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RELOADING GUIDE FOR

RIFLES AND HANDGUNS 1-01

THIS NEW VIHTAVUORI RELOADING GUIDE 1-01 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.

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Burning Rate Chart Current canister powders in order of approximate burning rate. This list is approximate only and not to be used for developing loads. CONTACT: KALTRON PETTIBONE, 1241 ELLIS ST. BENSENVILLE, IL 60106 PHONE (630) 350-1116

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

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

41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

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 Brigadier 3032, Scot 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. Brigadier 4065, Scot 2520, Accurate Arms IMR-4320, IMR Co. N-202, Norma N540 VIHTAVUORI N140, VIHTAVUORI 2700, Accurate Arms

81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108.

Reloder 15, Hercules H380, Hodgdon 760, Winchester H414, Hodgdon N550, VIHTAVUORI N150, VIHTAVUORI 4350, Accurate Arms IMR-4350, IMR Co. H4350, Hodgdon N-204, Norma Brigadier 4351, Scot Reloder 19, Hercules N160, VIHTAVUORI N560, VIHTAVUORI IMR-4831, IMR Co H4831, Hodgdon 3100, Accurate Arms MRP, Norma N165, VIHTAVUORI Reloder 22, Hercules IMR-7828, IMR Co. 8700, Accurate Arms N170, VIHTAVUORI H1000. Hodgdon H870, Hodgdon 24N41, VIHTAVUORI 50BMG, Hodgdon 20N29, VIHTAVUORI

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Table of Contents 7mm - 08 Remington ............ 21 7 x 57 ........................................ 22 7mm Rem. Magnum .............. 22 7mm Weatherby Magnum .... 23 .30 Carbine .............................. 23 .30-30 Winchester .......... 23 - 24 .300 Savage .............................. 24 .308 Winchester .............. 25 - 27 7.62 x 54R (7.62 Russian)27 - 28 .30 - 06 Springfield ......... 28 - 30 .300 H&H Magnum .............. 30 .308 Norma Magnum ............ 31 .300 Winchester Mag. ............ 31 .300 Weatherby Magnum ...... 32 7.62 x 39 .................................. 32 .303 British .............................. 32 8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS) ....... 33 .338 Winchester Magnum ..... 33 .338 LAPUA Magnum .......... 34 .358 Norma Magnum ............ 34 9.3 x 62 ..................................... 35 9.3 x 64 ..................................... 35 .375 H&H Magnum .............. 35 .444 Marlin .............................. 36 .45-70 Government ............... 36 .458 Winchester Magnum ..... 36 .50 BMG .................................. 37

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

.41 Remington Magnum ....... 50 .44 S.&W. Special ................... 50 .44 Remington Magnum ....... 51 .45 AUTO ............................... 52 .45 Colt .................................... 52 .45 Winchester Magnum. ...... 53 .454 Casull ............................... 53 .50 AE ...................................... 54 VIHTAVUORI SMOKELESS LOADS FOR COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING .............................. 54 .38 Special ................................ 55 .357 Magnum .......................... 55 .44 S.&W. Special ................... 56 .44 Remington Magnum ....... 56 .45 Colt .................................... 56 VIHTAVUORI DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN U.S ................................ 57

RIFLE RELOADING DATA 11 Disclaimer ............................... 11 .17 Remington ........................ 11 HANDGUN RELOADING .22 Hornet ............................... 11 DATA .......................................... 39 .222 Remington ...................... 12 Disclaimer ............................... 39 .223 Remington .............. 12 - 13 7mm TCU ............................... 39 .22 PPC - USA ........................ 13 7mm BR Remington ............. 40 .22-250 Remington ................ 14 7 x 49 GJW ............................. 40 .220 Swift ................................. 14 .32 S.&W. Long N.P. ............. 40 6 PPC - USA ........................... 14 .32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter .. 41 6 BR Norma ............................ 15 .380 ACP ................................. 41 .243 Winchester .............. 15 - 16 9mm Luger ...................... 41 - 43 6mm Remington .................... 16 9 x 21 ........................................ 43 .240 Weatherby Magnum ...... 17 .357 SIG ................................... 44 .25-06 Remington ................... 17 .38 Super Auto ................ 44 - 45 6.5 x 55 SE ...................... 18 - 19 .38 Special ........................ 45 - 46 6.5 - .283 Norma .................... 20 .357 Magnum .................. 47 - 48 .264 Winchester Magnum ..... 20 .357 Remington Maximum ... 48 .270 Winchester ................. 20-21 .40 S.&W. ................................. 49 .270 Weatherby Magnum ...... 21 10mm AUTO ......................... 49

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Preface This Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 1-01 for rifles and handguns contains the results of the tests conducted by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy together with Nammo Lapua Oy. All the loads in this guide are pressure tested 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 contents of the Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 1-01 has been revised since the publication of the preceeding Reloading Guide 2-00 with some new information. A new item is the load data for the 6.5 - 286 Norma, a new cartridge specially applicated for long range target shooting. Also the load data for the 9mm Luger and the .38 Super has been updated with a new Vihtavuori powder for handgun cartridges, the 3N38. During the past few years there have been a lot of changes both at Vihtavuori and Lapua plants. Inspite of the organisational changes the brand name "Vihtavuori" in reloading powders remains unchanged. 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 at Lapua plants. The contact information for customer service is given in the back of this guide. We wish You successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders. We wish You successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders.

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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.

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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 use 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 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?

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 6 Usaguide1-01.p65

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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: 7 Usaguide1-01.p65

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How to Check Smokeless Powder for Deterioration

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.

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 Usaguide1-01.p65

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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!

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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.

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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.

Maximum Load Weight Velocity [grs] [fps]

N135

22.8

4040

Test barrel: 23 1/2", 1 in 16" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length1.394"

.22 Hornet Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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

Powder Starting Load Maximum Load Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

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 Usaguide1-01.p65

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.222 Remington Weight [grs] 40

45

50

55

60

69

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

Spire Point Speer Hornet Sierra Spire Point Speer

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length1.693"

Powder Type

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]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

40

Spire Point Speer

2.075

45

Spitzer

2.126

Speer

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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

Test barrel: 25", 1 in 12" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length1.752"

Powder Type N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N135

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 22.4 24.4 25.0 21.7 23.5 24.9 25.5

3373 3399 3347 3187 3235 3245 3185

24.0 26.3 26.8 23.5 25.6 27.0 26.9

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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

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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

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

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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 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 2465 2475 2515

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 23.5 25.3 25.9

C.O.L. [in.]

52

HPBT

Sierra

2.024

55

Spitzer

Speer

2.039



3171 3027 3086 3130 2946 2996 3091

22.7 24.3 25.8 27.8 24.3 25.4 28.3


13

3314 3368 3398 3333 3274 3315 3333 3134 3217 3231 3267 3081 3063 3076 3075 2954 2828 2890 2922 2984 2728 2774 2807

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length1.508"

.22 PPC - USA Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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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

N130 N135 N140 N130 N135 N140 N150 N135 N140 N150 N140 N150 N140 N540 N150 N550 N160 N560

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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

Bullet Mfg.

Powder Type


N140 N140 N160

38.6 37.0 43.1

3900 3250 3710

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 1.508"

6 PPC -USA Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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

.220 Swift Weight Type [grs]

Test barrel: 22", 1 in 14" twist 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 Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 23.4 25.1 21.5 22.6 24.5

2761 2752 2653 2686 2705

25.9 28.1 23.9 26.0 27.6


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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 LAPUA

2.362

90

FMJ

LAPUA

2.347

90

Silver Jacket LAPUA

2.362

100

Mega

LAPUA

2.177

105

Scenar

LAPUA

2.347

105

Silver Jacket LAPUA

2.362

.243 Winchester Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

70

SXSP

Hornady 2.638

80

FMJ

Hornady 2.638

Test barrel: 251/2", 1 in 8" twist 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 Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

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

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.039"

Powder Type N133 N135 N140 N150 N160 N135 N140 N150 N160

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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


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.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


Powder Type N140 N150 N160 N560 N150 N550 N160 N560 N160 N560 N165 N150 N550 N160 N160 N560 N550 N160 N165

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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

Test barrel: 221/2", 1 in 9" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.224"

Powder Type N135 N140 N150 N160 N135 N140 N150 N160 N140 N150 N160 N165 N160 N165 N165

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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


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2974 2947 3084 3149 2907 3146 3127 2727 2903 2962 2932 2868 3199 3084 2634 2719 2923 2936 3012

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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

Test barrel: 23 1/2", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.222"



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

Test barrel: 23", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.484"

Powder Type N140 N150 N160 N165 N140 N150 N160 N560 N165 N170 N150 N160 N560 N165 N170 N160 N560 N165 N170


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

3569 3684 3628 3548 3628 3591 3361 3364 3420 3205 3166 3264 3106 3192 3215

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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

LAPUA

3.149

120

HPBT

Sierra

3.024

123

Scenar

LAPUA

3.150

123

Silver Jacket

LAPUA

3.149

130

HPBT

Norma

3.150

Test barrel: 261/2", 1 in 81/2" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.157"

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 Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

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


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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

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 Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

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


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Test barrel: ", 1 in " twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.165"

6.5 - .284 Norma Bullet Mfg.

Weight [grs]

Type

C.O.L. [in.]

108

Scenar

LAPUA

3.110

139

Scenar

LAPUA

3.110

.264 Winchester Magnum 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

Bullet Mfg.

N160 N560 N165 N160 N560 N165

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 51.2 53.3 57.5 44.9 48.8 52.3

2999 3005 3064 2618 2671 2703

57.9 61.3 61.7 53.0 55.9 59.3

C.O.L. [in.]

100

Spitzer

Speer

130

SP

Remington 3.228

130 150 150

SPBT Spitzer SP

Speer 3.268 Speer 3.228 Remington 3.228

160

Partition

Nosler

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 9" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.492"



3277 3420 2862 2771 2529 2589 2618

57.4 67.1 47.8 57.1 54.7 57.4 56.3

3.150

3.331

Powder Type N150 N160 N165 N160 N560 N165 N160 N560 N165 N160 N165

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

49.8 63.1 64.8 55.5 59.7 59.3 49.4 55.5 53.2 51.0 53.1

20 20

3540 3770 3020 2990 2815 2913 2690


BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

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.270 Winchester Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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3150 3340 3297 2969 3034 2975 2604 2808 2650 2607 2634

.270 Weatherby Magnum 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

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

Test barrel: 25 1/2", 1 in 12" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.535"

Powder Type N550 N160 N165 N160 N165 N560 N160 N165 N560 N560 N165 N170

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

72.4 75.4 83.7 71.7 76.6 77.5 68.8 72.8 74.6 71.5 73.0 79.7

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 91/2" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 2.028"

Powder Type N130 N133 N135 N140 N150 N135 N140 N150 N135 N140 N150 N140 N150 N160 N150 N550 N160 N140 N150 N160

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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


21

3722 3681 3708 3315 3302 3322 3186 3265 3341 3150 3124 3157

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

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: Sako, trim-to length 2.236"

7 x 57 Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

120

Spitzer

Sierra

3.012

140


3.051

160

SPBT

Sierra

3.051

175

Mag-Tip

Speer

3.031

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



2546 2601 2620 2322 2391 2207 2255 2068 2147

43.4 46.1 46.6 42.5 43.6 41.4 49.4 45.9 49.5

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 9" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.492"



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


22

2826 2873 2880 2568 2599 2414 2539 2319 2357

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

3570 3536 3295 3298 3312 2901 3054 2960 2645 2821 2707 2710 2693 2843 2788 2691 2709 2575 2666 2619

7mm Weatherby Magnum 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

Bullet Mfg.

Type

100 110

Plinker Spire Point

C.O.L. [in.]

Speer Speer

1.673 1.673

Type

N160 N560 N160 N560 N165 N160 N560 N165 N160 N560 N165

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

78.5 81.7 74.5 78.2 80.1 67.6 69.8 72.3 65.2 68.0 69.5

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

105

HP

LAPUA

2.539

130

FSP

Speer

2.547

Powder Type N110 N110

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 13.2 11.9

1952 1761

14.5 13.3

Powder Type N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N135

29.4 32.6 24.7 27.3 29.5 31.1

2433 2542 2149 2196 2238 2242

32.5 36.3 27.6 30.5 32.8 34.6

23 23

2121 1908



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3763 3832 3462 3533 3512 2988 3037 3026 2878 2976 2908


.30-30 Winchester Weight [grs]

Powder Type

Test barrel: 18", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Federal, trim-to length 1.283"

.30 Carbine Weight [grs]

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 9" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 2.540"

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

2668 2765 2344 2420 2467 2455

.30-30 Winchester (cont'd) Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

150

FSP

Speer

2.539

170

FSP

Speer

2.539

Type

Bullet Mfg.

N120 N130 N133 N135 N140 N130 N133 N135 N140


1824 1911 1935 2000 2011 1813 1799 1825 1803

24.2 27.5 28.6 32.4 34.7 26.3 27.6 30.1 31.7

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



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


24

1985 2103 2115 2193 2240 1974 1948 2015 2025


.300 Savage Weight [grs]

Powder Type

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

3232 3268 3225 2744 2830 2900 2460 2529 2598 2481 2498 2574 2308 2342 2358


.308 Winchester Weight [grs] 57 100

Type ALS*) HP

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA LAPUA

Powder Type

2.638 2.638


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 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 2.756 N130 37.9 2742 N133 41.1 2782 N135 42.8 2796 N140 45.3 2804 150 Mega LAPUA 2.638 N135 31.7 2162 N140 32.2 2126 N540 34.9 2185 150 SPBT Sierra 2.756 N133 37.8 2526 N135 40.4 2558 N140 42.3 2546 N150 44.2 2576 150 Lock Base LAPUA 2.795 N540 42.9 2558 150 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N140 40.8 2495 N540 42.1 2478 N150 42.5 2526 N550 44.8 2523 155 Scenar LAPUA 2.795 N135 34.4 2230 N140 36.7 2227 N150 39.0 2335 N140 41.1 2497 155 Silver Jacket LAPUA 2.795 N150 41.9 2536 N540 41.7 2543 155 HPBT Sierra 2.795 N135 37.1 2413 N140 39.3 2435 N540 40.2 2437 N150 42.6 2540 N550 44.9 2578 156 SPBT Sako 2.685 N135 39.2 2418 N140 41.1 2416 N150 43.6 2509 *) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling!

33.9 35.9 40.7 46.8 40.0 44.1 47.6 41.1 46.0 41.7 44.9 47.2 49.9 39.1 40.8 42.6 42.0 44.3 46.8 48.2 47.3 45.8 46.9 47.0 49.7 40.7 43.3 46.8 46.3 46.9 47.0 41.4 44.2 45.2 46.6 49.8 43.1 45.4 48.3


25

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3927 3052 3206 3290 3069 3145 3210 2923 2953 2977 3028 3048 3070 2557 2564 2613 2730 2776 2814 2790 2835 2761 2821 2767 2796 2615 2624 2680 2799 2815 2848 2645 2682 2722 2760 2859 2668 2695 2771

.308 Winchester (cont'd) Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

165

SPBT

Speer

2.795

167

Scenar

LAPUA

2.795

167

Silver Jacket

LAPUA

2.795

168

HPBT

Sierra

2.795

170

FMJBT

LAPUA

2.795

175

HPBT

Sierra

2.795

180

SP

Hornady 2.795

180

X

Barnes

2.795

185

FMJBT

LAPUA

2.795

185

Scenar

LAPUA

2.795

185

Silver Jacket LAPUA

2.795

Powder Type N133 N135 N140 N150 N550 N140 N540 N150 N550 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

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 37.1 38.8 40.6 41.6 44.3 40.0 39.8 41.9 44.4 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

2369 2401 2419 2437 2473 2358 2381 2428 2480 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

40.7 42.7 44.9 46.3 48.2 44.0 43.9 46.1 48.9 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

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


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2583 2627 2666 2681 2694 2604 2637 2657 2719 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

.308 Winchester (cont'd) Weight [grs] 185

Type Forex

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA

2.732

190

HPBT

Sierra

2.795

200

SP

Speer

2.795

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



2074 2063 2109 2199 2188 2195 2265 2052 2092

42.0 43.3 46.0 41.6 42.4 42.5 45.6 39.9 40.4




2831 2893 2829 2110 2284 2329 2382 2451 2526 2471 2485 2529 2333 2469 2443 2393 2347 2370 2395 2431

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


27

2408 2433 2499 2414 2467 2420 2517 2256 2259

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

3059 3103 3116 2667 2753 2792 2795 2854 2861 2736 2773 2810 2663 2722 2736 2756 2653 2710 2701 2773

7.62 x 53R (cont'd) Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

185

Scenar

LAPUA

2.953

185

Mega

LAPUA

2.756

185

Forex

LAPUA

2.815

200

HPBT

Sierra

3.035

220

HPBT

Sierra

3.035

Type

Bullet Mfg.

N135 N540 N140 N150 N550 N140 N540 N150 N550 N140 N540 N150 N140 N540 N150 N550 N540 N150 N550

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 40.0 40.9 41.8 43.5 44.2 39.9 41.4 42.3 45.2 38,3 41.3 41.3 38.6 39.2 40.4 43.8 37.9 37.0 41.0

2252 2226 2290 2294 2275 2120 2160 2160 2224 2215 2339 2306 2083 2107 2118 2187 1968 1879 2012

44.5 46.4 46.8 48.2 50.5 46.1 47.2 47.6 51.3 45.3 46.8 47.7 45.2 45.2 46.4 49.2 42.8 43.3 46.6

C.O.L. [in.]

57 100

ALS*) HP

LAPUA LAPUA

3.110 3.142

105

HP

LAPUA

81.0

110

RN

Hornady 2.913

Powder Type N110 N130 N133 N135 N140 N540 N133 N135 N140 N133 N135 N140 N150

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

3110 2846 2986 3036 3034 3076 2999 3045 3058 2863 2834 2890 2969

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

*) Note: A muzzle velocity exceeding 3300 fps may lead to severe barrel fouling! BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 28 Usaguide1-01.p65

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2516 2534 2568 2575 2632 2445 2484 2466 2587 2569 2625 2602 2414 2422 2428 2500 2246 2221 2332


.30-06 Springfield Weight [grs]

Powder Type

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

3940 3267 3329 3383 3418 3465 3242 3314 3363 3224 3164 3205 3286

.30-06 Springfield (cont'd) Weight [grs] 123

Type FMJ

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA

3.142

125


3.307

150

Mega

LAPUA

3.028

150

Lock Base LAPUA

3.307

150

HPBT

Sierra

3.307

155

Scenar

LAPUA

3.307

156

SPBT

Sako

3.169

167

Scenar

LAPUA

3.307

LAPUA

3.307

170

FMJBT

Powder Type 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 N135 N140 N150 N140 N540 N150 N550 N160 N140 N540 N150 N550 N160

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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 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

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 2547 2543 2561 2418 2413 2455 2556 2455 2348 2390 2409 2443 2506

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 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


29

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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 2793 2818 2831 2664 2737 2694 2806 2757 2618 2687 2668 2758 2794

.30-06 Springfield (cont'd) Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

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

.300 H&H Magnum Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

125 150 155 165 180 220

FMJ Spitzer SP Spitzer SP RN

Sako Speer Sako Speer Sako Hornady

C.O.L. [in.] 3.484 3.582 3.582 3.590 3.590 3.578

Powder Type N160 N550 N150 N540 N550 N160 N560 N150 N550 N160 N150 N550 N160 N560 N150 N160 N160 N560


2394 2311 2280 2255 2295 2370 2373 2234 2369 2415 2279 2323 2376 2364 2195 2309 2144 2206

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

2603 2596 2548 2523 2592 2650 2672 2562 2697 2661 2517 2664 2608 2706 2374 2510 2368 2517

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 2.842"


Maximum Load Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] 77.2 75.2 72.4 70.2 67.9 65.1

3610 3120 3000 2900 2870 2540


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.308 Norma Magnum Weight [grs] 147 155 180 200 220

Type FMJ SP SP SP RN

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

Norma Sako Sako Sako Hornady

3.346 3.248 3.307 3.307 3.358*

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.551"

Powder Type


N160 N160 N160 N160 N160

76.1 72.8 70.7 66.4 65.1

3410 3100 3050 2810 2710

*) The CIP maximum cartridge overall length is exceeded.

.300 Winchester Magnum Bullet Mfg.

Weight [grs]

Type

C.O.L. [in.]

110 150

SP Ballistic Tip

Hornady 3.268 Nosler 3.339

155

Scenar

LAPUA

3.339

167

Scenar

LAPUA

3.339

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 N160 N165 N160 N560 N165 N160 N165 N160 N165 N560 N165 N170 N560 N165 N170 N160 N560 N165 N170 N560 N165 N170

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 76.5 69.0 75.3 63.7 69.1 72.4 68.9 73.4 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

3145 2789 2898 2733 2785 2813 2724 2751 2596 2626 2546 2530 2497 2688 2663 2572 2482 2511 2503 2420 2261 2165 2239

83.3 76.3 83.2 71.8 77.2 80.2 74.5 80.0 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

3489 3097 3197 3143 3179 3189 2987 3032 2867 2898 2927 2959 2877 2929 2876 2808 2720 2774 2753 2694 2543 2503 2496


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.300 Weatherby Magnum 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

57 123 123 123

Type

Bullet Mfg.

FMJ FMJ SP Mega

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA Sako Sako LAPUA

2.063 2.293 2.134 2.063

180

Type SP

N160 N160 N165 N160 N165 N160 N165 N560 N165 N170

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

88.8 83.6 90.8 82.9 89.6 80.0 86.7 79.8 80.8 85.0

3612 3282 3300 3193 3216 3038 3079 2961 2914 2918

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

Sako

Powder Type N110 N120 N120 N120 N130

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 20.2

2805

22.0 24.4

1975 2080

24.7 26.5 26.7 25.7 27.3

3123 2430 2360 2306 2359


.303 British Weight [grs]

Powder Type

Test barrel: 161/2", 1 in 91/2" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 1.515"

7.62 x 39 Weight [grs]

Test barrel: 26", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 2.815"

2.897

Powder Type N140

Maximum Load Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] 41.7

2540


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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


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

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 91/2" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.236"

Powder Type N130 N133 N135 N135 N140 N135 N140 N150 N140 N150 N160

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

48.2 53.9 55.1 51.1 53.9 49.0 51.4 53.7 47.5 49.3 56.2


Powder Type N160 N160 N560 N550 N160 N560 N160 N560 N165 N160 N165 N160 N560 N165 N165 N160 N560

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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

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.


33

3117 3213 3196 2887 2927 2718 2749 2798 2490 2505 2575

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

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.

C.O.L. [in.]

Norma

3.228

Test barrel: 271/2", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.714"

Powder Type N160 N165 N160 N560 N165 N170 N560 N165 N170 N560 N165 N170 N560 N165 N170 N165 N560 N170 24N41


2882 2904 2619 2800 2642 2744 2514 2484 2599 2627 2520 2539 2534 2531 2603 2175 2254 2251 2302

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

Test barrel: 24", 1 in 12" twist Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 2.512"

Powder Type N160

Maximum Load Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] 80.2

2790


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Test barrel: 24", 1 in14" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 2.433"


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

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 45.4 46.0 52.5

1932 2024 2096

57.6 54.3 55.7 60.4 54.5

2510 2297 2329 2395 2330

Test barrel: 25 1/2", 1 in 14" twist Primers: Large Rifle Cases: RWS, trim-to length 2.512"


Powder Type

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



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.


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.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



2381 2551 2261 2315 2129 2117

45.0 55.4 50.3 54.4 48.1 51.3

2531 2754 2455 2468 2320 2320


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


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



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




2427 2288 2373 1930 1920 1983

70.0 69.1 73.7 70.4 72.5 74.5


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2029 2090 2242 2047 2187 2134 1604 1854 1783

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2599 2462 2518 2060 2053 2100

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

.50 BMG Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

647

FMJBT

Speer

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

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

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


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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. Test barrel: 14", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Fireformed LAPUA .223 Remington, trim-to length 1.752"

7mm TCU

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

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

Powder Type N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N135 N120 N130 N133 N135 N540


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


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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.

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA LAPUA LAPUA

Powder Type N120 N130 N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N120 N130 N133 N135 N120 N130 N133 N135

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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

.969 .969 1.272



1942 1940 1995 1843 1854 1919 1918

25.7 26.9 28.7 25.1 26.5 28.2 29.5

Powder Type N310 N310 N310


767 618 848

1.7 1.3 2.2

40 40

2108 2115 2158 2005 2025 2070 2087

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 181/2" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .913"


Usaguide1-01.p65

2721 2748 2421 2454 2529 2100 2167 2202 2032 2083 2107 2132 1904 1975 2030 2066

Test barrel: 15", 1 in 8" twist 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: Remington, trim-to length 1.512"

3/4/01, 11:54 AM

856 691 916

.32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter

Test barrel: 7", 1 in 181/2" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length .913"

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

Weight [grs] 83 98

Type LWC LWC

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

LAPUA LAPUA

.969 .969

90

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

HP-XTP Hornady

.980

95

TMJ

Speer

.980

100

FMJ

Hornady

.980

Type

1.7 1.5

755 755

1.7 1.8

919 853

Powder Type


N310 N320 N310 N320 N310 N320

2.9 3.6 3.0 3.7 2.6 3.4

1010 1073 994 1066 912 1007

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

9mm Luger Weight [grs]

N310 N310


Test barrel: 31/2", 1 in 10" twist Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Sako, trim-to length .677"

.380 ACP Weight [grs]

Powder Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

90

HP-XTP

Hornady 1.063

100

HP

Speer

1.083

Powder Type N310 N320 N330 N340 N350 3N37 N320 N330 N340 3N37

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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


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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

Powder Type 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

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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


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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

N330 N340 3N37 N350 3N38 N105 N330 N340 N350 3N37 N330 N340 N350 3N37

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

Bullet Mfg.

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

Powder Type N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N105 N340 3N37 N350 N105 3N37 N350 N105


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


1050 1031 1070 1089 1096 1125 954 977 1033 1025 945 981 1012 995

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

9 x 21 Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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

Test barrel: 5", 1 in 16" twist 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

Powder Type N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350


1578 1611 1614 1387 1424 1413 1305 1342 1348 1307 1347 1341 1262 1283 1317

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

Test barrel: 51/2", 1 in 16" twist 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

Powder Type N320 N340 3N37 N350 N350 3N37 N320 N340 N350 3N37 N340 3N37 N350 3N38 N105


1188 1250 1263 1171 1358 1296 1171 1253 1273 1280 1207 1227 1201 1273 1407

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


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1319 1398 1430 1362 1519 1453 1293 1398 1437 1417 1355 1316 1348 1463 1594

.38 Super Auto (cont'd) NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

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

Powder Type N340 N350 3N37 N340 3N37 3N38 N105 N340 N350 3N37 N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 3N38 N105 N340 N350 3N37

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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

.38 Special

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

Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

110

HP/XTP

Hornady 1.437

124

LSWC

Intercast 1.437

Powder Type N320 N340 3N37 N350 N320 N340 3N37 N350

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 5.7 6.5 7.7 7.1 4.8 6.0 6.6 6.4

1188 1191 1224 1227 1079 1125 1135 1152

5.9 6.7 8.0 7.4 5.0 6.2 6.8 6.6


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1230 1229 1266 1266 1119 1164 1170 1183

.38 Special (cont'd) NOTE: The listed maximum loads are SAAMI +P loads!

Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

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

160

LFN

Intercast 1.476

180

TERA

LAPUA

1.476

Powder Type 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 N340 3N37 N350 N110

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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 5.4 5.7 5.7 8.4

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 1033 978 1014 863

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 5.6 6.0 5.9 8.6


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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 1070 1021 1046 904

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

.357 Magnum Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

110

HP/XTP

Hornady 1.575

123

LSWC

Intercast 1.614*)

125

FP/XTP

Hornady 1.575

140

HP

Speer

145

LSWC

Intercast 1.614*)

158

HP

Speer

158 158 160

FP/XTP HP LFN

Hornady 1.575 Speer 1.575 Intercast 1.575

180

TERA

LAPUA

1.575

1.575

1.677*)

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 N105 N110 N340 3N37 N350 N110 N340 3N37 N350 N110

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [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 10.9 14.1 6.3 7.3 6.6 13.2 5.8 6.2 6.0 11.9

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 1320 1368 1181 1176 1191 1404 927 921 897 1182

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 11.9 15.3 7.1 8.0 7.6 14.4 6.4 7.1 7.0 12.8


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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 1417 1502 1244 1273 1270 1514 988 1028 1017 1303

.357 Magnum (cont'd) Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

180

TMJ

Speer

1.677*)

200

TMJ

Speer

1.697*)

Powder Type N340 3N37 N350 N105 N110 3N37 N350 N105 N110


972 1013 961 1154 1253 891 838 1020 1107

7.1 7.9 7.4 10.3 14.0 7.2 7.1 9.4 12.4

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

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

Powder Type 3N37 N350 N110 N350 3N37 N110 3N37 N350 N110 N120 N110 N120


1440 1341 1737 1309 1342 1740 1455 1445 1559 1604 1361 1397

11.3 10.7 19.4 11.8 11.4 20.2 10.9 10.6 17.2 22.4 16.0 20.8



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

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

.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


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

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

Powder Type N340 3N37 N350 N340 N350 3N37 N340 3N37 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N105


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


49

1191 1234 1250 1286 1263 1171 1224 1276 1296 1293 1135 1165 1161 1109 1115 1142 978 988 991 1132

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

10mm AUTO Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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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.



1368 1539 1654 1221 1329 1431

13.0 17.5 23.5 11.8 15.1 20.3

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

Powder Type N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N330 N340 N350

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

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


50

1526 1690 1795 1339 1470 1562

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

.44 S.&W. Special Weight [grs]

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

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

.44 Remington Magnum Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

180

HP-XTP

Hornady 1.602

200

HP-XTP

Hornady 1.602

220

FPJ-Match

Sierra

240

JTC-Sil

Hornady 1.602

250

FPJ-Match

Sierra

267

LFN

Intercast 1.681*)

300

HP-XTP

Hornady 1.717*)

300

JSP

Sierra

1.602

1.602

1.717*)


Powder Type N320 N340 N350 N110 N320 N340 3N37 N350 N105 N110 N320 N340 N350 N320 N340 3N37 N350 N105 N110 N320 N340 N350 N340 3N37 N350 N110 N340 N350 N110 N340 3N37 N350 N105 N110

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 10.2 12.5 13.2 24.7 9.6 11.3 13.2 12.1 15.9 23.7 8.6 10.7 12.1 8.7 9.9 11.6 11.6 13.9 19.8 8.1 9.6 11.0 10.1 11.4 10.9 19.8 9.2 10.1 18.1 9.1 9.6 9.4 12.2 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



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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

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

.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

N320 N340 N320 N340 N320 N340 N320 N340 N320 N340 N350 N320 N340 N350


1050 1145 988 1037 929 1010 902 981 869 922 932 797 846 860

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

Bullet Mfg.

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

Powder Type N320 N330 N340 N350 N320 N320 N320 N340 N320 N340 N320 N340 N350


1085 1152 1150 1144 1062 1007 1042 1089 912 949 813 888 943

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


1134 1227 1070 1121 1003 1100 973 1054 942 1002 1011 863 928 935


.45 Colt Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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.45 Winchester Magnum 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

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

Powder Type 3N37 3N37 N105 N110 3N37 N110 3N37 N110

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 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

Test barrel: 71/2", 1 in 24" twist Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Starline, trim-to length 1.380"

.454 Casull

NOTE: This caliber is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 50750 psi.

Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

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

Powder Type 3N37 N350 N105 3N37 N105 N110 3N37 N105 N110 3N37 N105 N110


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.


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

Test barrel: 6", 1 in 19" twist 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



1296 1299 1188 1168 1270 1139

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.

Type

158

LSWC/HP

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.] 1.437

Type

158

LSWC/HP

Bullet Mfg.

Powder Type 3NSL N320 3NSM


726 754 787

3.3 3.8 4.1

C.O.L. [in.] 1.575

Powder Type 3NSM N340 3NSH


791 804 840

5.0 5.9 5.9


55

807 840 884

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

.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.

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

.38 Special Weight [grs]

Warnings

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998 1049 1053

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

.44 S.&W. Special Weight [grs]

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

240

SWC/HP

1.539

267

LFN

1.539

.44 Remington Magnum Weight [grs] 267

Type

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

LFN

1.575

Type

3NSL N320 3NSM 3NSL N320 3NSM N340


722 701 750 641 633 708 857

5.3 5.9 6.3 4.7 5.3 5.9 7.3

Bullet Mfg.

C.O.L. [in.]

200

RN

1.594

250

RN

1.594


Powder Type N340 3NSH

Starting Load Maximum Load Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [grs] [fps] [grs] [fps] 5.9 6.4

734 796

7.5 7.8

Powder Type

946 968

3NSL N320 3NSM 3NSL N320 3NSM 3NSH


850 848 877 744 751 780 870

7.3 8.7 8.6 6.1 6.9 7.5 9.2


832 852 885 767 794 833 926


.45 Colt Weight [grs]

Powder Type

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