6
377
1238
0,48 7.5 412
1351
N350 0,40 6.1
361
1184
0,47 7.3 405
1328
NOTE: This cartridge is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The maximum loads do not exceed 300 MPa.

.357 SIG

Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Remington +P, trim-to length 22,70 mm (0.893)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,5 115 HP-XTP
Hornady 31,5 1.240 N320 0,33 5.1 362 1188 0,36 5.5 382 1253
N340 0,39 6.0
381
1250
0,42 6.5 404
1324
3N37 0,42 6.5
385
1263
0,47 7.2 411
1347
N350 0,36 5.6
357
1171
0,41 6.3 386
1266

7,5 115 FMJ
Lapua
31,5 1.240 N330 0,34 5.2 350 1148 0,39 6.1 394 1294

7,5 115 FMJ
Sierra
32,4 1.276 N350 0,51 7.9 414 1358 0,55 8.5 439 1439
3N37 0,48 7.4
395
1296
0,51 7.9 419
1375

7,5 115 RN
Rainier 31,5 1.240 N320 0,31 4.8 357 1171 0,34 5.2 376 1232
N340 0,39 6.0
382
1253
0,42 6.5 404
1325
N350 0,43 6.6
388
1273
0,48 7.3 413
1355
3N37 0,44 6.8
390
1280
0,48 7.3 411
1348

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
31,5 1.240 N330 0,32 4.9 362 1188 0,37 5.8 382 1254

8,0 124 FMJ-FP
Hornady 32,0 1.260 N320 0,30 4.6 330 1083 0,33 5.0 348 1142
N330 0,36 5.6
363
1191
0,42 6.4 409
1340
N340 0,39 6.0
368
1207
0,43 6.6 391
1281
3N37 0,46 7.1
374
1227
0,48 7.4 388
1271
N350 0,41 6.3
366
1201
0,45 6.9 389
1275
N105 0,64 9.9
429
1407
0,67
10.4 458
1501

8,0 124 LSWC
Intercast 32,0 1.260 N320 0,26 4.0 334 1096 0,29 4.5 352 1153
N340 0,35 5.4
367
1204
0,38 5.9 386
1266
N350 0,39 6.0
371
1217
0,43 6.6 393
1289
3N37 0,41 6.3
377
1237
0,45 6.9 397
1302

8,4 130 FMJ
Sierra
32,0 1.260 N320 0,27 4.2 317 1040 0,30 4.6 336 1101
N330 0,32 4.9
323
1060
0,37 5.6 359
1178
N340 0,36 5.6
349
1145
0,39 5.9 367
1202
3N37 0,41 6.3
360
1181
0,44 6.8 380
1245
N105 0,60 9.3
402
1319
0,63 9.6 423
1388

8,4 130 RN
Rainier 32,0 1.260 N320 0,29 4.5 312 1024 0,31 4.8 331 1086
N340 0,35 5.4
344
1129
0,38 5.8 360
1179
N350 0,38 5.9
347
1138
0,42 6.4 368
1206
3N37 0,41 6.3
355
1165
0,44 6.8 374
1225

9,4 145 LRN
Intercast 32,0 1.260 N340 0,28 4.3 315 1033 0,31 4.7 333 1091
3N37 0,36 5.6
329
1079
0,39 5.9 349
1143
N350 0,33 5.1
319
1047
0,36 5.6 339
1111

9,5 147 HP/XTP
Hornady 32,0 1.260 N340 0,33 5.1 315 1033 0,36 5.5 335 1097
3N37 0,38 5.9
334
1096
0,41 6.3 353
1158
N350 0,37 5.7
327
1073
0,40 6.1 346
1134
N105 0,51 7.9
360
1181
0,53 8.2 377
1237

9,5 147 RN
Rainier 32,0 1.260 N340 0,32 4.9 321 1053 0,35 5.3 335 1097
N350 0,34 5.2
307
1007
0,37 5.7 326
1070
3N37 0,36 5.6
316
1037
0,39 5.9 333
1091

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

55

Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 22,70 mm (0.893)

.38 Super Lapua

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

.38 Special
Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,5 115 FMJ
Lapua
31,5 1.240 N330 0,34 5.2 350 1148 0,41 6.3 407 1335
N340 0,40 6.2
373
1224
0,44 6.8 406
1330
3N37 0,47 7.3
379
1243
0,52 8.0 415
1361
3N38 0,60 9.3
413
1355
0,68
10.4 454
1489

8,0 123 FMJ
Lapua
32,0 1.260 N330 0,32 4.9 362 1188 0,39 6.0 388 1273
N340 0,39 6.0
357
1171
0,43 6.7 387
1270
3N37 0,47 7.3
372
1220
0,52 8.0 402
1319
3N38 0,57 8.8
394
1293
0,62 9.6 434
1424

8,4 130 FMJ
Sierra
32,0 1.260 N330 0,32 4.9 232 761 0,38 5.9 368 1207
N340 0,38 5.9
347
1138
0,41 6.4 376
1234
3N37 0,46 7.1
360
1181
0,50 7.7 392
1285
3N38 0,53 8.2
373
1224
0,58 8.9 411
1350
Test barrel: 170 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist
Primers:
Small Pistol
LAPUA, trim-to length 29,10 mm (1.146)
Cases:

.38 Special
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 170 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist

Small Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 29,10 mm (1.146)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,2 158 HP
Speer
36,5 1.437 N320 0,25 3.9 218 715 0,30 4.6 272 892
N340 0,32 4.9
241
791
0,37 5.6 300 983
3N37 0,38 5.9
259
848
0,43 6.6 305 999
N350 0,36 5.5
261
855
0,41 6.3 309
1013
4.2 261 856 0,36
5.6 306 1004
10,2 158 FNCM
Gunhill 36,7 1.445 N32C*) 0,27
3.3 230 755 0,25
3.8 256
840
36,5 1.437 N320*) 0,21
10,3 158 LSWC/HP
3.6 240 787 0,27
4.1 269
883
N330*) 0,23
10,2 158 FP

Rainier 37,5 1.476 N320 0,26 3.9 237 776 0,31 4.8 283 927
N340 0,32 4.9
247
809
0,37 5.7 295 967
N350 0,36 5.5
261
856
0,41 6.3 306
1004
3N37 0,37 5.6
260
853
0,42 6.5 310
1015
10,4 160 LFN

Intercast 37,5 1.476 N340 0,33 5.1 297 974 0,38 5.8 338 1107
3N37 0,35 5.3
277
909
0,40 6.2 324
1064
N350 0,35 5.4
294
963
0,40 6.1 328
1077
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load
Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 18 twist
Small Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,60 mm (1.283)

.357 Magnum
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,1 110 HP/XTP
Hornady 36,5 1.437 N320 0,35 5.4 342 1120 0,40 6.1 388 1272
N340 0,40 6.2
345
1130
0,45 6.9 386
1267
3N37 0,48 7.3
353
1156
0,53 8.2 399
1308
N350 0,43 6.6
355
1165
0,50 7.7 398
1305

8,0 124 LSWC
Intercast 36,5 1.437 N320 0,29 4.5 310 1015 0,34 5.2 353 1159
N340 0,37 5.7
324
1063
0,42 6.4 367
1203
3N37 0,41 6.3
329
1079
0,46 7.0 367
1205
N350 0,39 5.9
336
1101
0,44 6.8 370
1215

8,1 125 FP/XTP
Hornady 36,5 1.437 N320 0,32 4.9 299 981 0,37 5.6 342 1121
N340 0,38 5.8
318
1042
0,43 6.7 359
1178
3N37 0,44 6.8
319
1045
0,49 7.5 367
1204
N350 0,42 6.5
323
1058
0,49 7.5 373
1224

8,1 125 FP
Rainier 36,5 1.437 N320 0,29 4.5 293 960 0,34 5.2 332 1089
N340 0,34 5.2
306
1002
0,41 6.3 349
1146
N350 0,38 5.9
304
997
0,45 6.9 354
1160
3N37 0,40 6.2
310
1017
0,47 7.2 362
1187

9,1 140 HP
Speer
36,5 1.437 N320 0,30 4.6 268 878 0,35 5.3 320 1051
N340 0,36 5.6
275
902
0,41 6.2 329
1079
3N37 0,41 6.2
282
925
0,46 7.1 341
1117
N350 0,40 6.2
282
925
0,45 6.9 336
1102

9,4 145 LSWC
Intercast 37,5 1.476 N320 0,25 3.9 270 886 0,30 4.6 306 1004
N340 0,33 5.1
295
966
0,38 5.8 341
1118
3N37 0,36 5.5
287
940
0,39 6.0 328
1077
N350 0,35 5.4
296
969
0,42 6.4 346
1136
4.9 307 1007 0,37
5.7 314 1030

9,4 145 LSWC
37,5 1.476 N32C*) 0,32

9,5 146 JHP
Speer
35,0 1.378 N340 0,30 4.6 261 856 0,35 5.4 306 1004
3N37 0,35 5.4
263
863
0,40 6.1 310
1018
N350 0,34 5.2
265
869
0,39 5.9 308
1010

9,6 148 LWC
Sako
30,0 1.181 N320 0,20 3.0 237 776 0,23 3.5 267 876
N330 0,22 3.3
239
784
0,25 3.8 277 910
N340 0,24 3.6
248
812
0,27 4.1 282 926
N350 0,27 4.1
255
835
0,30 4.6 294 964
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load
56

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

7,1 110 HP/XTP
Hornady 40,0 1.575 N310 0,43 6.6 413 1355 0,45 7.0 427 1402
N320 0,51 7.9
445
1460
0,54 8.3 462
1516
N340 0,60 9.3
475
1558
0,64 9.8 500
1639
3N37 0,68
10.5
496
1627
0,73
11.3 518
1701
N350 0,69
10.6
497
1631
0,73
11.2 517
1697
N110 1,20
18.5
523
1716
1,35F
20.8F
612
2006
0,56
8.6 443 1453 0,60
9.2 462 1516
8,0 124 LSWC
Intercast 41,01) 1.614 N340
N350 0,59 9.1
446
1463
0,63 9.8 465
1524
N110 1,11
17.1
510
1673
1,18
18.3 541
1775

8,1 125 FP/XTP
Hornady 40,0 1.575 N310 0,39 6.0 371 1217 0,42 6.4 391 1284
N320 0,45 6.9
400
1312
0,49 7.5 420
1379
N340 0,56 8.6
440
1444
0,60 9.3 462
1517
N350 0,62 9.6
456
1496
0,66
10.2 476
1561
N110 1,09
16.8
488
1601
1,19F
18.4F
540
1772

9,1 140 HP
Speer
40,0 1.575 N340 0,53 8.2 404 1325 0,56 8.7 422 1385
3N37 0,59 9.1
417
1368
0,63 9.8 439
1440
N350 0,58 8.9
416
1365
0,62 9.5 437
1433
N110 1,02
15.7
457
1499
1,11F
17.1F
502
1647
9,4 145 LSWC
Intercast 41,01) 1.614 N320 0,41 6.3 376 1234 0,44 6.7 390 1281
N340 0,47 7.3
398
1306
0,50 7.7 415
1360
3N37 0,54 8.3
412
1352
0,58 9.0 432
1418
N350 0,51 7.9
404
1325
0,56 8.7 427
1401
N110 0,98
15.1
479
1572
1,04
16.0 502
1649
10,2 158 HP

Speer
40,0 1.575 N320 0,40 6.2 335 1099 0,43 6.6 354 1160
N340 0,47 7.3
361
1184
0,50 7.7 378
1239
3N37 0,53 8.2
377
1237
0,57 8.8 398
1305
N350 0,54 8.3
385
1263
0,58 8.9 400
1314
F = Case full
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.
LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

57

.357 Magnum

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,60 mm (1.283)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Bullet
Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,2 158 FP/XTP
Hornady 40,0 1.575 N105 0,76 11.7 427 1401 0,80 12.4 447 1466
10,2 158 HP

Speer
40,0 1.575 N110 0,98 15.1 451 1480 1,03 15.9 478 1569
4.5 265 869 0,37
5.7 309 1014
10,2 158 FNCM

Gunhill 40,2 1.583 N32C*) 0,29
3.9 241 791 0,32
5.0 304
997
40,0 1.575 N330*) 0,25
10,3 158 LSWC/HP
4.5 245 804 0,38
5.9 320 1050
N340*) 0,29
Intercast 40,0 1.575 N340 0,45 6.9 376 1234 0,48 7.4 389 1276
10,4 160 LFN
3N37 0,51 7.9
383
1257
0,54 8.4 403
1321
N350 0,48 7.4
383
1257
0,52 8.1 399
1309
N110 0,92
14.2
456
1496
0,97
15.0 478
1570
0,45 6.9 321 1053 0,48 7.4 341 1118
11,7 180 TMJ
Speer
42,61) 1.677 N340
3N37 0,50 7.7
336
1102
0,54 8.3 358
1174
N350 0,47 7.3
325
1066
0,51 7.9 351
1150
N105 0,65
10.0
379
1243
0,71
10.9 401
1315
N110 0,82
12.7
382
1253
0,91F
14.0F
425
1394
0,46 7.1 297 974 0,50 7.7 317 1041
1 3,0 200 TMJ
43,11) 1.697 3N37
Speer
N350 0,45 6.9
288
945
0,49 7.7 314
1031
N105 0,60 9.3
337
1106
0,64
10.2 358
1174
N110 0,79
12.2
362
1188
0,83
12.8 382
1252
F = Case full
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

.357 Remington Maximum

Test barrel: 300 mm (12), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 40,60 mm (1.598)

Bullet

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
Hornady 48,0 1.890 3N37 0,70 10.8 461 1512 0,74 11.3 478 1568
10,2 158 FP/XTP
N350 0,64 9.9
443
1453
0,71
10.9 470
1541
N105 0,85
13.1
485
1591
0,92
14.3 513
1683
N110 1,21
18.7
557
1827
1,27
19.5 578
1898
10,2 158 FP

Rainier 48,0 1.890 N350 0,71 11.0 440 1444 0,78 12.0 472 1548
3N37 0,69
10.6
445
1460
0,75
11.5 473
1552
N105 0,86
13.3
490
1608
0,94
14.5 517
1695
N110 1,27
19.6
559
1834
1,32
20.3 581
1907
10,4 160 LFN

Intercast 48,0 1.890 3N37 0,66 10.2 465 1526 0,72 11.1 482 1580
N350 0,66
10.2
459
1506
0,70
10.7 473
1553
N105 0,87
13.4
517
1696
0,95
14.6 541
1775
11,7 180 Silhouette Nosler

48,1 1.894 N105 0,79 12.2 443 1453 0,85 13.1 468 1534
N110 1,07
16.5
500
1640
1,12
17.3 519
1704
N120 1,40
21.6
516
1693
1,46
22.5 537
1762
0,99 15.3 440 1444 1,04 16.1 460 1508
13,0 200 TMJ
Speer
50.81) 2.000 N110
N120 1,30
20.1
458
1503
1,36
20.9 483
1584
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.

58

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 21,40 mm (0.843)

.40 S&W
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

8,7 135 HP-XTP Hornady 28,6 1.126 N320 0,34 5.2 337 1106 0,35 5.5 346 1134
N330 0,39 6.0
348
1142
0,40 6.2 357
1172
N340 0,39 6.0
345
1132
0,41 6.3 357
1171
3N37 0,47 7.3
357
1171
0,49 7.6 369
1210
N350 0,43 6.6
351
1152
0,45 7.0 362
1189

8,7 135 HP
Nosler
28,6 1.126 N320 0,39 6.0 373 1224 0,40 6.2 384 1259
N340 0,48 7.4
403
1322
0,50 7.8 416
1364
3N37 0,54 8.3
403
1322
0,56 8.6 417
1367
10,0 155 FP

Rainier 28,6 1.126 N320 0,34 5.2 331 1086 0,35 5.5 340 1114
N330 0,39 6.0
344
1129
0,40 6.2 354
1160
N340 0,41 6.3
352
1155
0,43 6.6 364
1195
N350 0,46 7.1
357
1171
0,48 7.4 370
1213
3N37 0,49 7.6
359
1178
0,51 7.9 371
1216
10,7 165 TC-FMJ

PMC
28,6 1.126 N320 0,32 4.9 303 994 0,34 5.2 316 1038
N340 0,41 6.3
334
1096
0,43 6.6 347
1137
3N37 0,47 7.3
343
1125
0,49 7.5 355
1166
3N38 0,62 9.6
369
1211
0,64 9.8 382
1252
11,0 170 HP

Hornady 28,6 1.126 N340 0,34 5.2 313 1027 0,36 5.6 324 1063
3N37 0,39 6.0
322
1056
0,41 6.3 333
1093
N350 0,38 5.9
322
1056
0,40 6.2 333
1091
11,7 180 HP

Speer
28,6 1.126 N340 0,35 5.4 305 1001 0,37 5.7 316 1037
3N37 0,38 5.9
303
994
0,40 6.2 315
1035
N350 0,38 5.9
319
1047
0,40 6.2 329
1078
11,7 180 LTC

Fiocchi 28,6 1.126 N320 0,23 3.5 269 883 0,26 4.1 295 968
N340 0,30 4.6
289
948
0,34 5.2 315
1034
3N37 0,35 5.4
289
948
0,39 6.1 320
1049
13,0 200 TMJ

Speer
28,6 1.126 N340 0,30 4.6 267 876 0,32 4.9 277 910
3N37 0,33 5.1
265
869
0,35 5.4 277 909
N350 0,34 5.2
272
892
0,36 5.5 282 925
3N38 0,45 6.9
304
997
0,47 7.3 316
1038
N105 0,49 7.6
321
1053
0,50 7.7 328
1076
Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist
Primers:
Large Pistol
Remington, trim-to length 25,00 mm (0.988)
Cases:

10 mm AUTO
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,0 155 HP-XTP
Hornady 31,9 1.256 N340 0,40 6.2 355 1165 0,46 7.1 374 1225
3N37 0,43 6.6
359
1178
0,52 7.9 380
1247
N350 0,42 6.4
359
1178
0,51 7.8 380
1247
10,0 155 FP

Rainier 31,9 1.256 N340 0,45 6.9 369 1211 0,50 7.6 386 1266
N350 0,49 7.6
379
1243
0,55 8.5 400
1311
3N37 0,51 7.8
373
1224
0,56 8.6 392
1284
11,7 180 HP

Speer
31,9 1.256 N340 0,37 5.6 312 1024 0,42 6.4 332 1089
3N37 0,40 6.1
333
1093
0,47 7.2 350
1147
N350 0,34 5.2
328
1076
0,43 6.6 345
1130
N105 0,56 8.6
372
1220
0,64 9.9 390
1280

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

59

10 mm AUTO

(cont.)

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 140 mm (5), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 25,00 mm (0.988)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
13,0 200 FMJ/FP
Hornady 31,9 1.256 N340 0,30 4.6 267 876 0,35 5.3 288 945
3N37 0,35 5.4
291
955
0,41 6.3 309
1014
N350 0,31 4.7
284
932
0,38 5.8 302 989
N105 0,47 7.3
325
1066
0,53 8.2 339
1111

.41 Remington Magnum

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
W-W Super, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1.280)
Cases:
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
11,0 170 JHC
Sierra
40,1 1.579 N350 0,72 11.1 415 1362 0,81 12.5 451 1480
N105 0,99
15.3
465
1526
1,10
16.9 500
1642
N110 1,41
21.8
500
1640
1,50
23.2 532
1746
13,6 210 HP/XTP

Hornady 40,1 1.579 N350 0,67 10.3 373 1224 0,74 11.4 400 1312
N105 0,84
13.0
405
1329
0,95
14.6 437
1435
N110 1,20
18.5
436
1430
1,28
19.8 466
1529
Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist
Primers:
Large Pistol
Remington, trim-to length 29,30 mm (1.153)
Cases:

.44 S&W Special

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
11,7 180 HP-XTP
Hornady 37,3 1.469 N320 0,44 6.8 285 935 0,49 7.6 315 1033
N330 0,50 7.7
308
1010
0,56 8.6 338
1109
N340 0,57 8.8
319
1047
0,62 9.6 349
1145
N350 0,64 9.9
318
1043
0,68
10.5 350
1148
13,0 200 HP-XTP

Hornady 37,3 1.469 N320 0,41 6.3 270 886 0,45 6.9 294 965
N330 0,50 7.7
287
942
0,55 8.5 315
1033
N340 0,54 8.3
293
961
0,59 9.1 325
1066
N350 0,59 9.1
296
971
0,64 9.9 329
1079
14,3 220 FPJ-Match Sierra

37,3 1.469 N320 0,34 5.2 221 725 0,39 6.0 255 837
N330 0,40 6.2
232
761
0,46 7.1 271 889
N340 0,43 6.6
248
814
0,48 7.4 278 912
N350 0,50 7.7
254
833
0,56 8.6 289 948
15,6 240 JTC-Sil
Hornady 37,6 1.480 N320 0,31 4.8 193 633 0,36 5.6 223 732
N330 0,35 5.4
206
676
0,40 6.2 234 768
N340 0,41 6.3
222
728
0,46 7.1 252 827
N350 0,49 7.6
239
784
0,53 8.2 271 889
4.7 214 702 0,38
5.9 260
853
15,6 240 SWC/HP

39,1 1.539 N320*) 0,30
5.5 229 751 0,41
6.3 270
886
N330*) 0,36
5.9 238 781 0,41
6.3 255
837
16,1 248 LRNFP
Gunhill 37,2 1.465 N32C*) 0,38
16,2 250 FPJ

Sierra
37,3 1.469 N320 0,31 4.8 193 633 0,36 5.6 226 741
N330 0,32 4.9
191
627
0,39 6.0 228 748
N340 0,36 5.6
197
646
0,42 6.5 237 778
N350 0,44 6.8
229
751
0,49 7.6 260 853
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

60

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

.44 S&W Special

(cont.)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist

Large Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 29,30 mm (1.153)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
17,3 267 LFN
Intercast 39,1 1.539 N320 0,34 5.2 242 794 0,39 6.0 262 860
N330 0,41 6.3
261
856
0,45 6.9 281 922
N340 0,42 6.5
256
840
0,46 7.1 278 912
N350 0,47 7.3
259
850
0,52 8.0 282 925
3.8 193 633 0,34
5.3 242
794
17,3 267 LFN

39,1 1.539 N320*) 0,25
4.9 216 709 0,38
5.9 254
833
N330*) 0,32
6.6 261 856 0,47
7.3 282
925
N340*) 0,43
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

.44 Remington Magnum

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 20 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,40 mm (1.275)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
11,7 180 HP-XTP
Hornady 40,7 1.602 N320 0,69 10.6 407 1335 0,77 11.8 437 1432
N340 0,84
13.0
439
1440
0,92
14.1 472
1549
N350 0,89
13.7
448
1470
0,99
15.3 481
1578
N105 1,23
19.0
498
1634
1,40
21.6 543
1781
N110 1,63
25.2
492
1614
1,76
27.1 534
1751
13,0 200 HP-XTP

Hornady 40,7 1.602 N320 0,65 10.0 381 1250 0,73 11.3 408 1339
N340 0,76
11.7
410
1345
0,84
13.0 437
1434
3N37 0,89
13.7
433
1421
0,98
15.2 462
1515
N350 0,83
12.8
416
1365
0,95
14.6 453
1487
N105 1,09
16.8
459
1506
1,26
19.4 500
1642
N110 1,58
24.4
494
1621
1,71
26.3 530
1740
14,3 220 FPJ-Match Sierra

40,7 1.602 N320 0,59 9.1 350 1148 0,67 10.4 375 1232
N340 0,72
11.1
381
1250
0,80
12.3 405
1328
N350 0,83
12.8
402
1319
0,96
14.8 439
1441
N105 1,08
16.7
432
1417
1,22
18.8 470
1542
15,6 240 JTC-Sil

Hornady 40,7 1.602 N320 0,58 8.9 331 1086 0,63 9.7 354 1161
N340 0,67
10.3
358
1175
0,75
11.5 380
1247
3N37 0,78
12.0
372
1220
0,86
13.3 402
1318
N350 0,77
11.9
375
1230
0,83
12.8 399
1308
N105 0,95
14.7
404
1325
1,08
16.6 437
1434
N110 1,32
20.4
435
1427
1,43
22.1 470
1541
7.6 272 892 0,62
9.6 309 1014
16,1 248 LRNFP

Gunhill 40,5 1.594 N32C*) 0,49
16,2 250 FPJ-Match Sierra
40,7 1.602 N320 0,55 8.5 314 1030 0,63 9.7 344 1130
N340 0,65
10.0
341
1119
0,73
11.2 370
1213
N350 0,75
11.6
366
1201
0,85
13.1 395
1295
N105 0,87
13.4
382
1253
1,08
16.7 429
1406
0,68 10.5 357 1171 0,75 11.5 376 1232
1 7,3 267 LFN
Intercast 42,71) 1.681 N340
3N37 0,77
11.9
365
1198
0,85
13.2 391
1284
N350 0,74
11.4
360
1181
0,82
12.7 385
1262
N110 1,32
20.4
422
1385
1,41
21.8 450
1476
17,3 267 LFN

40,0 1.575 N340*) 0,38 5.9 224 735 0,49 7.5 288 945
17,3 267 LSWC

40,5 1.681 N32C*) 0,50 7.7 271 889 0,60 9.3 301 988
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

61

(cont.)

.44 Remington Magnum

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 20 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,40 mm (1.275)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
0,62 9.6 304 997 0,68 10.5 323 1061
19,4 300 HP-XTP Hornady 43,61) 1.717 N340
3N37 0,67
10.3
308
1010
0,74
11.4 336
1102
N350 0,68
10.5
315
1033
0,76
11.7 344
1128
N105 0,85
13.1
349
1145
0,94
14.6 375
1231
N110 1,21
18.7
384
1260
1,31
20.2 419
1374
0,61 9.4 296 971 0,66 10.2 319 1046
Sierra
43,61) 1.717 N340
1 9,4 300 JSP
3N37 0,65
10.0
305
1001
0,73
11.2 332
1089
N350 0,64 9.9
296
971
0,72
11.1 326
1071
N105 0,82
12.7
342
1122
0,90
13.8 368
1208
N110 1,15
17.7
369
1211
1,23
19.1 398
1305
1)
The cartridge overall legnth exceeds the CIP maximum.
Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 16 twist
Primers:
Large Pistol
Remington, trim-to length 22,70 mm (0.893)
Cases:

.45 ACP
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,0 154 LSWC
Intercast 31,5 1.240 N320 0,38 5.9 315 1033 0,41 6.4 341 1117
N340 0,49 7.6
344
1129
0,53 8.2 369
1211
11,7 180 LSWC

Intercast 31,6 1.244 N320 0,35 5.4 296 971 0,39 6.0 321 1053
N340 0,44 6.8
311
1020
0,48 7.4 337
1104
12,0 185 HP

Hornady 29,5 1.161 N330 0,39 6.0 285 935 0,44 6.8 311 1020
12,0 185 TMJ-SWC Speer
31,5 1.240 N310 0,27 4.2 258 846 0,30 4.6 277 909
N320 0,36 5.6
278
913
0,39 6.1 301 988
N340 0,46 7.1
303
993
0,50 7.7 330
1082
12,0 185 FN

Rainier 30,5 1.201 N320 0,37 5.8 291 955 0,41 6.3 316 1037
N340 0,47 7.3
303
994
0,51 7.9 333
1093
N350 0,57 8.8
325
1065
0,61 9.4 357
1170
12,0 185 HP

Nosler
28,7 1.130 N310 0,28 4.3 249 817 0,33 5.1 286 938
N320 0,34 5.2
249
817
0,38 5.9 280 919
N340 0,45 6.9
290
951
0,51 7.9 328
1076
13,0 200 FMJ-CT

Hornady 31,0 1.220 N330 0,37 5.7 263 863 0,41 6.3 291 955
3N37 0,42 6.5
227
745
0,48 7.4 279 915
13,0 200 LSWC
Intercast 31,5 1.240 N310 0,24 3.7 252 827 0,26 4.0 272 892
N320 0,30 4.7
271
888
0,33 5.1 292 958
N340 0,39 6.1
295
966
0,43 6.6 317
1039
13,0 200 FMJ-CT

Hornady 31,5 1.240 N320 0,32 5.0 261 855 0,35 5.4 283 928
N340 0,40 6.2
276
906
0,44 6.8 300 986
N350 0,43 6.7
279
916
0,47 7.3 303 996
14,9 230 FMJ-RN

Hornady 32,0 1.260 N310 0,24 3.7 219 719 0,27 4.2 235 771
N320 0,32 4.9
239
784
0,34 5.2 259 850
N330 0,33 5.1
228
748
0,36 5.6 256 840
N340 0,38 5.9
253
830
0,41 6.4 278 912
3N37 0,37 5.7
205
673
0,43 6.6 253 830
N350 0,43 6.7
257
845
0,47 7.2 280 920

62

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

.45 Colt
Bullet

Maximum load
Velocity

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 16 twist

Large Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1.279)

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
11,7 180 LSWC
Intercast 40,5 1.594 N320 0,55 8.6 341 1119 0,60 9.2 367 1204
N330 0,66
10.1
362
1188
0,71
10.9 389
1276
N340 0,69
10.7
362
1188
0,74
11.5 391
1283
N350 0,75
11.6
363
1191
0,83
12.8 399
1309
12,0 185 HP/XTP

Hornady 40,5 1.594 N320 0,57 8.7 334 1096 0,62 9.6 360 1181
N340 0,71
10.9
342
1122
0,76
11.8 377
1237
N350 0,80
12.3
346
1135
0,86
13.2 382
1253
12,0 185 FN

Rainier 40,5 1.594 N320 0,57 8.9 328 1076 0,62 9.6 358 1175
N330 0,67
10.4
333
1093
0,73
11.2 367
1204
N340 0,72
11.1
343
1125
0,78
12.1 383
1257
N350 0,80
12.3
346
1135
0,88
13.6 389
1276
13,0 200 FMJ-CT

Hornady 40,5 1.594 N320 0,52 8.1 317 1040 0,58 8.9 342 1122
13,0 200 LSWC

Hornady 40,5 1.594 N320 0,56 8.7 326 1070 0,61 9.4 347 1138
N340 0,70
10.9
341
1119
0,75
11.6 364
1194
13,0 200 LRN

40,5 1.594 N320*) 0,44 6.8 259 850 0,56 8.7 318 1043
N330*) 0,52 8.0 267 876 0,56 8.6 298 978
14,9 230 FMJ-Match Sierra

40,5 1.594 N320 0,49 7.5 286 938 0,54 8.3 306 1004
N340 0,63 9.7
301
988
0,68
10.4 330
1083
16,2 250 HP-XTP

Hornady 40,5 1.594 N320 0,47 7.3 257 843 0,51 7.8 280 919
N340 0,60 9.2
281
922
0,64 9.8 307
1007
N350 0,69
10.7
297
974
0,72
11.2 321
1053
N105 0,91
14.1
296
971
0,97
15.0 344
1129
16,2 250 LRN

40,5 1.594 N320*) 0,36 5.6 229 751 0,45 6.9 279 915
N330*) 0,41 6.3 238 781 0,49 7.5 293 961
16,3 251 LRNFP
Gunhill 40,3 1.587 N32C*) 0,54 8.3 271 889 0,62 9.6 305 1001
*)
Cowboy Action Shooting load

.45 Winchester Magnum

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 300 mm (12), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Winchester, trim-to length 30,30 mm (1.192)
Cases:
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
12,0 185 HP/XTP
Hornady 38,5 1.516 N350 0,81 12.5 451 1478 0,99 15.3 512 1678
3N37 0,91
14.0
507
1662
1,03
15.9 534
1750
N105 1,13
17.4
523
1714
1,33
20.5 576
1888
13,0 200 TMJ-SWC Speer

38,5 1.516 3N37 0,91 14.0 487 1598 1,00 15.4 513 1683
13,0 200 FMJ-CT

Hornady 39,5 1.555 N105 1,07 16.5 483 1583 1,23 19.0 532 1744
13,0 200 TMJ-SWC Speer

38,5 1.516 N110 1,49 22.9 528 1731 1,64 25.2 575 1885
14,9 230 FMJ-RN

Hornady 39,5 1.555 3N37 0,82 12.7 410 1344 0,92 14.2 451 1478
N110 1,41
21.8
495
1622
1,55
23.9 532
1744
16,2 250 HP-XTP

Hornady 38,2 1.504 N350 0,65 10.0 309 1014 0,78 12.0 373 1224
3N37 0,75
11.6
354
1160
0,83
12.8 401
1314
N105 0,90
13.8
393
1289
1,03
15.8 431
1414
N110 1,20
18.4
442
1448
1,37
21.1 481
1576

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

63

Test barrel: 240 mm (9), 1 in 24 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Freedom Arms, trim-to length 33,30 mm (1.311)

.454 Casull
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
12,0 185 HP/XTP Hornady1) 41,7 1.642 3N37 1,14 17.6 531 1742 1,36 21.0 588 1929
N350 1,18
18.2
537
1762
1,39
21.4 593
1946
N105 1,72
26.5
606
1988
1,90
29.3 653
2142
14,6 225 HP

Speer
42,7 1.681 3N37 1,09 16.8 474 1555 1,27 19.6 523 1716
N105 1,59
24.5
536
1759
1,73
26.7 580
1903
N110 2,00
30.9
566
1857
2,17
33.5 614
2014
16,2 250 HP/XTP

Hornady 42,8 1.685 3N37 1,01 15.6 437 1434 1,18 18.2 487 1598
N105 1,39
21.4
481
1578
1,57
24.2 536
1759
N110 1,82
28.1
523
1716
1,99
30.7 569
1867
19,4 300 Plated HP Speer

44,5 1.752 3N37 0,99 15.3 396 1299 1,10 17.0 433 1421
N105 1,28
19.8
431
1414
1,49
23.0 484
1588
N110 1,71
26.4
474
1555
1,86
28.7 514
1686
1)
The crimping is done is over the bullet ogive.
Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 19 twist
Primers:
Large Pistol
Speer, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1.280)
Cases:

.50 AE
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
IMI
40,0 1.575 N105 1,26 19.4 395 1296 1,38 21.3 436 1430
19,4 300 JHP
N110 1,64
25.3
396
1299
1,86
28.7 456
1496
N120 2,11
32.6
363
1191
2,33
36.0 417
1368
21,1 325 UCHP

Speer
40,0 1.575 N105 1,15 17.7 357 1171 1,26 19.4 406 1332
N110 1,56
24.1
386
1266
1,75
27.0 437
1434
N120 1,99
30.7
348
1142
2,23
34.4 408
1339

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
19,4 300 TMJ
Speer
51,0 2.008 3N38 1,90 29.3 535 1755 2,20 33.9 583 1913
N105 1,98
30.6
536
1759
2,33
36.0 599
1965
N110 2,59
40.0
570
1870
2,95
45.5 652
2139
22,7 350 HP/XTP

Hornady 50,4 1.984 3N38 1,64 25.3 468 1535 2,00 30.9 537 1762
N105 1,75
27.0
487
1598
2,02
31.2 522
1713
N110 2,19
33.8
521
1709
2,51
38.7 574
1883
N120 2,76
42.6
503
1650
2,90F
44.7F
539
1768
25,9 400 JSP

Sierra
52,1 2.051 3N38 1,63 25.2 441 1447 1,85 28.5 486 1594
N105 1,62
25.0
440
1444
2,01
31.0 505
1657
N110 2,11
32.6
485
1591
2,42
37.3 536
1759
F = Full case

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LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

About the Data

powder in either end of the case. This is sometimes seen as a

velocity change between the first shot and the following shots.

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
300 m/s, or by the maximum pressure limit according to the CIP
October 1, 1992 rules. The bold text in the tables indicate the
maximum load according to CIP pressure level. The maximum
loads must never be exceeded.

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.

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 revolver used.
There are some special features, which must be considered,
when using reduced loads like the ones presented in the tables
below. The same facts are equally valid always when using
any smokeless powder in such loads.

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
peaks 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.

1) Double charges

Test barrel: 280 mm (11), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Starline, trim-to length 41,00 mm (1.614)
Cases:

.500 S&W Magnum

Vihtavuori Smokeless Loads for

Cowboy Action Shooting

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

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.

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Test barrel: 125 mm (5), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 29,10 mm (1.146)

.38 Special
Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

Bullet
Mfg

Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
13,0 200 LRN
40,5 1.594 N320 0,44 6.8 259 850 0,56 8.7 318 1043
N330 0,52 8.0
267
876
0,56 8.6 298 978
16,2 250 LRN

40,5 1.594 N320 0,36 5.6 229 751 0,45 6.9 279 915
N330 0,41 6.3
238
781
0,49 7.5 293 961
16,3 251 LRNFP
Gunhill 40,3 1.587 N32C 0,54 8.3 271 889 0,62 9.6 305 1001

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,60 mm (1.283)

.357 Magnum
Type

.45 Colt
Bullet

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]

9,4 145 LSWC
37,5 1.476 N32C 0,32 4.9 307 1007 0,37 5.7 314 1030
10,2 158 FNCM
Gunhill 36,7 1.445 N32C 0,27 4.2 261 856 0,36 5.6 306 1004
36,5 1.437 N320 0,21 3.3 230 755 0,25 3.8 256 840
10,3 158 LSWC/HP
N330 0,23 3.6
240
787
0,27 4.1 269 883

Weight

Test barrel: 150 mm (6), 1 in 16 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1.280)

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
10,2 158 FNCM
Gunhill 40,2 1.583 N32C 0,29 4.5 265 869 0,37 5.7 309 1014
10,3 158 LSWC/HP
40,0 1.575 N330 0,25 3.9 241 791 0,32 5.0 304 997
N340 0,29 4.5
245
804
0,38 5.9 320
1050
Test barrel: 165 mm (6), 1 in 18 twist
Large Pistol
Primers:
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 29,30 mm (1.153)

.44 S&W Special

Bullet
Weight

Type

Mfg

C.O.L.

Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs]
[mm] [in.]
[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
39,1 1.539 N320 0,30 4.7 214 702 0,38 5.9 260 853
15,6 240 SWC/HP
N330 0,36 5.5
229
751
0,41 6.3 270 886
16,1 248 LRNFP
Gunhill 37,2 1.465 N32C 0,38 5.9 238 781 0,41 6.3 255 837
17,3 267 LFN

39,1 1.539 N320 0,25 3.8 193 633 0,34 5.3 242 794
N330 0,32 4.9
216
709
0,38 5.9 254 833
N340 0,43 6.6
261
856
0,47 7.3 282 925

.44 Remington Magnum

Bullet
Weight
[g]
16,1
17,3
17,3

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Type

Mfg

[grs]
248 LRNFP
Gunhill
267 LFN
267 LSWC

C.O.L.

Test barrel: 175 mm (7), 1 in 20 twist

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 32,40 mm (1.276)
Powder

Starting load

Type

Weight

[mm] [in.]
40,5 1.594 N32C
40,0 1.575 N340
40,5 1.681 N32C

Maximum load
Velocity

Weight

Velocity

[g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps] [g]
[grs] [m/s] [fps]
0,49 7.6 272 892 0,62 9.6 309 1014
0,38 5.9 224 735 0,49 7.5 288 945
0,50 7.7 271 889 0,60 9.3 301 988

LIGHT GREY TEXT box indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

LIGHT GREY TEXT BOX indicates maximum load - use with CAUTION!
loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended

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Cal.

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Bullet, type and weight

[g] or [grs]

Powder

Charge
[g] or [grs]

Muzzle vel.
[m/s] or [fps]

Personal Loads

Notes

Cal.

Bullet, type and weight

[g] or [grs]

Powder

Charge
[g] or [grs]

Muzzle vel.
[m/s] or [fps]

Notes

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Vihtavuori Worldwide Distributors List

Personal Loads

Cal.

Bullet, type and weight

[g] or [grs]

Powder

Charge
[g] or [grs]

Muzzle vel.
[m/s] or [fps]

Notes

Dear Customer,
The Vihtavuori Powders and these booklets are available wordwide through our importers/distributors listed below.
Most of these Vihtavuori partners carry also full line of Lapua reloading components. Please check the availability.
Australia
D.W. Custer Pty. Ltd.
Rear Left Building
406 Bilsen Road
QLD 4034 Geebung, Australia
Tel: +61 7 3865 6900
Fax: +61 7 3865 4599
am@custer.com.au
www.custer.com.au

Germany
Gustav Jehn GmbH
Josefkirchstrasse 3
Postfach 1827
DE-59528 Lippstadt, Germany
Tel: +49 2941 29090
Fax: +49 2941 23418
gustav@jehn.de
www.jehn.de

Austria
Rohof Waffenhandel GmbH
Hermannsplatz 17, Postfach 27
AT-2560 Berndorf, Austria
Tel: +43 2672 825 71
Fax: +43 2672 827 673
gerhard.rohrbacher@rohofwaffen.at
www.rohofwaffen.at

Holland
Dutch Firearms Trading
Essenweg 6 , P.O. Box 23
NL-7587 ZG De Lutte (OV),
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 541 552 555
Fax: +31 541 552 550
firearms@firearms.nl
www.firearms.nl

Britain
Hannams Reloading Ltd
Peckfield Lodge
Great North Road
Leeds, LS25 5LJ
North Yorkshire, England
Tel: +44 1977 681 639
Fax: +44 1977 684 272
allankeating@hotmail.com
www.timhannam.co.uk
Canada
Hirsch Precision Inc.
33 John Wood Road
Lake Echo, NS, B3E 1N1, Canada
Tel: +1 902 829 2932
Fax: +1 902 829 2782
peterdobson@ns.sympatico.ca
www.hirschprecision.com

Italy
Fiocchi Munizioni S.P.A.
Via S. Barbara, 4
P.O.Box 236
IT-23900 Lecco, Italy
Tel: +39 0341 473 111
Fax: +39 0341 473 203
mac@fiocchigfl.it
www.fiocchigfl.com

Denmark
Leo Nielsen Trading A/S
Klostermarken 5
DK-9000 Aalborg, Denmark
Tel: +45 98 102909
Fax: +45 98 102940
lntrade@lntrade.dk
www.lntrade.dk

Japan
Gunsmith of Kunitomo Co. Ltd.
Teramachi-Bukkoji Shimogyo-ku
600-8032 Kyoto, Japan
Tel: +81 75 3513037
Fax: +81 75 3513041
trade@kunitomogs.co.jp
www.kunitomogs.co.jp

Finland
NorDis Oy
P.O. Box 5
FI-62101 Lapua, Finland
Tel: +358 10 5233 600
Fax: +358 6 4310 295
info@nordis.fi
www.nordis.fi

Luxembourg
Armurerie Henry Freylinger
Zone Industrielle & Commerciale
L-3378 Livange,
Grand-Duche de Luxembourg
Tel: +352 520 015
Fax: +352 520 010
info@armurerie.lu
www.armurerie.lu

France
B.G.M
15, Route de Meaux
Le Bois - Fleuri
FR-77410 Claye-Souilly, France
Tel: +33 1 60 26 13 07
Fax: +33 1 60 26 14 77
bgm1@club-internet.fr
www.bgmwinfield.com
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Iceland
Hlad Sf Guns and Ammo Supplies
Bildshfda 12
112 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: +354 567 5333
Fax: +354 567 5313
hjalli@hlad.is
www.hlad.is

NEW ZEALAND
NZ Ammunition Company Ltd.
P.O.Box 40401
Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 526 9253
Fax: +64 4 526 9243
info@nzammo.co.nz
www.nzammo.co.nz

Norway
Magne Landr A/S
Stillverksveien 1
NO-2004 Lillestrm, Norway
Tel: +47 64 84 75 75
Fax: +47 64 84 75 70
morten@landro.no
www.landro.no
Philippines
Stronghand Inc.
74 A, Roces Avenue
1103 Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: +63 2 373 2311
Fax: +63 2 374 2476
open@stronghandinc.com
www.stronghandinc.com
Poland
Incorsa Ltd.
ul. Marconich 3
PL-02954 Warsaw, Poland
Tel: +48 22 858 2036
Fax: +48 22 858 2323
incorsa@incorsa.pl
www.incorsa.pl
Foreign Trade Enterprise
CENZIN Co. Ltd.
81/83 Czerniakowska Str.
00957 Warzawa, Poland
Tel: +48 22 84 11 263
Fax: +48 22 81 11 266
cenzin@cenzin.com.pl
www.cenzin.com.pl
SOUTH AFRICA
Formalito
P.O.Box 4149
Pretoria 0001,
Republic of South Africa
Tel. +27 12 664 7794
Fax: +27 12 664 7795
info@formalito.co.za
www.formalito.co.za

SWITZERLAND
Waffen Wildi AG
Strengelbacherstrasse 11
Postfach 73
CH-4800 Zofingen, Switzerland
Tel: +41 62 752 6565
Fax: +41 62 752 6566
info@waffenwildi.ch
www.waffenwildi.ch
UKRAINE
Europe Arm Sport
01042 Kiev
Druzhby Narodov
boulevard 7, Office 106
Tel: +380 44 529 95 22
Fax: +380 44 529 70 40
office@ibis-arm.kiev.ua
www.ibis.net.ua
United States
Kaltron Pettibone Inc.
1241 Ellis Street
Bensenville
IL 60106, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 630 350 1116
Fax: +1 630 350 1606
jbolda@kaltron.com
www.vihtavuori-lapua.com
Hodgdon Powder Company
6231 Robinson
Shawnee Mission
KS 66202, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 913 362 9455
Fax: +1 913 362 1307
help@hodgdon.com
www.hodgdon.com

Sweden
Skytteprecision AB
Sockenvgen 31
SE-82661 Sderala, Sweden
Tel: +46 270 287 350
Fax: +46 270 287 250
info@skytteprecision.se
www.skytteprecision.se
Staffans Vapen & Jakt Ab
Duvns fretaghus
SE-78190 Borlnge
Tel : +
46 243 230 504
Fax: +46 243 230 729
staffan@staffansvapen.se
www.staffansvapen.se

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Edition 9

Customer service

Nammo Lapua Oy
P.O. Box 5
FI-62101 LAPUA
Finland
Telephone +358 10 523 3800
Telefax +358 6 431 0244
www.lapua.com

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