Reloading Guide: For Centerfire Cartridges

RELOADING GUIDE
for Centerfire Cartridges

2/2002
More information:
Vihtavuori Reloading Manual,
3rd edition
Customer service:
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Burning Rate Chart

Current canister powders in order ofapproximate burning rate. This list is approximate only
and not to be used for developing loads.
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R-1, Norma
N310, VIHTAVUORI
Bullseye, Hercules
Solo 1000, Scot
No 2, Accurate Arms
Red Dot, Hercules
Clays, Hodgdon
N320, VIHTAVUORI
Royal Scot, Scot
HP-38, Hodgdon
231, Winchester
453, Scot
Hi-Skor 700-X, IMR Co.
WST, Winchester
International, Hodgdon
Green Dot, Hercules
N330, VIHTAVUORI
PB, IMR Co.
No 5, Accurate Arms
Pearl Scot, Scot
WSL, Winchester
Universal, Hodgdon
Unique, Hercules
SR-7625, IMR Co.
WSF, Winchester
HS-6, Hodgdon
N340, VIHTAVUORI
540, Winchester
Herco, Hercules
SR-4756, IMR Co
Solo 1250, Scot
3N37, VIHTAVUORI
Hi-Skor 800-X, IMR Co.
No. 7, Accurate Arms
Solo 1500, Scot
N350, VIHTAVUORI
3N38, VIHTAVUORI
HS-7, Hodgdon
Blue Dot, Hercules
N105, VIHTAVUORI
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No. 9, Accurate Arms

2400, Hercules
N110, VIHTAVUORI
R-123, Norma
H110, Hodgdon
296, Winchester
SR-4759, IMR Co.
N120, VIHTAVUORI
IMR-4427, IMR Co.
H4227, Hodgdon
N130, VIHTAVUORI
1680, Accurate Arms
N-200, Norma
N133, VIHTAVUORI
Brigadier 4197, Scot
H4198, Hodgdon
IMR-4198, IMR Co.
2015, Accurate Arms
Reloder 7 , Hercules
IMR-3031, IMR Co.
N-201, Norma
H322, Hodgdon
2230, Accurate Arms
748, Winchester
BL-C(2), Hodgdon
2460, Accurate Arms
H335, Hodgdon
H4895, Hodgdon
Reloder 12, Hercules
IMR-4895, IMR Co.
N135, VIHTAVUORI
IMR-4064, IMR Co.
2520, Accurate Arms
IMR-4320, IMR Co.
N-202, Norma
N540 VIHTAVUORI
N140, VIHTAVUORI
2700, Accurate Arms
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H380, Hodgdon
760, Winchester
H414, Hodgdon
N550, VIHTAVUORI
N150, VIHTAVUORI
4350, Accurate Arms
IMR-4350, IMR Co.
H4350, Hodgdon
N-204, Norma
N160, VIHTAVUORI
N560, VIHTAVUORI
IMR-4831, IMR Co
H4831, Hodgdon
3100, Accurate Arms
MRP, Norma
N165, VIHTAVUORI
IMR-7828, IMR Co.
8700, Accurate Arms
N170, VIHTAVUORI
H1000. Hodgdon
H870, Hodgdon
24N41, VIHTAVUORI
50BMG, Hodgdon
20N29, VIHTAVUORI
Table of Contents
BURNING RATE CHART ....... 2
PREFACE ...................................... 4
VIHTAVUORI POWDERS ....... 5
Rifle Powders ............................. 5
N100 series ............................. 5
N500 series ............................. 5
Powders for .50 BMG ......... 5
Handgun Powders .................... 6
ABOUT THE DATA .................. 6
Disclaimer ................................... 6
How To Use The Data ............ 6
Pressure ....................................... 7
PROPERTIES AND STORAGE
OF SMOKELESS POWDER ... 7
Properties of Smokeless
Powder ........................................ 8
How To Check Smokeless
Powder For Deterioration ....... 8
Considerations For Storage
Of Smokeless Powder .............. 8
Recommendations For Storage
Of Smokeless Powder .............. 8
RELOADING SAFETY ....9 - 10
7mm - 08 Remington .............22

7 x 57 .........................................22
7mm Rem. Magnum ...............23
7mm Weatherby Magnum .....23
.30 Carbine ................................24
.30-30 Winchester .....................24
.300 Savage ...............................25
.308 Winchester .............. 25 - 27
7.62 x 54R (7.62 Russian) 28- 29
7.5x55 GP31 (7.5mm Swiss) .29
.30 - 06 Springfield ......... 30 - 31
.300 H&H Magnum ................32
.308 Norma Magnum .............32
.300 Winchester Mag. ..... 32 - 33
.300 Weatherby Magnum .......33
.300 LAPUA Magnum ...........34
.300 Remington Ultra Mag ....34
.30-.378 Weatherby Mag. .......35
7.62 x 39 ....................................35
.303 British ................................35
8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS) ........36
.338 Winchester Magnum .......36
.338 LAPUA Magnum ...........37
.358 Norma Magnum .............37
9.3 x 62 ......................................38
9.3 x 64 ......................................38
.375 H&H Magnum ................38
.444 Marlin ................................39
.45-70 Government .................39
.458 Winchester Magnum .......39
.50 BMG ...................................40
RIFLE RELOADING DATA 11

Disclaimer .................................11
.17 Remington ..........................11
.22 Hornet .................................11
.222 Remington .......................12
.223 Remington .............. 12 - 13
.22 PPC - USA .........................13 HANDGUN RELOADING
.22-250 Remington ..................14 DATA ............................................41
.220 Swift ..................................14
Disclaimer .................................41
6 PPC - USA ............................14
7mm TCU ................................41
6 BR Norma .............................15
7mm BR Remington ...............42
.243 Winchester .............. 15 - 16
7 x 49 GJW ...............................42
6mm Remington......................16
.32 S.&W. Long N.P. ..............42
.32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter ....43
.25-06 Remington ....................17
.380 ACP ...................................43
6.5 x 55 SE ....................... 18 - 19
9mm Luger ...................... 43 - 45
6.5 - .283 Norma .....................20
9 x 21 .........................................45
.264 Winchester Magnum ......20
.357 SIG ....................................46
.270 Winchester ........................21
.38 Super Auto ................ 46 - 47
.38 LAPUA Super ...................47
.38 Special ......................... 48 - 49

.357 Magnum .................. 49 - 50
.357 Remington Maximum ... 50
.40 S.&W. ................................. 51
10mm AUTO ......................... 51
.41 Remington Magnum ........ 52
.44 S.&W. Special .................... 52
.45 AUTO ................................ 54
.45 Colt ..................................... 54
.45 Winchester Magnum. ....... 55
.454 Casull ................................ 55
.50 AE ....................................... 56
VIHTAVUORI SMOKELESS
LOADS FOR COWBOY ACTION
SHOOTING ............................... 56
.38 Special ................................. 57
.357 Magnum .......................... 57
.44 S.&W. Special .................... 58
.45 Colt ..................................... 58
NOTES ........................................ 59
VIHTAVUORI DISTRIBUTORS
LIST IN U.S ................................ 63
Preface
THIS NEW VIHTAVUORI RELOADING GUIDE 2/2002 REPLACES
ALL RIFLE AND HANDGUN RELOADING DATA PUBLISHED IN
PREVIOUS RELOADING GUIDES INCLUDING EDITIONS FROM 1st
TO 7th. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF
SAFETY PREVIOUS GUIDES SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED.
The new Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 2/2002 for Centerfire Ammunition is an updated version of
the previous Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 1/2002. The contents of this new issue 2/2002 has been
revised with new loading data for:
- Lapua's famous 200 gr D166 FMJBT bullet in cal. 7.62 x 54R,
- cal. 7.5 x 55 GP31(7.5mm Swiss,
- cal. 300 Remington Ultra Magnum,
- cal. .38 LAPUA Super, Lapua's improved .38 Super Auto.
All the loads in this guide are pressured according to the CIP method. The maximum loads given
in the tables are determined according to the CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specifications,
whichever is lower. The listed maximum loads must never be exceeded.
Due to the differences in the cartridge components, individual weapons, shooting temperatures
etc. always start developing your load by using the starting load according to the loading data. If there
is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load as your
starting load.
The Vihtavuori powders are manufactured by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy in Vihtavuori plant. Sales
and marketing of reloading powders as well as customer service is carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy.
Vihtavuori powders are distributed through Vihtavuori Distributors. The list of Distributors can be
found at www.vihtavuori.fi /Distributors.html The contact information for customer service is
given in the back of this guide.
We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders.
N165: A very slow burning magnum propellant for use

with heavy bullets. Applications begin very heavy bullets
in the .30-06, and include the .338 Winchester Magnum.
N170: Our slowest speed propellant and the slowest
canister reloading powder generally available from any
manufacturer.
Rifle Powders
N100 series
The series N100 powders are primarily rifle powders, with
suitable speeds to optimize handloading from the tiny .17
Remington and .22 Hornet all the way to the monster
bashing .458 Winchester Magnum. There are ten speeds
in this series and they include:
N110: This is a very fast burning propellant that can be
used in applications which previously used Hercules 2400,
Hodgdon H110, or Winchester 296. Typical applications
include: .22 Hornet, .25-20 Winchester, .357 S&W Magnum, .357 Maximum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Winchester
Magnum.
N 120: This speed needs higher pressure than N110 in
order to optimize burning. Burning rate falls near the
various 4227s. It works superbly with comparatively light
bullets in .22 caliber cartridges. It is, by nature, a limited
application propellant.
N130: Burning rate is between IMR4227 and the discontinued Winchester 680. This is the powder used in factory
loaded .22 and 6mm PPC.
N133: This speed is very close to IMR 4198 in quickness.
Thus, it is ideal for the .222 Remington, .223 Remington,
and .45-70 Government and other applications where a
relatively fast burning rifle propellant is needed.
N135: This is a moderate burning propellant. It will fit
applications similar to Hercules Reloder 12, IMR-4895 or
IMR 4064. Applications range from the .17 Remington to
the .458 Winchester.
N140: This powder can usually be used in place of
Hercules Reloder 15, IMR 4320, and Hodgdon H380.
Applications include: .222 Remington Magnum, .22-250
Remington (factory powder), .30-30 Winchester, .308
Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .375 H&H Magnum, and
so on.
N150: This is a moderately slow powder that can help
refine rifle cartridge ballistics when N140 is just a tad too
fast and N160 is a tad too slow. Works well in many
applications previously filled by 760, H414, and IMR
4350.
N160: A relatively slow powder ideally suited to many
magnum and standard rounds requiring a slow propellant. It has characteristics that makes it work well for
applications previously using various 4350s, Hercules
Reloder 19, and the various 4831s. For example some
ideal applications are: .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .264 Winchester Magnum, .270 Winchester (factory
load), 7mm Remington Magnum, .30-06 Springfield, .300
Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375
H&H Magnum, etc. This is destined to being one of our
most popular powders.
N500 series
Adding nitroglyceriol to the traditional single base powder makes possible in addition to geometry and coating a
third controlled variable of ballistic properties: energy
content. Vihtavuori calls powders which have nitroglycerol added (maximum 25 %) high energy NC-powders,
which form N500 series.
Adding nitroglycerol to the high energy N500 series is
done by impregnation. After that the grains are coated
with a new type of chemical which results in very progressive burning characteristics.
The composition of a typical high energy powder is as
follows:
* nitrocellulose
* nitroglycerol
* coating agent
* stabilizer
* flame reducing agent
* wear reducing agent
Geometrically the powders in the N500 series are equal
to the N100 series. Although these new powders have a
higher energy content, they do not cause greater wear to
the gun. This is because the surface of the powder has
been treated with an agent designed to reduce barrel wear.
N500 series powders work well at different temperatures, even better than the traditional N100 and N300
series. Temperature sensitivity naturally depends very
much on the weapon and on the cartridge. The manufacturing technique employed permits a very high bulk
density, which in turn makes it possible to use a bigger
charge in a certain limited loading volume.
Vihtavuori High Energy powders are available in three
burning rates:
N540: Burning rate like N140. Especially for .308 Winchester.
N550: Burning rate like N150. Especially for .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield.
N560: Burning rate like N160. Especially for .270 Winchester and 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser.
Powders For .50 BMG

For .50 BMG there are two special Vihtavuori powders available, 24N41 and 20N29. They are, like N100
series, single base surface treated powders. The burning rate of them is slower and their grain size is larger
than that of the N100 series rifle powders. 24N41 is
slightly faster burning than 20N29.
Handgun Powders
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 u se of
this product.
Handgun powders include the five N300 series propellants and two special propellants:
N310: Very fast burning and competitive with Bullseye
and Accurate No.2. It has applications in a very wide range
from the .25 ACP to the 9mm Luger.
N320 is a handgun powder of comparatively fast burning
rate. Useful in many popular cartridges. Currently available data includes 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum,
.44 Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 (Long) Colt. Burning rate
generally is perhaps a tad faster than 231 or generally
about like Red Dot.
N330: This is a handgun powder that has a burning rate
similar to Green Dot, No. 5, or PB. Data is currently
available for 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .44 S&W
Special and .45 (Long) Colt.
N340: With a burning rate not dissimilar to Winchester
540 or Herco, this powder is a wide application type. Data
for the following handgun cartridges is currently available: .30 Luger, 9mm Luger, .38 S&W (Colt New Police),
.38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum,
.45 Auto and .45 (Long) Colt.
N350: This is the slowest burning propellant in the N300
series. Burning speed is about like Blue Dot, Hi-Skor
800-X or No. 7. Data is currently available for: 9mm
Luger, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44
Magnum and .45 Auto.
3N37: Burning speed is between N340 and N350, close to
Hi-Skor 800-X, and it therefore has applications also in
handgun cartridges. Data is currently available for all
popular handgun calibers. The characteristics of this
propellant makes it very desirable for competitive handgun shooting.
3N38: A powder for the high velocity loads of the 9mm
Luger and the .38 Super with moderate bullet weight.
Designed specially for competitive handgun shooting.
N105 Super Magnum: This special powder has a burning rate between N350 and N110. It is especially developed for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or
large case volume. Reloading data is currently available for
9 x 21mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W,
10mm Auto, .44 Remington Magnum and .45 Winchester
Magnum.
How To Use The Data
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
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Our rifle and handgun data listings generally contain

maximum charges which are not to be exceeded. In some
instances starting loads are also listed. Currently this
booklet contains all of the data we can supply. Be certain
you use the correct data and the specific bullet weight
shown.
By staying 5 % below the maximum powder charge
weight, pressures will be reduced by about 10 % while
velocities will be only about 3 % lower than listed.
Caution: When loading handgun cartridges it is vital to
maintain the minimum cartridge overall length (C.O.L.)
listed in the tables. Shorter overall lengths may double
chamber pressures. Longer lengths are permissible so
long as the functioning of the handgun will not be
impaired.
The data in the loading tables were obtained at an
ambient temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 55 %. The values obtained were under
carefully controlled conditions and may vary from those
obtained with your firearm, specific component lots,
loading dimensions, and loading procedures. The maximum charges must NEVER be exceeded. Start loading
with the starting load according to the loading data.
If there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 %
lower charge than the listed maximum. When loading
cartridges for which the listed charge is 10 grains or less,
after firing 10 rounds at the minimum weight (15 % below
maximum), increase charge weights by 0.2 grains and fire
another 10 rounds. Repeat this procedure, if necessary,
until you reach, but do not exceed, the maximum listed
charge. The same process is followed for heavier charges
except that charge weights from 11 to 25 grains use
increments of 0.5 grains. For charges over 25 grains
increments of 1.0 grains will be correct.
If even a single test round shows signs of excessive
pressure discontinue the use of the load. Do not fire even
a single additional cartridge. Seek qualified help before
proceeding!
The traditional sign of overpressure is a flattened
primer. When flattened primers start to occur, it is a
definite warning that the charge should be reduced,
quickly. Brass getting into the ejector and extractor cavities is a worse case. Blown out primers are worse still. If
a case ruptures it may be a sign of a defective case or a truly
lethal chamber pressure.
In case of overpressure signs it is wiser to back off, to
be safe rather than sorry. Why risk potentially fatal injury?
1. A flame such as a match or primer flash.

2. An electrical spark or the sparks from welding,
grinding, etc..
3. Heat from an electric hot plate or a fire directed or
near a closed container even if the powder itself is
not exposed to the flame.
When smokeless powder burns, a great deal of gas at
high temperature is formed. If the powder is confined,
this gas will create pressure in the surrounding structure.
The rate of gas generation is such, however, that the
pressure can be kept at a low level if sufficient space is
available or if the gas can escape.
In this respect smokeless powder differs from blasting
agents or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting
gelatin, although smokeless powder may contain chemical ingredients common to some of these products.
High explosives such as dynamite are made to detonate, that is, to change from solid state to gaseous state
with evolution of intense heat at such a rapid rate that
shock waves are propagated through any medium in
contact with them. Such shock waves exert pressure on
anything they contact, and, as a matter of practical consideration, it is almost impossible to satisfactorily vent away
the effects of a detonation involving any appreciable
quantity of dynamite
Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning
characteristics from common black powder.
Black powder burns essentially at the same rate out in
the open (unconfined) as when in a gun.
When ignited in an unconfined state, smokeless powder burns inefficiently with an orange-colored flame. It
produces a considerable amount of light brown noxious
smelling smoke. It leaves a residue of ash and partially
burned powder. The flame is hot enough to cause severe
bums.
The opposite is true when it burns under pressure as in
a cartridge fired in a gun. Then it produces very little
smoke, a small glow, and leaves very little or no residue.
The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with
increased pressure.
If burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure
will rise and eventually can cause the container to burst.
Under such circumstances, the bursting of a strong
container creates effects similar to an explosion.
For this reason, the Department of Transportation
(formerly Interstate Commerce Commission) sets specifications for shipping containers for propellants and
requires tests for loaded containers - under actual fire
conditions - before approving them for use.
When smokeless powder in D.O.T. approved containers is ignited during such tests, container seams split open
or lids pop off - to release gases and powder from
confinement at low pressure.
Better to stop shooting and immediately discard all such

reloads.
Read also the Reloading Safety Rules on pages 9 and
10.
Pressure
There are numerous factors which can change the
ballistic performance of a load even when the data is
followed exactly. For example: The internal dimensions
of a firearm can vary greatly even between two of the
same make and model. Pressures can vary to extremes as
different firearms are used. Each change in brand and
even within different lots of a specific brand component
can cause notable ballistic changes. Too, changes in
ambient temperature can also cause ballistic altering
pressures. Not every bullet of a given diameter and weight
will produce alike pressure. Changes in case brand can
also effect ballistics. There are numerous other causes of
varying pressure levels.
Therefore it is essential that the reloader be well versed
in the methods of carefully working up a reload powder
charge in small increments as outlined in the various
reloading handbooks that are available from reliable
sources. The data in this book is not intended for use by
persons not thoroughly versed in such procedures.
This guide must supplemented by a good reloading
handbook such as the Lapua Reloading Manual, the DBI
Metallic Cartridge Reloading, the Vihtavuori Reloading
Manual or other recognized manuals that may offer all
appropriate information.
Properties of Smokeless Powder

Smokeless powders, or propellants, are essentially mixtures of chemicals designed to bum under controlled
conditions at the proper rate to propel a projectile from
a gun.
Smokeless powders are made in three forms:
1. Thin, circular flakes or wafers
2. Small cylinders
3. Small spheres
Single-base smokeless powders derive their main source
of energy from nitrocellulose.
The energy released from double-base smokeless powders is derived from both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine.
All smokeless powders are extremely flammable by
design, they are intended to bum rapidly and vigorously
when ignited.
Oxygen from the air is not necessary for the combustion of smokeless powders since they contain sufficient
built-in oxygen to burn completely, even in an enclosed
space such as the chamber of a firearm.
In effect, ignition occurs when the powder granules are
heated above their ignition temperature. This can occur
by exposing powder to:
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.
How to Check Smokeless Powder for

Deterioration
Although modern smokeless powders are basically free
from deterioration under proper storage conditions,
safe practices require a recognition of the signs of deterioration and its possible effects.
Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the
cap on the container and smelling the contents.
Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic odor. (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.
Recommendations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Be sure the storage
area selected is free from any possible sources of excess
heat and is isolated from open flame, furnaces, hot water
heaters, etc. Do not store smokeless powder where it will
be exposed to the 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.
DO NOT STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN THE
SAME AREA WITH SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE
GASES OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
STORE ONLY IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED CONTAINERS.
Do not transfer the powder from an approved container
into one which is not approved.
DO NOT SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS
STORED OR USED. Place appropriate NO SMOKING signs in these areas.
DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETSSHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING
MATERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL, SEAMS
OR JOINTS TO PROVIDE AN EASY MEANS OF
SELFVENTING.
DO NOT KEEP OLD OR SALVAGED POWDERS.
Check old powders for deterioration regularly. Destroy
deteriorated powders immediately.
OBEY ALL REGULATIONS REGARDING QUANTITY AND METHODS OF STORING. Do not store
all your powders in one place. If you can, maintain
separate storage locations. Many small containers are
safer than one or more large containers.
KEEP YOUR STORAGE AND USE AREA CLEAN.
Clean up spilled powder promptly. Make sure the surrounding area is free of trash or other readily combustible
materials.
The above information has been provided with permission from SAAMI: SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INC.
P.O. Box 838, Branford, CT 06405.
Considerations for Storage of

Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so
it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame,
sparks or high temperatures.
For these reasons, it is desirable that storage enclosures
be made of insulating materials to protect the powder
from external heat sources.
Once smokeless powder begins to burn, it will normally
continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until it is
consumed.
D.O.T. approved containers are constructed to open
up at low internal pressures to avoid the effects normally
produced by the rupture or bursting of a strong container.
Storage enclosures for smokeless powder should be
constructed in a similar manner:
1. Of fire-resistant and heat-insulating materials t
o protect contents from external heat.
2. Sufficiently large to satisfactorily vent the gaseous
products of combustion which would result if the
quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure
accidentally ignited.
If a small, tightly enclosed storage enclosure is loaded
to capacity with containers of smokeless powder, the walls
of the enclosure will expand or move outwards to release
the gas pressure - if the powder in storage is accidentally
ignited.
8
Reloading Safety
Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But like many other human
endeavours, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. The essence of reloading safety is proper
handling and storage of primers and powder. As important is strict following of the instructions given by the
manufacturers of the reloading equipment as well as the reloading components.
Before you get started, read the safety rules below and keep them in mind whenever reloading. Attention paid
to detail and patience ensures safety and quality!
Reload only when you can give it your undivided attention. Do not reload, when fatigued or ill. Develop
your own reloading routine to avoid mistakes. Avoid haste, load at a leisurely place and keep in mind
that absolutely no reloading under the influence of alcohol or drugs!
Always wear proper eye protection. It is an unnecessary risk to reload without safety glasses.
Store powder and primers out of reach of children and away from heat and open fire. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Never smoke during a reloading session!
Keep no more powder than needed available. Immediately return the unused powder to its original
factory container to preserve its identity and usable life time.
Do not use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all unidentified powders according
to the manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Keep in mind that the trial-and-error
method may lead to serious injury!
Do not store primers in bulk! Doing so will create a bomb! Bulk primers will very likely mass
detonate. The blast of a few hundred primers corresponds to a hand grenade in a room! Do not force
primers in any circumstances. Take special care when filling and handling auto primer feed tubes. Keep
primers in their original factory packing until used. Return unused primers to their original packing.
Do not use primers if their identity is lost. Discard them according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Start loading with the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting
load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load. Increase the charge using small steps watching
for overpressure signs from the primer and the case head at each step. If you detect overpressure signs
immediately stop shooting and reduce the charge. Disassemble always the defected cartridges.
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS!
Check visually the powder level in the cases so you are absolutely sure that you have no double powder
charge. When a double powder charge is fired it may result in a gun damage, personal injury, even death.
If you change the lot of any component or if you change any of the components of your reload, you must
develop your load from the starting load again. A different component as well as a component from a
different manufacturing lot may cause changes in cartridge pressure.
You must absolutely follow the given cartridge overall lengths (C.O.L.) according to the reloading tables.
The change in the bullet seating depth has a significant influence on the cartridge pressure.
Never reduce loads under the listed starting load.
Keep your reloading bench in good order. Clean up spilled powder and primers promptly and
completely. Remember that the reloading bench is not a temporary store for other tools, used car spare
parts etc.
Use your reloading equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Study the instructions carefully and don't hesitate to ask, if you don't understand everything.
Be safe, be conscientious!
Reloading Safety
LEAD EXPOSURE
A continuous lead exposure has been found out to create lead accumulation to living bodies, specially to the nervous
system causing little by little serious physical impairment. Some unused reloading components as well as fired cases
can contain lead or lead compounds, it is possible to a reloader to get exposed during reloading. Primers and bullets
contain lead and it may be present as a residue in fired cartridge cases, too.
There are different ways lead may enter the body. However, the two most common are considered to be the
mouth and the breathing. Therefore with simple precautions described underneath the possible lead exposure and
its dangerous consequences can be avoided.
WASH YOUR HANDS thoroughly with warm water and soap after shooting or reloading.
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK during a reloading session. When handling fired cartridge cases the
residual containing lead most likely gets to your hands. Therefore eating something requiring a straight
hand contact during a reloading session hazards the reloader to lead exposure. Keep your hands away
from your nose or your mouth during a reloading session.
KEEP GOOD HOUSEHOLD AT YOUR RELOADING SITE. Regular cleaning prevents the
accumulation of residuals. Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up the reloading bench as well as the floor
underneath. DO NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER! The use of it dues to a potential risk of
exposure because of spilled powder it collects up. Furthermore an ordinary vacuum cleaner more spreads
than collects up the dust containing residuals. Do not use any carpet at your reloading site. Carpet is hard
to keep dust-free and it can create static electricity that can accidentally fire a primer.
PROTECT YOUR BREATHING AGAINST THE DUST IN THE RELOADING AREA.
When using a dry cleaning media in tumbling the cartridge cases keep in mind that the lead residual from
the fired cases moves to the dry cleaning media, where it accumulates by use. Wear always a dust mask
when pouring the dry cleaning media out of the tumbler and be careful not to spill the media on your
reloading bench.
10
RIFLE RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER
I. All of this reloading information has been provided by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy and
Nammo Lapua Oy. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions
following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990
and November 9, 1993 rules. The listed maximum loads have been determined
according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower.
These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure
is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE
DATA AS WRITTEN.
II. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING
SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THIS GUIDE.
Test barrel: 22", 1 in 16" twist
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length 1.787"
.17 Remington
Weight
[grs]
25
Type
HP
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
Remington 2.145
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
40
45
50
Spire Point Speer

Spitzer
Speer
Spitzer
Speer
1.713
1.713
1.713
55
Spitzer
1.713
Speer
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N135
22.8
4040
Test barrel: 231/2", 1 in 16" twist

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length1.394"
.22 Hornet
Weight
[grs]
Powder
Type
Powder Starting Load

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N110
N110
N110
N120
N110
N120
7.8
7.2
7.1
9.3
6.2
8.8
2296
2107
1962
1961
1809
1840
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
9.5
8.8
8.3
10.7
7.7
10.3
2586
2371
2203
2237
2046
2142
NOTE!
WHEN ONLY THE MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES ABOVE START LOADING WITH
APPROXIMATELY 15 % SMALLER POWDER CHARGE.
BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!
LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
11
.222 Remington
Weight
[grs]
40
45
50
55
60
69
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
Spire Point Speer

Hornet
Sierra
Spire Point Speer
C.O.L.
[in.]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
2.087
2.047
2.047
N110
N120
N120
N130
N133
Spitzer
Speer
2.087
N110
N120
Hornet
Hornady 2.110
N130
Spitzer
Speer
2.087
N133
SXSP
Hornady 2.118
N120
N130
N133
N135
SP
Sako
2.134
N120
FMJBT
Hornady 2.118
N130
SP
Sako
2.134
N133
N135
HP
Hornady 2.126
N120
N130
N133
N135
HPBT
Sierra* 2.126
N130
N133
N135
*) The test barrel rifle twist 1 in 7" N140
.223 Remington
Weight
[grs]

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length1.693"
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
40
Spire Point Speer
2.075
45
Spitzer
2.126
Speer
14.3
20.1
19.9
21.6
22.9
13.6
19.3
21.8
22.7
18.7
20.5
22.2
21.6
18.0
20.0
21.7
22.6
17.1
19.2
20.8
21.6
18.1
19.5
20.2
22.2
2974
3251
3193
3191
3229
2781
3035
3120
3094
2873
2918
2969
2725
2736
2803
2857
2840
2556
2640
2690
2744
2456
2519
2533
2554
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
16.2
20.8
21.3
23.2
25.2
15.4
20.7
23.2
24.2
20.0
22.1
24.0
23.5
19.6
21.4
23.4
23.3
18.9
21.1
22.6
23.5
19.5
21.0
22.1
23.7
3207
3373
3449
3435
3517
3008
3257
3340
3331
3090
3142
3215
3024
2956
3025
3066
2949
2789
2877
2928
2847
2641
2690
2728
2748

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

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N135
22.4
24.4
25.0
21.7
23.5
24.9
25.5
3373
3399
3347
3187
3235
3245
3185
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
24.0
26.3
26.8
23.5
25.6
27.0
26.9

12
3640
3685
3615
3463
3511
3565
3396
.223 Remington (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
50
"TNT"-HP
Speer
2.244
52
HPBT
Sierra
2.244
55
FMJBT
Hornady 2.244
60
HP
Hornady 2.244
69
HPBT
Sierra*
69
Scenar
LAPUA* 2.260
75
BTHP
Hornady* 2.260
2.244
*) Test barrel twist 1 in 7".
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N120
N130
N133
N135
N130
N133
N135
N120
N130
N133
N135
N140
N130
N133
N135
N140
N133
N135
N140
N540
N135
N140
N540
N135
N140
N540
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
21.2
23.0
24.6
25.0
21.5
23.5
24.3
19.6
22.1
22.9
24.3
25.3
21.4
22.4
23.9
24.8
20.5
22.3
23.6
24.9
21.6
22.8
24.1
20.9
22.7
23.5
3048
3097
3113
3077
2959
3003
3014
2820
2931
2927
2983
2881
2796
2772
2860
2758
2565
2595
2633
2679
2779
2740
2881
2465
2475
2515
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
23.2
24.9
26.2
26.5
24.0
25.8
27.0
22.5
24.1
25.3
26.8
26.9
23.7
25.0
25.9
26.5
23.0
24.7
26.4
27.3
23.0
25.2
26.2
23.5
25.3
25.9
3314
3368
3398
3333
3274
3315
3333
3134
3217
3231
3267
3081
3063
3076
3075
2954
2828
2890
2922
2984
2969
3009
3179
2728
2774
2807

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length1.508"
.22 PPC - USA

Weight
[grs]
Powder
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
52
HPBT
Sierra
2.024
55
Spitzer
Speer
2.039
Powder
Type
N120
N130
N133
N135
N130
N133
N135
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
21.9
21.8
23.1
25.1
21.8
22.8
25.5
3171
3027
3086
3130
2946
2996
3091
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
22.7
24.3
25.8
27.8
24.3
25.4
28.3

13
3254
3335
3386
3443
3202
3232
3435
.22-250 Remington
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
45
Spitzer
Speer
2.319
50
Spitzer
Speer
2.346
55
Spitzer
Speer
2.346
60
HP
Hornady 2.346
69
HPBT
Sierra*
2.346
*) Test barrrel twist 1 to 7".
50
55
55
FMJ
SP
SP
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
Sako
Sako
Norma
2.677
2.677
2.677
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N130
N135
N140
N130
N135
N140
N150
N135
N140
N150
N140
N150
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N560
30.2
33.4
35.3
26.4
29.4
31.3
32.1
30.0
32.8
33.7
30.8
31.2
27.2
28.4
28.4
30.8
35.4
34.4
3580
3564
3576
3070
3161
3133
3135
3145
3185
3189
2994
2977
2649
2729
2697
2794
2747
2748
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
33.3
36.2
38.7
33.0
36.0
36.3
37.3
33.3
35.8
37.3
34.3
35.4
33.7
34.6
34.9
37.2
41.3
42.9
3884
3885
3941
3522
3579
3588
3584
3460
3483
3521
3314
3318
3134
3225
3157
3305
3239
3310
Powder
Type
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N140
N140
N160
38.6
37.0
43.1
3900
3250
3710

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length 1.508"
6 PPC -USA
Weight
[grs]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
RWS, trim-to length 2.196"
.220 Swift
Weight Type
[grs]

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Remington, trim-to length1.902"
C.O.L.
[in.]
68
HPFB
EUBER 2.110
70
HPBT
Sierra
2.110
Powder
Type
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
23.4
25.1
21.5
22.6
24.5
2761
2752
2653
2686
2705
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
25.9
28.1
23.9
26.0
27.6

14
3040
3113
2956
3058
3063
6mm BR Norma
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
70
HPBT
Sierra
2.087
77
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.362
90
FMJ
LAPUA
2.347
90
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.362
100
Mega
LAPUA
2.177
105
Scenar
LAPUA
2.347
105
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.362
.243 Winchester
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
70
SXSP
Hornady 2.638
80
FMJ
Hornady 2.638

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
LAPUA, trim-to length 1.508"
Powder
Type
N133
N135
N133
N140
N540
N140
N540
N135
N140
N540
N140
N540
N140
N540
N140
N150
N540
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
23.7
26.7
28.5
31.7
33.1
23.3
24.3
28.6
30.2
31.2
23.2
25.5
23.6
24.5
28.2
28.5
29.0
2694
2795
2894
2946
2992
2372
2333
2717
2772
2795
2247
2326
2247
2244
2497
2516
2543
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
29.2
33.2
31.0
33.9
35.6
29.2
32.6
31.5
32.7
33.9
28.5
30.6
28.4
29.8
31.1
31.6
32.2
3104
3271
3156
3215
3271
2808
3012
2966
3018
3064
2667
2772
2641
2717
2759
2753
2818

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:

Maximum Load
Type
Weight Velocity Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N133
N135
N140
N150
N160
N135
N140
N150
N160
33.4
36.4
38.7
39.7
46.1
33.6
35.6
35.0
43.6
3084
2957
3003
3019
3004
2837
2856
2876
2869
36.8
40.5
43.2
44.1
51.3
37.0
39.4
38.9
48.6
3219
3310
3389
3384
3451
3044
3092
3068
3222
NOTE!
15
.243 Winchester (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
87
HPBT
Hornady 2.677
90
FMJ
LAPUA
95
100
X
SPBT
Barnes 2.709
Hornady 2.650
100
Mega
LAPUA
2.689
105
Spitzer
Speer
2.670
105
Scenar
LAPUA 2.689*
2.689
*) Test barrrel twist 1 to 8".
6mm Remington
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
70
HPBT
Sierra
2.811
80
FMJ
Hornady 2.815
87
SP
Hornady 2.815
100
SPBT
Hornady 2.815
105
Spitzer
Speer
2.815

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N140
N150
N160
N560
N150
N550
N160
N560
N160
N560
N165
N150
N550
N160
N160
N560
N550
N160
N165
34.2
33.7
41.9
43.2
23.3
30.6
31.1
27.5
40.8
41.3
44.0
23.6
32.8
35.9
35.2
35.2
34.6
36.4
42.2
2738
2757
2744
2890
2346
2595
2605
2171
2615
2697
2647
2274
2566
2654
2440
2486
2579
2579
2635
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
38.3
37.9
46.6
48.0
32.8
39.0
40.9
37.6
45.3
45.7
49.3
32.4
42.0
42.8
39.2
38.8
40.4
42.8
48.5
2974
2947
3084
3149
2907
3146
3127
2727
2903
2962
2932
2868
3199
3084
2634
2719
2923
2936
3012

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N135
N140
N150
N160
N135
N140
N150
N160
N140
N150
N160
N165
N160
N165
N165
36.6
39.6
39.1
47.3
32.7
35.5
34.2
44.1
34.5
33.9
44.4
47.5
41.7
43.4
42.3
3096
3148
3145
3121
2794
2918
2850
3032
2744
2742
2876
2951
2729
2745
2726
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
40.4
43.3
43.4
52.4
35.9
39.2
37.9
48.9
38.0
37.3
49.1
52.7
45.8
48.1
46.5

16
3321
3400
3376
3520
2967
3087
3035
3245
2916
2894
3141
3110
2927
2940
2888
.240 Weatherby Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
75
HPFB
Hornady 3.075
77
HPFB
LAPUA
3.075
90
Scenar
LAPUA
3.075
100
Mega
LAPUA
3.075
105
Spitzer
Speer
3.063
.25-06 Remington
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
87
SPBT
Speer
3.122
100
SPBT
Speer
3.197
120
Spizer
Speer
3.157
120
HPBT
Sierra
3.150

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Norma, trim-to length 2.222"

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N150
N550
N160
N150
N550
N160
N550
N160
N165
N550
N160
N165
N160
N560
N165
42.1
46.6
48.9
43.0
46.7
48.9
42.3
46.0
50.1
42.1
44.1
49.1
38.9
46.3
47.5
3081
3177
3115
3058
3138
3112
2889
2882
2902
2751
2775
2765
2575
2767
2746
49.3
52.7
54.7
49.1
52.3
54.5
50.2
53.1
57.7
49.2
50.8
56.1
49.4
54.0
55.8
3569
3684
3628
3548
3628
3591
3361
3364
3420
3205
3166
3264
3106
3192
3215

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N140
N150
N160
N165
N140
N150
N160
N560
N165
N170
N150
N160
N560
N165
N170
N160
N560
N165
N170
32.6
35.1
45.0
50.4
38.4
39.7
48.8
45.0
51.1
50.2
26.7
34.6
39.4
37.5
45.1
39.3
42.1
43.6
47.6
2709
2755
2904
2977
2768
2809
2888
2780
2915
2727
2106
2328
2440
2399
2491
2443
2522
2540
2513
42.1
44.7
54.6
60.7
44.5
45.8
54.8
55.2
58.6
62.3
35.6
45.2
49.8
48.1
55.2
47.6
51.3
52.0
58.6

17
3145
3207
3338
3433
3033
3051
3170
3240
3212
3192
2539
2762
2912
2790
2859
2852
2955
2911
2958
6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
77
SP
Norma
2.620
80
85
100
FMJ
HP
HP
Norma
Sierra
Sierra
2.620
2.800
2.850
100
108
FMJ
Scenar
LAPUA
LAPUA
2.756
3.071
108
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
3.149
120
HPBT
Sierra
3.024
123
Scenar
LAPUA
3.150
123
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
3.149
130
HPBT
Norma
3.150
Test barrel: 261/2", 1 in 81/2" twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Powder
Type
N133
N135
N140
N140
N150
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N160
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N560
N165
N140
N540
N150
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N560
N140
N540
N150
N150
N550
N160
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N560
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
43.9
40.0
39.7
40.6
42.6
47.3
46.1
36.6
37.5
39.5
41.0
47.0
48.1
48.7
37.3
38.9
38.4
34.8
36.6
36.3
39.5
44.7
46.8
34.7
36.6
36.2
37.1
37.2
42.4
33.7
34.5
33.7
37.9
41.7
45.3
3002
2748
2696
2727
2784
2785
2748
2524
2611
2724
2720
2785
2774
2823
2697
2707
2680
2346
2470
2389
2544
2607
2599
2292
2305
2321
2553
2513
2592
2286
2353
2263
2401
2391
2523
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
42.4
44.1
45.1
44.4
46.1
42.3
43.4
43.4
46.0
50.6
51.0
39.8
40.8
42.1
44.4
49.3
51.6
51.2
41.7
43.1
43.4
39.4
40.6
40.5
43.4
48.4
49.3
40.3
41.8
41.7
41.3
43.5
45.1
38.0
38.8
38.6
42.2
46.1
49.3
3380
3380
3400
3280
3252
2916
2971
2920
3051
3001
3024
2780
2870
2890
2993
2963
3012
3000
2946
3018
2976
2619
2726
2648
2830
2823
2801
2657
2680
2709
2782
2887
2756
2537
2602
2526
2684
2654
2784
NOTE!
18
6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser

(cont'd)
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
139
Scenar
LAPUA
3.126
139
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
3.149
139
HPBT
Norma
3.071
140
HPBT
Sierra
3.091
144
FMJBT
LAPUA
79.0
155
HPBT
Sierra
3.110
155
Mega
LAPUA
2.874
160
RN
Hornady 3.035
Powder
Type
N150
N550
N160
N560
N165
N550
N160
N560
N150
N550
N160
N560
N165
N150
N550
N160
N560
N165
N150
N160
N560
N165
N170
N150
N550
N160
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N140
N160
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
31.9
36.7
41.1
43.1
44.4
36.6
39.2
42.1
33.8
37.8
40.9
43.1
45.2
33.1
37.1
42.2
44.1
45.0
32.1
41.4
43.2
42.4
46.0
31.2
35.2
39.1
39.7
40.9
42.7
40.3
40.5
2100
2269
2359
2409
2395
2329
2448
2408
2182
2346
2320
2349
2408
2173
2292
2392
2450
2408
2198
2385
2379
2398
2228
2047
2160
2186
2187
2151
2086
2167
2150
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
36.9
40.0
44.4
46.8
48.5
41.3
44.4
47.8
38.4
41.0
44.8
47.8
49.1
37.8
40.7
45.6
47.5
49.0
34.6
44.1
47.5
46.0
51.1
35.0
39.2
43.5
44.0
46.1
49.3
46.3
47.0
36.9
44.9
2357
2510
2570
2648
2628
2697
2648
2746
2457
2582
2566
2664
2644
2413
2540
2602
2677
2641
2339
2523
2648
2543
2526
2246
2386
2429
2452
2417
2425
2454
2405
2350
2510
NOTE!
19
6.5 - .284 Norma

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
108
Scenar
LAPUA
3.110
108
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
3.110
123
Scenar
LAPUA
3.110
123
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
3.110
139
Scenar
LAPUA
3.110
139
Silver Jacket
LAPUA
3.110
.264 Winchester Magnum
Test barrel: ", 1 in " twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Powder
Type
N160
N560
N165
N550
N160
N560
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
50.9
56.0
57.1
47.5
51.1
55.7
43.2
52.8
48.5
46.0
54.6
55.7
44.3
50.6
44.6
42.9
51.1
48.1
3081
3087
3068
2989
3061
2992
2664
2858
2782
2717
2890
2782
2638
2789
2595
2546
2667
2618
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
54.9
59.4
60.2
52.5
56.2
59.7
52.5
55.1
57.7
52.9
58.5
59.9
47.4
54.0
50.3
50.5
55.1
56.8
3255
3271
3222
3241
3284
3196
3012
3091
3054
3022
3159
3104
2795
2927
2779
2805
2956
2890

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
LOADS LESS THAN LISTED STARTING LOADS MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE CHAMBER PRESSURE
AND MUST NOT BE USED!
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
85
HP
Sierra
3.098
140
FMJ
Hornady 3.255
140
HPBT
Sierra
3.339
160
FMJ
Norma
3.255

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N140
N160
N140
N160
N160
N560
N160
53.5
62.5
43.5
53.5
46.5
48.3
52.0
3277
3420
2862
2771
2529
2589
2618
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
57.4
67.1
47.8
57.1
54.7
57.4
56.3

20
3540
3770
3020
2990
2815
2913
2690

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.270 Winchester
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
Spitzer
Speer
3.150
130
SP
Remington 3.228
130
150
150
SPBT
Spitzer
SP
Speer
3.268
Speer
3.228
Remington 3.228
160
Partition
Nosler
3.331
Powder
Type
N150
N160
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N165
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
45.5
56.8
58.2
51.6
54.9
53.8
44.1
50.9
47.9
46.6
47.8
2986
3040
3023
2778
2808
2751
2397
2634
2461
2436
2452
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
49.8
63.1
64.8
55.5
59.7
59.3
49.4
55.5
53.2
51.0
53.1
3150
3340
3297
2969
3034
2975
2604
2808
2650
2607
2634

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
PSP
Remington 3.110
130
PSPCL
Remington 3.236
135
HPBT
Sierra
3.268
150
Partition
Nosler
3.250
Powder
Type
N550
N160
N165
N160
N165
N560
N160
N165
N560
N560
N165
N170
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
64.7
69.4
76.6
64.5
69.3
71.0
63.6
69.3
69.9
66.2
64.9
71.2
3300
3343
3343
3251
2961
3027
2866
2925
3047
2867
2781
2797
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
72.4
75.4
83.7
71.7
76.6
77.5
68.8
72.8
74.6
71.5
73.0
79.7

21
3722
3681
3708
3315
3302
3322
3186
3265
3341
3150
3124
3157
7mm-08 Remington
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Hornady
2.717
120
Spitzer
Sierra
2.740
140
Ballistic Tip Nosler
2.740
160
SPBT
Sierra
2.795
168
HPBT
Sierra
2.795
175
Mag-Tip
Speer
2.795
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
Sierra

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N130
N133
N135
N140
N150
N135
N140
N150
N135
N140
N150
N140
N150
N160
N150
N550
N160
N140
N150
N160
37.1
39.0
41.4
42.4
44.4
38.7
41.1
42.2
35.5
38.5
39.2
36.5
36.8
45.8
35.0
37.4
42.9
32.8
32.0
39.4
2854
2908
2878
2849
2918
2619
2648
2684
2319
2407
2419
2263
2266
2421
2199
2283
2295
2017
1953
2099
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
40.8
43.2
45.6
47.2
49.4
42.7
45.4
46.9
39.1
42.7
43.6
40.3
40.7
50.2
39.1
42.0
47.0
36.2
35.2
43.1
3100
3132
3184
3186
3222
2893
2941
2967
2564
2657
2652
2472
2449
2667
2399
2534
2507
2195
2123
2298
Test barrel: 22", 1 in 91/2" twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
7 x 57
Weight
[grs]

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
C.O.L.
[in.]
120
Spitzer
3.012
140
Ballistic Tip Nosler
3.051
160
SPBT
Sierra
3.051
175
Mag-Tip
Speer
3.031
Powder
Type
N135
N140
N150
N140
N150
N150
N160
N160
N165
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
39.4
42.0
42.4
38.2
39.8
37.5
45.1
40.6
44.6
2546
2601
2620
2322
2391
2207
2255
2068
2147
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
43.4
46.1
46.6
42.5
43.6
41.4
49.4
45.9
49.5

22
2826
2873
2880
2568
2599
2414
2539
2319
2357
7mm Remington Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Hornady 3.189
120
Spitzer
Sierra
3.268
145
SPBT
Speer
3.268
160
Grand Slam Speer
3.228
160
Spizer
Sierra
3.228
168
HPBT
Sierra
3.287
175
SBT
Sierra
3.287
7mm Weatherby Magnum

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N160
N560
N160
N165
N560
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N165
N560
N560
N165
N170
N165
N560
N170
68.5
66.0
65.1
69.2
62.9
56.2
58.6
61.4
51.3
53.0
55.1
52.6
41.5
49.3
54.9
55.0
61.8
46.5
48.7
55.1
3263
3121
3006
2984
2944
2655
2788
2712
2465
2605
2517
2433
2139
2411
2468
2423
2434
2239
2299
2346
75.0
77.1
71.5
76.3
73.4
62.6
65.2
67.7
56.3
58.8
60.7
60.1
60.8
64.1
63.7
64.8
69.9
58.5
58.7
66.2
3570
3536
3295
3298
3312
2901
3054
2960
2645
2821
2707
2710
2693
2843
2788
2691
2709
2575
2666
2619

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weatherby, trim-to length 2.540"
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Hornady
3.209
120
Spitzer
Sierra
3.248
160
Sitzer
Sierra
3.248
168
HPBT
Sierra
3.209
Powder
Type
N160
N560
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N560
N165
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
71.5
74.8
67.9
72.2
73.6
61.3
64.1
66.4
60.3
62.7
65.3
3411
3449
3155
3220
3200
2721
2767
2755
2668
2687
2690
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
78.5
81.7
74.5
78.2
80.1
67.6
69.8
72.3
65.2
68.0
69.5

23
3763
3832
3462
3533
3512
2988
3037
3026
2878
2976
2908

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Federal, trim-to length 1.283"
.30 Carbine
Bullet
Mfg.
Weight
[grs]
Type
100
110
Plinker
Spire Point
C.O.L.
[in.]
Speer
Speer
1.673
1.673
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N110
N110
13.2
11.9
1952
1761
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
14.5
13.3
2121
1908

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.30-30 Winchester
Weight
[grs]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
105
HP
LAPUA
2.539
130
FSP
Speer
2.547
150
FSP
Speer
2.539
170
FSP
Speer
2.539
Powder
Type
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N135
N120
N130
N133
N135
N140
N130
N133
N135
N140
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
29.4
32.6
24.7
27.3
29.5
31.1
21.9
24.7
25.7
29.4
31.5
23.8
25.2
27.0
28.2
2433
2542
2149
2196
2238
2242
1824
1911
1935
2000
2011
1813
1799
1825
1803
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
32.5
36.3
27.6
30.5
32.8
34.6
24.2
27.5
28.6
32.4
34.7
26.3
27.6
30.1
31.7

24
2668
2765
2344
2420
2467
2455
1985
2103
2115
2193
2240
1974
1948
2015
2025

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.300 Savage
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
LAPUA
2.461
125
TNT-HP
Speer
2.579
150
Mega
LAPUA
2.421
165
SBT
Sierra
2.598
200
Mega
LAPUA
2.598
57
100
Type
ALS*)
HP
Bullet
Mfg.
LAPUA
LAPUA
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N130
N135
N140
N133
N135
N140
N135
N140
N540
32.9
36.5
38.9
31.0
33.3
38.4
28.1
33.7
36.5
33.0
35.5
37.0
32.1
34.5
35.2
2829
2962
2897
2444
2546
2645
2182
2255
2294
2198
2267
2270
2004
2071
2044
37.7
40.0
44.0
35.1
37.4
41.8
33.7
38.5
42.0
37.3
39.0
41.4
37.6
40.0
41.0
3232
3268
3225
2744
2830
2900
2460
2529
2598
2481
2498
2574
2308
2342
2358

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.308 Winchester
Weight
[grs]

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
Powder
Type
2.638
2.638
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N110
22.4
2989
N120
32.4
2789
N130
36.1
2920
N135
41.2
2965
110 HP
Sako
2.657
N120
36.3
2800
N130
39.9
2892
N133
43.2
2937
123 FMJ
LAPUA
2.634
N130
35.4
2602
N135
42.4
2746
*) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling!
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
33.9
35.9
40.7
46.8
40.0
44.1
47.6
41.1
46.0

25
3927
3052
3206
3290
3069
3145
3210
2923
2953

Bullet
Weight
Type
Mfg.
[grs]
125 Ballistic Tip Nosler
C.O.L.
[in.]
2.756
150
Mega
LAPUA
2.638
150
SPBT
Sierra
2.756
150
150
Lock Base
HPBT
LAPUA
Sierra
2.795
2.795
155
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
155
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
155
HPBT
Sierra
2.795
156
SPBT
Sako
2.685
165
SPBT
Speer
2.795
167
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
Powder
Type
N130
N133
N135
N140
N135
N140
N540
N133
N135
N140
N150
N540
N140
N540
N150
N550
N135
N140
N150
N140
N150
N540
N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N135
N140
N150
N133
N135
N140
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
N550
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
37.9
2742
41.1
2782
42.8
2796
45.3
2804
31.7
2162
32.2
2126
34.9
2185
37.8
2526
40.4
2558
42.3
2546
44.2
2576
42.9
2558
40.8
2495
42.1
2478
42.5
2526
44.8
2523
34.4
2230
36.7
2227
39.0
2335
41.1
2497
41.9
2536
41.7
2543
37.1
2413
39.3
2435
40.2
2437
42.6
2540
44.9
2578
39.2
2418
41.1
2416
43.6
2509
37.1
2369
38.8
2401
40.6
2419
41.6
2437
44.3
2473
40.0
2358
39.8
2381
41.9
2428
44.4
2480
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
41.7
2977
44.9
3028
47.2
3048
49.9
3070
39.1
2557
40.8
2564
42.6
2613
42.0
2730
44.3
2776
46.8
2814
48.2
2790
47.3
2835
45.8
2761
46.9
2821
47.0
2767
49.7
2796
40.7
2615
43.3
2624
46.8
2680
46.3
2799
46.9
2815
47.0
2848
41.4
2645
44.2
2682
45.2
2722
46.6
2760
49.8
2859
43.1
2668
45.4
2695
48.3
2771
40.7
2583
42.7
2627
44.9
2666
46.3
2681
48.2
2694
44.0
2604
43.9
2637
46.1
2657
48.9
2719

26

Bullet
Mfg.
Weight
[grs]
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
167
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
168
HPBT
Sierra
2.795
170
FMJBT
LAPUA
2.795
175
HPBT
Sierra
2.795
180
SP
Hornady
2.795
180
Barnes
2.795
185
FMJBT
LAPUA
2.795
185
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
185
Silver Jacket
Scenar
LAPUA
2.795
185
Forex
LAPUA
2.732
190
HPBT
Sierra
2.795
200
SP
Speer
2.795
Powder
Type
N140
N150
N540
N140
N540
N150
N550
N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140*
N540*
N150*
N550*
N135
N140
N150
N540
N550
N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N150
N550
N540
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N150
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
40.9
41.5
41.4
38.3
39.9
40.5
43.4
37.9
39.9
40.6
41.3
43.4
37.3
39.4
39.0
41.7
36.3
38.5
40.4
34.7
37.9
36.0
38.2
39.5
39.2
42.3
38.8
39.1
42.8
36.0
35.6
39.0
37.5
37.9
38.6
40.9
36.0
36.9
2474
2457
2448
2313
2357
2390
2461
2351
2371
2343
2419
2401
2247
2326
2313
2368
2196
2225
2324
2074
2163
2189
2241
2316
2263
2303
2297
2320
2303
2074
2063
2109
2199
2188
2195
2265
2052
2092
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
44.7
45.8
46.3
42.9
44.6
44.5
47.3
41.6
44.1
44.8
45.9
48.5
41.4
43.1
43.7
45.8
40.4
42.8
44.5
39.5
42.6
39.9
42.2
42.8
43.5
46.4
42.8
44.0
47.2
42.0
43.3
46.0
41.6
42.4
42.5
45.6
39.9
40.4
*) These loads have been tested with 175 gr. Berger VLD's, too.

27
2710
2710
2740
2558
2626
2607
2701
2572
2614
2656
2647
2772
2473
2557
2546
2604
2430
2477
2514
2353
2417
2425
2474
2509
2460
2536
2539
2559
2654
2408
2433
2499
2414
2467
2420
2517
2256
2259
7.62 x 54R (7.62 Russian)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
123
FMJ
LAPUA
2.697
150
Mega
LAPUA
2.626
155
Scenar
LAPUA
2.972
156
SPBT
Sako
2.776
167
Scenar
LAPUA
2.953
168
HPBT
Sierra
2.976
185
Scenar
LAPUA
2.953
185
Mega
LAPUA
2.756
185
Forex
LAPUA
2.815

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Powder
Type
N130
N133
N135
N133
N135
N140
N135
N140
N150
N135
N140
N150
N540
N140
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
N550
N135
N540
N140
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
41.9
46.2
46.9
32.3
37.9
40.6
39.2
42.2
44.5
42.6
44.2
46.6
42.3
44.5
45.8
46.2
42.5
43.6
44.8
47.4
40.0
40.9
41.8
43.5
44.2
39.9
41.4
42.3
45.2
38,3
41.3
41.3
2831
2893
2829
2110
2284
2329
2382
2451
2526
2471
2485
2529
2333
2469
2443
2393
2347
2370
2395
2431
2252
2226
2290
2294
2275
2120
2160
2160
2224
2215
2339
2306
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
46.8
50.4
51.9
43.0
46.4
48.5
46.2
48.7
50.6
47.2
49.2
51.4
48.1
49.1
50.5
52.5
48.2
49.7
50.0
53.3
44.5
46.4
46.8
48.2
50.5
46.1
47.2
47.6
51.3
45.3
46.8
47.7

28
3059
3103
3116
2667
2753
2792
2795
2854
2861
2736
2773
2810
2663
2722
2736
2756
2653
2710
2701
2773
2516
2534
2568
2575
2632
2445
2484
2466
2587
2569
2625
2602
7.62 x 54R (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
200
HPBT
Sierra
3.035
200
D166 FMJBT Lapua
2.992
220
HPBT
3.035
Sierra
7.5 x 55 GP31 (7.5mm Swiss)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
155
Scenar
LAPUA
2.972
167
Scenar
LAPUA
2.972
185
Scenar
LAPUA
2.972
Powder
Type
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N150
N540
N540
N150
N550
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
38.6
39.2
40.4
43.8
36,6
37,5
38,3
37.9
37.0
41.0
2083
2107
2118
2187
2103
2152
2175
1968
1879
2012
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
45.2
45.2
46.4
49.2
40,1
40,4
40,6
42.8
43.3
46.6
2414
2422
2428
2500
2277
2326
2333
2246
2221
2332

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Powder
Type
N140
N150
N540
N140
N150
N540
N140
N150
N540
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
48.6
49.1
49.4
45.5
47.1
46.5
41.7
45.1
44.1
2651
2661
2720
2477
2533
2913
2375
2382
2392
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
49.8
50.9
51.1
48.3
49.2
48.8
46.5
46.8
47.1

29
2749
2769
2877
2680
2743
2749
2477
2484
2507

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.30-06 Springfield
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
57
100
ALS*)
HP
LAPUA
LAPUA
3.110
3.142
105
HP
LAPUA
81.0
110
RN
Hornady
2.913
123
FMJ
LAPUA
3.142
125
Ballistic Tip
Nosler
3.307
150
Mega
LAPUA
3.028
150
Lock Base
LAPUA
3.307
150
HPBT
Sierra
3.307
155
Scenar
LAPUA
3.307
Powder
Type
N110
N130
N133
N135
N140
N540
N133
N135
N140
N133
N135
N140
N150
N133
N135
N140
N540
N150
N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N135
N140
N540
N135
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N540
N150
N550
N140
N150
N540
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
26.5
39.7
47.4
50.1
54.0
55.3
46.6
49.8
53.4
48.6
48.5
52.1
55.1
45.5
49.2
51.6
53.7
55.3
47.8
51.1
53.8
53.2
57.1
40.1
43.7
45.3
45.2
48.2
48.8
50.2
54.1
47.5
50.4
50.7
54.7
42.9
43.0
47.0
3110
2846
2986
3036
3034
3076
2999
3045
3058
2863
2834
2890
2969
2704
2792
2794
2826
2882
2839
2880
2887
2895
2935
2333
2402
2403
2590
2630
2595
2634
2688
2617
2654
2646
2734
2447
2516
2539
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
37.8
48.5
53.8
56.4
60.9
62.9
51.2
55.1
59.1
53.7
53.5
57.8
60.8
51.0
53.6
57.4
58.9
60.3
52.4
56.1
60.3
58.7
60.4
47.7
51.2
53.5
49.9
53.2
54.6
55.3
59.7
52.8
56.1
56.3
59.7
49.8
50.9
53.2
*) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling!

30
3940
3267
3329
3383
3418
3465
3242
3314
3363
3224
3164
3205
3286
3019
3069
3116
3136
3195
3067
3142
3262
3169
3116
2740
2812
2930
2790
2861
2887
2877
3010
2859
2973
2935
3006
2789
2831
2907
.30-06 Springfield (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
156
SPBT
Sako
3.169
167
Scenar
LAPUA
3.307
170
FMJBT
LAPUA
3.307
180
180
185
Spitzer
X
Scenar
Speer
Barnes
LAPUA
3.307
3.307
3.307
185
Forex
LAPUA
3.189
190
HPBT
Sierra
3.307
200
Partition
Nosler
3.307
220
RN
Hornady
3.307
Powder
Type
N135
N140
N150
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N140
N540
N150
N550
N160
N160
N550
N150
N540
N550
N160
N560
N150
N550
N160
N150
N550
N160
N560
N150
N160
N160
N560
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
45.8
47.8
49.1
45.5
45.4
47.2
49.6
55.5
44.9
45.6
47.2
48.8
56.2
52.4
48.6
44.4
44.1
46.5
53.7
54.3
42.2
46.7
49.7
44.8
47.4
52.7
55.1
43.0
52.1
50.7
53.5
2547
2543
2561
2418
2413
2455
2556
2455
2348
2390
2409
2443
2506
2394
2311
2280
2255
2295
2370
2373
2234
2369
2415
2279
2323
2376
2364
2195
2309
2144
2206
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
50.8
52.7
54.5
50.2
51.8
52.1
55.0
61.5
49.9
51.5
52.6
55.6
62.4
57.6
54.5
50.2
48.6
51.7
59.3
61.8
48.1
51.1
53.8
49.3
53.8
58.8
62.4
47.5
57.6
56.0
61.3

31
2793
2818
2831
2664
2737
2694
2806
2757
2618
2687
2668
2758
2794
2603
2596
2548
2523
2592
2650
2672
2562
2697
2661
2517
2664
2608
2706
2374
2510
2368
2517
.300 H&H Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
125
150
155
165
180
220
FMJ
Spitzer
SP
Spitzer
SP
RN
Bullet
Mfg.
Sako
Speer
Sako
Speer
Sako
Hornady
C.O.L.
[in.]
3.484
3.582
3.582
3.590
3.590
3.578
.308 Norma Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 2.842"
Powder
Type
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N160
N160
N160
N160
N160
N160
77.2
75.2
72.4
70.2
67.9
65.1

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
147 FMJ
Norma
3.346
N160
155 SP
Sako
3.248
N160
180 SP
Sako
3.307
N160
200 SP
Sako
3.307
N160
220 RN
Hornady
3.358*
N160
*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.
3610
3120
3000
2900
2870
2540
76.1
72.8
70.7
66.4
65.1
3410
3100
3050
2810
2710

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Bullet
Mfg.
Weight
[grs]
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
110
150
SP
Ballistic Tip
Hornady
Nosler
3.268
3.339
155
Scenar
LAPUA
3.339
167
Scenar
LAPUA
3.339
Powder
Type
N160
N160
N165
N160
N560
N165
N160
N165
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
76.5
69.0
75.3
63.7
69.1
72.4
68.9
73.4
3145
2789
2898
2733
2785
2813
2724
2751
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
83.3
76.3
83.2
71.8
77.2
80.2
74.5
80.0

32
3489
3097
3197
3143
3179
3189
2987
3032

(cont'd)
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
180
Partition
Nosler
3.339
185
Forex
LAPUA
3.307
190
HPBT
Sierra
3.339
200
HPBT
Sierra
3.339
220
HPBT
Sierra
3.339
Powder
Type
N160
N165
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
N160
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
65.2
70.8
63.7
64.0
69.5
66.4
68.8
67.3
61.6
60.3
63.4
61.7
51.8
49.6
55.7
2596
2626
2546
2530
2497
2688
2663
2572
2482
2511
2503
2420
2261
2165
2239
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
72.5
77.6
72.7
75.8
80.6
74.6
76.6
77.3
69.8
70.1
73.1
73.8
62.8
64.2
65.6
2867
2898
2927
2959
2877
2929
2876
2808
2720
2774
2753
2694
2543
2503
2496

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Bullet
Mfg.
Weight
[grs]
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
125
150
Ballistic Tip
Ballistic Tip
Nosler
Nosler
3.543
3.547
165
SPBT
Speer
3.555
180
SP
Hornady
3.555
200
HPBT
Sierra
3.555
Powder
Type
N160
N160
N165
N160
N165
N160
N165
N560
N165
N170
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
80.3
75.7
82.0
74.8
80.9
72.7
78.6
72.6
70.7
70.9
3179
2936
2967
2818
2823
2735
2756
2694
2612
2566
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
88.8
83.6
90.8
82.9
89.6
80.0
86.7
79.8
80.8
85.0

33
3612
3282
3300
3193
3216
3038
3079
2961
2914
2918
.300 LAPUA Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
155
Scenar
LAPUA
3.661
170
LockBase
LAPUA
3.661
185
Scenar
LAPUA
3.661
200
HPBT
Sierra
3.661
220
Sierra
HPBT
3.661
.300 Remington Ultra

Magnum

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
N160
N560
N170
N560
N170
24N41
N560
N170
24N41
N170
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
75.4
80.9
92.8
78.9
83.3
94.8
74.4
83.3
91.6
78.6
85.8
98.7
78.6
93.5
3182
3182
3248
3077
2917
3087
2871
2917
2992
2779
2828
2912
2621
2792
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
81.6
89.7
100.0
85.7
92.1
102.3
83.2
92.1
98.1
87.0
93.9
104.9
88.8
100.6
3386
3504
3520
3314
3182
3356
3163
3186
3215
3025
3064
3133
2894
2992

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
165
Partition
Nosler
3.524
180
"X"
Barnes
3.469
185
Scenar
LAPUA
3.598
Powder
Type
N160
N560
N165
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
80.2
84.1
87.5
74.4
72.4
80.6
85.3
82.6
92.6
3015
3009
3051
2910
2815
2858
2992
2953
2946
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
82.9
89.5
90.9
80.7
77.5
87.8
88.4
88.9
96.5

34
3120
3202
3192
3018
2956
2999
2979
3012
3058
.30-.378 Weatherby Magnum

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Weight
[grs]
Bullet
Mfg.
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
155
Scenar
LAPUA
3.661
170
LockBase
LAPUA
3.661
185
Scenar
LAPUA
3.661
200
HPBT
Sierra
3.661
220
Sierra
HPBT
3.661
57
123
123
123
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
FMJ
FMJ
SP
Mega
LAPUA
Sako
Sako
LAPUA
C.O.L.
[in.]
2.063
2.293
2.134
2.063
180
Type
SP
Bullet
Mfg.
Sako
75.4
80.9
92.8
78.9
83.3
94.8
74.4
83.3
91.6
78.6
85.8
98.7
78.6
93.5
3182
3182
3248
3077
2917
3087
2871
2917
2992
2779
2828
2912
2621
2792
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
81.6
89.7
100.0
85.7
92.1
102.3
83.2
92.1
98.1
87.0
93.9
104.9
88.8
100.6
3386
3504
3520
3314
3182
3356
3163
3186
3215
3025
3064
3133
2894
2992
Powder
Type
N110
N120
N120
N120
N130
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
20.2
2805
22.0
24.4
1975
2080
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
24.7
26.5
26.7
25.7
27.3
3123
2430
2360
2306
2359

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.303 British
Weight
[grs]
N160
N560
N170
N560
N170
24N41
N560
N170
24N41
N170
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
Test barrel: 161/2", 1 in 91/2" twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
7.62 x 39
Weight
[grs]
Powder
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
2.897
Powder
Type
N140
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
41.7
2540
NOTE!
35
8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
125
SP
Hornady
2.913
150
Spitzer
Speer
2.992
170
SP
Speer
3.031
200
Spitzer
Speer
3.130
200
Partition
Nosler
3.190

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
200
225
SP
SP
Hornady 3.346*
Hornady 3.307
250
Scenar
LAPUA
3.307
250
SBT
Sierra
3.339
250
Grand Slam
Speer
3.299
260
Forex
LAPUA
3.350*
275
300
SP
HPBT
Speer
Sierra
3.346*
3.339

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
Powder
Type
N130
N133
N135
N135
N140
N135
N140
N150
N140
N150
N160
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
43.2
48.5
49.6
45.9
48.3
44.1
46.1
48.4
42.8
44.1
50.5
2867
2898
2894
2628
2621
2455
2452
2497
2170
2230
2235
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
48.2
53.9
55.1
51.1
53.9
49.0
51.4
53.7
47.5
49.3
56.2
3117
3213
3196
2887
2927
2718
2749
2798
2490
2505
2575

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
N160
N160
N560
N550
N160
N560
N160
N560
N165
N160
N165
N160
N560
N165
N165
N160
N560
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
72.8
64.9
68.0
59.6
60.5
68.1
60.9
61.6
65.6
64.5
69.4
59.9
67.9
71.4
67.1
57.6
59.3
2631
2423
2448
2343
2300
2379
2299
2300
2329
2300
2357
2260
2346
2398
2265
2076
2107
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
80.8
72.9
76.8
65.5
69.8
77.1
68.2
70.5
74.5
72.0
77.2
71.4
78.1
80,2
74.4
65.4
68.0
*) The SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

36
2969
2707
2766
2625
2622
2733
2541
2599
2613
2561
2604
2635
2703
2674
2488
2321
2357
.338 LAPUA Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
200
SP
Hornady
3.583
225
SP
Hornady
3.583
250
Scenar
LAPUA
3.681
250
Lock Base
Lapua
3.602
260
Forex
LAPUA
3.583
300
HPBT
Sierra
3.602
.358 Norma Magnum

Weight
[grs]
250
Type
SP
Bullet
Mfg.
Norma
C.O.L.
[in.]
3.228

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
N160
N165
N160
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
N560
N165
N170
N165
N560
N170
24N41
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
85.1
91.7
74.3
81.3
79.0
87.4
71.1
72.3
85.1
76.8
73.2
78.4
74.7
74.6
84.8
66.2
67.8
74.4
79.9
2882
2904
2619
2800
2642
2744
2514
2484
2599
2627
2520
2539
2534
2531
2603
2175
2254
2251
2302
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
94.7
101.4
89.3
92.6
95.4
100.0
85.0
85.9
97.1
88.0
89.2
93.8
86.2
85.9
96.4
82.8
85.6
93.3
97.7
3211
3248
3015
3124
3065
3070
2891
2816
2911
2941
2871
2878
2907
2897
2939
2575
2693
2663
2671

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
N160
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
80.2
2790
NOTE!
37
Test barrel: 24", 1 in14" twist

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
9.3 x 62
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
258
270
HMK
Forex
RWS
LAPUA
3.216
3.173
285
TMR
RWS
3.232
258
285
293
Type
HMK
TMR
TUG
Bullet
Mfg.
RWS
RWS
RWS
C.O.L.
[in.]
3.366
3.326
3.366
.375 H&H Magnum

Bullet
Mfg.
N135
N135
N140
N150
N135
45.4
46.0
52.5
1932
2024
2096
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
57.6
54.3
55.7
60.4
54.5
2510
2297
2329
2395
2330

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
RWS, trim-to length 2.512"
9.3 x 64
Weight
[grs]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
Weight
[grs]
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
235
Spitzer
Speer
3.582
270
RN
Hornady
3.602*
300
RN
Hornady
3.563
Powder
Type
N140
N140
N160
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
67.9
67.0
75.9
2670
2530
2550

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:
Powder
Type
N140
N160
N140
N160
N140
N160
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
76.4
86.7
73.3
84.1
69.6
81.8
2890
2900
2760
2790
2530
2560
*) The SAAMI maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.
NOTE!
38

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
.444 Marlin
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
200
HP/XTP
Hornady 2.535
240
JTC-SIL
Hornady 2.539
265
FP
Hornady 2.559
.45-70 Government

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N110
N120
N120
N130
N120
N130
41.1
50.2
45.4
50.7
43.5
46.8
2381
2551
2261
2315
2129
2117
45.0
55.4
50.3
54.4
48.1
51.3
2531
2754
2455
2468
2320
2320

Primers:
Large Rifle
Cases:
WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern lever and bolt action rifles maufactured to meet
CIP/SAAMI recommendations. They must NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like
Trapdoor and Marlin mod. 1895. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 28100 psi.
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
300
HP
Hornady 2.539
300
HP
Sierra
2.524
400
SP
Speer
2.547

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
300
350
HP
SP
Sierra
Speer
2.933
3.091
500
RN
AGS
RN
Hornady 3.327
Speer
3.327
Hornady 3.327

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N120
N130
N133
N120
N133
N135
N120
N133
N135
40.6
48.8
58.7
38.9
57.6
58.6
31.7
46.6
46.6
1864
1947
2048
1832
2057
1982
1455
1695
1609
45.0
52.1
63.2
46.5
60.0
61.7
35.8
51.4
51.6
2029
2090
2242
2047
2187
2134
1604
1854
1783

Primers:
Large Rifle Magnum
Cases:

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N120
N120
N130
N135
N135
N140
64.7
63.5
69.0
65.5
67.5
70.1
2427
2288
2373
1930
1920
1983
70.0
69.1
73.7
70.4
72.5
74.5

39
2599
2462
2518
2060
2053
2100

Primers:
CCI 35
Cases:
TZZ, trim-to length 3.902"
.50 BMG
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
Speer
C.O.L.
[in.]
647
FMJBT
5.413
700
Solid
750
A-MAX
750
Solid
5.413
800
Solid
5.413
850
Solid
5.413
5.413
Hornady
5.413
Powder
Type
N170
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
N170
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
24N41
20N29
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
197.0
211.8
237.2
208.1
232.5
186.1
197.5
221.9
201.6
222.2
179.4
215.1
187.7
211.1
2584
2654
2702
2611
2642
2450
2468
2516
2473
2521
2334
2521
2314
2407
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
220.0
223.3
251.5
225.5
250.2
208.3
212.8
240.2
218.7
243.5
193.4
237.4
203.2
231.2

40
2844
2848
2942
2836
2894
2683
2692
2749
2728
2773
2529
2722
2508
2638
HANDGUN RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER
I. All of this reloading information has been provided by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy and
Nammo Lapua Oy. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions
following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and
November 9, 1993 rules. The listed maximum loads have been determined according
to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower.
These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure
is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE
DATA AS WRITTEN.
II. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING
SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9-10 OF THIS GUIDE.
Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Fireformed LAPUA .223 Remington,
trim-to length 1.752"
NOTE: This caliber is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 46500 psi.
7mm TCU
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Hornady 2.461
120
SSSP
Hornady 2.500
130
Spitzer
Speer
2.559
150
SBT
Sierra
2.559
160
SBT
Sierra
2.598

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N135
N120
N130
N133
N135
N540
22.8
25.0
27.3
20.4
22.4
25.0
19.1
21.6
22.5
18.0
20.2
21.2
22.2
17.3
19.5
20.2
22.4
22.9
2188
2205
2281
1988
2000
2066
1779
1879
1888
1684
1756
1778
1765
1576
1656
1675
1741
1786
25.3
27.7
30.2
22.4
24.9
27.9
21.3
23.9
25.0
20.0
22.4
23.6
24.8
19.3
21.7
22.4
24.9
25.2

41
2441
2469
2540
2150
2209
2300
1957
2055
2078
1844
1922
1964
1960
1742
1831
1832
1911
1961
7mm BR Remington
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Hornady 2.205
120
SSSP
Hornady 2.228
140
Ballistic Tip
Nosler
2.374
150
Ballistic Tip
Nosler
2.374
160
HPBT
Sierra
2.350
Weight
[grs]
Type
150
Ballistic Tip
Nosler
2.953
168
HPBT
Sierra
2.953
C.O.L.
[in.]
.32 S.&W. Long N.P.

Weight
[grs]
83
98
98
Type
LWC
LWC
LRN
Bullet
Mfg.
LAPUA
LAPUA
LAPUA

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N120
N130
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N120
N130
N133
N135
N120
N130
N133
N135
26.8
29.2
24.9
26.8
29.4
22.1
24.1
25.6
21.8
23.3
24.7
26.0
19.9
21.6
23.5
24.8
2418
2449
2171
2191
2298
1928
1953
1993
1887
1893
1926
1916
1758
1812
1838
1862
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
29.8
32.4
27.8
29.9
32.6
24.4
26.7
28.4
23.8
25.3
27.3
28.8
21.9
23.9
26.1
27.7
2721
2748
2421
2454
2529
2100
2167
2202
2032
2083
2107
2132
1904
1975
2030
2066

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
MFT, trim-to length 1.920"
7 x 49 GJW
Bullet
Mfg.
Test barrel: 141/2", 1 in 10" twist,

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
C.O.L.
[in.]
.969
.969
1.272

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N130
N133
N135
N130
N133
N135
N140
23.4
24.6
26.6
22.7
24.1
26.3
27.3
1942
1940
1995
1843
1854
1919
1918
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
25.7
26.9
28.7
25.1
26.5
28.2
29.5
2108
2115
2158
2005
2025
2070
2087

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

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N310
N310
N310
1.5
1.1
1.9
767
618
848
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
1.7
1.3
2.2

42
856
691
916
.32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
NOTE: The listed maximum load safe to use only with LAPUA headstamped cartridge cases!
Weight
[grs]
83
98
Type
LWC
LWC
Bullet
Mfg.
LAPUA
LAPUA
C.O.L.
[in.]
.969
.969
90
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
HP-XTP Hornady
C.O.L.
[in.]
.980
95
TMJ
Speer
.980
100
FMJ
Hornady
.980
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
1.7
1.5
755
755
1.7
1.8
919
853
Powder
Type
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N310
N320
N310
N320
N310
N320
2.9
3.6
3.0
3.7
2.6
3.4
1010
1073
994
1066
912
1007

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
9mm Luger
Weight
[grs]
N310
N310

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Sako, trim-to length .677"
.380 ACP
Weight
[grs]

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
90
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.063
100
HP
Speer
1.083

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N310
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N320
N330
N340
3N37
4.0
4.9
5.6
5.7
6.6
6.6
4.8
5.5
5.9
6.7
1224
1332
1394
1411
1417
1453
1243
1309
1319
1335
4.3
5.4
6.2
6.4
7.4
7.4
5.3
6.0
6.6
7.5
1272
1397
1455
1508
1522
1532
1328
1384
1436
1452
NOTE!
43
9mm Luger (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
115
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.142
115
RN
Rainier
1.142
120
CEPP
LAPUA
1.130
124
LSWC
Intercast 1.142
124
FMJ/FP
Hornady 1.142
124
RN
Rainier
1.142
130
FMJ
Sierra
1.142
145
LRN
Intercast 1.142

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N320
N330
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N320
N330
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N330
N340
3N37
N350
3N38
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
3N38
N105
N330
N340
N350
3N37
4.1
5.0
5.5
6.2
6.0
4.1
4.7
5.1
5.8
6.2
4.0
4.8
5.1
6.0
5.7
3.8
4.5
4.8
5.5
5.1
4.0
5.0
5.3
6.1
5.6
6.5
3.8
4.4
4.7
5.5
5.5
3.7
4.2
4.4
5.2
5.1
6.0
7.2
3.5
4.0
4.3
4.6
1135
1188
1224
1237
1243
1086
1138
1175
1217
1211
1030
1132
1155
1194
1132
1086
1142
1155
1171
1148
1037
1125
1158
1188
1161
1105
1017
1079
1096
1135
1152
997
1047
1079
1096
1083
1017
1171
951
997
991
1001
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
4.6
5.5
6.1
6.9
6.6
4.5
5.2
5.6
6.5
6.6
4.4
5.3
5.7
6.5
6.2
4.2
4.9
5.3
6.0
5.6
4.4
5.3
5.8
6.6
6.1
7.6
4.2
4.8
5.3
6.1
6.1
4.1
4.6
4.9
5.6
5.7
6.8
7.5
3.9
4.4
4.8
5.1

44
1206
1272
1327
1328
1318
1157
1201
1245
1304
1271
1103
1207
1234
1277
1209
1138
1186
1230
1234
1205
1115
1196
1233
1252
1232
1237
1086
1146
1171
1216
1214
1062
1109
1132
1148
1145
1165
1252
1016
1060
1066
1073
9mm Luger (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
147
HP/XTP
Hornady 1.142
147
RN
Rainier
1.142
150
CEPP
LAPUA
1.130
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N330
N340
3N37
N350
3N38
N105
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N330
N340
N350
3N37
4.1
4.1
4.8
4.7
6.0
6.2
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.6
3.5
3.9
4.4
4.4
981
965
997
1010
994
1056
906
909
955
955
883
919
951
922
4.4
4.4
5.3
5.1
6.2
6.5
3.9
4.2
4.8
5.0
3.8
4.2
4.7
4.8
1050
1031
1070
1089
1096
1125
954
977
1033
1025
945
981
1012
995

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Tanfoglio, trim-to length .826"
9 x 21
Weight
[grs]

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
100
HP
Speer
1.142
115
FMJ
Sierra
1.161
123
FMJ
LAPUA
1.161
147
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.161

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N105
N340
3N37
N350
N105
3N37
N350
N105
6.0
6.8
7.0
5.4
6.0
6.1
8.2
4.8
5.4
5.5
6.9
4.9
4.6
5.9
1375
1411
1430
1257
1240
1283
1355
1148
1168
1152
1230
1024
1070
1079
6.6
7.5
7.7
5.9
6.6
6.6
8.8
5.3
6.0
5.9
7.5
5.3
5.0
6.4

45
1467
1496
1516
1322
1330
1355
1447
1201
1229
1222
1311
1087
1115
1147

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Starline, trim-to length .860"
.357 SIG
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
95
FMJ
Speer
1.122
115
FMJ
Sierra
1.122
123
FMJ
LAPUA
1.122
123
Megashock
LAPUA
1.122
130
RN B
Rainier
1.122

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
8.1
9.2
9.3
6.9
7.8
7.7
6.5
7.5
7.5
6.5
7.5
7.4
6.5
7.5
7.3
1578
1611
1614
1387
1424
1413
1305
1342
1348
1307
1347
1341
1262
1283
1317
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
9.2
10.3
10.5
8.0
8.9
9.0
7.6
8.6
8.7
7.7
8.6
8.8
7.4
8.4
8.5
1714
1751
1767
1528
1556
1569
1446
1480
1490
1387
1486
1502
1387
1360
1454

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
Remington +P, trim-to length .893"
.38 Super Auto
NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
115
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.240
115
FMJ
Sierra
1.276
115
RN
Rainier
1.240
124
FMJ-FP
Hornady 1.260

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N350
3N37
N320
N340
N350
3N37
N340
3N37
N350
3N38
N105
5.1
6.0
6.5
5.5
7.9
7.5
4.8
6.0
6.6
6.9
6.0
7.1
6.4
8.0
10.0
1188
1250
1263
1171
1358
1296
1171
1253
1273
1280
1207
1227
1201
1273
1407
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.9
6.9
7.9
7.1
9.1
8.4
5.7
7.0
7.9
7.9
7.1
7.7
7.5
9.3
10.9

46
1319
1398
1430
1362
1519
1453
1293
1398
1437
1417
1355
1316
1348
1463
1594
.38 Super Auto (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
124
LSWC
Intercast 1.260
130
FMJ
Sierra
1.260
130
RN
Rainier
1.260
145
LRN
Intercast 1.260
147
HP/XTP
Hornady 1.260
147
RN
Rainier
1.260
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N340
N350
3N37
N340
3N37
3N38
N105
N340
N350
3N37
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
3N38
N105
N340
N350
3N37
5.4
6.0
6.3
5.5
6.3
8.3
9.3
5.4
5.9
6.3
4.3
5.5
5.1
5.1
5.9
5.7
7.7
7.8
5.0
5.3
5.5
1204
1217
1237
1145
1181
1270
1319
1129
1138
1165
1033
1079
1047
1033
1096
1073
1201
1181
1053
1007
1037
6.4
7.1
7.4
6.3
7.3
9.0
10.1
6.2
6.9
7.2
5.2
6.3
6.0
5.9
6.8
6.5
8.0
8.4
5.7
6.1
6.3
1329
1362
1368
1260
1309
1391
1457
1230
1273
1286
1148
1207
1175
1161
1220
1194
1224
1293
1142
1132
1145

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
.38 LAPUA Super

Weight
[grs]

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
115
FMJ
LAPUA
1.240
123
FMJ
LAPUA
1.260
130
FMJ
Sierra
1.260
Powder
Type
N340
3N37
3N38
N340
3N37
3N38
N340
3N37
3N38
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.6
6.8
8.6
5.6
6.8
8.3
5.3
6.5
7.7
1191
1257
1355
1184
1253
1266
1168
1194
1247
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
6.3
7.4
9.7
6.2
7.3
9.1
6.0
7.1
8.8

47
1417
1424
1503
1329
1345
1430
1273
1309
1421

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
.38 Special
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
110
HP/XTP
Hornady
1.437
124
LSWC
Intercast 1.437
125
FP/XTP
Hornady
1.437
125
FP
Rainier
1.437
140
HP
Speer
1.437
145
LSWC
Intercast 1.476
146
JHP
Speer
1.378
148
LWC
Sako
1.181
158
HP
Speer
1.437
158
FP
Rainier
1.476
Powder
Type
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N340
N350
3N37
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N340
N350
3N37
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.7
6.5
7.7
7.1
4.8
6.0
6.6
6.4
5.3
6.2
7.2
7.0
4.7
5.7
6.3
6.6
5.0
5.8
6.6
6.4
4.1
5.3
5.6
5.8
5.0
5.7
5.6
3.2
3.6
3.9
4.3
4.2
5.2
6.1
5.9
4.3
5.3
5.9
6.1
1188
1191
1224
1227
1079
1125
1135
1152
1043
1102
1115
1132
1017
1066
1070
1093
955
981
1010
1004
938
1033
1001
1043
922
932
932
820
840
863
892
794
876
915
925
843
879
922
925
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.9
6.7
8.0
7.4
5.0
6.2
6.8
6.6
5.4
6.4
7.3
7.2
5.0
6.0
6.6
6.9
5.1
6.1
6.9
6.7
4.4
5.6
5.9
6.2
5.2
5.9
5.7
3.4
3.7
4.0
4.5
4.4
5.4
6.4
6.1
4.6
5.5
6.1
6.3

48
1230
1229
1266
1266
1119
1164
1170
1183
1082
1140
1160
1178
1053
1106
1115
1140
1003
1030
1064
1053
971
1076
1039
1089
963
975
971
848
875
895
928
843
929
957
969
885
923
963
970
.38 Special (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
160
Type
LFN
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
Intercast 1.476
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N340
3N37
N350
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.4
5.7
5.7
1033
978
1014
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.6
6.0
5.9
1070
1021
1046

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
.357 Magnum
Weight
[grs]
Powder
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
110
HP/XTP
Hornady
1.575
123
LSWC
Intercast 1.614*)
125
FP/XTP
Hornady
1.575
140
HP
Speer
1.575
145
LSWC
Intercast 1.614*)
158
HP
Speer
1.575
Powder
Type
N310
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N110
N340
N350
N110
N310
N320
N340
N350
N110
N340
3N37
N350
N110
N320
N340
3N37
N350
N110
N320
N340
3N37
N350
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
6.2
7.4
8.5
9.5
9.9
18.5
7.9
8.3
15.7
5.5
6.2
7.8
8.7
16.8
7.6
8.3
8.2
15.7
5.8
6.6
7.5
6.8
14.0
5.7
6.7
7.4
7.6
1296
1390
1458
1535
1547
1716
1375
1387
1546
1134
1229
1352
1415
1601
1251
1278
1280
1499
1175
1238
1269
1231
1475
1023
1117
1152
1200
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
6.7
8.0
9.4
10.7
10.8
20.1
8.8
9.3
17.4
6.1
7.1
8.8
9.7
18.4
8.3
9.3
9.1
17.1
6.4
7.4
8.5
8.1
15.3
6.3
7.4
8.3
8.5

49
1367
1474
1579
1646
1647
1909
1469
1479
1699
1234
1329
1462
1512
1772
1340
1386
1382
1647
1245
1319
1368
1344
1591
1114
1198
1254
1276
.357 Magnum (cont'd)

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
158
158
160
FP/XTP
HP
LFN
Hornady 1.575
Speer
1.575
Intercast 1.575
180
TMJ
Speer
1.677*)
200
TMJ
Speer
1.697*)
Powder
Type
N105
N110
N340
3N37
N350
N110
N340
3N37
N350
N105
N110
3N37
N350
N105
N110
Starting Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
10.9
14.1
6.3
7.3
6.6
13.2
6.3
7.0
6.4
8.9
12.7
6.4
6.2
8.4
11.4
1320
1368
1181
1176
1191
1404
972
1013
961
1154
1253
891
838
1020
1107
Maximum Load
Weight
Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
11.9
15.3
7.1
8.0
7.6
14.4
7.1
7.9
7.4
10.3
14.0
7.2
7.1
9.4
12.4
1417
1502
1244
1273
1270
1514
1069
1120
1087
1261
1394
991
966
1123
1204
.357 Remington Maximum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
158
FP/XTP
Hornady 1.890
158
FP
Rainier
160
LFN
Intercast 1.890
180
Silhoutte
Nosler
1.894
200
TMJ
Speer
2.000*)
1.890

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
3N37
N350
N110
N350
3N37
N110
3N37
N350
N110
N120
N110
N120
10.1
8.6
17.5
9.7
9.5
18.6
9.1
9.5
15.5
20.4
14.2
18.9
1440
1341
1737
1309
1342
1740
1455
1445
1559
1604
1361
1397
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
11.3
10.7
19.4
11.8
11.4
20.2
10.9
10.6
17.2
22.4
16.0
20.8

50
1560
1528
1888
1533
1539
1897
1572
1547
1695
1752
1499
1573

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
.40 S.&W.
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
155
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.126
155
FP
Rainier
170
HP
Hornady 1.126
180
HP
Speer
1.126
200
TMJ
Speer
1.126
1.126
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N320
N330
N340
3N37
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
3N37
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N105
5.2
6.0
6.0
7.3
6.6
5.3
6.0
6.4
7.2
7.5
5.3
6.0
5.8
5.5
5.8
5.9
4.7
5.1
5.3
7.5
1106
1142
1132
1171
1152
1086
1129
1155
1171
1178
1027
1056
1056
1001
994
1047
876
869
892
1053
5.9
6.7
6.9
8.1
7.6
5.9
6.7
7.3
8.1
8.5
6.1
7.0
6.8
6.1
6.8
6.7
5.4
6.0
6.0
8.0
1191
1234
1250
1286
1263
1171
1224
1276
1296
1293
1135
1165
1161
1109
1115
1142
978
988
991
1132

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
10mm AUTO
Weight
[grs]

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
155
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.256
155
FP
Rainier
1.256
180
HP
Speer
1.256
200
FMJ/FP
Hornady 1.256

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
N340
3N37
N350
N340
N350
3N37
N340
3N37
N350
N340
3N37
N350
N105
6.7
7.2
7.1
7.2
8.0
8.2
6.0
6.6
5.9
5.0
5.9
5.3
7.7
1165
1178
1178
1211
1243
1224
1024
1093
1076
876
955
932
1066
7.6
8.6
8.4
8.0
8.9
9.0
6.9
7.8
7.2
5.7
6.8
6.3
8.6

51
1286
1316
1316
1322
1378
1345
1155
1201
1184
1014
1073
1047
1155
.41 Remington Magnum

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
170
JHC
Sierra
1.579
210
HP/XTP
Hornady 1.579
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
Powder
Type
N350
N105
N110
N350
N105
N110
Starting Load
Maximum Load
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
11.1
15.3
21.7
10.4
13.0
18.5
1368
1539
1654
1221
1329
1431
13.0
17.5
23.5
11.8
15.1
20.3
1526
1690
1795
1339
1470
1562

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
.44 S.&W. Special

Weight
[grs]

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
W-W Super, trim-to length 1.285"
C.O.L.
[in.]
180
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.469
200
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.469
220
FPJ-Match
Sierra
240
JTC-Sil
Hornady 1.480
250
FPJ-Match
Sierra
267
LFN
Intercast 1.539
1.469
1.469

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N330
N340
N350
6.8
7.7
8.8
9.9
6.4
7.7
8.3
9.1
5.2
6.2
6.6
7.7
4.9
5.5
6.3
7.5
4.7
5.0
5.5
6.7
5.3
6.3
6.5
7.3
935
1010
1047
1043
886
942
961
971
725
761
814
833
633
676
728
784
633
627
646
751
794
856
840
850
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
7.5
8.6
9.5
10.5
7.0
8.5
9.1
9.9
5.9
7.0
7.4
8.6
5.6
6.2
7.1
8.2
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.6
6.0
7.0
7.1
8.0

52
1033
1109
1145
1148
965
1033
1066
1079
837
889
912
948
732
768
827
889
741
748
778
853
860
922
912
925

Weight
[grs]
180
Type
HP-XTP
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
Hornady 1.602
N320
10.2
N340
12.5
N350
13.2
N110
24.7
200 HP-XTP
Hornady 1.602
N320
9.6
N340
11.3
3N37
13.2
N350
12.1
N105
15.9
N110
23.7
220 FPJ-Match Sierra
1.602
N320
8.6
N340
10.7
N350
12.1
240 JTC-Sil
Hornady 1.602
N320
8.7
N340
9.9
3N37
11.6
N350
11.6
N105
13.9
N110
19.8
250 FPJ-Match Sierra
1.602
N320
8.1
N340
9.6
N350
11.0
267 LFN
Intercast 1.681*)
N340
10.1
3N37
11.4
N350
10.9
N110
19.8
300 HP-XTP
Hornady 1.717*)
N340
9.2
N350
10.1
N110
18.1
300 JSP
Sierra
1.717*)
N340
9.1
3N37
9.6
N350
9.4
N105
12.2
N110
17.3
1300
1401
1430
1585
1218
1313
1386
1320
1456
1577
1118
1222
1274
1059
1148
1185
1202
1286
1386
994
1084
1166
1149
1166
1152
1351
974
999
1218
944
968
935
1091
1176
11.7
14.0
15.2
26.2
11.2
12.9
15.0
14.5
19.2
26.2
10.3
12.2
14.6
9.7
11.4
13.2
12.7
16.4
21.9
9.6
11.1
13.0
11.4
13.1
12.6
21.7
10.4
11.6
20.1
10.1
11.1
10.9
13.7
18.9

53
1424
1539
1568
1686
1331
1426
1506
1476
1630
1729
1224
1321
1430
1154
1240
1309
1301
1424
1531
1121
1205
1287
1227
1276
1254
1468
1055
1119
1363
1039
1081
1062
1200
1296

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
.45 AUTO
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
154
LSWC
Intercast 1.240
180
LSWC
Intercast 1.244
185
TMJ-SWC
Speer
200
LSWC
Intercast 1.240
200
FMJ-CT
Hornady 1.240
230
FMJ-RN
Hornady 1.260
1.268
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
N320
N340
N320
N340
N320
N340
N320
N340
N320
N340
N350
N320
N340
N350
5.9
7.7
5.5
6.9
5.7
7.2
4.8
6.2
5.0
6.3
6.8
4.9
6.0
6.8
1050
1145
988
1037
929
1010
902
981
869
922
932
797
846
860
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
6.5
8.3
6.1
7.5
6.2
7.8
5.2
6.7
5.5
6.9
7.5
5.3
6.5
7.3
1134
1227
1070
1121
1003
1100
973
1054
942
1002
1011
863
928
935

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
.45 Colt
Weight
[grs]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
180
LSWC
Intercast 1.594
185
200
200
HP/XTP
FMJ-CT
LSWC
Hornady 1.594
Hornady 1.594
Hornady 1.594
230
FMJ-Match
Sierra
250
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.594
1.594

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N320
N330
N340
N350
N320
N320
N320
N340
N320
N340
N320
N340
N350
8.2
9.9
10.3
11.1
8.5
7.7
8.3
10.5
7.3
9.4
7.0
9.0
10.5
1085
1152
1150
1144
1062
1007
1042
1089
912
949
813
888
943
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
9.0
10.6
11.1
12.3
9.3
8.6
9.1
11.3
8.0
10.2
7.6
9.6
10.9

54
1170
1241
1245
1262
1147
1089
1111
1164
978
1045
888
973
1022

Bullet
Mfg.
Weight
[grs]
Type
C.O.L.
[in.]
185
200
200
200
230
HP/XTP
TMJ-SWC
FMJ-CT
TMJ-SWC
FMJ-RN
Hornady
Speer
Hornady
Speer
Hornady
250
HP-XTP
Hornady 1.504
1.516
1.516
1.555
1.516
1.555
Type
Bullet
Mfg.

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
3N37
3N37
N105
N110
3N37
N110
3N37
N110
15.0
14.6
17.7
24.1
13.4
22.8
11.9
19.8
1706
1640
1663
1808
1411
1683
1211
1512
16.8
16.0
20.2
26.3
14.9
25.0
13.8
22.4
1795
1726
1824
1962
1545
1804
1427
1640

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
Starline, trim-to length 1.380"
.454 Casull
Weight
[grs]

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Winchester, trim-to length 1.192"
C.O.L.
[in.]
185
HP/XTP
Hornady 1.642*
225
JHP
Speer
250
HP/XTP
Hornady 1.685
300
UCHP
Speer
1.681
1.752

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
3N37
N350
N105
3N37
N105
N110
3N37
N105
N110
3N37
N105
N110
17.6
18.2
26.6
16.8
24.6
30.8
15.6
21.4
28.1
15.2
19.7
26.3
1752
1772
2001
1558
1765
1864
1437
1585
1719
1296
1408
1555
21.0
21.4
29.3
19.6
26.7
33.5
18.2
24.3
30.7
17.0
23.0
28.7
*) The bullet crimp is over the ogive.

55
1962
1959
2159
1719
1913
2005
1601
1765
1873
1414
1588
1686

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
Speer, trim-to length 1.275"
.50 AE
Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
300
JHP
IMI
40.0
325
UCHP
Speer
40.0

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N105
N110
N120
N105
N110
N120
19.5
25.3
32.5
17.7
24.1
30.7
1296
1299
1188
1168
1270
1139
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
21.3
28.6
36.0
19.5
27.0
34.5
1434
1499
1368
1335
1460
1339

Vihtavuori Smokeless Loads for Cowboy Action Shooting

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.
About the Data

These loads are developed to give the velocities required for the cowboy action shooting using revolvers
with lead bullets. The maximum load is determined by
the velocity limit about 1000 fps, or by the maximum
pressure limit according to the SAAMI March 9, 1993
(Z299.3-1993). The bold text in the tables indicate the
maximum load according to SAAMI pressure level.
The maximum loads must never be exceeded.
All the listed loads are intended to be used in
modern firearms, which are according to the SAAMI
requirements. Please use a competent gunsmith to
evaluate that the condition of your gun is adequate to
be used with the pressures indicated in the tables. The
starting loads are the lowest charges which appeared to
give clean burning, i.e. no unburned residues in the
barrel or in the case, in our test shooting. This limit
may, however vary according to the individual revolver
used.
There are some special features, which must be
considered, when using reduced loads like the ones
presented in the tables bellow. The same facts are
equally valid always when using any smokeless powder
in such loads.
2) Free space in the case

When using charges which leave large amount of free
space in the case, the shooting characteristics may vary
largely depending on where the powder is located in
the case. If the powder lies totally in the bottom of the
case (i.e. in the end where primer is), the muzzle
velocity and especially the maximum pressure become
much higher. The maximum pressure may even be
doubled when same powder charge is moved from the
bullet end to the primer end of the case. This can
simply be demonstrated by shaking the revolver barrel
upwards or barrel downwards just before turning it
smoothly in horizontal position, aiming and shooting.
Also the recoil may transfer the powder in either end
of the case. This is sometimes seen as a velocity change
between the first shot and the following shots.
The shot to shot deviations in velocity and pressure
are normally increased when using load which leaves
the cases half empty. For this reason such loads are not
recommended for target loads. The data below is
tested in a way that the powder is as much as possible
in the primer side before firing, and therefore, the
pressures and the velocities represent the maximum
values which were obtained using our test equipment
and cartridge components indicated in the table.
1) Double charges
Some of these loads are so small that throwing the load
twice in the same case is possible because of the large
case volume. Doubling the charge accidentally causes
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3) Risk for underload detonation

This risk is always present when using highly reduced
loads of any smokeless powder. The large free space in
the case may generate a pressure wave which can cause,
in the worst case, powder to burn as a shock wave, i.e.
to detonate, instead of normal fast burning process.
The extremely sharp pressure peeks involved in detonation can destroy the weapon and may lead to serious
injury.
All these loads given here are extensively pressure
tested and no sings of underload detonation were
found. We strongly recommend everyone to follow
strictly these tables to minimize the risk for underload
detonation.
Bullet
Mfg.
Type
158
LSWC/HP
C.O.L.
[in.]
1.437
Bullet
Mfg.
Type
158
LSWC/HP

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
3NSL
N320
3NSM
2.8
3.3
3.6
726
754
787
3.3
3.8
4.1
807
840
884

Primers:
Small Rifle
Cases:
.357 Magnum
Weight
[grs]
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.

Primers:
Small Pistol
Cases:
.38 Special
Weight
[grs]
Warnings
C.O.L.
[in.]
1.575

Maximum Load
Type
[grs]
[fps]
[grs]
[fps]
3NSM
N340
3NSH
3.9
4.5
4.8
791
804
840
5.0
5.9
5.9

57
998
1049
1053

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
.44 S.&W. Special

Weight
[grs]
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
C.O.L.
[in.]
240
SWC/HP
1.539
267
LFN
1.539

Weight
[grs]
267
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
LFN
C.O.L.
[in.]
1.575
Type
Bullet
Mfg.
3NSL
N320
3NSM
3NSL
N320
3NSM
N340
4.4
4.7
5.5
3.6
3.8
4.9
6.6
722
701
750
641
633
708
857
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
5.3
5.9
6.3
4.7
5.3
5.9
7.3
832
852
885
767
794
833
926

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
N340
3NSH
5.9
6.4
734
796
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
7.5
7.8
946
968

Primers:
Large Pistol
Cases:
.45 Colt
Weight
[grs]

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
C.O.L.
[in.]
200
RN
1.594
250
RN
1.594

Type
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
3NSL
N320
3NSM
3NSL
N320
3NSM
3NSH
6.3
6.8
8.0
5.1
5.6
6.3
8.2
850
848
877
744
751
780
870
Maximum Load
Weight Velocity
[grs]
[fps]
7.3
8.7
8.6
6.1
6.9
7.5
9.2

58
1008
1044
979
875
914
961
1004
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Burning Rate Chart

No. 9, Accurate Arms

Reloder 15, Hercules

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

RIFLE RELOADING DATA 11

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

N165: A very slow burning magnum propellant for use

Powders For .50 BMG

for consequential damages of any kind whatsoever, whether

How To Use The Data

About the Data

Our rifle and handgun data listings generally contain

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

Better to stop shooting and immediately discard all such

Properties of Smokeless Powder

Under such conditions, the effects of the release of gas

How to Check Smokeless Powder for

Recommendations for Storage of

Considerations for Storage of

RIFLE RELOADING DATA

Spire Point Speer

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

Powder Starting Load

Spire Point Speer

Powder Starting Load

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist

Spire Point Speer

Test barrel: 25", 1 in 12" twist

Powder Starting Load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

.223 Remington (cont'd)

*) Test barrel twist 1 in 7".

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 14" twist

.22 PPC - USA

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

*) Test barrrel twist 1 to 7".

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist

Powder Starting Load

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 14" twist

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 14" twist

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

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

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

Powder Starting Load

.243 Winchester (cont'd)

*) Test barrrel twist 1 to 8".

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

Powder Starting Load

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

Powder Starting Load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION!

.240 Weatherby Magnum

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

Powder Starting Load

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist

Powder Starting Load