modern loading data 9mm, 45 acp, 30-06 .223 .357 magnum

LOADING DATA

223/5.56mm Remington

30-06 Springfield

9mm Loading Data

38 Special Loading Data

357 Magnum Loading Data

45 ACP Loading Data

LOADING DATA

223/5.56mm Remington

223 D(MIHGTOH lS.56mm HATO] '!he 223 Remington resulted from military development of a new service rifle cartridge. Adopted in February, 1964 as the 5.56mm Ball Cartridge M193, it was introduced as a commercial cartridge by Remington one month earlier.

Based on the 222 Remington case head dimensions, the 223 case is only .060" longer than its parent. However, it has greater powder capacity because the case body was lengthened and the neck shortened. With equivalent bullet weights, the 223 enjoys a 100 to 300 feet/sec velocity advantage. This advantage is due to a combination of the larger case and higher operating pressures.

Almost any military cartridge, once commercialized, is destined to become an immediate success and the 223 was no exception. The ready supply of cases and an excellent selection of 22 caliber bullets has made the 223 one of our most popular cartridges. It has also found wide acceptance as a police cartridge.

Original military and commercial rifles had a 1-in-14 inch rifling twist, later changed to 1-in-12 inches for better long-range stability with the 55 grain service bullet. However, when the military adopted a heavier, 62 grain service round, military rifles were fitted with 1-in-7 inch twist barrels to handle the new bullet. Several commercial makers of semiautomatic rifles followed suit and changed to the faster twist.

Although the fast twist works well with military ammo, handloaders ran into a problem. Most 22 caliber centerfire rifle bullets are of light construction for varmint hunting. When fired at 3200 feet/sec in a 1-in-7 twist rifle, the bullet is rotating at over 300,000 rpm when it leaves the muzzle. This rotation is more than

most varmint bullets can withstand so they are literally ripped apart as they leave the barrel.

If you have a rifle with the faster 1-in-7 twist, you should limit muzzle velocity of sporting-type bullets to around 2800 feet/sec. Speer sells a 62 grain FMJ-BT bullet which is a duplicate of the bullet in the new M855 service cartridge. The Speer 70 grain semispitzer is also a good bullet in the fast-twist rifles; however, be sure to watch overall length, as the long bullet can stick in the throat if seated too long. Some rifle makers recommend that bullets be crimped if used in their semi-automatic rifles. Three Speer 22 caliber bullets feature a cannelure for easy crimping. The 62 grain FMJ-BT will give mediocre accuracy in 1-in-12 inch barrels, and should be restricted to rifles with 10 inch or faster rifling twists.

The commercial IMI cases used for our tests are built to the same specification as military cases, so load reduction is not required when using surplus military brass with these loads. Remember that military cases have crimped primers. The crimp MUST be removed before re-priming.

The commercial 223 pressure limit is 52,000 cup. These loads do not exceed that limit.

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Speer Reloading Manual - 12th Edition -

Max. Case Length: 1.760" Trim-to Length: 1.750" Max. Cart. Length : 2.260" RCBs Shell holder: #10 Barrel Length : 22" Twist: 1-12"

.224" Dia. 40 Grain 22

0.3780 in. [9.60 mm]

0.3773 in. [9.58 mm] 0.2530 in. [6.43 mm]

angle 23' 0.3542 in. [9.00 mm]

Test Firearm: Ruger 77 Mk II Case: IMI Primers: CCI 400, 450·

Sec!. Density .114 Spire-SP

Ballistic Coefficient 0.144 C.O.l. Tested At 2.060"

Speer Part No. 101 7

Powder W!.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder W!.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder W!.Grs.

30.0C 3557 27.0C 3410 22.5 IMR

748* 28.0 3339 3031 25.0 3032 H4198 20.5

Viht. 25.0C 3486 26.0 3388 28.0

N133 23.0 3139 H322 24.0 3027 BL-C 2 * 26.0

25.5 3461 26.0 3361 25.5C AA AA 2015BR 23.5 3068 2230 24.0 3062 H4895 23.5

26.5 3445 27.0C 3342 28.5 AA 2460* 24.5 3086 Re12 25.0 3030 H335* 26.5

Mzl.Vel.

3342

2981

3315

3064

3297

2954

3133

2903

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load , CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

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. 224" Dia . 45 Grain 22

Sect. Density .128 Spitz-SP Ballistic Coefficient 0.167

C.O.L. Tested At 2.155" Speer Part No. 1023

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel.

27.0C 3404 27.0C 3337 28.0C 3219 IMR IMR 4895 25 .0 3098 3031 25.0 3070 BL-C(2)* 26 .0 . 2897

29.0C 3396 AA

26.0 3275 AA

25.5 3156

748* 27.0 2988 2460* 24.0 2948 2230 23.5 2777

23.0 3377 24.5C 3263 26.5C 3062 IMR Viht. 4198 21 .0 3066 N133 22.5 2969 Re12 24.5 281 7

26.0 3362 AA

25.0 3260 27.0C 3020

H322 24.0 2959 2015BR 23.0 2901 H335* 25.0 2688

. 224" Dia . 50 Grain 22 22

Sect. Density .114 Spitz-SP TNT-HP Ballistic Coefficient 0.231 0.223

C.O.L. Tested At 2.185" 2 .235" Speer Part No. 1029 1030

P d ower W G 1. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I z . e .

28.5 3398 24.5 3266 22.0 3178 AA

748* 26.5 3083 2015BR 22.5 2951 H4198 20.0 2850

28.0C 3328 27.0 3262 25.0 3138 AA AA 2520* 26.0 3178 H335* 25 .0 2975 2230 23 .0 2847

27.0C 3313 24.0 3237 27.0C 3067 IMR Viht. IMR 4895 25.0 3028 N133 22 .0 2899 4320 25 .0 2796

26.0 3300 25.5C 3203 28.0C 2851

H322 24.0 3001 H4895 23.5 2871 H380* 26 .0 2676

26.0C 3284 27.5 3200 IMR 3031 24.0 2969 BL-C(2)* 25.5 2961

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

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. 224" Dia . 52 Grain 22 22

Sect. Density .114 HP HP-BT

Ballistic Coefficient 0.225 0.253 C.O.L. Tested At 2.200" 2.200"

Speer Part No. 1035 1036

Powder Wt. G rs . Mzl.Vel. Powder W G t. rs. M V I P zl. e . Qwder W G t. rs. MIVI z . e.

28.0C 3448 25.5C 3146 25.0 3056

748* 26.0 3138 H4895 23.5 2863 AA 2460* 23.0 2750

26.5C 3202 26.5 3129 20.5 2931 IMR 4895 24.5 2850 H335* 24.5 2879 Re7 18.5 2609

26.0C 3195 24.5 3101 26.0C 2893 IMR IMR 3031 24.0 2876 H322 22.5 2822 4320 24.0 2546

24.0 3175 26.0C 3087 28.0C 2882 Viht. IMR Olin N133 22.0 2826 4064 24.0 2840 760* 26.0 2594

27.0C 3170 27.0 3062

Re15 25.0 2790 BL-C(2)* 25.0 2695

. 224" Dia . 55 Grain 22 22 22

Sect. Density .114 FMJ-BT Spitz-SP SP/Cann. Baliistic Coefficient 0.269 0.255 0.241

C.O.L. Tested At 2.215" 2.1 75" 2.215" Speer Part No. 1044 1047 1049

P d ower Wt G rs . M I V I P d z . 9 . ower Wt G rs. M IV I P d Z . 9 . ower Wt G rs. M I V I z. e _

28.0C 3313 24.5 3158 25.0C 3086 Viht.

748* 26.0 2965 H322 22.5 2823 N135 23.0 2787

25.0 3233 26.5 3143 25.0 3079 AA IMR AA 2230 23.0 3017 4064 24.5 2843 2460* 23.0 2832

26.0C 3223 27.0 3138 23.5 3026 IMR AA 3031 24.0 2976 BL-C(2)* 25.0 2868 2015BR 21 .5 2753

25.5C 3194 26.0 3092 21.0 2978

H4895 23.5 2908 H335* 24.0 2805 H4198 19.0 2693

27.0C 3187 23.5 3091 25.0C 2960 AA Viht. 2520* 25.0 3021 N133 21 .5 2775 Re12 23.0 2711

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

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. 224" Dia . 62 Grain

Sect. Density .177

Ballistic Coefficient

C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ower Wt G rs .

26.5C AA 2520* 24.5

24.5 AA 2460* 22 .5

23.0 Viht. N133 21.0

24.0 AA 2230* 22.0

24.5C IMR 4895 22 .5

. 224" Dia . 70 Grain

Sect. Density .199


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ower Wt G rs .

27.0

748* 25.0

28.0

H414* 26.0

24.5C IMR 4895 22 .5

24.5

H335* 22 .5

Notes: Not recommended for rifles with t ·in· t 2 inch twists.

22 FMJ-BT

0.307 2 .255" 1050

M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs.

3025 25.5C 2942 22.5 IMR AA

2875 4064 23 .5 2661 2015BR 20.5

2966 25.5 2945 25.0C

2636 748* 23.5 2556 Re15 23.0

2948 25.0 2946 25.5C IMR

2646 H335* 23.0 2625 4320 23.5

2975 24.0 2873 25.0

2642 H4895 22 .0 2539 BL-C(2)* 23 .0

2940 24.0 2889 23.5C Viht. IMR

2548 N135 22 .0 2590 3031 21.5

22 Semi Spitz-SP

0 .214 2 .140" 1053

M IV I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs . M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs.

3068 23.5 2778 24.5 AA IMR

2824 2460 21.5 2500 4320 22.5

2883 23.0 2715 22.0 AA

2658 2230 21 .0 2464 Re12 20 .0

2826 28.0 2700 23.5

2628 H380* 26.0 2533 BL-C(2)* 21.5

2812 22.5 2661 20.0 Viht. AA

2592 N135 20 .5 2425 2015BR 18 .0

MIVI z . e .

2973

2509

2955

2549

2867

2568

2907

2476

2913

2466

MIVI z . e .

2644

2450

2635

2476

2618

2450

2555

2328


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From the military, to law enforcement, to competition, to self defense and hunting, the 223 Remington cartridge reigns. The 223, and its near-twin 5.56 NATO round, arrived in early 1964. Spawned by the military, the 223 grabbed the attention of varmint hunt-ers, who soon dropped interest in the 222 Remington and 222 Remington Magnum -- rounds that flanked the 223 in power.

The U.S. military M-16s and M-4s are chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, which is almost the same as the 223. Due to differences in chamber dimensions and pres-sures, you should not fire 5.56x45mm ammunition in a rifle with a 223 Rem-ington chamber. You can, however, fire 223 ammo in a 5.56 NATO rifle.

In civilian hands, the 223 Remington was usually chambered in bolt-action varmint rifles, and it was seen in fields where groundhogs or prairie dogs were the targets. In M-16s, it was used in the national matches at Camp Perry.

Gradually, citizens began buying AR-15s, and realized just how versatile that platform is. It was, ironically, an effort to ban AR-15s which caused the tsunami of interest in it, and the 223 Remington cartridge. The so-called “assault weapon” ban in 1994 awakened gun owners. They bought rifles which complied with the cosmetic requirements of this new law, and after this ban ended in 2004, the dam burst.

Today, hundreds of models of AR’s are made by dozens of gun makers. From three-gun competition to serious hunting, the AR has become the most popular model firearm sold in the U.S.

Long range shooters think nothing of hitting targets at 600 yards with an accurate AR in 223. With the right bullets, this cartridge (where legal) can easily take game the size of big mule deer or even black bear.

Loading the 223 falls into two categories - economy and accuracy. Competitors want economy for loading thousands of rounds for practice, but they still need accuracy. Long

range shooters want the longer bullets. Note that competition bullets such as the Nosler Custom Compe-tition are made for accuracy - not terminal performance. In other words, they are not for hunting.

Hunters need look no further than the amazing Partition design. A 60gr Partition in the 223 gives quick expansion plus deep penetration.

The 223 Remington is the latest military cartridge to

prove itself for hunting, competition, self-defense, law enforcement, and just pure fun shooting.

Tom Gresham is host of “Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk,” a nationally-syndicated talk radio program, as well as co-host of Gun Talk and Guns and Gear television series. He’s also the co-author of “Weatherby: The Man, The Gun, The Legend.”

223 Remington

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Maximum S.A.A.M.I. Overall Cartridge Length: 2.260”

BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 223 REMINGTON

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

For Technical Information on the 223 Remington turn to page 109

Ballistic Tip® Lead-Free

Grain3540

Ballistic Tip® Varmint

Grain40505560

CT®Ballistic Silvertip®

Grain5055

Grain52

Nosler® HP

Grain345055

Nosler®

Grain5055

Varmageddon™ HP

Grain405562

Varmageddon™

Grain4055

Custom Competition™

Bonded Solid Base®

Grain64

Partition®

Grain60

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Use Maximum Loads with Caution Refer to page 73 for additional safety information

BC=Ballistic Coefficient SD=Sectional Density*Most Accurate Load Tested **Compressed Load

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TESTED O.A.C.L. S.D.34gr. FBHP 2.080" 0.09735gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.100

CASE TYPE:CASE HOLDS: 28.2

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.223 Remington - 34/35 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler PRIMER TYPE

BARREL Twist

Ballistic Tip® Lead Free 0.201Nosler® 0.113

Gr. WATERRem 7 1/224" Lilja1-12"

POWDER MUZZLE VEL.TYPE F.P.S.

A-5744 21.5 MAX. 3577 **** 104%20.5 3450 100%19.5 * 3329 96%

RL 7 23.5 MAX. 3750 91%22.5 3598 87%21.5 * 3517 83%

H322 26.0 MAX. 3806 100%25.0 3730 96%24.0 * 3675 92%

TAC 28.5 MAX. 3832 90%Most Accurate 27.5 * 3767 87%Powder Tested 26.5 3720 83%

Viht N133 25.5 MAX. 3841 93%24.5 * 3672 89%23.5 3455 85%

IMR 4198 22.5 * MAX. 3851 **** 115%21.5 3682 **** 111%20.5 3533 **** 107%

H335 27.5 MAX. 3854 **** 101%26.5 * 3743 97%25.5 3655 94%

X-Terminator 28.0 MAX. 3890 94%27.0 * 3796 90%26.0 3723 86%

RL10x 25.0 MAX. 3897 **** 114%24.0 * 3701 **** 110%23.0 3533 **** 106%

A-2230 28.5 MAX. 3907 100%27.5 3872 96%26.5 * 3762 92%

LOAD DENSITY(VOLUME)

POWDER CHG.GRS.

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2.260"TESTED O.A.C.L. S.D.

40gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.11440gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.11440gr. FBHP 2.125" 0.114

Varmageddon™ 40gr. FB Tipped 2.225" 0.114


223 Remington - 40 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler PRIMER TYPE

Varmageddon™ 0.158

BARREL Twist

Ballistic Tip® Lead Free 0.220

0.211

Ballistic Tip® 0.221

Gr. WATERRem 7 1/224" Lilja1-12"

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.


Varget 27.0 MAX. 3383 100%26.0 3247 96%25.0 * 3111 93%

W748 28.0 * MAX. 3547 100%Most Accurate 27.0 3426 96%Powder Tested 26.0 3304 93%

H322 25.0 MAX. 3567 93%24.0 3442 89%23.0 * 3302 85%

RL7 23.5 * MAX. 3614 87%22.5 3492 84%21.5 3370 80%

Varmint 29.0 MAX. 3642 ** 100%28.0 3476 97%27.0 * 3311 93%

H335 27.5 * MAX. 3681 96%26.5 3544 92%25.5 3406 89%

IMR 4198 23.0 MAX. 3682 90%22.0 3492 86%21.0 * 3302 82%

A-2015 25.5 MAX. 3796 99%24.5 3627 95%23.5 * 3458 91%

Viht N120 23.5 MAX. 3810 98%22.5 3677 94%21.5 * 3543 90%

Benchmark 28.0 * MAX. 3860 **** 104%27.0 3751 100%26.0 3602 96%


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Varget 26.0 * MAX. 3220 **** 102%25.0 3092 98%24.0 2963 94%

IMR 4198 22.0 * MAX. 3230 91%21.0 3110 87%20.0 2990 83%

H335 26.0 MAX. 3260 96%25.0 3170 92%24.0 * 3080 89%

W748 26.5 * MAX. 3260 **** 100%25.5 3150 97%24.5 3040 93%

Varmint 27.0 MAX. 3262 99%26.0 3119 96%25.0 * 2977 92%

CFE 223 29.0 MAX. 3379 **** 107%28.0 3233 **** 103%27.0 * 3088 99%

TAC 27.0 MAX. 3393 **** 100%26.0 3238 96%25.0 * 3170 93%

Viht N133 25.0 MAX. 3412 **** 106%24.0 3301 **** 101%23.0 * 3190 97%

A-2460 28.0 MAX. 3497 **** 103%27.0 3391 99%26.0 * 3285 96%

Benchmark 26.5 MAX. 3540 **** 104%Most Accurate 25.5 * 3411 **** 100%Powder Tested 24.5 3285 96%

POWDER CHG.GRS.




Nosler® 50gr. FBSP 2.200" 0.14252gr. HPBT 2.260" 0.148

CASE TYPE:CASE HOLDS: 27.5 Gr. WATER

Nosler® 0.192


0.195

24" Lilja1-12"BARREL Twist

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.223 Remington - 50/52 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

CT® Ballistic Silvertip® 0.238

Nosler PRIMER TYPE

Custom Competition™ 0.220

Rem 7 1/2

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Nosler® 55gr. FBSP 2.260" 0.15755gr. FBHP 2.260" 0.15755gr. FB Tipped 2.260" 0.157


Rem 7 1/224" Lilja1-12"

0.210

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.223 Remington - 55 grain

BARREL Length/Make

Varmageddon™

B.C.


Nosler

Varmageddon™0.255

PRIMER TYPE

BARREL Twist


0.218Nosler® 0.210


Varget 25.0 MAX. 3037 99%24.0 2921 95%23.0 * 2805 91%

H335 25.0 * MAX. 3140 93%Most Accurate 24.0 3030 89%Powder Tested 23.0 2920 85%

Varmint 26.0 * MAX. 3140 96%25.0 3018 92%24.0 2897 88%

W748 26.0 MAX. 3140 99%25.0 3060 95%24.0 * 2980 91%

Viht N120 21.0 * MAX. 3149 93%20.0 3020 89%19.0 2892 85%

IMR 4895 25.5 * MAX. 3178 **** 102%24.5 3083 98%23.5 2988 94%

Viht N135 25.0 MAX. 3195 **** 106%24.0 3091 **** 102%23.0 * 2987 98%

TAC 26.0 MAX. 3236 97%25.0 3096 93%24.0 * 2913 89%

CFE 223 28.0 * MAX. 3292 **** 103%27.0 3155 100%26.0 3018 96%

Benchmark 25.0 * MAX. 3302 99%24.0 3194 95%23.0 3050 91%

POWDER CHG. LOAD DENSITY(VOLUME)GRS.

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TESTED O.A.C.L. S.D.60gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.17160gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.17162gr. FBHP 2.180" 0.176


223 Rem - 60/62 grain (fast twist)

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler PRIMER TYPE

Partition® 0.228

BARREL Twist


Varmageddon™ 0.251

Gr. WATERRem 7 1/220" Pac-Nor1-7"



Varget 24.5 MAX. 2995 96%23.5 * 2867 92%22.5 2769 88%

A-2460 23.0 * MAX. 3022 84%22.0 2896 81%21.0 2799 77%

TAC 24.5 MAX. 3061 91%23.5 * 2983 87%22.5 2852 83%

H322 23.5 * MAX. 3070 92%22.5 2965 88%21.5 2860 84%

RL15 25.5 * MAX. 3078 96%24.5 2899 92%23.5 2809 89%

H335 25.0 * MAX. 3102 92%24.0 3014 88%23.0 2909 85%

H4895 25.5 * MAX. 3119 **** 102%24.5 3080 98%23.5 2950 94%

IMR 4895 25.5 * MAX. 3131 **** 102%24.5 2980 98%23.5 2860 94%

Benchmark 23.5 MAX. 3136 92%Most Accurate 22.5 * 3048 88%Powder Tested 21.5 2932 84%

CFE 223 27.0 * MAX. 3152 99%26.0 3037 95%25.0 2922 91%


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IMR 4895 25.0 * MAX. 2894 **** 102%24.0 2770 98%23.0 2648 94%

Varget 25.0 * MAX. 2899 ** 100%24.0 2776 96%23.0 2658 92%

Benchmark 23.0 * MAX. 2906 92%22.0 2838 88%21.0 2767 84%

CFE 223 26.0 * MAX. 2932 97%Most Accurate 25.0 2785 94%Powder Tested 24.0 2633 90%

(VOLUME)POWDER CHG.GRS.

LOAD DENSITY


64gr. P.PT 2.175" 0.182

CASE TYPE:CASE HOLDS: 27.0 BARREL Length/Make

BARREL Twist

PRIMER TYPENosler26" Pac-NorGr. WATERWSR

Bonded Solid Base® 0.231B.C.

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.223 Remington - 64 grain

1-12"

223 REMINGTON TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Simply a commercialized version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, the 223 Reming-ton is without a doubt the single most popular centerfire varmint round in the civilized world. The loads listed here were developed using standard commercial brass. Military brass can have less case capacity because of heavier construction, and often yields higher pressures. We recommend caution when using military brass for the 223, and suggest starting at or below the minimum loads listed. Additionally, if the brass you are using had crimped primers, the crimp MUST be removed prior to re-priming. If you are loading for a semi-auto and find that crimping the bullet is necessary, we recommend using a taper crimp since there is no crimping groove on any of our .22 caliber products. Crimping with a standard seating die (roll crimping) can adversely affect accuracy. The standard 223 Remington barrel twist rate is 1-12”. This twist rate will not properly stabilize bullets longer than our 60-grain Partition®.

James

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223 Remington

Comments: The 223 Remington/5.56 NATO has become one of the

most popular and versatile commercial cartridges in the United States over the last forty years. It works well with a wide number of components and is easy and economical to reload. Remington introduced this cartridge to the commercial market in 1964 soon after its adoption by the U.S. Army as the 5.56 NATO. Much like the 7.62/308 and the earlier 3006, ready availability of surplus Gl brass nurtured its popularity. The 223 Remington is similar to the older 222 Remington Magnum but is .090" shorter in length and has the shoulder set back approximately .030" Although the 223 Remington cartridges will chamber in 222 Magnum rifles, shooters should not fire the 223 Remington cartridge in any rifle chambered in 222 Magnum. The 223 Remington has been chambered for a wide variety of firearms over the years including the T/C Contender pistol. In addition to its military service, the cartridge has been used for varmints, small game and target shooting with great success along with use by law enforcement agencies. The 223 Remington should not be considered a deer cartridge. Many states mandate the 6mm/. 243" bore size as the minimum caliber for whitetails.

Part of the versatility enjoyed by this cartridge revolves around the wide range of usable bullet weights. Best results with a particular bullet however requires use of a barrel with the appropriate rate of twist. This cartridge was originally introduced by different manufacturers in both l-12"and 1-14" twist barrels. These twist rates work well for bullets weighing 40 to 55-grains. IMR-3031, H-322, H-335, 748, and XMR-2015 are all great powders in this category. This cartridge has also come along way in recent years due to development of heavy weight bullets featuring high ballistic coefficients for long-range match competition. The introduction of 80grain bullets by several different manufacturers allowed the AR-15/M16 series of rifles to compete head to head (shooters of the "black gun" have demonstrated) with the older

Test Components: Cases Remington Trim-to Length 1.750" Primers Remington 7]A Primer Size Small Rifle Lyman Shell Holder No. 26 Jacketed Bullets Used . .Hornady VMax, #22241, 40 gr.

Sierra SPT #1310, 45 gr. Sierra Blitz #1340, 50 gr.

Sierra HPBT #1410, 52 gr. Sierra SPT #1360, 55 gr.

Hornady V-Max #22281, 60 gr. Sierra SMP #1370, 63 gr. Sierra HPBT #1380, 69 gr.

Hornady A-Max #22792, 75 gr. Sierra HPBT #9377, 77 gr. Sierra HPBT #9390, 80 gr.

Cast Bullets Used (sized to .224" dia.) *qas check bullets *#225415, 55 qr.

*#225646, 55 gr.

30-caliber Ml 4/M1A rifles on the 600 yard stage of the National Match course.

Use of the 77 or 80grain Sierra MatchKings require a 1 -7" or 1-8" twist barrel for proper stabilization. The 80-grain MatchKing has a long, slender ogive and will need to be seated to an overall length longer than the 2.260" specified as maximum. The 80-grain bullet should not be seated to the 2.260" magazine length. Excessive pressures will result from the reduction in available case volume with an 80<jrain bullet seated so deeply. Shooters are best advised to use a bullet length comparator (such as those made by Stoney Point) to determine distance of the bullet ogive's engagement to the lands. Bullets should be seated off the lands at least .005"-sometimes more-for best accuracy. The shooter should begin with the bullet approximately .025" off the lands and work closer to the lands of the rifling in .005" increments. This will produce a cartridge OAL around 2.550" in Colt manufactured rifles, shorter in most custom barrels. HBar rifles as manufactured by Colt have a throat approximately . 100" longer than other commercially manufactured rifles. Cartridges loaded with 80<jrain bullets must be loaded and fired singly. This is no handicap as the 600 yard stage is a slow fire event. These heavier bullets works best with slower burning propellents than what are usually associated with the 223 Remington. H-4895 often gives excellent accuracy with the 80<jrainer while N140 and Varget also work well. The 77-grain MatchKing's ogive is more blunt and can be loaded to 2.260" magazine length as can their 69-grain MatchKing. Some shooters do report good results with 75-grain bullets in 1-9" twist barrels, while many shooters have successfully used the 52-grain Sierra MatchKing in 1 -7" barrels on the reduced 200-yard course. Sierra's 69-grain MatchKing is suitable for 1-7" to 1-10" barrels.

Casttullets velocities should be kept between 1,900 and 2,300 feet per second for best accuracy. Bullets should be cast of a hard alloy measuring at least 15 bhn such as Lyman's # 2 alloy. Bullet #225646 gave good results around 2,100 feet per second.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver

Colt AR15 Barrel Length Universal Receiver: 24"

Colt AR15: 20" Twist Universal Receiver: 1-12"

Colt AR 15: 1-7" Groove Dia 224

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223 Remington _ _ 4 0 gr. Jacketed V-Max BC: .200 mm\m^ 2.215" OAL

Sugg Starting Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains fps CU.P. IMR4198 20.6 3170 34,300 XMR-2015 24.4 3253 32,300

Load Velocity Pressure Grains fps C.U.P. 22.9 3545 46,900 27.0 3760 49,700

RX7 21.6 3163 32,300 IMR-3031 23.4 2957 31,600 Benchmark 25.2 3276 38,800

24.0 3583 47,400 26.0+ 3395 44,500 28.0+ 3627 50,400

H322 24.3 3095 32,000 AA-2230 24.3 3156 36,800 IMR4895 25.0 3001 34,500 H335 25.53135 33,200

27.0+ 3619 49,000 27.0 3649 50,200 27.8+ 3444 47,700 28.3 3640 50,000

BLC (2) 27.3 3207 37,800 Varget 25.6 3042 31,000

30.3 3685 50,400 28.0+ 3383 38,900

45 gr. Jacketed SPT 2.240" OAL

BC: .210 SD: .128

Sugg Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Powder Stalling velocity pressure Grains fps C.U.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.UJ>.

IMR4198 20.6 3171 36,600 22.9 3542 51,800 XMR-2015 23.8 3083 35,100 25.5 3558 50,900 RX7 21.7 3114 35,000 24.2 3537 51,700 IMR-3031 22.9 2798 31,200 25.5+ 3346 46,700 Benchmark 24.7 3173 40,200 27.5 3480 48,700 H322 24.4 3274 40,300 27.2+ 3571 50,900 AA-2230 24.3 3166 36,600 27.6 3659 51,700 IMR4895 25.2 3009 32,600 28.1 + 3420 47,700 H335 26.1 3200 37,300 29.4 3678 51,700 BLC (2) 26.0 3218 37,800 29.0 3641 51,300 748 27.0 3211 36,300 30.0 3592 47,600 Varget 25.2 3023 28,600 28.0+ 3369 40,700

50 gr. Jacketed Blitz BO .222 2.235" OAL S D ! ' 1 4 2

Powder

Sugg Starting Velocity Pressure Grains fps C.U.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CU.P.

IMR4198 20.0 2739 22.0 3115 — XMR-2015 23.2 3069 32,200 25.0 3480 49,200 RX7 21.7 3009 34,200 24.1 3330 47,600 IMR-3031 22.0 2688 — 25.5+ 3257 — Benchmark 23.8 3043 36.400 26.5 3332 48,400 AA2230 23.8 3080 36,800 26.0 3453 50,300 IMR4895 23.0 2570 — 26.5+ 3115 — H335 24.8 3025 34,300 27.7 3459 51,600 BLC (2) 24.0 2666 — 27.5 3076 — AA2460 23.9 2964 38,800 26.6 3303 49,900 748 26.1 2977 33,300 29.0 3401 46,500 IMR4064 23.0 2538 — 26.0+ 2967 — Varget 25.4 3010 32,800 28.2+ 3376 45,400 IMR4320 ,..,<.•.—.,»»„,.•».•

24.0 2638 — 27.5 3134

52 gr. Jacketed HPBT 2.250" OAL

BC: 225 SO: .148

Powder

Sugg Starring Velocity Pressure Grains fps C.U.P.

Max load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

IMR4198 19.0 2666 — 21.6 3039 — XMR-2015 22.8 2965 32,300 25.3 3396 48,600 IMR-3031 22.0 2645 — 25.0+ 3125 —"*" Benchmark 23.1 2932 37,100 25.7 3251 49/400 AA2230 22.9 2868 34,300 25.5 3299 48,800 IMR4895 23.0 2538 — 26.5+ 3086 """'_ '*

H335 24.5 2950 34,200 27.2 3361 51,500 BLC (2) 24.0 2564 — 27.0 2915 — AA2460 23.9 2907 39,500 26.5 3228 50,200 748 25.2 2974 36,300 28.0 3318 49,200 IMR4064 23.0 2512 — 26.0+ 2941 — Varget 25.6 3019 35,500 28.0+ 3377 48,700 IMR4320 24.0 2659 — 27.5+ 3125

55 gr. 2.260"

Jacketed SPT BC: .237 kmmmm

55 gr. 2.260" OAL SO: .157 55 gr. 2.260" OAL

Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CUJ».

IMR4198 19.0 2645 — 21.7 3067 — XMR-2015 22.5 2970 33,800 25.0 3353 50,800 IMR-3031 21.0 2506 — 24.5+ 3076 — Benchmark 22.7 2793 33,100 25.3 3137 48,000 AA2230 22.5 2891 37,000 25.0 3272 50,600 IMR4895 23.0 2564 — 26.0+ 3030 — H335 24.3 3142 35,200 27.0 3270 49,100 BLC (2) 23.0 2525 — 26.5 2949 — AA2460 23.7 2853 36,700 26.3 3182 49,900 748 25.0 2849 33,500 27.8 3228 49,600 IMR4064 23.0 2531 — 26.0+ 2949 :- — Varget 25.0 2977 34,700 27.8+ 3346 51,400 IMR4320 24.0 2672 — 27.5+ 3144 —

.%.,i„mn-,-„r,m

60 gr. Jacketed V-Max 2.260" OAL

BC: .265 SO:.171

Sugg Starring Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains fps C.U.P.

Max Load Velocity Pressure

Grains fps CU.P. XMR-2015 22.0 2882 35,500 24.5 3217 52,000 IMR-3031 21.4 2648 35,000 23.8 3047 48,300 Benchmark 22.0 2678 34,900 24.5 3018 48,200 AA2230 22.0 2749 37,300 24.5 3134 51,800 IMR4895 22.9 2900 37,300 25.5 3023 49,500 H335 23.2 2728 34,700 25.8 3121 51,200 BLC (2) 23.4 2673 33,200 26.0 3035 47,800 AA-2460 22.5 2678 38,700 25.0 2997 50,600 748 23.4 2608 32,200 26.0 3030 49,400 IMR4064 23.8 2725 35,500 26.0+ 3074 49,900 Varget 24.4 2854 36,300 27.2+ 3170 49,300 IMR4320 23.3 2663 36,300 25.9 2995 49,900 RX15 23.8 2783 36,800 26.5+ 3098 47,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate

144 -t-Designates a compressed powder charge. load.

James

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223 Remington 63 gr. Jacketed SMP BC: 231

" 2 260" OAL S D :




Grains fps C.U.P. IMR-4198 18.0 2487 — XMR-2015 22.0 2773 35,100

20.0 2544 — 24.5 3088 50,500

IMR-3031 20.0 2403 — Benchmark 21.8 2648 34,400 AA2230 23.5 2926 37,300

22.5 2777 -24.3 2943 46,400 26.1 3250 50/400

IMR-4895 22.0 2444 — 25.0 2865 -H335 23.7 2800 32,900 26.4 3139 48,700 BLC(2) 23.0 2544 — AA2460 23.4 2739 34,700

26.0 2840 -26.0 3103 50,400

748 24.7 2768 32,600 27.5 3142 49,300 IMR4064 22.0 2409 — 25.0+ 2808 -Varget 25.0 2891 36,000 27.0 3231 49,700 IMR4320 22.0 2421 — 25.5 2881 -RX15 24.7 2892 36,500 27.5 3210 51,200

75 gr. Jacketed A-Max 2.390" OAL

BG.435 SD: .214


BC: .301 SO: .196

Powder


Max load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

XMR-2015 21.6 2677 36,600 24.0 2958 49,000 AA2230 22.5 2717 34,200 25.0 3063 48,400 IMR4895 22.5 2614 38400 25.0 2896 50,800 H335 22.9 2593 32,700 25.5 2994 51,400 BL-C (2) 23.4 2525 32,100 26.5 3018 50,700 AA-2460 22.5 2613 36,400 25.0 2928 49,300 748 23.6 2584 34,500 26.3 2994 51,100 IMR4064 22.9 2603 37,100 25.5 2930 48,800 Varget 23.4 2654 33,700 26.0+ 2922 40,500 IMR4320 23.9 2682 37,200 26.5+ 2946 47,100 N140 23.4 2650 34,300 26.0+ 2926 45,800 RX15 23.9 2721 36,700 26.5+ 2975 45,000


BC: .362 SO: .219

Powder

Sugg Starting Grains

Velocity Pressure fps CU.P.

Max load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CUJ>. Powder

Sugg Starring Grains

Velocity Pressure fps C.U.P.

Max load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.UJ».

XMR-2015 20.3 2548 36,500 22.6 2797 49,100 XMR-2015 20.2 2443 35,000 22.5+ 2724 48,600 AA-2230 20.7 2462 35,300 23.0 2758 48,300 AA2230 21.7 2589 38,800 24.2 2880 49,600 IMR4895 21.6 2390 33,800 24.0 2720 49,100 IMR4895 22.0 2469 35,400 24.5+ 2771 46,100 H335 22.5 2577 37,000 25.1 2850 52,000 H335 22.5 2551 36,500 25.0 2851 51,200 BL-C (2) 23.0 2545 36,300 25.6 2845 48,800 BL-C (2) 23.0 2473 31,600 24.7 2858 50,400 AA-2460 21.6 2495 39,300 24.0 2719 49,200 AA-2460 21.9 2470 36,100 24.3 2788 51,000 748 23.0 2490 35,700 25.5 2810 50,600 748 22.6 2417 31,900 24.1 2800 50,300 IMR4064 22.2 2458 37,500 24.7 2767 49,000 IMR4064 22.5 2475 34,600 25.0+ 2772 46,200 Varget 23.0 2606 37,200 25.6 2843 48,600 Varget 22.5 2591 39,000 25.0+ 2788 44,500 IMR4320 22.1 2408 36,800 24.6 2724 50,000 IMR4320 22.0 2497 34,600 24.5+ 2742 46,900 N140 22.7 2557 38,700 25.2 2773 49,000 N140 22.2 2463 35,800 24.7+ 2758 48,500 RX15 23.4 2652 39,300 26.1 2923 52,400 RX15 22.0 2544 36,900 24.5+ 2803 46,400


BC: .420 SD: .228

'69 gr. Jacketed HPBT 2.260" OAL

BC: .301 SO: .196

Powder

Sugg Starring Velocity Pressure Grains fps CU.P.

Max load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P. Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity Pressure

fps C.U.P. XMR-2015 19.8 2495 38,200 22.2 2769 51,100 XMR-2015 21.6 2596 — 24.0 2936 — AA-2230 21.5 2518 32,700 24.0 2849 47,500 AA-2230 22.5 2629 — 25.0 2979 IMR4895 22.0 2467 33,200 24.5+ 2789 47,500 IMR4895 22.5 2475 — 25.0 2786 — H4895 21.8 2536 36,600 23.2+ 2757 43,700 H335 22.9 2498 — 25.5 2839 —.... H335 22.5 2464 32,400 25.0 2834 48,600 BL-C (2) 23.4 2442 — 26.5 2861 BL-C (2) 23.4 2522 33,800 25.0 2860 48,600 AA-2460 22.5 2511 — 25.0 2883 — AA-2460 21.7 2467 33,900 24.1 2744 48,500 748 23.6 2468 — 26.3 2834 — 748 21.8 2443 31,900 24.0 2799 50,100 IMR4064 22.4 2344 — 25.5 2743 IMR4064 22.0 2451 33,700 24.0+ 2833 49,500 Varget 23.4 2589 — 26.0+ 2832 Varget 23.0 2595 38,300 25.0+ 2823 46,500 IMR4320 23.9 2595 — 26.5+ 2922 IMR4320 22.5 2460 34,000 25.0+ 2777 48,400 N140 23.4 2581 — 26.0+ 2897 _ N140 22.0 2453 34,000 24.5+ 2734 46,200 RX15 23.9 2632 — 26.5+ 2933 —

Note : Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load. +Designates a compressed powder charge. 145 *Firea for velocity in 20" barrel, 1-7" twist.

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223 Remington *77 gr. Jacketed HPBT 2.260" OAL

BC: .362 SO: .219

'80 gr. Jacketed HPBT 2.550" OAL

BC: .420 SD: .228

'owder



Max Load

Grains Velocity




Max Load


fps C.U.P. XMR-2015 20.2 2395 — 22.5 2680 — XMR-2015 19.8 2348 — 22.2 2742 -AA-2230 21.7 2512 — 24.2 2827 AA2230 21.5 2548 — 24.0 2795 -MR4895 22.0 2441 — 24.5+ 2721 IMR4895 22.0 2483 — 24.5+ 2669 -H335 22.5 2458 — 250 2821 H4895 21.8 2430 — 23.2+ 2723 -BL-C (2) 23.0 2342 — 24.7 2745 H335 22.5 2471 — 25.0 2752 — AA-2460 21.9 2433 — 24.3 2716 BLC (2) 23.4 2417 — 25.0 2791 — 748 22.6 2348 — 24.1 2697 AA-2460 21.7 2383 — 24.1 2681 — IMR4064 22.5 2393 — 25.0+ 2736 748 21.8 2332 — 24.0 2697 — Varget 22.5 2460 — 25.0+ 2705 1MR4064 22.0 2413 — 24.0+ 2654 — IMR4320 22.0 2334 — 24.5+ 2663 Varget 23.0 2499 — 25.0+ 2761 — N140 22.2 2422 — 24.7+ 2696 N140 22.0 2348 — 24.5+ 2644 — RX15 22.0 2472 — 24.5+ 2741

#225415 55 gr. (#2 Alloy) 2.060" OAL

BC: -SD:.157

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Red Dot 5.6 1795 23400 9.0 2280 40,700 700X 5.6 1790 23400 7.7 2080 39,400 Green Dot 6.2 1855 23400 9.2 2270 39,000 PB 6.3 1775 24,000 8.7 2120 39,400 Unique 6.8 1900 20,400 9.5 2300 35,000 SR-7625 6.6 1820 24,000 8.8 2120 39,900 SR4759 9.3 1762 18,000 11.3 2195 24,200 XMP-5744 11.0 1765 18,000 14.5 2234 26,600 IMR4227 11.0 1762 18,000 14.0 2193 23,200

#225646 BC: 155

i ill ill ) 55 gr. (#2 Alloy) 2.260" OAL 5 0 5 1 5 7


Powder Grains fps CU.P.


Grains fps C.U.P. Unique 6.2 1753 26,700 9.0 2209 41,400 SR-7625 6.7 1763 26,800 9.5 2205 43,900 AA9 7.8 1749 17,500 11.0 2198 28,900 2400 8.0 1753 18,000 11.5 2206 27,100 SR4759 8.5 1751 17,500 XMP-5744 10.3 1757 17,000

11.5 2206 27,300 14.0 2186 27,000

IMR4227 10.0 1766 17,000 13.0 2180 26,200 AA-1680 10.9 1756 16,000 IMR4198 10.71756 17,000

14.3 2181 23,500 14.5 2223 25,200

RX7 11.5 1758 17,000 15.6 2226 25,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. 146 Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.

*Fired for velocity in 20" barrel, 1-7" twist.

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·222 REMINGTON Continued

. (5.7 x 43mm)

4S Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BUllET # 225438 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET # 225415 (#2 AllOY ) BUllET #225462 (#2 AllOY)

Sug. Sug . Sug . Starting Velocity Max . Velocity Starting Velocity Max . Velocity Starting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Gratins F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Unique 5.0 1795 7.0 2242 Unique 5.0 1748 6 .5 2071 Unique 5.0 1674 6.5 1968 2400 9.0 1934 11.0 2320 2400 a.o 1703 10.0 2049 2400 8.0 1700 10.0 2040

IMR 4227 11.0 2053 13 .0 2398 IMR 4227 11.0 2096 13.0 2364

Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 5.0 Grains, 1748 F.P.S. IMR 4227 Powder, 11.0 Grains, 2096 F.P.S.

SPECIFICA nONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast .......... .224" Maximum Case Length .................... 1.760" Trim-to Length .................................. 1.750" Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.260" Primer Size .......... .......... .. .. .......... Small Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number .................. 26 Firearm used for Test .. Colt AR-15 Sporter

Barrel Length ........ 20" Twist ........ 1-12"

Inasmuch as bolt action, target type rifles are not available for this cartridge, test accuracy was somewhat limited . All of the jacketed loads listed functioned perfectly through the action of our semi-auto test rifle. The only cast bullet loads that would operate the action of our test gun were maximum, or near maximum loads using I.M.R. 4227 powder. All other cast bullet loads require manual operation of the bolt. All testing was done with the new Remington 7 \12 primer.

40 Grain Jacketed 45 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Jacketed Sug. Sug . Sug .

Starting Velocity Max . Velocity Starting Velocity Max . Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S. IMR 4198 22.0 3215 24 .0 3497 IMR 4198 21.0 2967 23 .0 3322 IMR 4198 20.0 2739 22.0 3115 IMR 3031 22.0 2747 25.5 ' 3322 IMR 3031 22.0 2680 25.5' 3257 IMR 3031 22.0 2688 25.5' 3257 IMR 4064 23.0 2570 26.0 ' 3039 IMR 4064 23.0 2506 26.0- 2994 IMR 4064 23.0 2538 26.0' 2967 IMR 4895 23.0 2583 26.5' 3144 IMR 4895 23.0 2557 26.5' 3125 IMR 4895 23.0 2570 26.5' 3115 IMR 4320 24 .0 2702 27.5 ' 3205 IMR 4320 24 .0 2652 27.5- 3154 IMR 4320 24.0 2638 27 .5- 3134 Rx 7 21.0 3215 23 .5 3509 Rx 7 21.0 2985 23.0 3268 Rx 7 20.0 2840 22.5 3154 Rx 11 23.0 2906 26.2- 3345 Rx 11 23.0 2739 26.0' 3448 Rx 11 23.0 3048 25 .5- 3215 8all C2 25.0 3012 28.5 3345 8all C2 25 .0 2717 28 .0 3115 Ball C2 24.0 2666 27.5 3076 H 335 25.0 3125 28.5 3415 H 335 25.0 2801 28.0 3236 H 335 24.0 2808 27.5 3174

Accuracy Load: IMR 4198 Powder, 21.0 Grains, 2976 F.P.S.

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NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using.

*Designates a compressed powder charge.

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.223 REMINGTON Continued

(S.S6mm)

52 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Sug. Sug. BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY)

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity MIx. Velocity Sug . Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Starting Velocity Max . Velocity IMR 4198 19.0 2666 21.6 3039 IMR 4198 18.0 2487 20.0 2544 Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. IMR 3031 22 .0 2645 25.0" 3125 IMR 3031 20.0 2403 22.5 2777 Un iq ue 5.5 1692 7.5 2227 IMR 4064 23.0 2512 26.0" 2941 IMR 4064 22 .0 2409 25.0" 2808 2400 9.5 1788 11.0 1980 IMR 4895 23 .0 2538 26.5" 3086 IMR 4895 22.0 2444 25.0 2865 IMR 4227 11.0 1919 13.5 2222 IMR 4320 24.0 2659 27.5" 3125 IMR 4320 22.0 2421 25.5 2881 Rx 7 20.0 2941 22.3 3076 Rx 7 19.0 2645 21.5 2890 Rx 11 22.0 2747 25.0" 3154 Rx 11 22 .0 2680 24.0 3073 Ball C2 24 .0 2564 27.0 2915 Ball C2 23 .0 2544 26.0 2840 H 335 24.0 2583 27.0 3039 H 335 23.0 2695 26.0 2915

AccurlCY Load: IMR 4198 Powder, 20.0 Gra ins, 2777 F.P.S.

55 Grain Sug.

Jacketed 45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225438 (#2 AllOY)

58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #225462 (#2 ALLOY)

Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S. IMR 4198 19.0 2645 21.7 3067

Sug . Sug . Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S . Grains F.P .S. IMR 3031 21.0 2506 24.5" 3076 Unique 5.5 1754 7.5 2169 Uniq ue 5.5 1664 7.5 2008 IMR 4064 23 .0 2531 26.0" 2949 2400 10.0 1949 11.5 2132 2400 9 .5 1785 11.0 1980 IMR 4895 23 .0 2564 26.0" 3030 IMR 4227 11.0 2000 14.0 2314 IMR 4227 11.0 1908 13.5 2155 IMR 4320 24.0 2672 27.5" 3144 Rx 7 20.0 2770 22.0 3030 Accuracy Load : Accuracy Load : Rx 11 22.0 2617 24 .5" 2898 IMR 4227 Powder, 11 .0 Gra ins, 2000 F.P.S . Unique Powder, 5.5 Grains, 1664 F.P.S. Ball Cl 23.0 2525 26.5 2949 H 335 23.0 2617 26.5 2967

Accuracy LOld: IMR 4198 Powder, 21.5 Grains, 2976 F.P.S.

Flctory Duplication LOld: IMR 4198 Powder, 21.7 Grains, 3067 F.P.S.

NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using.


SPECIFICA TIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast .. ........ .224" Maximum Case Length ..... .... .......... . 1.850" Trim-to Length .. ... .... ...... .. ... ... ... .... .... 1.840" Maximum Overall Length (w / Bullet) 2.280" Primer Size ... ... .. ..... ....... ... ....... .... Small Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number .. ...... ....... ... 26 Firearm used for Test .... .... Remington 700

Barrel Length ... ..... 24" Twist ....... . 1-14"

.222 REMINGTON MAGNUM

In our testing of this cartridge, results were so good that we did not list any one particular accuracy load for jacketed bullets. All jacketed bullet weights shot well with I.M.R. 4198, I.M.R. 3031 and I.M.R. 4895 powder and gave excellent accuracy. H335 powder gave fine results with 40 grain jacketed bullets, while RX7 was excellent with the 50 and 55 grain weights. The new Remington 7 V2 primer was used for all testing.

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RIFLE: REMINGTON 700 BARREL: 24·, 1 in 12· TWIST CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER PRIMER: REMINGTON 7112

BULLET DIAMETER: MAXIMUM C.O.L.:

.224· 2.260·

MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.760· CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.750·

The 223 Remington began as a military cartridge in 1957 and was later introduced by Remington as a commercial round. The cartridge is now chambered by numerous manufacturers in a variety of firearms. Because military surplus brass is readily available and inexpensive, the 223 is more popular than the 222 Magnum, and its popularity is still growing.

When comparing the 222 Magnum and the 223, the case size appears to be nearly identical. However, the 222 Magnum is about one tenth of an inch longer and holds 1;2 to 1 grain more powder, 223 cartridges should not be fired in a 222 Magnum as the case dimensions are different and the cases are likely to rupture, possibly causing injury.

The 223 is an excellent choice for varmint hunters and at the time of this writing, the types of commercial actions in which this cartridge is available, ranges from the Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic to the Remington 40 XB. Couple this wide assortment of firearms with Homady's superb selection of 22 caliber bullets and the 223 is adequate for any 22 Caliber use.

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Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading - 4th Edition - Volume 1

In our test rifle, the best accuracy and uniformity throughout the range of Homady bullets was obtained with Win. 748 and IMR 4198. Note: When using a 223 with rapid twist barrels (as in Ruger Mini-14's or

Z Colt's AR-I5A2) do not use SX bullets. The rapid twist can cause these o fragile bullets to come apart in flight, especially at maximum I- velocities. However, the 68 grain BTHP Match bullet requires a fast twist to C!l fully stabilize it in flight. A 1 in 10" twist or faster is required. The 68 grain Z data was fired in a Colt AR-ISA2 with a 1 in 7" twist rate and a 20" barrel. - Also, some manufacturers of semiautomatic firearms recommend the ~ use of a crimped bullet to reduce the chance of the cycling of the action W pushing a bullet deeper into the case and accordingly increasing a:: pressures.

M N N 45 GRAIN BULLETS:

SECTIONAL DENSITY: DIAMETER:

#2230 Hornet Ballistic Coafficient - .202 C.O.L. - 2.200"

POWDER 3100fps 3200fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 13-15, Vol. /I

VELOCITY

3300fps

- Indicates maximum load· use with caution

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.128 .224"

3500fps

50 GRAIN BULLETS:


#2240 SXSP Ballistic Coafficient - .214 C.O.L. - 2.200"

#2245 SP Ballistic Coefficient - .214 C.O.L. - 2.200'


IMR4198 19.5gr. 20.2 gr.

H322 21 .9 gr. 22.6 gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 15-18, Vol. "

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VELOCITY

3100fps 3200fps

20.9 gr. 21.6gr.

23.2 gr. 23.9 gr.

Hor:nady HANDBOOK.

3300fps

.142 .224"

3400fps

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52-53 GRAIN BULLETS:


#2249 BTHP Match Ballistic Coefficient - .229 C.O.L. - 2.230·

#2250 HP Match Ballistic Coefficient - .218 C.O.L. - 2.230·

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-VELOCITY

POWDER 2900fps 3000fps 3100fps 3200fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 18-20,20-22, Vol. /I


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3300fps 3400fps

55 GRAIN BULLETS:


#2260 SXSP p.., Ballistic Coefficient - .235 C.O.L. - 2.200"

#2265 SP Ballistic Coefficient - .235 C.O.L. - 2 .200"

#2266 SP 'W/c \'1

- j;) Ballistic Coefficient - .235 C.O.L. - 2.200"

#2267 FM.J-BT 'W/c ( 1 » Ballistic Coefficient - .243 C.O.L. - 2.200"

VELOCITY


IMR4895

WIN 748 23.0 gr. 24.0 gr. 24.9gr. 25.9 gr.

IMR4320 24.0 gr. 24.8 gr. 25.6 gr. 26.4gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 23-25, 25-28, Vol. /I

Hornady HANDBOOK

.157 .224"

3200fps 3300fps

27.2 gr.


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#2267 FM-I-BT w/c Ballistic Coefficient - .243 C.O.L. - 2.200"

REDUCED LOADS

VELOCITY

.157 .224"

POVVDER 2100fps 2200fps 2300fps 2400fps 2500fps 2600fps

_SR_4_7_59 _______ 1_1_o3_9_ro ____ 1_2o_1_9_ro ____ 1_2o_9_9r_o ____ 1_3o_7_9r_o ____ 1_4o_4_9r_o ~1IIIIIII See Ballistics Tables on pages 25-28, Volo /I

60 GRAIN BULLETS:


#2270 SP Ballistic Coefficient - .264 C.O.L. - 2.200"

#2275 HP Ballistic Coefficient - .271 C.O.L. - 2.200"

VELOCITY

POVVDER 2700fps 2800fps 2900fps 3000fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 28-30, 30-32, Volo /I


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.171 .224"

68 GRAIN BULLETS:


#2278 BTHP MATCH Ballistic Coafficiant - .330 C.O.L. - 2.250"

POWDER 2500 fps 2600fps

H322 20.9 gr. 21 .6gr.

20.0gr. 21 .3 gr.

AA2230 20.5 gr. 21 .8gr.

VELOCITY

2700fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 33-35, 216-218, Vol. "

2800fps

. 194 .224"

2900 fps

This 68 grain bullet data was developed and tested in Colt AR-15A2 with a 20" barrel with a 1 in 7" twist rate. A fast twist rate (i.e., a 1 in 10" twist rate or faster) is necessary to stabilize this bullet.

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R 'L 'Max loads that show an asterik following the "e" for compressed

data load will not fit with standard 7828. Reduce by 4%.

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP

• • • • IMR 3031 35.0 3862 62,600 PSI 17 REMINGTON FIREBALL CASE: REMINGTON 22 HORNET CASE: WINCHESTER 50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210" Benchmark 36.0 3903 51,400 CUP BBL: 24" PR : REMINGTON 7 1/2 BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR Varget 27.5C 3383 44,800 CUP

•••• • IMR 4320 27.5C 3270 48,900 PSI H322 32.0 3628 50,300 CUP 20 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 1.830" 35 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 1.725" • • • • ••

748 26.0 3200 40,000 CUP 55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.350" H335 20.5 4027 50,000 CUP H4198 11 .5C 2420 26,300 CUP

BL-C(2) 28.0 3428 47,100 CUP H4350 39.0 3490 47,800 CUP Benchmark 20.0C 4013 49,100 CUP H4227 11 .6C 2896 42,500 CUP

IMR 4895 26.7C 3211 45,200 PSI H414 39.0 3582 46,700 CUP H322 19.5C 4019 49,200 CUP H110 12.3 3060 41 ,400 CUP

H335 26.0 3393 51 ,700 CUP 760 39.0 3582 46,700 CUP IMR 4198 16.7 4017 50,600 CUP LiI'Gun 13.0 2842 24,000 CUP

H4895 27.5C 3468 51 ,300 CUP IMR 4007 SSC39.0 3786 62,300 PSI • • • H4198 17.3 4037 47,800 CUP 45 GR. HOY SP COL: 1.750" IMR 3031 25.0 3268 46,900 PSI H380 41 .0 3713 50,700 CUP

25 GR. HOY HP COL: 1.800" IMR 4198 10.5C 2010 20,100 CUP Benchmark 26.5 3396 50,400 CUP Varget 36.5 3664 50,400 CUP H335 19.4 3744 50,400 CUP H4198 11.5C 2400 32,000 CUP H322 24.0 3301 49,300 CUP IMR 4320 36.5 3689 62,200 PSI Benchmark 19.0 3745 48,500 CUP IMR 4227 9.8 2484 42,000 CUP IMR 4198 21.9 3352 52,100 PSI IMR 4064 36.3 3713 62,000 PSI

H322 18.3 3704 48,900 CUP SR 4759 8.0C 2000 24,700 CUP H4198 21.5 3223 45,900 CUP BL-C(2) 34.0 3606 49,600 CUP

IMR 4198 16.2 3692 50,000 CUP H110 10.4 2574 43,000 CUP • IMR 4895 36.5 3725 62,400 PSI 55 GR SPR SP COL: 2.200" H4198 17.0 3789 49,900 CUP LiI 'Gun 13.0 2787 31,600 CUP Varget 27.5C 3384 49,700 CUP H335 33.0 3589 51 ,100 CUP

30 GR. BER HP COL: 1.800" 222 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 4320 26.1C 3146 50,700 PSI H4895 35.5 3670 49,300 CUP

H335 18.8 3512 49,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR IMR 4064 25.7C 3201 52,600 PSI IMR 3031 34.1 3691 62,500 PSI

Benchmark 18.7C 3569 49,400 CUP • • • 748 26.3 3150 39,000 CUP Benchmark 33.6 3674 50,200 CUP 40 GR. SIE HP COL: 2.125" BL-C(2) 27.5 3313 48,500 CUP H322 30.0 3480 49,800 CU P

H322 18.0 3533 49,300 CUP H335 25.0 3371 44,600 CUP IMR 4198 15.8 3456 49,000 CUP H4895 24.0C 3133 34,200 CUP IMR 4895 26.2C 3219 53,200 PSI Trail Boss 13.0 1984 26,600 PSI

H4198 15.9 3481 50,400 CUP Benchmark 25.0 3303 40,700 CUP H335 25.3 3203 49,300 CUP 220 SWIFT CASE: WINCHESTER H322 23.0 3313 44,000 CUP H4895 26.0 3315 49,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR

204 RUGER CASE: HORNAOY IMR 4198 21.2C 3583 48,700 PSI IMR 3031 24.6C 3233 52,500 PSI • • •••• BBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 205M Benchmark 25.6 3264 50,000 CUP 40 GR. SIE HP COL: 2.680"

H4198 21.4 3480 45,700 CUP H414 46.0 4213 51 ,600 CUP 32 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 2.250" IMR 4227 16.0 3240 45,200 PSI H322 23.0 3106 48,900 CUP 760 46.0 4213 51 ,600 CUP

Varget 29.0C 3798 47,400 PSI •••• • • • IMR 4198 20.4 3122 53,600 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 45.0C 4122 49,400 CUP 50 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.130" H4198 21.0 3150 47,600 CUP BL-C(2) 30.7 4081 55,500 PSI Varget 25.0C 3114 40,600 CUP H380 44.0 4124 50,000 CUP IMR 4895 29.0C 3949 51 ,900 PSI IMR 4320 25.0C 3100 47,600 PSI 22-250 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER Varget 40.5 4113 49,800 CUP H335 28.3 4044 54,800 PSI IMR 4064 23.5C 3065 46,200 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR IMR 4064 40.0 4110 51 ,400 CUP H4895 29.0C 3980 51,100 PSI 748 24.0 2980 38,000 CUP • .. IMR 4895 40.5 4093 51 ,300 CUP 40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.350" Benchmark 28.0 4047 57,100 PSI BL-C(2) 25.0 3000 38,600 CUP H414 41.0 3933 47,100 CUP H335 40.0 4158 53,100 CUP H322 27.5 4030 56,400 PSI IMR 4895 24.0C 3106 47,400 PSI 760 41.0 3933 47,100 CUP H4895 40.0 4126 52,000 CUP

IMR 4198 23.5 4006 55,400 PSI H335 23.6 3120 45,700 CUP IMR 4007 SSC 40.2C 3973 50,900 PSI IMR 3031 38.5 4189 52,000 CUP • • • •• H380 41.0 39,200 CUP • •••••••• •

35 GR. BER HP COL: 2.240" H4895 23.8C 3022 36,500 CUP 3855 50 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.680" Varget 29.0C 3812 53,100 PSI Benchmark 24 .0 3168 45 ,800 CUP Varget 39.5 4135 51 ,100 CUP H414 44.0 3826 49,600 CUP

IMR 4064 27.5C 3728 51 ,000 PSI H322 22.2 3079 43,200 CUP IMR 4320 39.5 4201 62,600 PSI 760 44.0 3826 49,600 CUP

BL-C(2) 30.7 3937 54,900 PSI IMR 4198 19.3 3152 49,000 PSI IMR 4064 38.5C 4187 60,500 PSI IMR 4007 SSC43.0 3922 52,500 CUP

IMR 4895 28.3C 3864 55,500 PSI H4198 20.5 3160 44,200 CUP IMR 4895 39.0C 4189 60,200 PSI H380 43.5 3947 53,800 CUP

H335 27.5 3915 56,600 PSI H4895 37.0 4060 48,700 CUP Varget 36.0 3770 50,200 CUP

H4895 28.2C 3910 55 ,700 PSI 223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 3031 36.3 4224 62,100 PSI BL-C(2) 38.0 3888 51 ,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR Benchmark 36.5 4114 50,100 CUP IMR 4895 38.7 3868 52,900 CUP

IMR 3031 26.1C 3793 52,800 PSI •• Benchmark 26.6 3863 56,600 PSI 40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" 50 GR. SIE SP COL: 2.350" H4895 38.0 3840 51,200 CUP

Varget 28.0C 3674 47,200 CUP H4350 42 .0 3579 48,900 CUP IMR 3031 36.5 3877 53,100 CUP H322 26.3 3828 55,400 PSI IMR 4320 27.7C 3456 48,900 PSI H414 40.0 3765 48,600 CUP ••••••• • •

• • • • • 55 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.680" 40 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 2.250" BL-C(2) 28.5 3612 45,400 CUP 760 40.0 3765 48,600 CUP H4831 46.0 3616 46,600 CUP

Varget 28.1C 3647 55,100 PSI IMR 4895 26.5C 3390 44,200 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 40.2C 3945 63,100 PS I Hybrid 100V 42.0C 3627 52,600 CU P IMR 4064 27.5C 3616 52,000 PSI H335 28.0 3572 44,600 CUP H380 41 .0 3742 45,300 CUP H4350 42.0 3619 50,800 CUP BL-C(2) 30.0 3774 56,200 PSI H4895 27.5C 3573 44,500 CUP Varget 37.5 3834 50,400 CUP H414 44.0 3833 53,700 CUP IMR 4895 27.8C 3695 56,000 PSI IMR 3031 25.2C 3498 46,200 PSI IMR 4320 38.0 3864 62,800 PSI 760 44.0 3833 53,700 CUP H335 26.8 3738 56,700 PSI Benchmark 27.3 3666 51 ,000 CUP IMR 4064 37.0 3866 61 ,900 PSI IMR 4007 SSC42.0 3771 52,900 CUP H4895 27.7C 3741 56,000 PSI H322 25.5 3574 48,000 CUP BL-C(2) 34.5 3740 48,400 CUP H380 42.5 3839 53,300 CUP IMR 3031 25.6C 3694 56,600 PSI IMR 4198 22.2 3652 53,400 PSI IMR 4895 37.6 3862 61 ,500 PSI Varget 36.0 3645 51 ,900 CUP Benchmark 25.7 3646 55,400 PSI H4198 22.5 3601 49,600 CUP H335 34.5 3753 48,700 CUP IMR 4064 37.5 3742 52,500 CUP H322 25.1 3639 55,900 PSI H4895 36.5 3827 50,200 CUP BL-C(2) 36.0 3682 49,900 CUP

NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication 18 For complete data, visit our website at www.hodgdon.com

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.17 REMINGTONREM. CASE; REM. 7 1/2 PR

REM. 25 GR. PL HP.1722" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.100" C.O.L.

IMR 3031 22.5 4015 51700IMR 4064 24.0C 4005 50700IMR 4895 23.5 3995 51400IMR 4350 24.5C 3470 39000IMR 4831 25.0C 3330 33500

.22 HORNETREM. CASE; REM. 6 1/2 PR

HORNADY 45 GR..224" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 1.720" C.O.L.

SR 4759 8.0C 2000 24700IMR 4227 11.5C 2515 38900IMR 4198 10.5C 2010 20100IMR 3031 11.0C 1675 14100IMR 4064 11.0C 1545 13100IMR 4895 12.0C 1735 15500IMR 4320 12.0C 1650 14900IMR 4350 11.5C 1280 11700IMR 4831 11.5C 1085 10700

.220 SWIFTREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR

SIERRA 50 GR. SPITZER.224" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.680" C.O.L.

SR 4759 25.5 3345 53000IMR 4227 24.5 3295 52500IMR 4198 32.0 3685 53000IMR 3031 37.5 3845 51400IMR 4064 39.5 3895 52500IMR 4895 38.5 3805 52100IMR 4320 40.0 3790 53000IMR 4350 43.5C 3740 49100IMR 4831 43.5C 3560 41700

.220 SWIFTREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PRHORNADY 60 GR. SPIRE PT

.224" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.680" C.O.L.SR 4759 23.5 2980 52500

IMR 4227 23.5 3000 53000IMR 4198 28.5 3265 52200IMR 3031 34.0 3470 52300IMR 4064 35.5 3505 52300IMR 4895 34.5 3470 53000IMR 4320 36.5 3480 52800IMR 4350 39.5 3500 53000IMR 4831 42.5C 3555 53000


HORNANDY 45 GR..224" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 2.130" C.O.L.

SR 4759 16.5 2925 44000IMR 4227 17.5 3055 44000IMR 4198 21.5 3315 45000IMR 3031 24.0C 3065 33100IMR 4064 24.0C 2910 31700IMR 4895 25.5C 3165 39500IMR 4320 26.0C 3115 39700IMR 4350 25.0C 2545 24700IMR 4831 25.0C 2375 22300


HORNADY 50 GR. SPIRE PT. SX.224" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 2.130" C.O.L.



REM. 55 GR. PTD. SP.224" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 2.130" C.O.L.


.22-250 REMINGTONREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR








SR 4759 17.5 3040 51000IMR 4227 17.5 3085 51400IMR 4198 22.0 3360 50300IMR 3031 25.5C 3300 42200IMR 4064 25.5C 3180 42500IMR 4895 26.5C 3280 45900IMR 4320 27.5C 3200 45100


SIERRA 50 GR. SPITZER.224" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.260" C.O.L.IMR 3031 25.5C 3225 45300IMR 4064 25.5C 3150 44200IMR 4895 26.5C 3270 48800IMR 4320 27.5C 3200 48300


HORNADY 55 GR. SPIRE PT. SX.224" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.260" C.O.L.IMR 3031 25.0C 3165 50900IMR 4064 25.5C 3090 49200IMR 4895 26.0 3120 51100IMR 4320 27.0C 3075 50300

RIFLEIMPORTANT: Recommended uses of IMR powder relate only to the appropriate IMR powder and not to those available from otherfirms. Although the four digit numerical designations of other manufacturers’ products may be identical to those preceded by theIMR prefix, the powders are different. To avoid potential confusion, gun damage and personal injury, therefore, handloadersshould be careful to note the prefix of recommended powder designations.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS FOR RIFLE DATA

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD PointedBR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round NoseBT Boat Tail PL “Power-Lokt” SP Soft PointC Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Solf Point “Core-Lokt”C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length PSP Pointed Soft PointHP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point “Core-Lokt”

IMR CHARGE VELOCITY CHAMBERPOWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (cup)

6 MM REMINGTONREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR


SR 4759 24.5 2640 50600IMR 4227 24.5 2650 50200IMR 4198 31.5 3015 51500IMR 3031 39.5 3275 52000IMR 4064 41.0 3295 52000IMR 4895 36.5 3105 51300IMR 4320 40.0 3180 52000IMR 4350 46.0 3310 52000IMR 4831 48.0 3300 51900

6 MM REMINGTONREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PRREM. 100 GR. PTD. SPCL

.243" DIA.; 22" BBL.; 2.735" C.O.L.SR 4759 23.5 2400 51600

IMR 4227 23.5 2395 51500IMR 4198 29.0 2660 52000IMR 3031 36.5 2925 52000IMR 4064 38.0 2945 51000IMR 4895 35.5 2880 51600IMR 4320 37.0 2875 51300IMR 4350 43.5 3055 52000IMR 4831 45.5 3095 52000IMR 7828 48.0C 3040 48000


SIERRA 120 GR. HOLLOW PT. BT.257" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.100" C.O.L.

SR 4759 27.5 2315 52000IMR 4227 28.0 2370 53000IMR 4198 34.0 2615 51400IMR 3031 40.5 2800 52000IMR 4064 43.5 2885 52300IMR 4895 40.5 2805 52600IMR 4320 43.0 2850 51700IMR 4350 48.5 2950 51500IMR 4831 50.0 2945 52000IMR 7828 55.0 3105 52800

Velocity and pressure readings represent average valuesobtained under controlled conditions. The values shown may vary sub-stantially with the components and the reloading techniques employed.We suggest the charge weights shown be reduced initially by 10% tocompensate for possible variations from the published data. The loadsmay then be increased as pressure indications permit.




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NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP

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17 REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/225 GR. HDY HP COL: 2.150"

H414 27.0 3989 48,300 CUPH380 26.0 3950 46,100 CUPVARGET 24.5 4123 50,800 CUPBL-C(2) 24.0 4051 49,000 CUPH335 21.0 3963 51,300 CUPH4895 23.0 4033 48,500 CUPBENCHMARK 23.3 4038 50,600 CUPH322 21.8 3921 49,700 CUP

22 HORNET CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR35 GR. HDY V-MAX COL: 1.725"

H4198 11.5 C 2420 26,300 CUPH4227 11.6 C 2896 42,500 CUPH110 12.3 3060 41,400 CUPLIL'GUN 13.0 2842 24,000 CUP

45 GR. HDY SP COL: 1.750"H4198 11.5 C 2400 32,000 CUPH4227 9.8 2484 42,000 CUPH110 10.4 2574 43,000 CUPLIL’GUN 13.0 2787 31,600 CUP

222 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR40 GR. SIE SP COL: 2.125"

H335 25.0 3371 44,600 CUPH4895 24.0 C 3133 34,200 CUPBENCHMARK 25.0 3303 40,700 CUPH322 23.0 3313 44,000 CUPH4198 21.4 3480 45,700 CUPH4227 15.0 3040 45,100 CUP

50 GR. HDY SP COL: 2.130"VARGET 25.0 C 3114 40,600 CUPBL-C(2) 25.0 3000 38,600 CUPH335 23.6 3120 45,700 CUPH4895 23.8 C 3022 36,500 CUPBENCHMARK 24.0 3168 45,800 CUPH322 22.2 3079 43,200 CUPH4198 20.5 3160 44,200 CUPH4227 13.8 2668 44,000 CUP

223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280"

VARGET 28.0 C 3674 47,200 CUPBL-C(2) 28.5 3612 45,400 CUPH335 28.0 3572 44,600 CUPH4895 27.5 C 3573 44,500 CUPBENCHMARK 27.3 3666 51,000 CUPH322 25.5 3574 48,000 CUPH4198 22.5 3601 49,600 CUP

50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210"VARGET 27.5 C 3383 44,800 CUP

BL-C(2) 28.0 3428 47,100 CUPH335 26.0 3393 51,700 CUPH4895 27.5 C 3468 51,300 CUPBENCHMARK 26.5 3396 50,400 CUPH322 24.0 3301 49,300 CUPH4198 21.5 3223 45,900 CUP

55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.200"VARGET 27.5 C 3384 49,700 CUPBL-C(2) 27.5 3313 48,500 CUPH335 25.3 3203 49,300 CUPH4895 26.0 3315 49,000 CUPBENCHMARK 25.6 3264 50,000 CUPH322 23.0 3106 48,900 CUPH4198 21.0 3150 47,600 CUP

22 PPC CASE: SAKO (REF)BBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/250 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.065"

VARGET 29.5 3408 48,200 CUPBL-C(2) 30.5 3316 47,000 CUPH335 28.0 3418 50,000 CUPH4895 28.0 3347 46,500 CUPBENCHMARK 29.0 3430 49,600 CUPH322 26.0 3385 48,000 CUP

53 GR. HDY HP COL: 2.065"VARGET 28.5 3363 48,900 CUPBL-C(2) 30.5 3288 48,000 CUPH335 27.5 3344 49,000 CUPH4895 28.0 3321 49,000 CUPBENCHMARK 28.5 3368 49,400 CUPH322 26.0 3333 48,500 CUP

22 BR REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTON (REF)BBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/250 GR. SPR SP COL: 1.945"


53 GR. HDY HP COL: 2.065"VARGET 33.0 3638 51,100 CUPBL-C(2) 35.0 3592 48,800 CUPH335 31.5 3587 49,200 CUPH4895 31.5 3566 49,000 CUPBENCHMARK 30.5 3523 49,200 CUPH322 30.0 3544 48,400 CUP

22-250 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.350"

H414 41.0 3933 47,100 CUPH380 41.0 3855 39,200 CUPVARGET 39.5 4135 51,100 CUPH4895 37.0 4060 48,700 CUPBENCHMARK 36.5 4114 50,100 CUP

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Hodgdon's Reloaders Manual 2002

R:;l~ data.

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP

17 REMINGTON FIREBALL CASE: REMINGTON BBl: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2

20 GR. HDY V-MAX H335 20.5 Benchmark 20.0C H322 19.5C H4198 17.3 IMR 4198 16.7

25 GR. HDYHP H335 19.4 Benchmark 19.0 H322 18.3 H4198 17.0 IMR 4198 16.2

30 GR. BER HP H335 18.8 Benchmark 18]C H322 18.0 H4198 15.9 IMR 4198 15.8

17 REMINGTON BBL: 24"

25 GR. HDY HP H414 27.0 H380 26.0 Varget 24.5 BL -C(2) 24.0 H335 21.0 H4895 23.0 Benchmark 23.3 H322 21.8 760 27.0

17 REMINGTON (IMR) BBL: 24"

25 GR. REM HP IMR 4064 24.0C IMR 4895 23.5 IMR 3031 22.5

204 RUGER BBL: 24" •

32 GR. HDY V-MAX Varget 29.0C BL -C(2) 3D] H335 28.3 H4895 29.0C Benchmark 28.0 H322 27.5 . .

COL: 1.830" 4027 50,000 CUP 4013 49,100 CUP 4019 49,200 CUP 4037 47,800 CUP 4017 50,600 CUP



CASE: REMINGTON PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2

COL: 2.150" 3989 48,300 CUP 3950 46,100 CUP 4123 50,800 CUP 4051 49,000 CUP 3963 51,300 CUP 4033 48,500 CUP 4038 50,600 CUP 3921 49,700 CUP 3989 48,300 CUP


COL: 2.100" 4005 50,700 CUP 3995 51,400 CUP 4015 51,700 CUP

CASE: HORNADY PR: FEDERAL 205M

COL: 2.250" 3798 47,400 PSI 4081 55,500 PSI 4044 54,800 PSI 3980 51,100 PSI 4047 57,100 PSI 4030 56,400 PSI

COL: 2.240" 35 GR. BER HP Varget 29.0C 3812 53,100 PSI BL-C(2) H335 H4895

30.7 3937 54,900 PSI 27.5 3915 56,600 PSI 28.2C 3910 55,700 PSI


Benchmark 26.6 H322 26.3 ..

40 GR. HDY V-MAX Varget 28.1C Bl-C(2) 30 H335 26.8 H4895 27.7C Benchmark 25.7 H322 25.1

204 RUGER (IMR) BBL: 24" ~ . . . ... 32 GR HDY V-MAX

IMR 4895 29.0C IMR 4198 23.5 . .

35 GR BER HP IMR 4064 27.5C IMR 4895 28.3C IMR 3031 26.1C

40 GR.HDY V-MAX IMR 4064 27.5C IMR 4895 27.8C IMR 3031 25.6C

22 HORNET BBl: 24"

35 GR. HDY V-MAX H4198 11.5C H4227 11.6C H110 12.3 LiI'Gun 13.0 .

45 GR. HDY SP H4198 11.5C H4227 9.8 H110 10.4 LiI'Gun 13.0

22 HORNET (IMR) BBl: 24"

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45 GR. HDY SP IMR 4198 10.5C IMR 4227 11.5C SR 4759 8.0C

222 REMINGTON BBL: 24" ~ . . .,. "' 40 GR. SIE HP

H335 25.0 H4895 24.0C Benchmark 25.0 H322 23.0 H4198 21.4 H4227 15.0 IMR 4198 21.2C IMR 4227 16.0

3863 56,600 PSI 3828 55,400 PSI

COL: 2.250" 3647 55,100 PSI 3774 56,200 PSI 3738 56,700 PSI 3741 56,000 PSI 3646 55,400 PSI 3639 55,900 PSI

CASE: HORNADY PR: FEDERAL 205M

GOL: 2.250" 3949 51,900 PSI 4006 55,400 PSI

GOL: 2.240" 372851,000 PSI 3864 :55,500 PSI 3793 :52,800 PSI

I:OL: 2.240" 3616 :i2,000 PSI 3695 :i6,000 PSI 3694 :i6,600 PSI

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCIIESTER SR

(;Ol: 1.725" 2420 ;'6,300 CUP 2896 <:2,500 CUP 3060 L1 ,400 CUP 2842 ;:4,000 CUP

COL: 1.750" 2400 ~ 2,000 CUP 2484 42,000 CUP 2574 43,000 CUP 2787 31,600 CUP

CASE: REMINGTON PR: REM INmON 6 1/2

COL: 1.720" 2010 20,100 CUP 2515 38,900 CUP 2000 24,700 CUP

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER SR

COL: 2.125" 3371 44,600 CUP 3133 3,~,200 CUP 3303 41),700 CUP 3313 4-1,000 CUP 3480 4:i,700 CUP 3040 4:5,100 CUP 3583' 4il,700 PS I 3240 4:i,200 PSI

'Max loads that show an asterik following the "C" for compressed load will not fit with standard 7828. Reduce by 4%.


.~ •• 0' 50 GR. HDY SP

Varget 25,OC BL -C(2) 25.0 H335 23.6 H4895 23,8C Benchmark 24.0 H322 22,2 H4198 20,5 H4227 13.8 IMR 4320 250C IMR 4064 23.5C IMR 4895 24.0C IMR 3031 22.4C IMR 4198 19.3

222 REMINGTON (WIN) BBL: 24"

45 GR. SP 748 25.5

'.... ... 50 GR. PSP

748 24.0


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40 GR. NOS BT Varget 28.0C BL -C(2) 28.5 H335 28.0 H4895 27.5C Benchmark 27.3 H322 25.5 H4198 22.5 IMR 4320 27.7C IMR 4895 26.5C IMR 3031 25.2C IMR 4198 22.2

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50 GR. SPR SP Varget 27.5C BL-C(2) 28.0 H335 26.0 H4895 27.5C Bench mark 26.5 H322 24.0 H4198 21.5 IMR 4320 27.5C IMR 4895 26.7C IMR 3031 25.0 IMR 4198 21.9

55 GR SPR SP Varget 27.5C BL -C(2) 27.5 H335 25.3 H4895 26.0 Benchmark 25.6 H322 23.0

COL: 2.130" 3114 40,600 CUP 3000 38,600 CUP 3120 45,700 CUP 3022 36,500 CUP 3168 45,800 CUP 3079 43,200 CUP 3160 44,200 CUP 2668 44,000 CUP 3100 47,600 PSI 3065 46,200 PSI 3106 47,400 PSI 3156 47,800 PSI 3152 49,000 PSI


COL: 2.130" 3210 41,000 CUP

COL: 2.130" 2980 38,000 CUP


COL: 2.280" 3674 47,200 CUP 3612 45,400 CUP 3572 44,600 CUP 3573 44,500 CUP 3666 51,000 CUP 3574 48,000 CUP 3601 49,600 CUP 3456 48,900 PSI 3390 44,200 PSI 3498 46,200 PSI 3652 53,400 PSI

COL: 2.210" 3383 44,800 CUP 3428 47,100 CUP 3393 51,700 CUP 3468 51 ,300 CU P 3396 50,400 CUP 3301 49,300 CUP 3223 45,900 CUP 3270 48,900 PSI 3211 45,200 PSI 3268 46,900 PSI 3352 52,100 PSI

COL: 2.200" 3384 49,700 CUP 3313 48,500 CUP 3203 49,300 CUP 3315 49,000 CUP 3264 50,000 CUP 3106 48,900 CUP


H4198 21.0 IMR 4320 26.1C IMR 4064 25.7C IMR 4895 26.2C IMR 3031 24.6C IMR 4198 20.4

223 REMINGTON (WIN) BBL: 24"

50 GR. PSP 748 26.0

53 GR. HP 748 26.0 .

55 GR. FMJ 748 26.2

22-250 REMINGTON BBL: 24"

40 GR. NOS BT H414 41.0 H380 41.0 Varget 39.5 H4895 37.0 Benchmark 36.5 IMR 4007 SSC40.2C IMR 4320 39.5 IMR 4064 38.5C IMR 4895 39.0C IMR 3031 36.3 760 41.0

50GR. SIE SP H4350 42.0 H414 40.0 H380 41.0 Varget 37.5 BL-C(2) 34.5 H335 34.5 H4895 36.5 Benchmark 36.0 H322 32.0 IMR 4007 sse 40.2C IMR 4320 38.0 IMR 4064 37.0 IMR 4895 37.6 IMR 3031 35.0 760 40.0

• 55 GR. SPR SP

H4350 39.0 H414 39.0 H380 41.0 Varget 36.5 BL-C(2) 34.0 H335 33.0 H4895 35.5 Benchmark 33.6

3150 47,600 CUP 3146 50,700 PSI 3201 52,600 PSI 3219 53,200 PSI 3233 52,500 PSI 3122 53,600 PSI


COL: 2.120" 3200 40,000 CUP

COL: 2.120" 3200 43,500 CUP

COL: 2.120" 3170 41,000 CUP

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER LR

COL: 2.350" 3933 47,100 CUP 3855 39,200 CUP 4135 51,100CUP 4060 48,700 CUP 4114 50,100 CUP 3973 50,900 PSI 4201 62,600 PSI 4187 60,500 PSI 4189 60,200 PSI 4224 62,100 PSI 3933 47,100 CUP

COL: 2.350" 3579 48,900 CUP 3765 48,600 CUP 3742 45,300 CUP 3834 50,400 CUP 3740 48,400 CUP 3753 48,700 CUP 3827 50,200 CUP 3903 51,400 CUP 3628 50,300 CUP 3945 63,100 PSI 3864 62,800 PSI 3866 61,900 PSI 3862 61,500 PSI 3862 62,600 PSI 3765 48,600 CUP

COL: 2.350" 3490 47,800 CUP 3582 46,700 CUP 3713 50,700 CUP 3664 50,400 CUP 3606 49,600 CUP 3589 51,100 CUP 3670 49,300 CUP 3674 50,200 CUP

NEVER Ex(eed the Loads Listed in This Publication For complete (iata, visit our website at www.hodgdon.com 15

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LOADING DATA

30-06 Springfield

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The 30-06 cartridge was conceived in 1900, when engineers at Springfield Armory began work on a battle rifle to replace the 30-40 Krag-Jorgensen. Their prototype emerged in 1901. Two years later the Model 1903 Spring-field appeared. Its 30-caliber rimless cartridge headspaced on the shoulder, like the 8x57 Mauser. A 220-grain bullet at 2,300 fps made the 30-03 a ballistic match for the 8x57 with a 236-grain bullet at 2,125.

A year after the 30-03’s debut, Germany switched to a new 154-grain 8mm spitzer at 2,800 fps. The Americans coun-tered with the Ball Cartridge, Caliber .30, Model 1906. It spat a 150-grain bullet at 2,700 fps. Then someone decided to shorten the case .07”, to .494.” All 30-03 rifles were recalled for rechambering.

The first 30-06 bullets were jack-eted with an alloy of 85 percent copper and 15 percent nickel. It did not hold up at 30-06 veloci-ties, and fouling rendered rifles inaccurate. Tin plating reduced fouling, but over time, tin “cold-soldered” to case mouths and could cause pressure spikes. An alloy of zinc and copper, 5-95 or 10-90, solved this problem. It became known as gilding metal.

World War I demonstrated that bullets of high ballistic coefficient increased effective range, so the Army replaced the 150-grain 30-06 bullet with a 173-grain spitzer at 2,646 fps. In 1939, the Army adopted the M-2 load. With a 152-grain spitzer at 2,805 fps, it saw U.S. troops through World War II. At the same time, it established an enviable reputation on the target range. Riflemen began calling it the “all-around cartridge.” During its first 25 years, Winchester’s Model 70 was sold in 18 chamberings but more than a third of rifles shipped (208,218) were 30-06s!Well-credentialed in all the world’s game

fields, the 30-06 will handily take any North American animal and all but a few huge beasts abroad. With 180-grain bullets, the 30-06 is a near match, ballistically, for heavy-bullet loads in the 7mm Remington Magnum. Given identical bullets and 200-yard zeros, the ‘06 hits within 2 vertical inches of the 300 Win. Mag. at 300 yards. It is chambered in more rifles than any other round save, now, the 308 Win. You can buy ought-six ammo in remote outposts, from the Canadian North to

sub-Saharan Africa. Such ubiquity endears this cartridge to any traveler who has lost luggage.

Planning a hunt for Alaskan moose and Dall’s sheep, I didn’t have to look past a converted Springfield in 30-06, with iron sights. It downed both animals cleanly – performance that’s distinguished this cartridge for more than a century!

30-06 springfield

Wayne van Zwoll

Wayne van Zwoll has published 14 books and several thousand magazine articles on rifles, shooting and big game hunting.

James

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BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 30-06 SPRINGFIELD

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The loads listed here were developed using standard commercial brass. Military brass has less case capacity because of its heavier construction, resulting in a smaller combustion chamber, and high-er pressures. We recommend caution when using military brass, and suggest starting at or below the minimum loads listed. Ad-ditionally, if your brass originally had crimped primers, this crimp MUST be removed prior to re-priming.

AccuBond®

Grain125150165180200

Ballistic Tip®

Grain125150165168180

CT®Ballistic Silvertip®

Grain150168180

E-Tip®

Grain150168180

Grain155168175190

Partition®

Grain150165180200

Partition® Protected Point

Grain180

Partition® Semi Spitzer

Grain220


Varmageddon™

Grain110

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110gr. Spitzer 3.130" 0.166


BARREL Twist

NoslerBARREL Length/MakeGr. WATER

WLR24" H-S Prec.

0.293

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.30-06 Spring�eld - 110 grainB.C.

PRIMER TYPE

1-10"

Varmageddon™


Benchmark 54.0 MAX. 3402 90%52.0 3333 86%50.0 * 3263 83%

RL15 60.0 MAX. 3419 96%Most Accurate 58.0 * 3297 93%Powder Tested 56.0 3180 90%

IMR 4895 58.5 MAX. 3428 99%56.5 3295 95%54.5 * 3162 92%

Varget 59.0 * MAX. 3448 98%57.0 3363 95%55.0 3266 91%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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125gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.188125gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.188


WLR24" Lilja

PRIMER TYPE


MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.30-06 Spring�eld - 125 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler

AccuBond® 0.366

1-10" BARREL Twist


IMR 4831 61.5 * MAX. 3112 97%59.5 3027 93%57.5 2942 90%

H414 60.0 MAX. 3138 92%58.0 3033 89%56.0 * 2928 86%

IMR 4350 60.5 MAX. 3169 95%58.5 3069 91%56.5 * 2943 88%

W760 61.0 MAX. 3179 94%59.0 3094 91%57.0 * 3009 88%

H4895 52.5 MAX. 3200 85%50.5 3110 82%48.5 * 3020 79%

Viht N140 55.0 MAX. 3246 94%53.0 3153 91%51.0 * 3069 88%

Big Game 61.0 MAX. 3249 95%59.0 * 3198 92%57.0 3097 89%

Viht N150 57.0 MAX. 3309 99%55.0 3215 96%53.0 * 3122 92%

RL15 56.0 MAX. 3337 86%Most Accurate 54.0 3217 83%Powder Tested 52.0 * 3136 80%

Varget 57.5 MAX. 3418 92%55.5 * 3267 89%53.5 3171 85%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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IMR 4831 59.0 * MAX. 2862 100%57.0 2757 97%55.0 2652 93%

IMR 4064 52.0 * MAX. 2908 91%50.0 2793 88%48.0 2678 84%

W760 57.0 * MAX. 2912 ** 95%55.0 2797 92%53.0 2682 89%

IMR 4895 51.0 * MAX. 2922 89%49.0 2837 86%47.0 2752 82%

Viht N150 54.0 MAX. 2939 ** 101%52.0 2848 98%50.0 * 2756 94%

IMR 4320 53.0 MAX. 2940 91%51.0 2850 87%49.0 * 2760 84%

RL19 61.5 * MAX. 2982 ** 107%Most Accurate 59.5 2881 ** 103%Powder Tested 57.5 2776 100%

IMR 4350 59.0 * MAX. 3000 100%57.0 2880 96%55.0 2760 93%

Big Game 58.0 MAX. 3056 97%56.0 2979 94%54.0 * 2912 91%


POWDER CHG.GRS.


150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226150gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.226

150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226155gr. HPBT 3.320" 0.233


1-10" BARREL Twist


Gr. WATERWLR24" Lilja

PRIMER TYPE

Partition® 0.3870.450


30-06 Spring�eld - 150/155 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler

E-Tip® 0.469

AccuBond® 0.435



Due to internal construction di�erences, always begin with starting loads when using E-Tip® products.

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165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248168gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.253168gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.253168gr. HPBT 3.320" 0.253168gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.253


0.475

Due to internal construction di�erences, always begin with starting loads when using E-Tip® products.

Ballistic Tip® 0.4900.490

Custom Competition™ 0.462

24" LiljaPRIMER TYPE

Partition® 0.410

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.30-06 Spring�eld - 165/168 grain

BARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler

E-Tip® 0.503

AccuBond® 0.475

CT® Ballistic Silvertip®

Ballistic Tip®

Gr. WATERWLR

1-10" BARREL Twist


IMR 4895 48.0 MAX. 2720 88%46.0 2640 84%44.0 * 2560 80%

IMR 4320 50.0 MAX. 2730 89%48.0 2620 86%46.0 * 2510 82%

Viht N160 58.0 MAX. 2767 **** 107%56.0 2664 ** 103%54.0 * 2560 100%

Viht N150 52.0 MAX. 2802 ** 102%50.0 2717 98%48.0 * 2632 94%

IMR 4831 58.0 MAX. 2820 ** 102%56.0 2710 99%54.0 * 2600 95%

IMR 4350 57.0 * MAX. 2832 100%Most Accurate 55.0 2717 97%Powder Tested 53.0 2602 93%

Big Game 55.5 MAX. 2859 97%53.5 2792 94%51.5 * 2725 90%

H4350 57.5 * MAX. 2872 ** 101%55.5 2757 98%53.5 2642 94%

W760 56.0 MAX. 2882 97%54.0 2792 94%52.0 * 2720 90%

RL22 63.0 MAX. 3002 ** 114%61.0 2907 ** 110%59.0 * 2812 ** 107%

POWDER CHG.GRS.


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175gr. HPBT 3.330" 0.264180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271180gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.271

Partition® 180gr. Spitzer 3.310" 0.271180gr. PPT 3.210" 0.271


30-06 Spring�eld - 175/180 grainCustom Competition™

B.C.0.505

PRIMER TYPE

BARREL Twist

0.474

BARREL Length/Make

E-Tip®Due to internal construction di�erences, always begin with starting loads when using E-Tip® products.

24" H-S Prec.1-10"

Gr. WATERWLR

AccuBond®

Partition® 0.361

0.507Ballistic Tip® 0.507CT® Ballistic Silvertip® 0.507

Nosler


0.523


IMR 4007 SSC 53.5 MAX. 2700 90%51.5 2622 86%49.5 * 2497 83%

IMR 4350 56.5 * MAX. 2734 94%54.5 2636 90%52.5 2528 87%

RL19 60.0 * MAX. 2742 **** 102%58.0 2677 99%56.0 2576 95%

4000-MR 57.5 MAX. 2750 95%55.5 2665 91%53.5 * 2543 88%

H4831 62.0 MAX. 2754 **** 101%60.0 * 2683 98%58.0 2589 95%

Hybrid 100V 56.0 * MAX. 2767 90%54.0 2702 87%52.0 2613 84%

H4350 56.5 MAX. 2769 94%54.5 2679 90%52.5 * 2560 87%

W760 55.5 * MAX. 2773 91%53.5 2686 88%51.5 2597 84%

RL22 62.0 * MAX. 2812 **** 105%Most Accurate 60.0 2748 **** 102%Powder Tested 58.0 2641 99%

Hunter 59.0 MAX. 2825 97%57.0 * 2764 94%55.0 2654 91%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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190gr. HPBT 3.330" 0.286


WLR24" H-S Prec.

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BARREL Length/Make1-10"

Nosler


BARREL Twist

B.C.

PRIMER TYPE

30-06 Spring�eld - 190 grain


MAGPRO 59.5 MAX. 2560 98%57.5 2487 95%55.5 * 2393 91%

H4831 57.0 MAX. 2613 95%55.0 2494 91%53.0 * 2370 88%

IMR 4350 53.5 MAX. 2620 90%Most Accurate 51.5 2520 87%Powder Tested 49.5 * 2394 84%

Hybrid 100V 52.0 MAX. 2620 85%50.0 * 2543 82%48.0 2445 79%

4000-MR 55.0 * MAX. 2653 92%53.0 2558 89%51.0 2433 86%

IMR 7828 SSC 59.5 MAX. 2658 98%57.5 2604 95%55.5 * 2475 91%

H4350 53.5 MAX. 2661 90%51.5 * 2567 87%49.5 2468 84%

RL19 56.5 MAX. 2668 98%54.5 * 2558 94%52.5 2428 91%

W760 53.5 MAX. 2683 89%51.5 * 2566 86%49.5 2434 83%

Supreme 780 59.5 MAX. 2697 99%57.5 * 2589 96%55.5 2507 93%


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1-10" BARREL TwistBARREL Length/Make

B.C.

Nosler

AccuBond® 0.588

PRIMER TYPE

Partition® 0.481




IMR 4320 47.0 * MAX. 2438 85%45.0 2343 81%43.0 2248 78%

IMR 4350 53.0 MAX. 2528 94%51.0 2443 91%49.0 * 2358 87%

IMR 4831 55.0 MAX. 2558 ** 99%53.0 2463 95%51.0 * 2368 91%

H414 53.0 * MAX. 2560 93%51.0 2450 89%49.0 2340 86%

W760 52.0 * MAX. 2568 92%50.0 2453 88%48.0 2338 85%

Hunter 54.5 MAX. 2591 97%52.5 * 2532 93%50.5 2462 89%

RL19 56.0 MAX. 2620 ** 102%Most Accurate 54.0 2520 99%Powder Tested 52.0 * 2420 95%

Viht N160 57.0 MAX. 2632 ** 107%55.0 2544 ** 103%53.0 * 2457 99%

RL22 58.0 MAX. 2688 ** 106%56.0 2603 ** 102%54.0 * 2518 99%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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B.C.

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PRIMER TYPE

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W760 48.0 MAX. 2398 81%46.0 2296 78%44.0 * 2214 74%

Viht N165 56.5 MAX. 2431 ** 101%54.5 2354 98%52.5 * 2275 94%

H4831 55.0 MAX. 2478 ** 93%Most Accurate 53.0 2382 89%Powder Tested 51.0 * 2287 86%

Hunter 54.5 MAX. 2487 93%52.5 * 2433 89%50.5 2350 86%

IMR 4350 51.5 * MAX. 2488 88%49.5 2400 85%47.5 2312 81%

Viht N160 55.5 * MAX. 2503 100%53.5 2415 96%51.5 2327 92%

IMR 7828 56.0 MAX. 2507 96%54.0 2412 93%52.0 * 2316 89%

RL19 55.0 MAX. 2507 97%53.0 2416 93%51.0 * 2325 90%

RL22 57.0 MAX. 2602 100%55.0 2512 97%53.0 * 2423 93%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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WaRning: USE MAxIMUM LOAdS WITH CAUTION (REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR AddITIONAL SAFETy INFORMATION)

30-06 SpringfieldBarrel length: 24” Twist: 1-10”Case: NormaPrimer: Winchester Magnum (WLRM)

Bullet Powder

Start Chg. Grains

Velocity Fps

Max. Chg. Grains

Velocity Fps

110 gr Hornady SP C.O.L. 3,110”

Norma 201 54.0 3307 57.1 3481Norma 202 54.0 3235 56.8 3438

110 gr Hornady Rn C.O.L. 2,874”

Norma 201 54.0 3284 57.1 3458Norma 202 54.0 3209 56.5 3415


Norma 201 51.0 3045 53.8 3225Norma 202 52.0 3054 55.6 3264Norma 203-B 53.0 3051 56.4 3261

150 gr norma FMJ C.O.L. 3,110”

Norma 203-B 50.0 2874 53.8 3051Norma 204 55.0 2753 57.1 2907

150 gr nosler BST C.O.L. 3,228”

Norma 203-B 50.0 2897 53.2 3028Norma 204 55.0 2736 57.1 2927


Norma 203-B 50.0 2592 52.5 2828Norma 204 54.0 2694 56.9 2867

168 gr Sierra MK C.O.L. 3,228”

Norma 203-B 50.0 2644 52.8 2867Norma 204 53.0 2697 55.6 2844

180 gr nosler Partition C.O.L. 3,228”

Norma 203-B 48.0 2480 50.9 2713Norma 204 51.0 2553 53.4 2612Norma MRP 55.0 2559 57.9 2654





180 gr norma oryx C.O.L. 3,189”


180 gr norma Vulkan C.O.L. 3,189”


180 gr norma alaska C.O.L. 3,189”



Norma 204 49.0 2379 52.0 2592Norma MRP 53.0 2448 55.7 2569

220 gr Hornady Rn C.O.L. 3,228”

Norma 204 48.0 2330 50.9 2441Norma MRP 53.0 2326 55.6 2500

300 Win. Short MagnumBarrel length: 24” Twist: 1-10”Case: NormaPrimer: Winchester Magnum (WLRM)

Bullet Powder

Start Chg. Grains

Velocity Fps

Max. Chg. Grains

Velocity Fps


Norma 204 66.0 3196 68.0 3291

165 gr Swift a-Frame C.O.L. 2,756”

Norma 204 62.0 2923 65.5 3107


Norma 204 61.0 2891 64.5 3068


Norma 204 61.0 2864 63.2 2969Norma MRP 65.0 2897 67.8 3009

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Norma Reloading Guide 2006

30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63mm;

3.340

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Comments: The 3006 has reigned for 100 years as probably the most

popular American center-fire rifle cartridge. Its ability to shoot bullets from 110 to 220grains and digest a wide number of smokeless powders gives it a flexibility that few rifle cartridges can match. As a military cartridge, it served the United States in both World Wars and Korea. In civil guise, it has hunted all of North America and most — if not all — of the rest of the world, and dominated High-Power rifle competition for years. The 3006 has served as the basis for many of our current rifle cartridges as well as the parent of innumerable wildcats. The 30O6 is still going strong despite the best efforts by some gunwriters over the years to declare it obsolete. Reloading dies for the 3006 have consistently been one of the three best selling Lyman die sets for decades.

The 3006 evolved from the short-lived 3003 cartridge originally chambered in Ml 903 Springfield Rifle. In spite of the thoroughly modern design of the new 03 rifle, the ballistics of the 3003 showed little improvement over the 3040 Krag, which it replaced. The German military's refinement of their 7.92x57mm cartridge with a 154-grain spitzer bullet in 1905 caught the attention of the world's major powers. The juskidopted 3003 with its 220grain round nose bullet at 2,300 feet per second became obsolete overnight. The U.S. military refined the 3003 into the 3006 in short order. The newly altered cartridge featured a case shortened by .070" and fired a 152-grain bullet at 2,740 feet per second. This cartridge served in the U.S. military in numerous loadings into the early 1960s. The original 3003 round survived a few more years as a chambering in Winchester's Model 95 before finally fading into history.

Test Components: Cases Winchester Trim-to Length 2.484" Primers Winchester WLR Primer Size Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder No. 2 Jacketed Bullets Used Sierra HP #2110, 110 gr.

Sierra SP #2120, 125 gr. Hornady SP #3020, 130 gr.

Hornady SP # 3031, 150gr. Barnes XLC #30854, 150gr.

Nosier Ballistic Tip #30165, 165 gr. Sierra HPBT #2200, 168 gr.

Barnes X #30835, 180 gr. Sierra SBT #2160, 180gr.

Sierra HPBT #2210, 190gr. Sierra HPBT #2230, 200 gr.

Hornady RN #3090, 220 gr.

While the 3006 is an extremely flexible cartridge, shooters loading for the Ml Garand rifle must follow certain precautions. The Garand's gas system is designed around military issue ammunition with bullets usually weighing either 152 or 173-grains. The best powders for loading in the Ml Garand are IMR-4895, or IMR4064. Garand shooters should stick with spitzer bullets weighing between 150 to 168-grains. Round nosed bullets may not feed properly through the Ml's mechanism. Moreover, the use of heavier bullets can eventually damage the rifle's operating system. Shooters reloading military cases should keep maximum loads one to two grains below those listed here. Cases should be full-length sized for proper functioning as in any semiautomatic rifle.

The wide-range of bullet weights usable in the 3006 mandate some discretion in powder selection. Mid-range powders such as IMR4895 usually work well with all bullet weights. Lighter bullets will work with faster powders such as, IMR-3031 or H-335. Heavier 200 and 220-grain bullets should respond well with IMR4350, Reloder 19 and other slower burning powders.

The 3006 also works extremely well with cast bullets. Results can vary from one gun to the next and shooters will often need to experiment with sizing diameters and seating depths but the results are well worth it. Shooters loading for the Ml 903A3 rifles with two-groove barrels have had particularly good accuracy from Lyman cast bullets #311291 and #311644. Best powder choices for cast bullets include Reloder 7, XMP-5744, and SR4759.

Cast Bullets Used . *gas check bullet

220

.(sized to .309" dia) *#311359, 115 gr. *#311672 160gr. *#311291, 170gr. *#311041 173 gr. *#311644 190gr. *#311299 200 gr. *#311284 210 gr.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length 24" Twist 1-10" Groove Dia 308"

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge. In pressure column, C=Copper Units of Pressure (CUP); P=Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

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30-06 Springfield m ^ 110 gr. Jacketed HP 3.000" OAL

BC:.177 SD: .166

Powder

Sugg Starling Grains

Velocity Pressure fps

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

RX7 37.0 2736 35,500 42.0 3073 50,000 C IMR-3031 47.0 2930 35,000 52.0 3257 46,700 C 1+335 45.0 2923 40,400 51.0 3203 48,900 C IMR4895 49.0 3012 39,400 53.5 3266 50,000 C BLC(2) 51.0 3144 41,100 55.0 3378 50,400 C AA2460 53.0 3122 41,900 58.5 3453 58,600 P 748 51.0 3060 39,000 60.0 3387 49,000 C IMR-4064 50.0 3030 39,000 55.5 3356 48300 C IMR4320 50.0 2906 38,600 55.5 3184 49,600 C 760 55.5 2922 33,800 63.0+ 3206 42,900 C IMR4350 56.0 2898 37,300 61.0+ 3194 45,400 C H4831 55.0 2557 28,800 61.5+ 2985 39,400 C

130 gr. Jacketed SP 3.090" OAL

BC: .295 SD:.196

Powder



Max Load


fps IMR-3031 45.0 2793 36,400 50.0 3048 45,000 C 1+335 46.0 2813 40,800 52.0 3081 50,000 C IMR4895 48.0 2890 42,000 51.0 3036 49,900 C BLC(2) 49.0 2932 38,100 53.5 3174 48,400C AA-2460 49.5 2856 42,000 55.0 3196 58,800 P 748 53.0 2967 46,800 580 3214 56,500 P IMR4064 48.0 2808 36,000 54.0 3184 49,600 C IMR4320 49.0 2793 39,000 54.0 3076 48,400 C 1+380 51.0 2967 42,000 54.5 3125 50,000 C 760 55.5 2822 35,000 63.0+ 3111 44,200 C IMR4350 51.0 2623 34,200 58.0+ 2949 44,200 C IMR4831 57.0 2686 32,900 62.0+ 2984 44400C B4831 55.0 2570 32,500 61.5+ 2923 41,600 C

_ 150 gr. Jacketed XLC BC: 428 • • • • ^ r a i CD-

•••P** 3.230" OAL Sugg

Starting Velocity Pressure Powder Grains fps P.S.I.


Grains fps P.S.I. IMR-3031 44.0 2538 37,600 49.2 2874 55,400 H-335 46.0 2607 43,300 51.2 2918 59,500 IMR4895 47.0 2624 41,400 52.5 2952 58,400 748 48.0 2680 43,800 53.0 2963 59,000 BL-Q2) 48.5 2646 42,700 54.0 2970 59,400 IMR4064 47.0 2515 36,500 52.0 2900 55,900 IMR4320 47.0 2598 41,800 RX15 48.0 2569 38,700

52.5 2916 58,400 52.5 2940 57,900

N150 49.5 2636 41,600 55.0 2945 59,300 H-380 52.5 2664 43,000 58.5 2931 56,400 N550 53.0 2696 43,100 59.0 3002 57,300 760 53.5 2797 47,600 59.5 3005 57,900

125 gr. Jacketed SP 3.080" OAL

BC: .279 SD:. 188

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

RX7 38.5 2710 38,500 43.0 2932 47,600 C IMR-3031 45.0 2732 33,000 50.0 3095 45,000 C t+335 45.5 2815 37,500 51.5 3144 48,500 C IMR4895 48.0 2815 36,500 53.5 3096 47.300C BLC(2) 49.0 2890 35,000 54.0 3215 48,000 C AA-2460 50.5 2737 35,600 56.0 3222 57,000 P 748 51.5 2890 35,300 58.0 3241 48,300 C IMR4064 48.0 2762 31,500 55.0 3215 47,200 C IMR-4320 49.0 2770 36,000 55A 3105 46,700 C H-380 51.0 2967 39,000 56.5 3194 49,600 C 760 56.0 2801 34,200 63.0+ 3215 47,600 C IMR4350 55.0 2754 34,000 61.0+ 3105 46,000 C IMR4831 57.0 2700 33,600 63.0+ 3017 43,200 C H4831 55.0 2544 30,000 61.5+ 2906 40,000 C

150 gr. Jacketed SP BC: .338 SO: .226

3.200" OAL

BC: .338 SO: .226

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

IMR-3031 42.0 2450 29,400 50.0 2932 48,000 C AA2230 46.0 2597 39,800 51.0 2870 49,300 C IMR4895 46.0 2680 36,900 51.5 2958 49,200 C BtC(2) 46.0 2770 44,600 51.0 2932 48,000 C AA-2460 46.5 2597 38,500 51.7 2869 48,500 C IMR-4064 48.0 2695 36,000 53.0 3012 49,600 C IMR4320 47.0 2624 37,300 53.0 2923 48,400 C RX15 50.5 2777 40,000 54.0 2987 49,300 C 1+380 48.0 2724 40,300 53.0 2976 50,000 C 760 48.0 2535 34,200 56.0 2878 49,600 C N160 54.5 2588 35,900 60.5+ 2919 50,500 P IMR4350 49.0 2545 37,300 57.0+ 2887 47,800 C RX19 58.5 2690 40,800 64.3+ 2925 49,600 C IMR4831 55.0 2571 33,800 61.0+ 2903 47,100C H4831 55.0 2551 33,000 61.5+ 2890 43,300 C

165 gr. Jacketed Ballistic Tip BC: .475 m . 3.285" OAL SD: .248 •t 3.285" OAL

Powder


Velocity Pressure fps P.S.I.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

PJ5.I. IMR-3031 44.0 2495 38,500 49.0 2784 56,100 H335 43.0 2474 42,600 48.0 2690 54,300 IMR4895 45.0 2503 37,700 50.0 2815 56,200 IMR-4064 47.0 2495 38,000 52.0 2851 58,100 IMR4320 47.0 2542 41,200 52.0 2843 57,500 RX15 47.0 2531 39,300 52.0 2807 53,600 H-380 48.5 2515 40,100 53.0 2804 54,000 760 52.5 2697 43,500 57.0 2959 58,600 IMR4350 52.5 2613 45,100 57.0+ 2878 56,600 RX19 54.5 2464 37,600 60.4+ 2816 53,300 N160 55.5 2597 41,100 61.0+ 2895 56,500 IMR4831 54.0 2485 38,400 59.0+ 2786 52,000 H4831 56.0 2431 34,900 62.0+ 2754 49,000 WXR 55.0 2401 34,200 61.0+ 2720 47,800


+ Designates a compressedpowder charge. In pressure column, C=Copper Units ofPressure (CUP); P=Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

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30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63mm)


BC: .462 SD: .253

180 gr. Barnes "X" 3.275" OAL

BC: .511 ST* .271


Powder Grains fps


Grains fps IMR-3031 42.0 2463 34,000 IMR-4895 43.0 2444 35,500 IMR-4064 45.0 2551 34,000

48.0 2808 49,600 C 48.5 2762 47,600 C 50.0 2816 46/OOC

AA2520 42.5 2383 36,200 48.0 2653 48,800 C IMR4320 45.0 2475 36,400 51.0 2816 50,000 C RX15 47.5 2592 38,800 51.8 2832 50,000 C AA2700 49.5 2475 41,800 55.0 2745 54,900 P 760 50.0 2541 37,300 IMR4350 52.0 2590 38,000 RX19 55.0 2489 37,800

57.0 2839 49,700 C 57.0+ 2873 50,400 C 60.9+ 2810 50,000 C

N160 55.0 2559 39,800 61.0+ 2891 58,800 P IMR4831 54.5 2544 35,700 60.6+ 2847 47,800 C H4831 55.0 2564 37,300 61.5+ 2873 47,200 C WXR 55.0 2489 38,100 61.0+ 2799 53,300 P

180 gr. Jacketed SBT BC: 475


Powder Grains fps


Grains fps IMR4895 42.0 2386 36,000 IMR4064 43.0 2403 35,000

47.5 2659 48,000 C 49.0 2710 47,200 C

AA2520 41.0 2275 35,400 IMR4320 41.0 2281 35,800

47.3 2572 49,700 C 46.3 2584 49,900 C

760 45.0 2360 35,500 52.0 2666 49,000 C IMR-4350 50.0 2469 38,300 560+ 2801 50,000C RX19 52.0 2497 41,200 58.3+ 2698 48,800 C N160 53.0 2418 37,700 IMR4831 52.5 2525 39,000 XMR3100 53.5 2425 38,300 H4831 55.0 2604 40,300

58.5+ 2743 55,1 OOP 58.4+ 2788 48,700 C 59.0+ 2648 48,300 C 60.0+ 2840 50,000 C

WXR 54.0 2311 33,600 60.0+ 2674 50,300 P RX22 55.5 2536 39,300 60.8+ 2780 48,400 C

200 gr. Jacketed HPBT BC: .565 ! 3.280" OAL S O ! - 3 0 1


Powder Grains fps


Grains fps IMR4895 41.0 2262 37,300 IMR4064 42.0 2309 38,100 IMR4320 43.0 2294 38,600

46.5 2512 48,400C 47.0 2552 50,000 C 47.5 2502 47,600 C

760 45.0 2224 36,300 52.0 2565 50,000 C H414 46.0 2258 35,000 IMR4350 49.0 2380 39,900

53.0 2606 49,800 C 54.0+ 2638 48,400 C

RX19 51.5 2302 36,500 55.6+ 2526 45,800 C N160 51.5 2340 38,800 IMR4831 50.0 2323 35,800 XMR-3100 53.0 2336 39,000

57.0+ 2655 58,000 P 55.5+ 2587 47,400 C 58.8+ 2573 48,600 C

H4831 52.0 2343 36,400 58.0+ 2620 46,300 C WXR 52.0 2360 40,800 580+ 2659 57600 P RX22 53.0 2340 40,900 59.0+ 2650 56,600 P

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

IMR4895 41.5 2307 37,500 47,0 2578 48.100C IMR4064 43.0 2447 34,000 48.5 2614 48,300 C AA2520 40.0 2209 38,700 45.5 2467 48,500 C IMR4320 41.5 2178 35,700 47.5 2497 45,700 C 760 47.0 2325 37,100 53.3 2557 48,000 C IMR4350 51.0 2399 37,500 55.7+ 2688 49,200 C

49700C RX19 52.0 2336 37,200 57.0+ 2627 49,200 C 49700C

N160 53.0 2492 45,600 58.5+ 2733 59,600 P IMR4831 52.0 2374 34,100 57.6+ 2717 48,700 C XMR-3100 54.5 2419 40,500 59.8+ 2625 48,400 C H4831 52.0 2390 38,200 57.4+ 2649 48.100C WXR 55.0 2513 47,300 61.0+ 2756 59,400 P RX22 54.5 2441 38,200 61.5+ 2715 48,200 C


BC: .533 SO: .286

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

50,000 C IMR4895 41.0 2288 35,000 46.0 2569

Pressure

50,000 C MR4064 42.0 2309 32,500 47.5 2624 48,400 C AA2520 41.0 2233 36,800 46.0 2469 48,500 C IMR-4320 44.0 2341 34,500 49j0 2631 48,800C 760 46.0 2350 36,200 53.0 2662 50,000 C H414 47.0 2368 36,200 54.0 2694 49,800 C IMR4350 45.0 2205 31,500 51.0 2586 50,000 C RX19 51.5 2341 37,300 56.0+ 2606 48,300 C N160 52.0 2383 39,800 58.0 2695 57,400 P MR4831 51.0 2395 37,300 56.8+ 2686 49,300 C XMR-3100 53.5 2368 38,8CO 59.0+ 2614 48,600 C H4831 53.0 2450 36,900 59.0+ 2724 47,200 C WXR 53.0 2341 38,200 58.0+ 2647 54,100 P RX22 55.0 2461 37,800 60.5+ 2722 48.700C

220 gr. Jacketed RN 3.220" OAL

BO.300 SD: .331

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

IMR4064 41.0 2183 37,300 46.5 2439 49,200 C IMR4320 41.0 2118 36,400 47.5 2421 49.200C 760 44.5 2106 37,200 50.5 2381 49,400 C H414 45.0 2153 40,200 51.0 2379 49,200 C IMR4350 49.0 2309 40,700 53.0+ 2500 49,200 C RX19 50.0 2127 34,600 55.8+ 2451 48,800c N160 52.0 2303 46,400 58.0+ 2463 57,900 P IMR4831 49.5 2192 35,700 54.6+ 2458 47,100 C XMR-3100 51.5 2172 37,800 57.5 2427 49,000 C H4831 51.0 2283 38,600 57.5+ 2583 50.000C WXR 50.0 2208 38,500 56.0+ 2490 55,100P RX22 53.0 2201 36,100 58.0+ 2477 51.600P IMR-7828 51.0 2058 33,800 56.0+ 2357 48,900 P


+ Designates a compressedpowder charge. In pressure column, C=Copper Units of Pressure (CUP); P=Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

James

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(7.62 x 63mm)

• 115 gr l#2 Allovl 2.909" OAL SD:J73

Powder

Sugg Starring Velocity Pressure Grains fps

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

Red Dot 11.0 1683 23400 15.0 2000 36,900 C 700X 10.0 1610 22,000 14.0 1953 38.100C Green Dot 13.0 1792 28,800 16.0 2020 38,600 C Unique 14.0 1960 27,000 19.0 2331 42,0O0C SR-7625 12.5 1677 21,600 16.5 2008 42,400 C Herco 14.5 1876 28,200 18.0 2132 39,000 C XMP-5744 24.0 1904 15,600 32.0 2399 26,600 P

BO .202 SD: .256 170 gr. (#2 Alloy) 3.013" OAL BO .202 SD: .256

Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

Unique 12.0 1508 24,000 16.5 1842 36,400C SR-7625 11.5 1363 23,400 14.5 1585 36,000 C Herco 12.5 1488 26,400 16.0 1697 35,500 C SR4756 12.5 1418 22,200 16.5 1692 35,500 C 2400 18.5 1635 18,200 29.5 2296 43,10OC SR4759 20.0 1666 16,700 31.0 2325 46,900 C XMP-5744 26.0 1928 25,000 35.0 2388 45,600 P IMR4198 25.0 1729 15,100 38.5 2501 45,100C RX7 25.0 1733 15,100 38.3 2480 47,600 C IMR-3031 29.0 1710 13,900 42.0 2469 38,200 C

#311644 190 gr. (#2 Alloy) 3.075" OAL

BC:.272 SD: .286

Sugg Starling

Powder Velocity Pressure

fps

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

Unique 13.0 1404 21,800 17.2 1677 36,800 C SR-7625 12.2 1295 23,400 15.2 1514 38,000 C Herco 14.5 1437 20,500 18.0 1664 31,100C SR4756 13.5 1378 23,600 17.0 1587 34.100C SR4759 23.0 1716 21,000 28.2 1975 37,700 C XMP-5744 27.0 1891 25,900 37.0 2385 49,900 P RX7 22.0 1650 21,000 38.0 2250 40,500 P

#311284 BC: .332 i — 210 gr. (#2 Alloy) 3.063" OAL SDs.316

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

Unique 11.5 1326 26,400 15.5 1577 36,400C SR-7625 11.5 1242 30,000 13.0 1320 36400 C Herco 12.5 1335 30,500 15.5 1510 39,000 C SR4756 12.5 1264 26,400 15.5 1445 35,000 C 2400 19.0 1592 27,000 24.0 1827 32,000 C SR4759 22.0 1679 27,800 27.8" 2004 45,300 C XMP-5744 28.0 1885 30,300 38.5 2327 57,900P RX7 25.0 1685 22,200 38.2 2254 47.000 C

^ ^ #311672 plllliUlBWiiilJ ] o 0 g r. (#2 Alloy) 3.050" OAL

BC: .245 SD: .241

Powder


Velocity Pressure fps P.S.I.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

P.S.I. Unique 18.0 1852 34,300 24.0 2182 56,700 SR4759 25.0 1950 24,700 33.0 2381 50,400 XMP-5744 260 1929 22,000 35.0 2396 37,800 IMR4198 27.0 1940 19,600 37.0 2421 36,000 RX7 28.0 1904 17,600 38.0 2411 36,700 IMR-3031 32.0 1752 13,800 43.0 2384 29,800

#311041 BC: .220 SD: .260 BC: .220 SD: .260

mm 173 gr. [WZ Alloy) Z96b"' UAL

BC: .220 SD: .260

Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

Unique 12.0 1504 24,000 16.5 1811 35,500 C SR-7625 11.5 1346 24,000 14.5 1570 36,900 C Herco 13.0 1497 27,000 16.0 1689 36,000 C SR4756 12.5 1406 22,800 16.5 1653 36,400 C 2400 20.0 1751 22,200 27.0 2141 34,500 C SR4759 20.0 1642 13,900 31.5 2329 47,400 C XMP-5744 26.0 1929 24,300 34.0 2393 43,000 P IMR4198" 25.0 1717 13,100 38.5 2463 43,100C RX7 25.0 1661 12,800 40.5 2515 46,900 C IMR-3031 30.0 1636 11,100 44.0 2522 40,800 C

#311299 200 gr. (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL

BG.377 SD:.301


Powder Grains fps P.S.I.


Grains fps P.SJ. Unique 12.7 1398 25,500 17.2 1673 38,300 2400 15.0 1376 75,400 21.0 1736 27,300 SR4759 19.5 1626 23,100 27.0 2002 42,300 IMR-4227 21.0 160019,100 29.0 1992 35400 XMP-5744 21.0 1609"19,500 29.5 1998 33,200 N130 23.0 1575 17,000 31.0 2020 34,200 IMR4198 21.0 1601 19,100 30.0 1997 30,800 RX7 22.0 1588 17,700 30.5 1989 30,300 N133 25.0 1569 15,400 32.7 1981 27,700 Varget 30.0 1588 15,300 38.0 2017 27,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load. In pressure column, C=Copper Units or Pressure (CUP); P=Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)

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30-06 SP1UHGflflD It is safe to say that the 30-06 is the best-known and most successful centerfire cartridge ever developed. It served its country well in three wars, accounted for countless head of game all over the world and still holds many target shooting records.

The U.S. military adopted its first rimless 30 caliber service cartridge in 1903 in the famous M1903 Springfield service rifle. Ballistically, the cartridge was similar to the 30-40 Krag using the same 220 grain bullet at a slightly higher velocity. In 1906, the cartridge was changed to incorporate a lighter, spitzer bullet at higher velocity. Case dimensions were also changed slightly and the new version was called the "Ball Cartridge, Caliber 30, Model of 1906". Fortunately, this rather lengthy name was shortened to 30-06 for commercial use.

Almost every U.S. military service cartridge has been a commercial success, and the 30-06 is no exception. Hunters found that its power, quite impressive for the time, made the 30-06 a versatile game cartridge. It has been used on every species of North American game and has also proved effective on Mrican plains animals.

Factory ammunition is loaded with a wide range of bullet weights from 125 grain soft points for varmints to the long, 220 grain bullets for large game. The most popular weights for big game fall between 150 and 180 grains. Although somewhat underpowered for the great bears, the 30-06 has been used on them anyway (with varying degrees of success!). Normally, bullets weighing 200 to 220 grains would be chosen for bear, although we strongly encourage using larger bores and heavier bullets for big and dangerous bruins.

The 30-06 with the Speer 165 grain flat base or boat tail bullet is a flat-shooting cartridge for most

western hunting. The same cartridge loaded with a 165 or 180 grain round nose is quite at home in dense eastern woods. Load the 125 grain TNT and you're ready for long shots on varmints. For formal target shooting, the Speer 168 or 190 grain match hollow points will print tight groups at long ranges. Are you teaching a youngster how to shoot a centerfue rifle? Load the 100 grain Speer Plinker at 2000 feet/sec and you have a light-recoil training round. Larger cases make loading accurate reduced loads difficult. The 30-06 case seems to be about the largest 30 caliber case which still allows loading efficient reduced loads.

For the North American hunter who wants one rifle to use on a wide variety of game, the 30-06 is still hard to beat. Velocities are only 200 to 400 feet/sec behind the 30 caliber magnums and the 30-06 uses much less powder and kicks less. Thus, nearly ninety years after its introduction, the 30-06 remains one of the most effective and flexible cartridges on the shooting scene.

The following data do not exceed the SAAMI maximum average pressure of 50,000 cup.

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0.4730. in. [12.01 mm] 0.470.7 in. [11.95 mm]

Max. Case Length: 2.494" Trim-to Length : 2.484" Max. Cart. Length : 3.340" RCBS Shell holder: #3 Barrel Length : 22" Twist: 1-10"

. 308" Dia . 100 Grain 30 Sect. Density .151 RN-SP

Ballistic Coefficient 0.124


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

57.0 3448 IMR 3031 53.0 3199

IMR 59.0 3390

4064 55.0 3152

58.0 3326

H335 54.0 3099

0.3397 in. [8.63

Test Firearm: Remington Model 700 Case: WoW Primers : CCI 200, 250, No. 34 Comments: The No. 34 Primers are the ballistic

equ ivalent of the 250 Primers. They are recommended for military style semiautomatic rifles.

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt. Grs . Mzl.Vel.

60.0 3313 52.0 3216

748 56.0 3117 H322 48.0 2943

55.0 3268 47.0 3188 IMR 4895 51 .0 3028 Re7 43.0 2837

IMR 58.0 3236 Reduced Load

SR 20.0 1960

4320 54.0 3000 4759 16.0 1548

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution.

NUMBER TWELVE

Note: Hold velocities

. 308" Dia. to under 2900 fps .

110 Grain 30 Sect. Density .166 HP Ballistic Coefficient 0.136


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

56.0 2865 IMR

46.5 2833 45.0 2735

760* 52.0 2651 3031 42.5 2572 H322 41 .0 2504

48.5 2850 IMR

48.0 2810 52.0 2732

748* 44.5 2601 4895 44.0 2560 BL-C(2)* 48 .0 2511

IMR 58.0 2835 42.0 2799

IMR 31.0 2475

4350 54.0 2621 Re7 38.0 2514 4227 29.0 2297

.308" Dia. 110 Grain 30 30 30 Sect. Density .166 RN-SP FMJ Spire-SP Ballistic Coefficient 0.144 0.179 0 .273

C.O.L. Tested At 2.915 2.915" 3.000" Speer Part No. 1845 1846 1855

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

62.0C 3356 58.0 3212 53.0 3076 IMR

748* 58.0 3151 4064 54.0 2924 H4895 49.0 2818

60.0C 3307 55.0 Viht.

3206 55.0 3050

Re15 56.0 3077 N135 51 .0 3003 BL-C 2 * 51.0 2779

55.0 3293 AA AA

55.0 3167 54.0 3027

2460* 51.0 3082 2495 51.0 2909 H335* 50.0 2735

56.0 AA

3288 IMR

57.0 3088 50.0 2901

2520* 52.0 3096 4320 53.0 2891 H322 46.0 2754

56.0 3214 54.5 3080 Reduced l oad 21.0 1980 IMR SR

Re12 52.0 2975 4895 50.5 2869 4759 17.0 1590

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

288 NUMBER mE) TWELVE

. 308" Dia . 125 Grain 30 Secl. Density . t 88 TNT-HP Bali istic Coefficient 0.326


P d ower W G I. rs. MI z .Vel. Powder G WI. rs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs .

53.0 3129 54.0 3059 54.0 AA AA 2460* 49.0 2932 2495 50.0 2838 Re12 50.0

54.0 3118 51.0 3057 55.0 IMR AA IMR 3031 50.0 2824 2230 47.0 2849 4320 51.0

53.0 3069 55.0 3047 52.0 Viht. IMR N135 49.0 2807 H335 51 .0 2834 4895 48 .0

50.0 3064 52.0 3039 48.0 AA AA 2015BR 46.0 2866 2520* 48 .0 2829 H322 44.0

55.0 3060 51 .0 2982

BL-C(2)* 51 .0 2836 H4895 47.0 2708

. 308" Dia . 130 Grain 30 30 Secl. Density .196 HP Flat-SP Baliistic Coefficient 0.263 0 .248

C.O.L. Tested At 3.060" 3 .045" Speer Part No. 2005 2007

Powder WI. G rs . Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs.

AA 51.0 2987

AA 53.0 2941 53.0

2460* 47.0 2769 2495 49.0 2744 BL-C(2)* 49.0

55.0 2979 54.0 2937 IMR Viht. 4064 51 .0 2767 H335* 50.0 2724 N140

60.0 2969 51.5 2897 IMR IMR

H414* 56.0 2752 4895 47.5 2695 4320 49.0 2961 55.0 2871

AA 2015BR 45.0 2768 748* 51 .0 2695 H4895

52.5 2960 52.0 2864 IMR 3031 48.5 2647 Re12 48.0 2666 H322

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

52.0

48.0

53.0

49 .0

49.0

45.0

47.0

43.0

NUMBER mm TWELVE

Mzl.Vel.

2979

2784

2968

2728

2959

2742

2877

2687

Mzl.Vel.

2855

2667

2830

2640

2737

2516

2730

2624

2723

2519

289

290

. 308" Dia . 150 Grain 30 30 BT Sect. Densi ty .226 AN-SP FMJ Ballistic Coefficient 0.266 0.425

C.O.l. Tested At 3.130" 3 .295" Speer Part No. 2017 2018

P d ower W G t. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower

58.0 2847 Viht.

H380* 54.0 2658 N140 59.0 2834

IMA IMA 4350 55.0 2591 3031

58.0 2803

H414* 54.0 2603 Re15 57.0 2778

IMA 760* 53.0 2531 4895

59.0C 2765 Viht.

H4350 55.0 2514 N135

30 BT 30 30

. E .. iii 'a C

~

" Spitz-SP Spitz-SP MT-SP

0.423 0.389 0.301 3 .250" 3.250" 3 .165" 2022 2023 2025

W G t. rs. M IV I P d z . e . ower W G t. rs.

51 .0 2738 49.0 AA

47.0 2548 2495 45.0

49.5 2735 52.0 IMA

45 .5 2551 4320 48.0

52.0 2728 47.0 AA

48.0 2523 2520* 43.0

49.5 2722 46.0

45 .5 2516 H4895 42 .0

49.0 2720 Reduced Load 24.0 SA

45 .0 2529 4759 20.0

30 GS-SP 0.305 3 .160" 2026

MIVI z . e .

2716

2532

2700

2480

2657

2488

2572

2427

1957

1620

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caullon . C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

Ken Alexander, GGl/Speer Development Engineer (30-06,165 gr. Hot-Gor)

NUMBER mm TWELVE

. 308" Dia . 165 Grain Sect. Density .248


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ow ef Wt G rs.

57.0

760* 53.0

58.0 IMR 4350 54.0

62.0C

Re22 58.0

58.0C

H4350 54.0

56.0

H414* 52.0

. 308" Dia . 168 Grain

30 30 BT 30 30 RN-SP Spitz-SP Spitz-SP GS-SP 0.274 0.477 0.433 3.130" 3.250" 3 .250" 2029 2034 2035

M IV I P d z . e. ow ef Wt G rs.

2803

2601

2747

2476

2725

2504

2724

2464

2723

2494

30 BT

55.0

H380* 51.0

IMR 59.0

4831 55.0

Viht. 50.0

N140 46.0

IMR 50.5

4064 46.5

61 .0C

H4831 57.0

a = Recommended for gas·operated semi· automatic match rifles.

0.393 3 .165" 2038

M I V I P d z . e . owef

2707 AA

2517 2495 2670

2419 Re19 2663

AA 2465 2520* 2640

2410 H4895 2632 Reduced load

SR 2387 4759

Sect. Density .253 HP-Match Ballistic Coefficient 0.480


Powder Wt. G rs . Mzl.Vel. P d ower W G t. rs. IV I Mz . e. Powder

61.0 2825 62.0C 2706 Viht. IMR N160 57.0 2581 7828* 58.0 2547 H414*

60.0C 2795 61 .0C 2697

H4350 56.0 2563 Re19 57.0 2464 760* 59.0 2782 61.0C 2661

IMR IMR 4350 55.0 2558 H4831* 57.0 2426 4895

55.0 2736 60.0 2633 [] IMR IMR

H380* 51 .0 2454 4831* 56.0 2376 4064

W G t. rs. MIVI z . e .

48.0 2628

44.0 2386

59.0C 2614

55.0 2351

46.0 2595

42.0 2333

44.0 2464

40.0 2272

25.0 1941

21 .0 1616

Wt. G rs. IV I Mz . e .

54.0 2633

50.0 2429

54.0 2628

50.0 2389

48.0 2605 []

44.0 2437

49.0 2549 []

45.0 2367

Notes: Bold print denotes-maximum loads. They should be used wi th caution. C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used wi th this powder.

N U M B E R mm TWELVE 291

292

• E . «I D- iii j: " io c

«I «I 0 ::Ii

.308" Dia. 180 Grain 30 30 BT 30 30 30 Sect. Density .271 RN-SP Spitz-SP Spitz-SP MT-SP GS-SP Ballistic Coefficient 0.304 0.540 0.483 0.352 0.416

C.O.l. Tested At 3.130" 3.250" 3.160" 3.160" 3.160" Speer Part No. 2047 2052 2053 2059 2063

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

58.0C 2756 55.0 2673 52.0 2545

H4350 54.0 2640 H414 51 .0 2545 H380* 48.0 2453

IMR 50.0 2756 59.0C 2640

AA 45.0 2544

4064 46.0 2583 Re19 55.0 2458 2520* 41.0 2355

62.0C 2721 IMR

56.0C 2639 IMR

47.0 2537

Re22 58.0 2618 4350 52.0 2497 4895 43.0 2365

IMR 59.0C 2684 61 .0C 2634

IMR 46.0 2476

4831 55.0 2544 H4831* 57.0 2524 3031 42.0 2276

55.0 2677 56.0 2556 Reduced Load 30.0 2000 Viht. IMR

760* 51 .0 2540 N160 52.0 2331 4198 26.0 1723

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used wi th this powder.

Ron Zielinski, eel/Speer Hot-Swage Machine set-up, with a fine whitetail. And, take note on the next page oj wife Deanna's deer .. . (.30-06,165 gr. Grand Slam)

NUMBER mm TWELVE

. 308" Dia . 190 Grain 30 BT

lJ ; Recommended for gas-operated semiautomatic match rifles.

Secl. Density .286 HP-Match Ballistic Coefficient 0.540


P Qwder W G t. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower W G I. rs.

56.0 2621 48.0 IMR c

H4350 52.0 2356 4064 44.0

61.0C 2614 56.0 IMR IMR 7828 57.0 2381 4831 52.0

Viht. 57.0 2601 59.0C

N160 53.0 2380 H4831 * 55.0

59.0 2596 63.0C

Re19 55.0 2376 H1000 59.0

55.0 2580 46.0 IMR AA c 4350 51 .0 2330 2520* 42.0

M I V I P z . e . Qwder G WI. rs. Mzl.Vel.

2552 57.0 2482 AA

2263 3100 53.0 2240

2551 51.0 2423

2254 760* 47.0 2234

2538 50.0 2417 c

2317 H380* 46.0 2144

2497 51.0 2410

2268 H414* 47.0 2216

2492 46.0 2397 c

2316 Re15 42.0 2208

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caullon . C; Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

D eanna Zielinski, eel/Speer H eader Operator, with her whitetail. Deanna and R on exemplifY the shooting sports'family experiences. (.30-30 caliber, 150 gr.jlat nose)

NUMBER TWELVE 293

294

. 308" D-la . 200 Grain 30 Sect. Density .114 Spitz-SP Ballistic Coefficient 0.556


Powder Wt. G rs . I P d Mz .Ve . ower Wt. G rs. M IV I P z . e . Qwder Wt. G rs. Mzl.Vel.

57.0C 2554 56.0C 2429 51.0 2348 IMR

H4350 53.0 2337 4831 52.0 2283 760* 47.0 2240

58.0C 2499 54.0 Viht.

2386 55.0 2335

Re22* 54.0 2263 N160 50.0 2198 Re19 51 .0 2158

53.0 2453 47.0 2371 45.0 2333 IMR

H414* 49 .0 2319 Re15 43 .0 2203 4895 41 .0 2170

54.0 2449 61 .0C 2371 46.0 2312 IMR IMR 4350 50.0 2247 H1000* 57.0 2152 4064 42.0 2146

58.0C 2431 50.0 2361 Reduced Load 31 .0 1988 IMR

H4831 * 54.0 2205 H380* 46.0 2162 4198 27.0 1721


Larry Teague, RCBS Die Line employee, shot this broad beamed muley buck near Winnemucca, Nevada. (30-06, 165 gr. Grand Slam)

NUMBER mm TWELVE

James

Sticky Note


30/40 KRAG Continued



CAN ALSO USE BULLET #311332 (183 Grs. w l Gas Check)

Sug. Velocity Starting Velocity Max.

Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S. Unique 8.0 1204 11 .0 1445 2400 17.0 1547 22.0 1854

Powder Unique 2400 IMR 4227 IMR 4198

Sug. Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Graoins F.P.S . Gr.ins F.P.S.

8.0 1138 11.0 1355 16.0 1415 21.0 1716 17.0 1413 22.0 1689 21.0 1554 25.0 1769

IMR 4227 18.0 1549 23.0 1808 26.0 1901

Accurocy Load: IMR 4198 22.0 1700 IMR 4198 Powder, 25.0 Grains, 1769 F.P.S.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast .. .. .. ...... .308 Maximum Case Length ...... .. .. .. .. ........ 2.494 Trim-to Length .... ...... .. ..... .. .. .... .... .. ..... 2.484 Maximum Overall Length (with Bullet) 3.340 Primer Size ...... .. .. .............. ... .. ... .. Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number .......... .. .. ... ... 2 Firearm used for Test .. ... ...... ..... Savage 110

Barrel Length ........ 22" Twist ........ 1·10"

In working for accuracy with this cartridge, the 110 grain jacketed bullet gave rather poor results. We suggest that the 130 grain jacketed bullet be used for varmint.

Best lead bullet accuracy occurred with bullets of 150 grains or heavier and with Unique, 2400 and IMR 4227 powders. Lead bullet velocities of approximately 1800 F .P.S. produced the most consistent groups. Lyman cast bullet #311291 (173 grs) gave exceptionally good results.

110 Grain Jacketed 130 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed Sug.

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.


Powder Grains F.P.S. Or,ins F.P.S.


Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S. IMR 3031 47.0 3039 52.0 3345 IMR 3031 44.0 2754 49.0 3030 IMR 3031 42.0 2570 47.0 2793 IMR 4895 49.0 2967 54.5 3311 IMR 4895 48.0 2832 53.0 3115 IMR 4895 46.0 2624 51.5 2941 IMR 4064 50.0 2994 55.5 3378 IMR 4064 48.0 2777 53.5 3115 IMR 4064 47.0 2638 52.0 2923 IMR 4320 50.0 2898 56.5 3311 IMR 4320 49.0 2762 54.0 3048 IMR 4320 47.0 2583 52.5 2873 IMR 4350 56.0 2929 62.5* 3279 IMR 4350 55.0 2785 61.5* 3144 IMR 4350 55.0 2747 61.0* 3012 Sali C2 51.0 3067 56.0 3322 Sali C2 49.0 2824 54.0 3058 Sali C2 46.0 2583 51.0 2793 H 380 53.0 2890 59.0 3154 H 380 51.0 2672 57.0 3086 H 380 50.0 2,538 56.0 2840 4831 55.0 2538 61.5* 2881 4831 55.0 2469 61.5* 3115 4831 55.0 2409 61.5* 2717 H 450 60.0 2865 66.0* 3154 H450 58.0 2710 64.0* 2958 H 450 57.0 2583 63.0* 2857 Rx 11 47.0 2923 52.0 3100 Rx 11 46.0 2702 51.0 2923 Rx 11 45.0 2577 50.0 2m Rx 21 50.0 2824 55.0 3086 Rx 21 49.0 2717 54.0 2949 Rx 21 48.0 2551 53.0 2824

Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load: IMR 3031 Powder, 49.0 Grains, 3160 F.P.S. IMR 303 1 Powder, 48.0 Grains, 2975 F.P.S. IMR 4895 Powder, 48.0 Grains, 2750 F.P.S.

Factory Duplication Load: Faetory Duplication Load: IMR 3031 Powder, 49.1 Grains, 3184 F.P.S. IMR 4350 Powder, 57.3 Grains, 2865 F.P.S.

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NOTE - Loads shown in co lored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble befo re using.

*Designates a com pressed powder charge.

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165 Grain Jacketed 220 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Sug.

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.

IMR 3031 40.0 2398 45.5 2688

Sug . Starting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Or.ins F.P.S. IMR 3031 38.0 2087 42.0 2288

BULLET #311466 (#2 AllOY)

Sug . Starting Velocity Max. Velocity

Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Gralno F.P.S. IMR 4895 44.0 2500 49.0 2732 IMR 4895 40.0 2096 44.5 2410 Unique 12.0 1575 15.0 1788 IMR 4064 45.0 2469 50.0 2754 IMR 4064 41.0 2109 46.0 2358 2400 22 .0 1919 26.0 2150 IMR 4320 45 .0 2444 50 .0 2702 IMR 4320 41.0 2096 46.5 2392 IMR 4227 20.0 1704 28.0 2155 IMR 4350 53.0 2610 59.0" 2906 IMR 4350 49.0 2277 54.5· 2531 IMR 4198 24 .0 1828 31.0 2178 Sail (2 44 .0 2444 49.0 2680 Sail C2 39.0 2044 43 .0 2283 IMR 3031 29.0 1872 38.0 2341 H 380 50.0 2518 55.0 2739 H 380 45 .0 2096 50.0 2358 IMR 4064 31.0 1779 4 1.0 2237 4831 55 .0 2392 61.0" 2666 H 450 56.0 2493 62.0" 2762

4831 52.0 2145 58.0· 2415 H 450 52.0 2232 58.0· 2469

Accuracy Load : IMR 4227 Powder, 22.0 Grains, 1816 F.P.S.

Rx 11 42.0 2380 47.0 2597 Rx 11 39.0 2057 43 .0 2267 Rx 21 47 .0 2481 52.0 2724 Rx 21 43.0 2217 48.0 2386


Accu racy Load: IMR 4350 Powder, 50.5 Grains, 2347 F.P.S.

Facto ry Dupl ication Load : IMR 4350 Powder, 50.5 Grains, 2347 F.P.S.

180 Grain Jacketed 118 Grain Cast (wi Gas Check) 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Sug. BUllET # 311359 (#2 AllOY) BUllET #311291 (#2 ALLOY)

Starting Velocity Mox. Velocity Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Grain. F.P.S. IMR 3031 40.0 2341 44.5 2557

CAN ALSO USE BUllET # 311316 (115 Gr •. w / Ga s Check)

CAN ALSO USE BUllET # 31141 (1 76 Grs . w / Gas Check)

IMR 4895 42.0 2328 47.5 2604 IMR 4064 43 .0 2341 48 .0 2583

Sug . Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.

Sug. Start ing Velocity MIX. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Orlins F.P.S. IMR 4320 44.0 2364 49.0 2610 IMR 4350 51.0 2487 57 .0" 2762

Uniq ue 14.0 1945 17.0 2 169 2400 24.0 2230 28.0 2463

Un ique 11.0 1449 14.0 1658 2400 20.0 1750 25.0 2032

Sail C2 42 .0 2288 47.5 2538 IMR 4227 23 .0 2049 32.0 2570 IMR 4227 20.0 1683 27.0 2053 H 380 48 .0 2386 53.0 2557 IMR 4198 25.0 2004 35.0 2538 IMR 4198 23 .0 175 1 30.0 2109 4831 54.0 2325 60.0" 2583 IMR 3031 30.0 2024 38.0 2450 IMR 3031 28 .0 1831 38.0 2272 H 450 54.0 2403 60.0" 2624 IMR 4064 32.0 1945 41.0 2375 IMR 4064 31.0 1734 41.0 2222 Rx 11 41.0 2272 45.0 2469 Rx 21 46.0 2403 5 1.0 2638 Accuracy Load:

Unique Powder, 14.0 Grains, 1945 F.P.S. Accuracy Load : 2400 Powder, 20.0 Grains, 1750 F.P.S.

Accuracy Load: IMR 4350 Powder, 54.2" Grains, 2652 F.P.S.

Factory Duplication Load: IMR 4350 Powder, 54.2" Grains, 2652 F.P.S.

200 Grain Jacketed 131 Grain Cast 183 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) Sug. BUllET # 311410 (#2 AllOY) BUllET # 311407 (#2 ALLOY)

Start ing Velocity Max . Velocity Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.

IMR 3031 39.0 2217 43.0 2415

Sug. Starting Velocity Max. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.

CAN ALSO USE BUllET # 311332 (1 83 Grs. w / Gas Check)

IMR 4895 40.0 2169 45.5 2433 IMR 4064 42.0 2192 47.0 2481

Unique 13 .0 1775 16.0 1996 2400 23.0 2006 27.0 2272

Sug . Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Gralno F.P.S. IMR 4320 42.0 2202 47.5 2475 IMR 4350 50.0 2409 56.0 · 2645

IMR 4227 22.0 1865 30.0 2377 IMR 4198 24.0 1862 33.0 2369

Unique 10.5 1360 13.5 1585 2400 19.0 1680 24.0 1955

Sail C2 41.0 2155 45.0 2347 IMR 3031 29.0 1904 38.0 2347 IMR 4227 19.0 1607 26.0 1995 H 380 46.0 2207 51.0 2457 IMR 4064 32.0 1865 41.0 2277 IMR 4198 22.0 1664 30.0 2083 4831 53.0 2283 59.0" 25 12 H 450 53.0 2293 59.0" 253 1 Rx 11 40.0 2145 44.0 2325

Accuracy Load: IMR 4227 Powder, 22 .0 Grains, 1865 F.P.S.

IMR 3031 27.0 1754 38.0 2272 IMR 4064 30.0 1706 41.0 2257

Rx 21 44.0 2262 49.5 2481 Accuracy Load : IMR 4227 Powder, 19.0 Gra ins, 1607 F.P.S.

Accu racy Load: IMR 4350 Powder, 50.0 Grains, 2409 F.P.S.

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193 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) BULLET #311334 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY)

Sug. Sug. Starting Velocity MIx . Velocity Starting Ve locity MIx. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grai ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Unique 10.2 1298 13.2 1510 Unique 10.0 1244 13 .0 1436 2400 18.0 1535 23.0 1815 2400 17.0 1450 22 .0 1725 IMR 4227 18.0 1464 25.0 1860 IMR 4227 18.0 1436 24.0 1552 lMR 4198 22 .0 1545 30.0 1890 IMR 4198 28 .0 1543 30.0 1890 IMR 3031 27 .0 1680 37.0 2074 IMR 3031 27.0 1602 37.0 2057 IMR 4064 29.0 1438 40.0 2092 IMR 4064 29.0 1572 40.0 2080

AccurKY load : Accuracy Load : 2400 Powder, 18.0 Grains, 1535 F.P.S. IMR 4227 Powder, 24.0 Grains, 1552 F.P.S.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ..... .. ... .308" Maximum Case Length ... .... ..... ... ..... 2.850" Trim-to Length .. .. .............................. 2.840" Maximum Overall Length (w / Bullet) 3.655" Primer Size .. ....... ....... ..... .. .. . ...... Large Rifle Lyman Shell Holder Number .................. 13 Firearm used for Test ...... .. Remington 721

Barrel Length ....... . 26" Twist ........ 1-10"

Very uniform velocities and excellent accuracy were the rule throughout our testing of this cartridge. Bullets from 150 grai ns up to 200 grains produced the best groups.

Our very best results were had when using the Winchester 120 primer.

110 Grain Jacketed 130 Grain Jacketed 150 Grain Jacketed Sug . Sug . Sug .

Velocity Start ing Ve locity Max. Velocity Sta rt ing Ve loc ity Max. Velocity Sta rting Ve locity Max. Powd er Graoins F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Powd er Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Graoi ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. IMR 3031 58.0 3427 64.0 3708 IMR 3031 57 .0 3205 63 .0 3448 IMR 3031 55.0 3012 61.0 3215 IMR 4895 61.0 3390 68 .0 3731 IMR 4895 60.0 3205 67 .0 3521 IMR 4064 59.0 3012 65.0 3268 IMR 4064 6 1.0 3322 68 .0 3708 IMR 4064 60.0 3164 67 .0 3497 IMR 4320 59.0 3039 66.5 3322 IMR 4320 63.0 3427 70.0 3773 IMR 4320 61.0 3225 68 .0 3509 IMR 4895 60.0 3115 66 .5 3390 IMR 4350 72.0 3460 80.0' 3773 IMR 4350 71.0 3322 77 .0 3623 IMR 4350 67.0 3086 75.0' 3427 H 380 68 .0 3390 76.0 3731 H 380 66 .0 3164 73.0 3460 H 380 64 .0 3003 71.0 3268 4831 73 .0 3134 80.0' 3401 4831 73 .0 3058 80 .0 ' 3333 4831 72.0 2923 80.0' 3236

Accuracy Load: Accu racy l oad : Accura cy Load: IM R 4895 Powder, 61 .0 Gra ins, 3390 F. P.S. IMR 4064 Powder, 60.0 Gra ins, 3164 F.P.S. IMR 4895 Powder, 60.0 Grains, 3115 F.P.S .

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NOTE - loads shown in colo red pa ne ls a re maxim um. These loads may be dangerous in your rifle, read preamble before using .

*Designates a compressed powder cha rge .

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RIFLE: WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BARREL: 22",1 in 10" TWIST CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER PRIMER: FEDERAL 210

BULLET DIAMETER: MAXIMUM C.O.L.:

.308" 3.340"

MAX. CASE LENGTH: 2.494" CASE TRIM LENGTH: 2.484"

The initial development date of this cartridge was 1903, but the standard dimensions as we know them today were introduced in 1906. This military round was designated the "ball cartridge, caliber .30, Model of 1906," hence the title 30-06. After two World Wars and Korea, the 30-06 was destined to become the most popular centerfire cartridge ever introduced in America. It is or has been offered in every conceivable type of firearm from lever actions to semi automatics to single shots.

Because of the extremely wide range of bullet weights available for this round, the versatility of the 30-06 is unmatched; it provides adequate power for virtually all North American game with tolerable recoil.

Not all powders listed gave optimum results throughout the range of bullets, mainly because the weights vary by such a large amount (110 grain - 220 grain). The 30-06 has the largest variety of suitable powders of all the cartridges listed in the Homady Manual, which illustrates the efficiency of the cartridge. Best results in our rifle were obtained using IMR 4064 and IMR 4831. H414 and IMR 4350 also gave very good results, and no powders listed gave less than acceptable results.

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<0 o I o

C")

110 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3010 SP Ballistic Coafficiant - .256 C.O.L. - 3.170"

#3015 RN Ballistic Coafficiant - .150 C.O.L. - 3.015"

#3017 FM.J Ballistic Coafficiant - .178 C.O.L. - 3.015"


AA2460 48.9 gr. 50.9 gr.

IMR3031 49.3 gr. 51 .1 gr.

VELOCITY

3300fps

52.9 gr.

52.9 gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 124-127, 127-128, 128-129, Vol. "


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3400fps

.166 .308"

3500fps

130 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3020 SP Ballistic Coefficient - .296 C.O.L. - 3.170"


VELOCITY

.196 .308"


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#3031 SP Ballistic Coefficiant - .338 C.O.L. - 3.230"

#3033 BTSP Ballistic Coafficient - .349 C.O.L. - 3.236"

#3035 RN Ballistic Coefficient - .'86 C.O.L. - 3.000"

#3037 FMJ-BT Ballistic Coefficient - .398 C.O.L. - 3.258"

POWDER 2700fps

IMR3031 44.0 gr.

H4895 45.1 gr.

IMR4320 46.1 gr.

2800fps

46.2 gr.

46.9 gr.

48.2 gr.

VELOCITY

2900fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 132· 134, 134·137, 137·139, 139· 141, Vo!.11


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3000fps

165 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3040 SP Ballistic Coefficient - .387 C.O.L. - 3.230'

#3045 BTSP Balistic Coefficient - .435 C.O.L. - 3.230'


44.2 gr.

WIN 748 45.4 gr.

IMR4064 46.6 gr.

IMR4350 51 .4gr.

H4350 51 .9 gr.

VELOCITY

2700fps

46.5 gr.

47.6 gr.

48.3 gr.

51 .7gr.

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2800fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 141-143. 144-146. 241-242. 266-267. Vol. II

.248 .308'

2900fps


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#3050 BTHP National Match Ballistic Coefficient - .460 C.O.L. - 3.230"

VELOCITY


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_ IndIcates maximum load· use with caut/on

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.263 .308"

3000fps

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180 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3070 SP Ballistic Coafflclant - .426 C.O.L. - 3.246"

#3072 BTSP Ballistic Coafflclent - .462 C.O.L. - 3.246"

#3075 RN Ballistic Coefficient - .241 C.O.L. - 3.210"

POWDER

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2600fps 2700fps

.271 .308"

2800fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 150-152, 152-155, 155-157, 243-245, 269-270, 270-271, Vol. II

_ IndIcates maxImum load· use wIth caution

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#3080 BTHP Match Ballistic Coefficient - .530 C.O.L. - 3.220"

#3085 BTSP Ballistic Coefficient - .491 C.O.L. - 3.220"


VELOCITY

2500fps 2600fps

.286 .308"

2700fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 157-158, 158-159, 245-246, 246-247, 271-272, 272-273, Vol."

220 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3090 RN Ballistic Coefficient - .300 C.O.L. - 3.230"

POWDER

See Ballistics Tables on page 160, Vol. "

VELOCITY

350 _ Indicates maximum load· use with caution

.331 .308"

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R FLE data

'Max loads that show an asterik following the "C" for compressed load will not fit with standard 7828. Reduce by 4%.


Varget 46.0C 2731 50,600 CUP H335 42.0 2580 59,400 PSI IMR 4064 48.7 2700 58,200 PSI Hybrid 100V 67.0 C 3127 57,700 PSI IMR 4320 46.0 2733 59,300 PSI H4895 42.5C 2596 59,400 PSI BL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUP H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSI IMR 4064 45 .9C 2766 58,800 PSI IMR 3031 39.9C 2544 59,000 PSI IMR 4895 48.0 2680 56,800 PSI H414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI BL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUP Benchmark 41 .0 2565 59,300 PSI H335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUP IMR 4350 68.0 3221 62,100 PSI IMR 4895 45.4C 2758 58,000 PSI

30-06 H4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUP 760 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI

H335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUP CASE: WINCHESTER Benchmark 46.0 2660 49,000 CUP IMR 4007 sse 63.7 3220 63,100 PSI H4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR H380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSI • ••••••••••••• 300 RUGER COMPACT MAGNUM IMR 3031 42.0 2710 58,900 PSI 150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3.250" Varget 58.5 3140 63,800 PSI

H4350 62.0C 3068 48,400 CUP CASE: HORNADY Benchmark 42 .0 2630 49,300 CUP

H414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LRM H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI Titegroup 8.0 1080 25,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• IMR 4320 61 .0 3172 63,900 PSI

• ••• ~ats •••••• 8,;0. 1060 26,800 CUP IMR 4350 58.0C 2942 57,200 PSI 150 GR. HADY IB COL: 2.830" IMR 4064 61.0 3198 63,300 PSI 760 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP Hybrid 100V 63.0C 3131 58,800 PSI

175 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800" IMR 4007 SSC55.3 2972 58,000 PSI H4350 63.5C 3118 61 ,800 PSI IMR 4895 60.5 3176 62,300 PSI H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP

H380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUP H414 62.5 3121 61,800 PSI H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI 760 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP

Varget 51 .0 2975 50,000 CUP IMR 4350 63.0C 3081 60,800 PSI Trail Boss 23.3 1758 31 ,600 PSI IMR 4007 SSC48.0C 2666 56,500 PSI • •••••••••••••

IMR 4320 52.3 3016 58,000 PSI 760 62.5 3121 61,800 PSI 180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2.860" Varget 45.0C 2690 48,600 CUP

IMR 4064 51 .0 2928 58,600 PSI IMR 4007 SSC61 .6 3121 63,200 PSI IMR 7828 69.5 C' 2943 62,600 PSI IMR 4320 45.7C 2687 57,600 PSI

748 48.0 2810 46,000 CUP H380 62.0 3123 62,400 PSI Supreme 780 70.0 2923 60,800 PSI IMR 4064 45.6C 2728 59,500 PSI

BL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUP Varget 56.4 3086 62,700 PSI Hybrid 100V 64.0 C 2918 59,800 PSI BL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUP

IMR 4895 53.0 3009 56,700 PSI IMR 4064 56.2 3114 62,900 PSI IMR 4831 66.3 C 2980 62,900 PSI IMR 4895 45.0C 2704 57,800 PSI

H335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUP 748 57.7 3095 61 ,300 PSI H4831 70.0 C 2929 64,000 PSI H335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUP

H4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUP IMR 4895 56.0 3081 60,600 PSI H4350 64.0 2950 63,900 PSI H4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUP

IMR 3031 46.7 2887 59,300 PSI H4895 55.0 3091 62,500 PSI H414 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI IMR 3031 41 .3 2653 59,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• IMR 4350 65.0 C 2991 63,700 PSI

Benchmark 49.5 2944 49,300 CUP 165 GR. BAR TSX COL: 2.800" Benchmark 41 .5 2590 50,800 CUP

Trail Boss 19.0 1477 26,400 PSI Hybrid 100V 61.0C 2962 57,900 PSI 760 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI

30 TC CASE: HORNADY • ••••••••••••• H4350 62.5C 2979 62,700 PSI IMR 4007 SSC59.8 2927 63,000 PSI 165 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300" H414 59.5 2958 62,200 PSI H380 61.0 2884 63,400 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR Hybrid 100V 57.0C 2801 52,800 PSI • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• IMR 4350 63.0C 2967 62,300 PSI 200 GR. SFT SP COL: 2.790" 150 GR. HOY IB COL: 2.640" H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUP

Varget 45.8C 2830 56,100 PSI H414 56.5 2877 49,700 CUP 760 59.5 2958 62,200 PSI H1000 72.0 C 2737 57,200 PSI

IMR 4320 46.5C 2861 58,800 PSI IMR 4350 60.0C 2934 57,600 PSI IMR 4007 SSC60.5C 2976 63,300 PSI IMR 7828 67.5C · 2793 63,100 PSI

748 46.0 2813 51 ,600 PSI 760 56.5 2877 49,700 CUP H380 59.0 2951 62,900 PSI Supreme 780 69.5 2815 61,800 PSI

BL-C(2) 48.0 2856 55,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC55.9 2867 58,300 PSI Varget 54.2 2908 62,600 PSI H4831 66.5C 2802 63,700 PSI

IMR 4895 45.8C 2863 57,500 PSI H380 56.5 2892 50,000 CUP IMR 4064 54.0 2920 61,400 PSI IMR 4831 63.7C 2780 62,200 PSI

H335 44.8 2907 59,200 PSI Varget 50.5 2873 49,700 CUP 748 54.3 2921 62,500 PSI H4350 62.0 2792 63,200 PSI

H4895 45.5C 2901 58,900 PSI IMR 4320 51.2 2869 58,600 PSI IMR 4895 54.0 2902 60,700 PSI H414 61 .0 2803 63,200 PSI H4895 53.0 2917 62,700 PSI IMR 4350 63.5C 2827 63,700 PSI IMR 3031 42.5C 2856 60,200 PSI IMR 4064 52.5 2901 58,900 PSI • ••••••••••••• 760 61 .0 2803 63,200 PSI Benchmark 42.5C 2831 59,400 PSI BL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUP 180 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.820"

H322 42.5C 2857 60,700 PSI IMR 4895 52.0 2888 57,200 PSI Hybrid 100V 61 .0C 2922 62,800 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 59.8 2788 64,000 PSI • ••••••••••••• H335 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP IMR 4831 62.5C 2840 59,700 PSI

300 WINCHESTER MAGNUM 165 GR. BAR TSX COL: 2.630" H4350 60.0C 2826 62,600 PSI Varget 45.0C 2748 60,500 PSI H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUP CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 4320 44.8C 2764 60,200 PSI IMR 3031 48.0 2825 57,500 PSI H414 58.2 2813 61,100 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR 748 46.0 2748 53,900 PSI Benchmark 47.7 2795 49,300 CUP IMR 4350 60.8C 2850 62,500 PSI • •••••••••••••

IMR 4350 60.8C 2850 62,500 PSI 150 GR. SIE SP COL: 3.340" BL-C(2) 47.5 2796 58,600 PSI • ••••••••••••• H1000 85.0 C 3255 52,200 CUP 180 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300" 760 58.2 2813 61 ,100 PSI IMR 4895 45.0C 2764 59,800 PSI Supreme 780 61.0 2673 54,100 PSI IMR 4007 SSC59.3 2835 62,000 PSI

IMR 7828 80.OC 3148 55,600 PSI H335 43.5 2761 58,700 PSI H4831 60.0C 2710 44,300 CUP H380 58.5 2812 62,900 PSI

Supreme 780 81.0 3264 62,500 PSI H4895 43.4C 2755 59,700 PSI Hybrid 100V 57.0C 2742 55,200 PSI Varget 52.6 2755 62,700 PSI H4831 78.0 3207 52,700 CUP IMR 3031 41 .0C 2708 59,800 PSI IMR 4831 56.8C 2749 57,100 PSI IMR 4064 53.2 2777 61 ,300 PSI Hybrid 100V 73.5 3289 62,700 PSI Benchmark 42.0C 2719 58,800 PSI H4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP 748 54.5 2766 60,600 PSI IMR 4831 78.0C 3289 63,300 PSI H322 40.5C 2691 59,600 PSI H414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP IMR 4895 52.5 2766 61 ,400 PSI H4350 72.0 3205 52,500 CUP

• ••••••••••••• IMR 4350 56.5C 2752 57,200 PSI H414 68.0 3145 52,500 CUP 180 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.640" H4895 50.2 2711 60,400 PSI Varget 43.8C 2579 59,100 PSI 760 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP IMR 4350 74.0 3254 61 ,500 PSI IMR 4320 43.9C 2601 59,800 PSI IMR 4007 SSC53.5 2732 58,100 PSI 300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER 760 68.0 3145 52,500 CUP 748 44.5 2626 57,900 PSI H380 53.0 2682 48,700 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER WLRM IMR 4007 sse 71.0 3185 61,400 PSI BL-C(2) 46.0 2652 59,200 PSI Varget 47.0 2668 50,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• H380 65.0 3031 52,200 eup 150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.780" IMR 4895 43.5C 2599 58,800 PSI IMR 4320 47.8 2661 58,000 PSI Supreme 780 74.0 3134 59,200 PSI Varget 60.0 3108 51,400 CUP


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POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (cup)IMR CHARGE VELOCITY CHAMBER



POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (cup)

.300 SAVAGEREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR

SPEER 180 GR. RN.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.600" C.O.L.


.308 WINCHESTERREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR

HORNADY 110 GR. SPIRE PT..308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 2.600: C.O.L.


.308 WINCHESTERREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PRREM. 180 GR. PTD. SPCL

.308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 2.725" C.O.L.SR 4759 26.5 2085 51200

IMR 4227 27.0 2110 52000IMR 4198 33.5 2350 51600IMR 3031 41.5C 2550 51700IMR 4064 43.5C 2580 51700IMR 4895 42.5C 2540 50900IMR 4320 44.5C 2550 52000IMR 4350 46.0C 2365 38900IMR 4831 46.0C 2225 36900

.30-40 KRAGWIN. CASE; WIN. 8 1/2-120 PR

SPEER 150 GR. SPITZER.308" DIA.; 25.5" BBL.; 3.00" C.O.L.


.30-40 KRAGWIN. CASE; WIN. 8 1/2-120 PR

REM. 180 GR. SPCL.308" DIA.; 25.5" BBL.; 3.00" C.O.L.


.30-06REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR

HORNADY 110 GR. SPIRE PT..308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 3.130" C.O.L.

SR 4759 35.0 2820 49700IMR 4227 32.0 2730 49400IMR 4198 39.5 2980 49400IMR 3031 56.0 3365 49300IMR 4064 58.0C 3320 49400IMR 4895 54.5 3265 49300IMR 4320 57.5 3255 49100IMR 4350 59.0C 2960 36900IMR 4831 59.0C 2780 32500

.30-06REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PRREM. 150 GR. PTD. SPCL

.308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 3.200" C.O.L.SR 4759 31.0 2365 49700

IMR 4227 30.0 2310 50000IMR 4198 38.0 2600 50000IMR 3031 49.5 2850 49800IMR 4064 52.0 2885 50000IMR 4895 49.5 2845 50000IMR 4320 51.0 2825 50000IMR 4350 59.0C 2825 47800IMR 4831 59.0C 2715 42900

.30-06REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 PR

SIERRA 200 GR. MATCH KING HP.308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 3.340" C.O.L.

SR 4759 28.5 2000 49800IMR 4227 28.5 2045 50000IMR 4198 36.0 2285 48400IMR 3031 44.5 2450 49700IMR 4895 43.0 2445 49700IMR 4320 46.0 2445 48800IMR 7828 55.0C 2385 44100

.30-06REM. CASE; REM 9 1/2 PR

HORNADY 220 GR. RN.308" DIA.; 23" BBL.; 3.185" C.O.L.


.300 H & H MAG.REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M PR

REM. 150 GR. PTD. SPCL.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.550" C.O.L.

SR 4759 40.0 2455 53600IMR 4227 37.0 2515 54000IMR 4198 44.0 2715 53500IMR 3031 60.0 3100 51000IMR 4064 64.0 3170 53800IMR 4895 55.0 2960 54000IMR 4320 58.0 2970 53700IMR 4350 73.0 3215 53600IMR 4831 75.5C 3200 53100



SR 4759 38.0 2330 54000IMR 4227 36.0 2300 54000IMR 4198 43.0 2515 53000IMR 3031 57.0 2815 53400IMR 4064 60.0 2875 53400IMR 4895 54.5 2760 53800IMR 4320 57.5 2795 53800IMR 4350 69.0 2990 54000IMR 4831 73.0C 3035 53500


REM. 220 GR. SPCL.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.575" C.O.L.


.300 WINCHESTER MAG.REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M PR


SR 4759 41.5 2660 53400IMR 4227 39.5 2590 52400IMR 4198 49.0 2900 53600IMR 4064 65.5 3240 53700IMR 4895 64.0 3240 53000IMR 4350 76.0 3335 53900IMR 4831 80.0 3365 54000

7.62 MM X 39IMI CASE; CCI 200 PR

SPEER 125 GR. SP; .311 DIA.20" BBL.; 2.180" C.O.L.

IMR 4227 18.5 1995 44100IMR 4198 24.0 2250 42500

7.62 MM X39IMI CASE; CCI 200 PR

REM. 150 GR. PSPCL; .308" DIA.20" BBL.; 2.210" C.O.L.

IMR 4227 18.0 1885 44400IMR 4198 22.5 2070 43600

8 X 57 MM MAUSERWIN. CASE; WIN. 8 1/2-120 PR

SPEER 150 GR. SPITZER.323" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 2.945" C.O.L.


8 x 57 MM MAUSERWIN. CASE; WIN 8 1/2-120 PR

HORNADY 170 GR. RN.323" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 2.840" C.O.L.


.338 WINCHESTER MAG.WIN. CASE; WIN 8 1/2-120 PRWIN. 200 GR. POWDER PT. SP

.338" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 3.330" C.O.L.SR 4759 39.5 2335 54000



NOSLER 250 GR. SPITZER.338" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.340" C.O.L.IMR 7828 74.0C 2565 44400


SPEER 275 GR. SPITZER.338" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.340" C.O.L.IMR 7828 71.0C 2430 43400

.338 WINCHESTER MAG.WIN. CASE; WIN 8 1/2-120 PRWIN. 300 GR. POWER PT. SP

.338" DIA.; 25" BBL.; 3.330" C.O.L.SR 4759 34.5 1795 54000


.357 MAGNUM (RIFLE)REM. CASE; REM. 5 1/2 PR

HORNADY 125 GR. HP.357" DIA.; 18.5" BBL.; 1.590" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.7 1455 35700

PB 7.2 1435 34600SR 7625 7.4 1460 35300SR 4756 9.2 1615 35800

IMR 4227 20.0X 1935 34100


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POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (psi)IMR CHARGE VELOCITY CHAMBER



POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (psi)

7MM WIN SHORT MAGWIN. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M

BARNES 140 GR. XBT.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.830" C.O.L.IMR 4350 63.2 3155 63200IMR 4831 64.3 3130 63000IMR 7828 68.0c 3104 59600


NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.830" C.O.L.IMR 4350 62.0 3072 62800IMR 4831 63.5 3068 63000IMR 7828 68.0c 3089 61900


NOSLER 160 GR. PARTITION.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.830" C.O.L.IMR 4350 58.3 2925 62800IMR 4831 59.3 2922 62700IMR 7828 65.5 3004 62900


HORNADY 175 GR. SP.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.830" C.O.L.IMR 4350 56.5 2760 62800IMR 4831 57.0 2753 63400IMR 7828 62.1 2811 62600

7MM REMINGTON MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PRBARNES 140 GR. XBTLC

.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.270" C.O.L.IMR 4350 65.3 3060 58000IMR 4831 66.5 3040 56000IMR 7828 72.3c 3100 58000

7MM REMINGTON MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PR

NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.290" C.O.L.IMR 4350 60.6 2940 56000IMR 4831 63.2 2960 57000IMR 7828 68.2 3000 57000

7MM REMINGTON MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PRSWIFT 150 GR. SCIROCCO

.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.270" C.O.L.IMR 4350 58.8 2930 56000IMR 4831 62.0 2940 57000IMR 7828 67.1 2980 56000

7MM REMINGTON MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PR


7MM REMINGTON MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PRSWIFT 160 GR. A-FRAME

.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.250" C.O.L.IMR 7828 66.5 2940 59000

7 MM SHOOTING TIMESWESTERNER

REM. CASE; FED. 215 PRBARNES 120 GR. XFB



REM. CASE; FED. 215 PRNOSLER 140 GR. BALLISTIC TIP



REM. CASE; FED. 215 PRNOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP



REM. CASE; FED. 215 PRSWIFT 160 GR. A-FRAME


7MM REM ULTRA MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PR

NOSLER 140 GR. PARTITION.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 80.2 3270 62000IMR 7828 88.6 3350 62000


BARNES 140 GR. XBT.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 79.3 3220 62000IMR 7828 86.8 3290 62000


BARNES 140 GR. XLC.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 81.2 3230 62000IMR 7828 88.6 3300 61000

7MM REM ULTRA MAGREM. CASE; FED. 215 PRSWIFT 150 GR. SCIROCCO

.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 76.8 3150 62000IMR 7828 86.0 3230 61000


NOSLER 160 GR. PARTITION.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 76.5 3050 61000IMR 7828 84.5 3140 62000


HORNADY 175 GR. SP.284" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.600" C.O.L.IMR 4831 73.3 2870 61000IMR 7828 80.5 2950 61000

30-30 WINCHESTERREM. CASE; REM. 9˚ PR

SIERRA 150 GR. FN.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.550" C.O.L.IMR 4198 24.6 2190 40000IMR 3031 31.1 2300 39000IMR 4064 33.7 2300 40000IMR 4895 33.3 2310 40000IMR 4320 33.0 2250 38000

30-30 WINCHESTERREM. CASE; REM. 9˚ PRHORNADAY 170 GR. FP

.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.545" C.O.L.IMR 4198 23.6 2020 40000IMR 3031 29.7 2110 39000IMR 4064 31.6 2120 40000IMR 4895 31.5 2130 40000IMR 4320 32.0 2090 39000

308 WINCHESTERREM. CASE; FED. 210 PR

NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.755" C.O.L.IMR 3031 42.5 2750 57000IMR 4064 45.0c 2840 58000IMR 4895 45.5 2880 59000IMR 4320 45.8 2830 59000


BARNES 165 GR. X.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.800" C.O.L.IMR 4064 42.5 2600 58000IMR 4895 43.7 2650 59000IMR 4320 43.0 2600 58000


NOSLER 165 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.755" C.O.L.IMR 4064 43.0c 2640 57000


SIERRA 165 GR. HPBT.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.755" C.O.L.IMR 4064 42.5 2640 57000IMR 4895 43.3 2680 59000

30-06 SPRGREM. CASE; FED. 210 PR

NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.300" C.O.L.IMR 4064 51.3 2940 57000IMR 4895 49.0 2880 57000IMR 4350 59.0c 2960 57000


NOSLER 165 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.335" C.O.L.IMR 4064 48.7 2750 57000IMR 4895 47.0 2710 57000IMR 4350 57.2 2840 57000IMR 4831 56.0 2760 56000


SIERRA 165 GR. HPBT.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.215" C.O.L.IMR 4064 47.5 2740 57000IMR 4895 46.0 2700 57000IMR 4350 54.0 2760 55000IMR 4831 57.4 2830 57000

30-06 SPRGREM. CASE; FED. 210 PRSWIFT 165 GR. A-FRAME

.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.205" C.O.L.IMR 4895 48.5 2710 56000IMR 4350 56.0 2790 55000IMR 4831 59.0c 2770 54000

30-06 SPRGREM. CASE; FED. 210 PRSWIFT 180 GR. SCIROCCO

.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.340" C.O.L.IMR 4064 44.7 2460 55000IMR 4350 53.0 2590 57000IMR 4831 54.3c 2580 5 6 0 0 0




SIERRA 180 GR. SPITZER BT.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 3.325" C.O.L.IMR 4064 46.0 2600 55000IMR 4350 54.3 2670 55000IMR 4831 55.8 2700 57000IMR 4831 55.3 2670 56000

300 REM SAUMREM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M

NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.815" C.O.L.IMR 3031 53.5 3085 62400IMR 4064 57.5 3148 62100IMR 4350 65.0c 3140 60100IMR 4831 65.0c 3050 55700


HORNADY 150 GR. SP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.760" C.O.L.IMR 4064 58.1 3138 62500IMR 4350 65.5c 3131 60500IMR 4831 65.5c 3028 54800


SPEER 165 GR. GS-SP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.690" C.O.L.IMR 4064 56.6 2989 63100IMR 4350 64.0c 3029 62600


NOSLER 165 GR. BALLISTIC TIP.308" DIA.; 24" BBL.; 2.815" C.O.L.IMR 4064 56.0 2968 61800IMR 4350 63.5c 3015 61800

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180 GR. HDY RN COL: 2.730"H4831 47.0 2289H4350 47.0 2416H414 46.0 2470H380 45.0 2440BL-C(2) 43.0 2474H335 40.0 2417H4895 39.0 2373

308 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 210M

150 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.800"VARGET 47.0 C 2937 50,300 CUPBL-C(2) 48.0 2839 50,000 CUPH335 44.0 2787 51,200 CUPH4895 45.5 2870 51,000 CUPBENCHMARK 43.0 2752 49,000 CUPH322 40.0 2702 50,500 CUP

168 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800"VARGET 46.0 C 2731 50,600 CUPBL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUPH335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUPH4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUPBENCHMARK 42.0 2630 49,300 CUP

175 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800"H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUPVARGET 45.0 C 2690 48,600 CUPBL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUPH335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUPH4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUPBENCHMARK 41.5 2590 50,800 CUP

30-06 CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR

150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3.250"H4350 62.0 C 3068 48,400 CUPH414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUPH380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUPVARGET 51.0 2975 50,100 CUPBL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUPH335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUPH4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUPBENCHMARK 49.5 2944 49,300 CUP

165 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300"H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUPH414 56.5 2877 49,700 CUPH380 56.5 2892 50,000 CUPVARGET 50.5 2873 49,700 CUPBL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUPH335 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP

H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUPBENCHMARK 47.7 2795 49,300 CUP

180 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300"H4831 60.0 2710 44,300 CUPH4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUPH414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUPH380 53.0 2682 48,700 CUPVARGET 47.0 2668 50,000 CUPBL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUPH335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUPH4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUPBENCHMARK 46.0 2660 49,000 CUP

300 H & H MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR

150 GR. HDY SP COL: 3.560"H4831 78.0 3313H4350 71.0 3202H414 65.0 3247

165 GR. NOS PART COL: 3.560"H4831 77.0 3099H4350 69.0 3164H414 63.0 3046

200 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 3.655"H870 83.0 2779H4831 72.0 2932H4350 66.0 2909H414 56.0 2649

300 REM. S.A. ULTRA MAG. CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2 M

150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.700"H4350 65.5 C 3147 62,100 PSIH414 65.5 3201 62,800 PSIH380 63.0 3119 60,700 PSIVARGET 59.0 3148 63,200 PSIH4895 57.0 3147 62,800 PSI

180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2.825"H4350 61.6 C 2907 63,500 PSIH414 60.5 2935 63,400 PSIVARGET 54.0 2842 63,600 PSIH4895 51.5 2823 64,700 PSI

200 GR. NOS PART COL: 2.825"H4831 66.0 C 2755 63,300 PSIH4350 59.5 C 2751 63,200 PSIH414 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI

300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LRM

150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.780"H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSIH414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSIH380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSIVARGET 58.5 3140 63,800 PSIH4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI

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I data load will not fit with standard 7828. Reduce by 4';",.


IMR 4064 31.7 2090 35,300 CUP H322 40.0 2702 50,500 CUP IMR 4895 53.0 3009 56,700 PSI IMR 4831 65.0 C 3050 55,700 PSI IMR 4895 31 .7 2068 35,300 CUP IMR 4007 sse 46.0 C 2648 ~8 , 000 PSI IMR 3031 46.7 2887 59,300 PSI IMR 4350 65.0 C 3140 60,100 PSI IMR 3031 29.2 2085 35 ,BOO CUP IMR 4320 49.0C 2936 59,800 PSI 165 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300" IMR 4007 SSC 62.0 3112 61,900 PSI IMR 41 98 22.3 1896 32,100 CUP IMR 4064 47.7C 2903 57,100 PSI Hybrid 100V 57.0 C 2B01 52 ,BOO PSI IMR 4064 57.5 3148 62,100 PSI

30-30 WINCHESTER (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 4895 47.3C 2920 57,700 PSI H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUP IMR 3031 53.5 3085 62,400 PSI IMR 3031 43.5C 28B1 59,200 PSI H414 56.5 2B77 49,700 CUP 760 65.5 3201 62,BOO PSI

BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR 168 GR. SIE HPBT '~OL: 2.800" H3BO 56.5 2B92 50,000 CUP 180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2.825"

150 GR. SP COL: 2.550" Varget 46.0 C 2731 50,600 CUP Varget 50.5 2873 49,700 CUP H4350 61 .6 C 2907 63,500 PSI 760 35.9 2090 30,000 CUP BL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUP BL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUP H414 60.5 2935 63,400 PSI 748 34.5 2310 36,000 CUP H335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUP H33S 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP Varget 54.0 2842 63,600 PSI

170 GR. SP COL: 2.550" H4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUP H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUP H4895 51.5 2823 64,700 PSI 760 33.6 1975 30,000 CUP Benchmark 42.0 2630 49,300 CUP Benchmark 47.7 2795 49,300 CUP IMR 4831 63.0 C 2836 58,500 PSI 748 32.0 2145 36,000 CUP IMR 4007 sse 45.8 C 2606 52,000 PSI IMR 4350 60.0 C 2934 57,600 PSI IMR 4350 62.7 2902 62,800 PSI

308 MARLIN EXPRESS CASE: HORNAOY IMR 4320 46.0 2733 59,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC55.9 2867 58,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 58.0C 2836 62,900 PSI

BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR IMR 4064 45.9C 2766 58,800 PSI IMR 4320 51.2 2869 58,600 PSI IMR 4064 54.8 2822 62,400 PSI

130 GR. SPR FP COL: 2.420" IMR 4895 45.4C 2758 58,000 PSI IMR 4064 52.5 2901 58,900 PSI 760 60.5 2935 63,400 PSI

Varget 42.5 2730 46,400 PSI IMR 3031 42.0 2710 58,900 PSI IMR 4895 52.0 2888 57,200 PSI 200 GR. NOS PART COL: 2.825" BL-C(2) 46.0 2799 45,600 PSI 175 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800" IMR 3031 48.0 2825 57,500 PSI H4831 66.0 C 2755 63,300 PSI

H335 41.5 2772 45,700 PSI H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP 180 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300" H4350 59.5 C 2751 63,200 PSI

H4895 41.7 2762 46,000 PSI Varget 45.0 C 2690 48,600 CUP H4831 60.0 C 2710 44,300 CUP H414 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI

Benchmark 36.5 2635 46,300 PSI BL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUP Hybrid 100V 57.0 C 2742 55,200 PSI IMR 4831 59.5C 2649 56,300 PSI

H322 35.3 2617 45,800 PSi H335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUP H4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP IMR 4350 59.5C 2732 61,800 PSI

IMR 4064 41,5C 2686 45,400 PSI H4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUP H414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP IMR 4064 52.5 2663 63,100 PSI

IMR 4895 41.7 2700 46,500 PSI Benchmark 41.5 2590 50,800 CUP H380 53.0 2682 . 48,700 CUP 760 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI

IMR 3031 38.5 2700 45,800 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 48.0 C 2666 56,500 PSI Varget 47.0 2668 50,000 CUP 300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER 748 43.0 2677 40,500 PSI IMR 4320 45.7 C 2687 57,600 PSI BL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER WLRM

150 GR. HOY RN COL: 2.430" IMR 4064 45.6 C 2728 59,500 PSI H335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUP IMR 4895 45.0 C 2704 57,800 PSI H4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUP 150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.780"

Varget 41.5C 2572 46,100 PSI IMR 3031 41 .3 2653 59,100 PSI Hybrid 100V 67.0 C 3127 57,700 PSI

BL-C(2) 43.0 2544 41 ,200 PSI Benchmark 46.0 2660 49,000 CUP H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSI H335 40.0C 2611 46,800 PSI 308 WINCHESTER (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER

IMR 4831 56.8C 2749 57,100 PSI H414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI H4895 40.5 2607 45,900 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR IMR 4350 56.5C 2752 57,200 PSI H380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSI IMR 4320 41.0 C 2533 46,400 PSI 150 GR. FS (CT) COL: 2.800"

IMR 4007 SSC 53.5 2732 58,100 PSI Varget 58.5 3140 63,800 PSI IMR 4895 41.0 C 2575 46,500 PSI 748 43.0 2540 45,100 PSI IMR 4320 47.8 2661 58,000 PSI H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI IMR 3031 37.3 C 2545 46,200 PSI 165 GR. FS (CT) COL: 2.800"

IMR 4064 48.7 2700 58,200 PSI IMR 4350 68.0 3221 62,100 PSI 748 42.0 2560 42,100 PSI 748 42.0 2400 43,800 PSI IMR 4895 48.0 2680 56,800 PSI IMR 4007 sse 63 .7 3220 63,100 PSI

170 GR. HOY FP COL: 2.400" 180 GR. SP COL: 2.800" 30-06 (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 4320 61.0 3172 63,900 PSI Varget 39.3 C 2394 46,300 PSI 760 48.0 2580 43,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR IMR 4064 61.0 3198 63,300 PSI BL-C(2) 40.6 2420 44.800 PSI 748 46.5 2610 48,500 CUP 150 GR. SP COL: 3.340"

IMR 4895 60.5 3176 62,300 PSI H335 37.5 2409 46,300 PSI 760 54.0 2900 48,000 CUP Supreme 780 74.0 3134 59,200 PSI H4895 38.6C 2439 46,300 PSI 30-06 CASE: 'NINCHESTER 748 48.0 2810 46,000 CUP 760 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI IMR 4320 39.4 2383 45,800 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER lR .

180 GR. SFT SCIR 165 GR. FS (CT) COL: 3.340" COL: 2.860" IMR 4064 39.3 C 2416 46,100 PSI 150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3.250" H4831 70.0 C 2929 64,000 PSI

H4350 62.0 C 3068 48,400 CUP 760 54.6 2690 53,300 PSI IMR 4895 39.0 C 2409 46,300 PSI Hybrid 100V 64.0 C 2918 59,800 PSI IMR 3031 35.6 C 2372 45,800 PSI H414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP 180 GR. SP COL: 3.340" H4350 64.0 2950 63,900 PSI 760 53.0 2725 50,000 CUP 748 40.0 2432 45,400 PSI H380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUP H414 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI

Varget 51 .0 2975 50,100 CUP 748 45.0 2540 48,500 CUP H380 61.0 2884 63,400 PSI

308 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTER BL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUP 300 REM. S.A. ULTRA MAG. CASE: REMINGTON IMR 7828 69.5 C* 2943 62,600 PSI BBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 210M H335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUP BBl: 24" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2 M IMR 4831 66.3 C 2980 62,900 PSI 150 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.800" H4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUP

150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.700" IMR 4350 65.0 C 2991 63 ,700 PSI Varget 47.0 C 2937 50,300 CUP Benchmark 49.5 2944 49,300 CUP H4350 65.5 C 3147 62,100 PSI IMR 4007 SSC59.8 2927 63,000 PSI BL-C(2) 48.0 2839 50,000 CUP IMR 4350 58.0 C 2942 57,200 PSI H414 65.5 3201 62,800 PSI Supreme 780 70.0 2923 60,800 PSI H335 44.0 2787 51 ,200 CUP IMR 4007 SSC55.3 2972 58,000 PSI H380 63.0 3119 60,700 PSI 760 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI H4895 45.5 2870 51,000 CUP IMR 4320 52.3 3016 58,000 PSI Varget 59.0 3148 63,200 PSI Benchmark 43.0 2752 49,000 CUP IMR 4064 51.0 2928 58,600 PSI 200 GR. SFT SP COL: 2.790"

H4895 57.0 3147 62,800 PSI Hl000 72.0 C 2737 57,200 PSI

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LOADING DATA

9mm Loading Data

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The 9mm Parabellum is 111 years young. Happy birthday! Being asked to write a few words on the most popular handgun cartridge ever designed is a somewhat intimidating task, as there’s been enough words expended on Georg Luger’s crea-tion to fill a Manhattan phone book, but it’s easy to appreciate why this round has been so popular for so long. Economi-cal and versatile with moderate recoil, it can be loaded with a wide range of bullet weights and powders and fill a variety of roles, ranging from the deadly serious task of self-defense, to casual plinking or introducing a new shooter to the world of centerfire handguns. There are several very good reasons why it can be found in the maga-zines of action pistol shoot-ers, as it easily makes minor power factor and can be incredibly ac-curate. Many Open Division USPSA shoot-ers have also discovered that, properly loaded and launched from a cus-tom pistol that locks up like a bank vault, the round can be driven hard enough to make major PF too, though those loads are both beyond SAAMI specs and the scope of this book.

Designed from the outset as a high pres-sure cartridge, the 9mm’s limited case capacity makes it a little trickier to reload than say, the 45ACP. A small decrease in OAL can produce a large increase in pressure, so stick to the recommended

minimum lengths in your reloading manual. It’s generally OK to load longer than book values, up to the point where the bullet’s ogive approaches the lands; for certain loads in certain guns a longer round will produce better accuracy. Which ones? Therein lies the science and mystery of reloading – you’ll have to do your own experiments to find out.

As long as there are still firearms being built, you can bet a large quantity of them will be chambered in 9mm Para. Here’s to another century of life for this exceptional cartridge.

9mm luger (parabellum)

Iain Harrison

Iain Harrison is the Media Relations Manager for Crimson Trace, TV host and competitive shooter as well as a Nosler Pro-Staff member.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATIONLike most pistol cartridges, the 9mm headspaces on the case mouth. When loading for this cartridge, bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position and then secure the bullet with a taper crimp. Using this seating and crimping technique will help ensure proper headspacing.

The S.A.A.M.I. overall cartridge lengths for this cartridge are 1.000” min. and 1.169” max. We suggest seating on the higher end of this range, provided that the longer rounds will function well in your particular firearm.

This load data is not +P rated and does not exceed the parameters for standard 9mm Luger pressures.

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HS-6 7.1 * MAX. 990 79%6.6 880 73%6.1 770 68%

A-No.7 8.5 * MAX. 998 86%8.0 933 81%7.5 868 76%

HP-38 5.2 MAX. 1042 76%4.7 937 69%4.2 * 832 61%

A-No.5 6.7 MAX. 1091 71%6.2 * 1009 65%5.7 927 60%

Unique 6.1 MAX. 1120 100%5.6 1060 92%5.1 * 1000 84%

Blue Dot 8.5 MAX. 1130 **** 109%8.0 1080 **** 103%7.5 * 1030 96%5.0

Auto-Comp 5.5 * MAX. 1139 64%5.0 1055 58%4.5 979 52%

W231 5.0 * MAX. 1140 73%4.5 1033 66%4.0 932 58%

SR4756 6.5 * MAX. 1178 **** 109%Most Accurate 6.0 1083 **** 101%Powder Tested 5.5 988 92%

Power Pistol 6.6 MAX. 1198 88%6.1 * 1107 81%5.6 1031 75%


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A-No.5 5.3 * MAX. 1022 56%4.8 937 51%4.3 852 45%

Bullseye 4.4 MAX. 1046 71%3.9 * 953 63%3.4 859 55%

W231 4.6 * MAX. 1048 67%4.1 957 60%3.6 861 53%

True Blue 5.8 MAX. 1099 62%Most Accurate 5.3 * 1004 57%Powder Tested 4.8 909 51%

Universal 4.8 MAX. 1104 76%4.3 1032 68%3.8 * 959 60%

Power Pistol 6.1 MAX. 1111 81%5.6 * 1034 75%5.1 957 68%5.0

Titegroup 4.3 MAX. 1114 57%3.8 * 1002 51%3.3 890 44%

A-No.7 7.9 MAX. 1140 80%7.4 1076 75%6.9 * 1011 70%

Auto-Comp 5.1 * MAX. 1144 59%4.6 1061 53%4.1 978 48%

Unique 5.6 MAX. 1147 92%5.1 * 1046 84%4.6 981 75%


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90 grain 7.3gr v-3N37 1518 FPS

90 grain 8.2gr HS6 1419 FPS

95 grain 7.8gr PowerPistol 1445 FPS

95 grain 5.5gr Bullseye 1295 FPS

95 grain 8.3gr Win 571 1290 FPS

100 grain 7.5gr v-3N37 1444 FPS

100 grain 8.2gr Blue Dot 1296 FPS

115 grain 6.9gr v-3N37 1322 FPS

115 grain 6.5gr v-N350 1313 FPS


115 grain 8.5 Blue Dot 1258 FPS

115 grain 6.7gr WAP 1245 FPS

115 grain 6.3gr Unique 1244 FPS


115 grain 6.0gr Longshot 1203 FPS

124 grain 8.9gr HS7 1249 fps

124 grain 6.6gr v-3N37 1248 fps

124 grain 7.9gr Blue Dot 1238 fps

124 grain 6.6gr PowerPistol 1235 fps

124 grain 6.1gr v-N350 1228 fps

124 grain 6.4gr Accu #5 1200 FPS


130 grain 5.6gr v-N350 1150 FPS

130 grain 8.1 Accu #7 1140 FPS


147 grain 5.1gr v-N350 1084 FPS

147 grain 5.2gr v-3N37 1066 FPS

147 grain 6.2gr Blue Dot 1050 FPS

147 grain 7.2gr Accu #7 1047 FPS

147 grain (1) 5.3gr 800-X 1025 FPS

147 grain 4.2gr Bullseye 1010 FPS

147 grain 4.9gr Herco 1010 FPS

147 grain 4.7gr Longshot 1004 FPS

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9mm Luger ( 9 m m P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x 1 9 m m )

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.050— .200

-.754 —1.169-

.355

Comments: The most common diameter for this cartridge is 0.354

inch. However, the industry standard has recently been established at 0.355 inch. All barrels of 0.354" to 0.356" are correctly matched with a bullet diameter of 0.355 inch. Barrels with larger groove diameters will often provide poor accuracy with a 0.355" bullet but chamber restrictions prevent the safe use of larger diameter bullets.

This cartridge headspaces from the mouth and therefore cases trimming must be uniform and accurate. Do not reduce cases below the trim-to length. Additionally do not roll crimp bullets as this will prevent the case from properly headspacing on its mouth. A modest taper crimp may be employed if found

Test Components: Cases Federal Trim-to Length 751" Primers CCI 500 Primer Size Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder No. 12 Jacketed Bullets Used Sierra JHP #8100, 90 gr.

Sierra FMJ #8105, 95 gr. Hornady FMJ #35527, lOOgr.

Hornady HP/XTP #35540, 115 gr. Sierra JHP #8125, 125 gr. Sierra FMJ #8345, 130 gr. Speer TMJ #4006, 147gr.

necessary. The most popular cast bullet for this round has been

#356402. However, there are many good choices based upon intended use. Bullet #356637 (147 gr.) closely duplicates the U.S. Military subsonic bullet design and has proven to be very accurate.

Alliants Bullseye, Winchester 231, and Alliants Unique are very good popular propellants for this cartridge.

With any handgun cartridge, it is important not to seat bullets to a shorter length than specified in the data. This is especially important with 9mm loads. Pressures can be raised dramatically with deep seating.

Cast Bullets Used . *gas check bullet

.(sized to .356" dia) #356242, 90 gr.

#356242, 120gr. #356402, 120gr.

*#358093, 125 gr. #356637, 147gr.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length 4" Groove Dia 355"

90 gr. Jacketed HP 1.010" OAL

BC: .115 SD:.102

95 gr. FMJ 1.005" OAL

BC:.107 SD:.108

Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.UJ». Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Clays 3.0 982 22,000 3.7 1213 30,800 Titegroup 4.3 1150 25,500 4.8 1264 30,800 Titegroup 4.4 1170 24,100 4.9 1305 31,700 Bullseye 3.5 893 19,400 5.0 1307 30,600 Bullseye 4.1 971 21,600 5.2 1376 30,900 700X 3.2 893 19,600 4.5 1301 31,400 700X 3.6 1027 25,000 4.5 1292 30,500 231 3.7 1068 19,200 5.1 1374 32,400 231 4.0 1156 20,600 5.2 1411 30,400 AA#5 5.2 915 18,100 6.5 1394 31,000 AA#5 5.2 835 16,600 6.5 1347 30,800 Unique 4.5 1007 22,000 5.8 1399 32,000 Unique 5.0 1089 26,900 6.3 1343 32,600 Power Pistol 6.2 1214 26,000 6.9 1337 31,800 Power Pistol 6.3 1216 23,800 7.0 1331 30,400 Universal 4.7 939 15,600 5.3 1286 28,800 N340 5.2 1161 24,400 5.8 1300 31,000 N340 5.1 1162 25,200 5.7 1291 32,400 SR4756 5.0 1028 24,000 6.2 1352 31,900 SR4756 4.5 983 20,700 5.8 1306 32,700 HS6 5.9 858 20,200 7.4 1333 31,800 HS6 5.8 952 20,100 7.0 1315 29,600 Blue Dot 7.0 1072 24,800 8.9 1341 31,500 Blue Dot 6.8 1101 22,900 8.9+ 1457 32,300


James

Sticky Note


( 9 m m P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x

100 gr. FMJ BC: .115 SD: .113

m m 1.105" UAL

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Titegroup Bullseye

4.2 4.0

1131 976

25,800 22,000

4.7 5.0

1222 1263

30,200 31,700

700X 3.5 870 20,200 4.4 1171 31,500 231 4.5 1061 22,900 5.0 1162 27,200 Unique 4.5 931 20,000 5.6 1256 31,400 Power Pistol 6.1 1143 24,100 6.8 1310 32,200 N340 5.1 1133 24,000 5.7 1255 31,000 SR4756 4.5 681 13,000 5.7 1225 30,400 HS-6 6.0 801 15,900 7.4 1206 30,100 AA#7 8.0 884 18,600 9.6 1271 31,000 Blue Dot 6.5 973 19,800 7.8 1252 30,200


BC: .129 SD: .130

Powder

Sugg Starting Velocity Pressure Grains fps CU.P.

Max Load

Grams Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Titegroup 4.0 1046 27,100 4.5 1119 31,400 Bullseye 3.5 945 18,700 4.8 1184 31,700 700X 3.1 918 20,200 4.5 1171 31,700 231 3.5 959 20,700 4.9 1253 32,100 Unique 4.4 996 20,600 5.8 1233 30,700 Power Pistol 5.9 1102 27,100 6.5 1212 31,500 N340 4.5 999 24,300 5.0 1124 30,500 SR4756 4.5 946 18,600 6.2+ 1147 28,100 HS6 5.7 956 17,400 7.2 1193 30,400 AA#7 6.8 871 20,700 8.5 1158 30,400 Blue Dot 6.8 1110 27,300 7.6+ 1189 32,300


BC: .137 50:142

130gr.FMJ 1.160" OAL

BC:.160 SD:.147

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity




Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Clays 3.1 872 26,700 3.6 960 31,700 Clays 2.5 690 19,200 3.6 933 31,500 Titegroup 3.8 962 26,100 4.2 1045 31,200 Titegroup 3.8 936 24,400 4.2 1035 30,300 Bullseye 3.9 979 27,900 4.5 1073 30,100 Bullseye 3.6 780 21,500 4.5 1002 31,000 700X 3.8 930 22,900 4.2 1022 31,400 700X 3.0 803 21,700 4.0 991 32,500 231 3.9 960 27,000 4.4 1043 32,000 231 3.9 949 25,300 4.4 1039 30,600 AA#5 5.4 955 24,200 6.1 1078 31,400 Unique 3.5 710 18,200 4.8 1014 31,200 Unique 4.5 997 27,300 5.0 1078 30,700 Power Pistol 5.1 1010 25,300 5.7 1115 30,700 Power Pistol 5.1 979 23,100 5.7 1107 31,300 Universal 4.0 904 18,300 4.5 1045 28,700 Universal 4.0 880 17,400 4.5 1042 29,300 N340 4.1 941 23,300 4.6 1067 32,000 N340 4.0 937 21,900 4.6 1060 31,200 HS-6 5.0 752 18,000 6.5 1112 32,500 HS6 5.8 949 23,800 6.6 1080 30,400 AA#7 6.5 833 20,500 8.2 1119 32,600 AA#7 Blue Dot

7.0 6.3

1008 1049

26,700 27,400

7.8 7.1 +

1119 1163

31,600 32,400

Blue Dot 5.4 852 21,700 6.8 1114 31,700

147 gr. TMJ 1.115" OAL

BC: .208 SD: .167

#356242 90 gr. (#2 Alloys) 1.045" OAL

BC: .105 SD: .101

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CUJ>. Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Titegroup 3.2 914 27,700 3.6 983 31,900 Titegroup 4.3 1215 26,100 4.8 1299 30,600 3ullseye 3.4 871 23,500 3.9 971 29,900 Bullseye 4.0 1060 19,800 5.2 1315 32,000 700X 2.8 766 23,300 3.6 949 30,700 700X 4.1 1125 22,800 5.1 1285 31,000 231 3.5 855 23,000 4.1 957 27,500 Red Dot 4.1 1120 22,800 5.5 1340 32,500 Jnique 3.7 873 20,500 4.5 1039 29,100 231 3.8 1093 20,500 5.1 1455 32,100 3ower Pistol 4.5 960 26,900 5.0 1043 32,400 SR-7625 5.0 1180 23,400 5.9 1310 30,500 Jniversal 3.1 778 19,000 3.5 924 29,200 PB 4.8 1115 19,800 6.0 1360 33,000 N340 3.9 935 28,500 4.4 1012 32,200 Green Dot 4.3 1095 20,400 6.0 1325 31,000 WSF 3.5 790 21,500 4.4 983 30,800 N340 5.2 1201 23,800 5.8 1321 31,400 HS6 4.8 866 22,000 5.8 1046 30,600 Unique 5.0 1065 19,800 6.8 1325 31,500 AA#7 6.0 852 20,200 72 1014 29,000 Power Pistol 6.3 1280 27,700 7.0 1389 31,900 Blue Dot 5.3 864 19,000 "66™ 1052 28,600 HS6

AA#5 SR4756

5.8 6.6 5.3

1011 1163 1168

19,500 23,100 22,400

7.2 7.4 7.2

1356 1284 1380

29,800 29,300 30,500

• IN, , , . . .

HS6 AA#5 SR4756

5.8 6.6 5.3

1011 1163 1168

19,500 23,100 22,400

7.2 7.4 7.2

1356 1284 1380

29,800 29,300 30,500

• IN, , , . . .


+ Designates a compresseapowder charge. 323

James

Sticky Note


mm LUj^ LT (9mm I P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x 1 9 m m )

#356242 120gr. (#2 Alloy) .065" OAL

BC: SD:

154 135

Sugg Starling Velocity Pressure



Grains fps C.U.P. Titegroup 3.2 1021 25,200 3.8 1091 30,000 Bullseye 3.4 939 23,600 4.2 1175 32,500 700X 3.0 940 26,000 3.7 1080 31,600 Red Dot 3.0 919 25,100 3.9 1140 32,000 231 3.0 1010 20,000 4.1 1148 30,200 SR-7625 3 . 0 8 5 2 21,400 3.9 1095 31,300 PB 3.2 872 24,500 4.1 1106 31,400 Green Dot 3.5 9 6 6 2 6 , 2 0 0 4.4 1152 32,800 N340 4.0 1047 27,300 4.5 1135 31,600 Unique 4.0 1013 26,500 5.0 1194 32,800 Power Pistol 5 . 0 1 1 0 7 27,700 5.6 1190 31,500 HS6 5.0 904 23,000 6.3 1182 31,700 M#5 5.4 1021 24,600 6.0 1136 30,300

. .UNJM #358093 BC: 079 B 3 P * 125 gr. (#2 Alloy) 1.115" OAL




Grains fps C.U.P. Clays 2.2 863 25,100 3.1 1030 30,800 Titegroup 2.9 1002 26,800 3.3 1082 29,500 Bullseye 3.3 1011 28,700 3.9 1130 31,400 700X 2.8 948 25,000 3.5 1069 31,200 231 3.2 946 27,600 4.2 1116 30,000 Unique 3.4 1004 27,400 4.5 1195 32,600 N340 3.6 1037 29,200 4.0 1122 31,900 WSF 3.5 950 28,300 4.7 1158 30,900 SR-4756 3.4 918 25,100 4.5+ 1110 31,600 AA#5 4.9 1063 26,500 5.5 1136 31,300 Power Pistol 4.8 1129 30,000 5.4 1202 32,300 HS6 4.8 1028 27,100 5.8+ 1175 32,600

#356402 120 gr. {#2 Alloy) 1.110" OAL

BC: .146 SD: .135

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Titegroup 3.3 997 24,400 3.7 1109 32,200 Bullseye 3.8 1047 28,400 4.2 1124 31,200 700X 3.6 1031 26,600 4.0 1115 31,800 231 2.9 963 17,000 4.4 1264 29,600 Green Dot 3.8 1038 28,000 4.3 1136 31,400 N340 4.0 986 23,300 4.5 1098 30,200 Power Pistol 5.1 1124 28,200 5.7 1209 31,600 HS-6 5.0 910 20,000 6.2 1163 29,300 AA#5 5.4 1030 24,600 6.0 1150 31,100

#356637 BO 073 5B5S!!! 147 gr. (#2 Alloy) 1.058" OAL




Grains fps C.U.P. Clays 1.9 669 21,000 2.8+ 873 31,700 Titegroup 2.5 870 26,800 2.8 943 30,300 Bullseye 2.8 780 24,900 3.5 942 31,600 700X 2.7 803 26,500 3.3 921 32,200 Universal 3.0 875 26,300 3.4 969 31,000 Unique 3.2 810 25,600 3.8 956 31,800 N340 3 . 4 8 9 4 2 5 , 4 0 0 3.8 954 29,900 WSF 3.4 867 26,900 3.9 961 32,100 SR4756 3.1 769 25,000 Power Pistol 4.1 939 26,100

3.6 896 30,700 4.6 1033 30,200

HS-6 4.4 846 26,700 5.0 968 31,900 AA#7 6.3 986 26,500 7.1 1061 29,300 Blue Dot 5.1 864 26,700 5.9 980 31,200


+ Designates a compressedpowder charge.

James

Sticky Note


I)mm WGrR TIe 9mm Luger cartridge is known by several names including 9mm Parabellum and 9x19mm. Some pistols chambered for this cartridge are marked "9mml08" or "9mm PI 08" to indicate the date (1908) when it was adopted by the German Army. Except for war souvenirs, there were few 9mm pistols in the U.S. until the 1950's.

The U.S. military considered the 9mm as a service cartridge on numerous occasions and finally adopted it in 1985 in the M-9 Beretta pistol. The compact pistols and the high magazine capacity found in many models have combined to make the 9mm Luger the most popular cartridge in the U.S. law enforcement community also.

The 9mm was originally loaded with full metal jacketed bullets for reliable feeding. However, to succeed as a police service cartridge, it was necessary to use expanding bullets to limit the tremendous penetration of the FMJ 9mm bullets. The current trend in law enforcement is toward 124 and 147 grain JHP bullets.

Speer offers a number of bullets which are suitable for the 9mm. The 100 grain JHP bullet is excellent for varmints and small game. For general purpose shooting and target practice, the 115 and 124 grain TMJ bullets are a good choice. The 115, 124 and 147 grain Gold Dot hollow points should be chosen for serious defense work. We have previously listed 9mm Luger loads for the 88 grainJHP and the 95 grain TMJ, but many reloaders found the resulting short overall length cause feeding problems.

When loading the 9mm, carefully observe the cartridge overall lengths listed in the data. UNDER NO CONDITIONS SHOULD THE BULLETS BE LOADED SHORTER THAN THE LISTED LENGTHS. 9mm case capacity is relatively small and seating a bullet

deeper than indicated can cause excessive pressures and the potential for damage or injury.

Loads listed for the Speer 125 grain lead bullet generally do not operate at maximum pressure. We have limited the velocity to around 1000 feet/sec to reduce barrel leading. A good rule of thumb with swaged lead bullets is to use the lightest load which will cycle the action reliably.

The 9mm Luger headspaces on the case mouth so roll crimping is not recommended. A good taper crimp will give sufficient holding power as long as the expander ball is no larger than 0.354 inches. The taper crimp also gives a nicely finished edge to the case mouth for reliable feeding. Refer to the section, "Loading for Semi-automatic Pistols" in the introduction to the handgun data. There you will find an extended discussion on reloading the 9mm Luger which contains some helpful tips.

The listed loads do not exceed the industry maximum pressure of 35,000 psi.

498 NUMBER mm TWELVE

James

Sticky Note


0.3940 in. [10.01 mm]

0.3926 in. [9.97 mm]

0.3800 in. [9.65 mm]

I L ~ 0.7540in.[19.15mm] ~ 0.0500 in. [1.27 mm]

Max. Case Length : 0.754" Trim-to Length : 0.744" Max. Cart. Length : 1.168" RCBS Shell holder: #16 Barrel Length: 4" Twist: 1-10"

. 355" Dia . 100 Grain 9mm Secl. Density .113 JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.111


Powder Wl.Grs . Mzl.Vel.

8.2 1296

Blue Dot 7.4 1148

AA 7.4 1274

#5 6.7 1150

AA 9.6C 1272

#7 8.6 1190

Viht. 6.3 1229

N350 5.6 1137

Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 5906 Case: Speer Primers : CCI 500

Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs.

7.5 1228 5.1 AA

HS-6 6.7 1091 #2 4.6

4.8 1217 Viht.

6.4

Bullseye 4.3 1134 3N37 5.7

6.4 1210 5.6

WAP 5.7 1100 WSF 5.0

5.9 1207 5.2

Unique 5.3 1163 231 4.5

Mzl.Vel.

1204

1050

1203

1100

1189

1097

1179

997

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load

NUMBER TWELVE 499

500



C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

• o Q

"a '0 CI

P d ower W G t. rs.

8.5

Blue Dot 7.7

6 .7

WAP 6.0

6 .3

Unique 5.6

Viht. 6.8

3N37 6 .1



C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder Wt.Grs.

8.S

HS-7 8 .0

7.9

Blue Dot 7.1

AA 10.5C

#9 9.4

5.8

Unique 5 .2

Smm Smm GD·HP TMJ 0 .125 0 .177 1.125" 1.135" 3994 3995

M I V I P d z . e . ower

1258

1161

1245

1162

1244

1166

1225

11 28

Smm SP

0 .115 1.120" 3997

Mzl.Vel.

124S

1159

1238

11 21

1185

1061

1180

1080

AA #7

Viht. N350

HS-6

H. Universal

• & "a '0 CI

Smm GD·HP 0 .134 1.120"

3998

Powder

AA #7

Viht. 3N37

WAP

H. Universal

Smm JHP 0.118 1.125"

3996

W G t. rs. MIVI z . e . Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

9.6 1220 5.6 1156

8.6 1158 WSF 5.0 1041

6.5 1210 4.7 1144

5 .8 1109 Bullseye 4.2 1037

7.5 1178 5.0 1133

6 .7 1048 231 4.5 1026

5.3 1172 AA

6.8 1102

4 .7 1046 #5 6 .1 1003

Smm TMJ 0.114 1.135" 4004

Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

9.0 1180 6.5 1069 AA

8 .1 1077 #5 5.8 963

6.4 1179 4 .4 1059

5.7 1063 Bullseye 3.9 966

6.0 1138 6.7 1059

5.4 1019 HS-6 6.0 951

5.0 1089 4.5 998

4 .5 993 231 4.0 887

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . C = Compressed Load

NUMBER mm TWELVE

. 355" Dia . 147 Grain Secl. Density .167


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

~ o CI

" '0

"

P d W G ower I. rs.

5.8

Blue Dot 5.1

Viht. 4.9

3N37 4.4

4.7

WAP 4.2

. 356" Dia . 125 Grain Secl. Density .142


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ower W G I. rs.

4.6

WAP 4.2

4.5

Unique 4.1

3.6

Red Dot 3.3

9mm 9mm GD-HP TMJ

0.164 0.208

1.130" 1.130"

4002 4006

Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder

1001 6.8 961 AA

900 #7 6.1 867 HS-7 969 5.6 956

886 HS-6 5.0 845 WSF 964 4.3 954

AA 879 Unique 3.8 852 #5

9mm L-RN 0.155

1.130"

4601

M I V I P d z . e. ower W G I. rs . M I V I P d z . e . ower

1012 4.2 995

921 HP-38 3.9 917 231 1007 5.5 993

911 HS-6 5.1 913 700-X 1004 4.3 991

888 H. Universal 3.9 899 Bullseye


WI. Grs.

6.8

6.1

4.1

3.6

5.1

4.5

WI. G rs.

4.1

3.8

3.4

3.2

3.8

3.5

NUMBER mm TWELVE

Mzl. Vel.

953

866

931

840

931

821

Mzl.Vel.

982

911

977

920

962

929

501

James

Sticky Note

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bullet Dia. Cast ... ..... .... .. ....... 310" to .313" Maximum Case Length ...................... .920" Trim-to Length .................... .............. .915" Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 1.280" Primer Size ........ ....... ... ........... ... Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number ... ..... ......... ... 9 Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 30

Barrel Length ...... 3" Twist ... ... 1-18%"

Maxi mum loads are intended for solid frame revolvers which are in good condition. In all instances they should be approached with caution.

Some variations in groove diameter are encountered in handguns chambered for this cartridge. Slug your barrel before reloading and size your cast bullets to as near groove diameter as possible.

77 Grain Cast BULLET #311252 (#2 ALLOY)


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S .


CAN ALSO USE BULLET #311227 (84 Grs.)


5ug. Starting Velocity Max. Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S . Grain. F.P.S. Bullseye 1.5 530 3.2 1004 Red Dot 1.9 575 3.5 1059

8u llseye 1.4 462 2.7 846 Red Dot 1.7 504 3.0 847


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Unique 2.6 629 4.8 1111 Bu llseye 1.5 497 3.1 967 Unique 2.5 568 4 .3 992

Red Dot 1.7 523 3.4 989 Unique 2.5 555 4.7 1078

Accuracy Loed: Bul lseye Powder, 1.5 Gra ins, 530 F.P.S.

Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 2.7 Gr.ins, 462 F.P.S.

Accuracy load: Bull seye Powde r, 1.5 Grains, 497 F.P.S. 115 Grain Cast

BULLET #3118 (#2 ALLOY)


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Bu llseye 1.3 452 1.8 613 Red Dot 1.6 494 2.1 639 Uniq ue 2.0 501 3.5 823

Accuracy Load : Red Dot Powder, 1.6 Grains, 494 F.P. S.

NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using .


SPECIFICATIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. . 354" to .356" Maximum Case Length .......... ..... ... .... .754" Trim-to Length .... ................. ............. .751 " Maximum Overall Length (wi Bullet) 1.169" Primer Size ... .............. ... ........... . Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number .............. .... 12 Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 39

Barrel Length .... .... 4" Twist ..... ... 1.10"

The 9mm Luger cartridge headspaces on the case mouth. For this reason, the case should not be crimped and the trimto-l ength should be adhered to closely. A short case, or a crimp on the mouth, can cause headspace problems.

While slight variations in groove diameters are encountered with pistols for th is cartridge, most guns have a groove diameter of .354". Jacketed bullets of .355" can safely be used in all barrels ranging from .354" to .356".

9mm LUGER Cont'd. Next Page

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James

Sticky Note


9mm LUGER Continued (9mm PARA BELLUM)

95 Grain Jacketed Sug.

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity


CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358242

158 Grain Cast BUllET #358311 (#2 AllOY)


Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.0 869 3.5 961

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.7 975 5.2 1273 Red Dot 3.8 926 5.3 1234

Sug. Velocity Starting Velocity Max .

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Red Dot 3.0 858 3.6 963 Unique 3.5 883 4.5 1039 Herco 3.6 840 4.6 1010

Unique 4.8 1000 6.2 1275

Accuracv Load :

Bullseye 3.5 990 4.8 1212 Red Dot 3.6 966 5.0 1197 Unique 4.4 999 6.0 1243 Herca 4.6 952 6.1 1183

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 6.2 Grai ns, 1275 F.P.S.

124 Grain Jacketed Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 3.0 Grains, 869 F.P.S.

Bullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 990 F.P.S. Sug.

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P .S. Bullseye 3.5 909 4.8 1142 Red Dot 3.5 877 4.9 1107 Unique 4.3 891 5.8 1149

Accuracy Load: Un ique Powder, 5 .5 Grains, 1096 F.P .S.

Factory Duplication Load: Un iq ue Powder, 5.5 Grains, 1096 F.P.S.

NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using.


SPECIFICA TIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. . 356" to .358" Maximum Case Length .. .... .. .... .... .. .... 1.290" Trim-to Length ................ .... .. .. .. ........ 1.285" Maximum Overall Length (w f Bullet) 1.590" Primer Size .. ...... .... .... .... ...... .... .. Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number .... .. .......... .... 1 Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 27

Barrel Length .... .. 5" Twist ...... 1-18%"

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Depending upon their manufacture, some varIation in groove diameter exists in these handguns. It is wise to slug your barrel before reloading and size cast bullets to exact groove diameter.

Tn order to hold your maximum overall length to below 1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the forward edge of the first driving band .

Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept above 750 F .P .S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel.

.357 MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page

James

Sticky Note


PISTOL: S & W MODEL 39 BARREL: 4 ·, 1 in 10· TWIST CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER PRIMER: FEDERAL 100

BULLET D IAMETER: .355· MAXIMUM C.O .L. : 1 .169· MAX. CASE LENGTH: .754· CASE TRIM LENGTH: .7 44·

The 9mm Luger is the most widely chambered military pistol cartridge in the world. It has become extremely popular in the u.s. and is used by a large number of law enforcement agencies. Introduced in 1902 by Georg Luger in his Luger Pistol and dubbed the 9mm Parabellum, this cartridge was adopted by the German Armed Forces just six years later. The cartridge is also used extensively in submachine guns.

The 9mm Luger is economical and relatively easy to reload. With the ending of World War II, a great number of military surplus semi-autos were sold in the U.S., which also enhanced popularity of the round in this country. Today, every major U.S. manufacturer offers a firearm in this caliber. Many foreign producers offer fine firearms in the 9mm Luger. The U.S. armed services have adopted a Beretta pistol, the M9, as the official sidearm. The large number of firearms in 9mm prompted the need for commercial ammunition and reloading supplies. Homady offers reloading dies and eight different bullets for the 9mm.

Powders that worked exceptionally well in our test weapon were Hercules Unique, Winchester 231, and AA#2. AA#2 produced the highest velocity of all the powders tested with the 90, 100, 115 and 124 grain bullets while AA#7 and Blue Dot gave the highest velocity with the 147 grain bullet. Velocity difference between 4" and 5" barrels were negligible. Note: When reloading for the 9mm, care must be taken that little or no crimp be used, since the 9mm headspaces on the mouth of the case.

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We say relatively easy to reload because there is a large variation in 9mm Luger cases. Some differ in neck thickness while others differ in internal taper and case capacity. It is best to segregate cases by manufacturer and construction and load accordingly.

90 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35500 HPIXTP Ballistic Coefficient - .099 C.O.L. - 1.080'

POWDER 1150 fps 1200fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 281·283, Vol. /I

VELOCITY

1250fps


544

1300fps

.102 .355'

1350fps

100 GRAIN BULLETS:

SECTIONAL DENSITY: .113 .355" DIAMETER:

#3552 FMJ-RN Ballistic Coefficient - .1 15 C.O.L. - 1.105"

POWDER 1050fps 1100 fps

Red Dot 3.8 gr. 4.0 gr.

3.9 gr. 4 .1 gr.

Pearl Scot 4.2 gr.

Unique

WIN 231

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VELOCITY

1150fps 1200fps 1250fps

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115 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35540 HPIXTP Ballistic Coefficient - .129 C.O.L. - 1.050'

#3555 FM..J-RN Ballistic Coefficient - .140 C.O.L. - 1.105'

POWDER 1050fps 1100 fps

VELOCITY

1150fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 286-287, 287-288, Vol. II

_ Indicates maximum load · use with caution

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1200fps

.130 .355'

1250fps

124 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3556 FMJ-FP Ballistic Coefficient - .174 C.O.L. - 1.050·

#3557 FMJ-RN Ballistic Coefficient - .145 C.O.L. - 1 .150·

#3567 LRN Ballistic Coefficient - .131 C.O.L. - 1.090"

VELOCITY

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POWDER 1025 fps 1050fps 1075fps 1100fps 1125fps 1150fps 1175fps 1200fps

6 .1 gr.

HS-6 6.2 gr. 6.3 gr. 6.5 gr. 6.6 gr. 6.8 gr.

AA #7 7.2 gr. 7.5 gr. 7.7 gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 289-290, 290-291, 294-295, Vol. II


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147 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35580 HPIXTP Ballistic Coefficient - .212 C.O.L. - 1.100"

#3559 FM'-'-RN Ballistic Coefficient - .212 C.O.L. - 1.169"

VELOCITY


HS·7 4.4 gr. 4.8gr. 5.2 gr.

AA#7 5.1 gr. 5.5 gr. 5.9gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 291·293, 293·294, Vol. "


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F tOl DATA

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP • ••••••••••••• PB 4.0 955 22,500 CUP

223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER 327 FEDERAL MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL 100 GR. HOY FMJ COL: .980" Titegroup 5.3 1208 31 ,800 CUP BBl: 15" PR: WINCHESTER SR BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 200 PISTOL 800-X 4.0 840 14,700 CUP 700-X 4.0 955 22,900 CUP •••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• SR 4756 3.5 875 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• 40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" 85 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" AutoComp 4.2 934 14,400 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"

VARGET 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP Longshot 7.2 1549 41 ,800 PSI Universal 3.4 889 16,100 CUP LlL'GUN 14.0 1353 29,800 CUP BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP 800-X 7.5 1548 36,700 PSI 231 3.1 843 15,400 CUP Longshot 6.9 1247 32,600 CUP H335 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP SR 4756 7.1 1451 37,800 PSI HP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUP H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP HS-6 8.5 1561 41 ,600 PSI SR 7625 3.0 855 15,500 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1173 31,400 CUP BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51 ,000 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1518 42,100 PSI PB 2.8 835 15,400 CUP Universal 5.5 1179 32,300 CUP H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP Universal 6.0 1378 38,700 PSI Titegroup 3.0 912 14,700 CUP 231 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP WSF 7.0 1475 38,200 PSI 700-X 2.7 840 15,200 CUP HP-38 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP

• ••••••••••••• 231 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI Titegroup 5.0 1124 31 ,800 CUP 50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210" HP-38 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI 9MM LUGER CASE: WINCHESTER • •••••••••••••

VARGET 27.5 C 2959 44,800 CUP Titegroup 5.8 1438 37,600 PSI BBl: 4" PR: CCI 500 130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275" BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 47,100 CUP • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• Longshot 6.8 1215 32,000 CUP

90 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.460" H335 26.0 2834 51 ,700 CUP Longshot 7.3 1512 42,600 PSI

115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUP

H4895 27.5 C 3024 51 ,300 CUP 800-X 7.2 1446 31,700 PSI 700-X 4.2 1091 31 ,900 PSI AutoComp 6.1 1144 31 ,900 CUP Longshot 6.0 1203 32,300 PSI Universal 5.3 1124 32,200 CUP BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 50,400 CUP SR 4756 7.4 1486 40,500 PSI HS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUP 231 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP H322 24.0 2740 49,300 CUP HS-6 8.8 1491 36,400 PSI AutoComp 5.6 1161 32,500 PSI HP-38 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP

H4198 21 .5 2824 45,900 CUP AutoComp 7.2 1493 42,900 PSI Universal 5.0 1149 31,200 CUP Titegroup 4.9 1116 31 ,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• Universal 5.7 1372 40,900 PSI 55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.200" 231 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP • •••••••••••••

VARGET 27.5 C 2972 49,700 CUP WSF 6.6 1426 41 ,900 PSI HP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP 147 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.275"

BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 48,500 CUP 231 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI SR 7625 4.9 1113 32,300 PSI AutoComp 5.5 1056 32,900 CUP HP-38 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI PB 4.0 1038 32,000 PSI H335 25.3 2799 49,300 CUP Titegroup 5.7 1402 39,600 PSI Titegroup 4.8 1158 30,500 CUP 38 SUPER AUTO +P CASE: WINCHESTER

H4895 26.0 2880 49,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• • ••• C~ais • ••••• 3.9. 1095 32,600 CUP BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER SP

BENCHMARK 25.6 2840 50,000 CUP 100 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" IMR 4227 12.5C 1318 30,000 PSI • •••••••••••••

H322 23.0 2638 48,900 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.090" 115 GR. JHP COL: 1.280" H4198 21.0 2719 47,600 CUP 296 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI Longshot 5.7 1162 33,400 PSI WSF 7.1 1320 34,400 PSI

H110 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI SR 4756 4.9 1037 28,700 PSI • ••••••••••••• 32 H&R MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL LiI'Gun 14.0 1431 27,900 PSI HS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUP 124 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"

Longshot 6.7 1400 43,500 PSI WSF 6.6 1245 34,600 PSI BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 100 AutoComp 5.2 1120 33,300 PSI • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• 800-X 6.9 1434 39,400 PSI Universal 4.9 1118 30,600 CUP 130 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280" 85 GR. HOY HP COL: 1.290" SR 4756 6.6 1352 41 ,500 PSI 231 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP WSF 6.3 1200 34,400 PSI

H4227 9.5 1151 21 ,000 CUP HS-6 7.7 1384 42,000 PSI HP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP • ••••••••••••• LlL'GUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1328 41,400 PSI SR 7625 4.6 1074 33,700 PSI 147 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"

LONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUP Universal 5.4 1250 40,800 PSI PB 3.6 974 33,500 PSI WSF 5.6 1070 34,400 PSI

HS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUP HP-38 5.4 1261 39,800 PSI Titegroup 4.4 1136 30,600 CUP 38 SPECIAL AutoComp 4.6 1114 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.2 1261 42,800 PSI 700-X 3.6 1007 31 ,000 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER

UNIVERSAL 4.3 1123 19,000 CUP • ••• ~ais • ••••• 3.7. 1056 32,500 CUP BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP 32-20 WINCHESTER CASE: REMINGTON • •••••••••••••

231 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP BBl: 5.5" PR: WINCHESTER SP 147 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.100" 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP • ••••••••••••• Longshot 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI SR 4756 6.0 1046 16,400 PSI TITEGROUP 3.7 1110 20,900 CUP 85 GR. HOY JHP COL: 1.550" 800-X 4.0 883 28,900 PSI HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP

• ••••••••••••• LlL'GUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUP SR 4756 3.6 834 29,900 PSI AutoComp 6.2 1068 16,500 PSI 90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1.340" TITEGROUP 3.5 961 15,900 CUP HS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUP Universal 5.2 1019 17,000 CUP

H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• AutoComp 4.0 916 32,800 PSI 231 4.9 934 16,300 CUP LlL'GUN 11 .5 1227 18,000 CUP 100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1.580" LONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUP LlL'GUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUP Universal 3.3 869 31 ,000 CUP HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP

TITEGROUP 3.5 908 16,000 CUP SR 7625 3.3 844 32,900 PSI SR 7625 5.1 999 16,300 PSI HS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUP Titegroup 3.6 929 27,500 CUP PB 4.1 926 15,700 PSI AutoComp 4.5 1082 20,300 CUP 380 AUTO CASE: REMINGTON 700-X 2.9 838 32,000 PSI TITEGROUP 4.6 1010 15,600 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.0 1072 20,000 CUP

BBl: 3.75" PR: CCI5Oo 700-X 4.2 969 17,000 PSI HP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUP • ••••••••••••• 38 SUPER AUTO CASE: REMINGTON CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP

• ••••••••••••• 90 GR. HOY JHP COL: .955" BBl: 5" PR: REMINGTON 1 1/2 • ••••••••••••• 100 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.345" 800-X 4.1 870 15,500 CUP • ••••••••••••• 140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455"

H4227 10.0 1060 19,300 CUP SR 4756 3.6 880 15,500 CUP 115 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.245" HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP LlL'GUN 11 .0 1208 19,900 CUP AutoComp 4.5 1012 15,000 CUP Longshot 7.1 1301 31 ,600 CUP AutoComp 5.5 989 16,600 PSI LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP Universal 3.6 955 15,700 CUP 800-X 5.9 1015 21 ,900 CUP Universal 4.8 939 15,400 CUP HS-6 5.4 1023 20,200 CUP 231 3.5 957 15,400 CUP SR 4756 5.2 965 21,800 CUP 231 4.6 861 15,800 CUP AutoComp 4.2 964 18,900 CUP HP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.5 1314 31 ,500 CUP HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 3.7 973 19,900 CUP SR 7625 3.2 880 14,700 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1238 32,000 CUP SR 7625 4.7 872 16,1 00 PSI 231 3.7 947 19,400 CUP PB 3.0 890 15,700 CUP Universal 5.5 1225 32,300 CUP PB 3.8 816 16,100 PSI HP-38 3.7 947 19,400 CUP Titegroup 3.2 970 15,600 CUP 231 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP Titegroup 4.2 919 15,800 CUP TITEGROUP 3.3 956 19,900 CUP 700-X 2.9 895 15,900 CUP HP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP 700-X 3.8 849 16,400 PSI

SR 7625 4.5 955 21 ,800 CUP Clays 3.7 869 16,700 CUP


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.44 REMINGTONMAGNUM

REM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PRREM. 240 GR. LEAD GC; .423" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.610" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 9.5 1205 39600SR 7625 11.3 1260 39700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 13.5 1400 39600

SR 4756 13.9 1385 39800IMR 4227 24.0C 1420 35200

.44 REMINGTON MAGNUMREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

HORNADY 240 GR. LEAD SWC;.430" DIA.; 8.25" PISTOL BBL.;

1.585" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 9.5 1185 40000SR 7625 10.7 1190 39700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 13.4 1395 39600

IMR 4227 22.0C 1310 33300

.45 A.C.P.REM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

REM. 185 GR. MC HP; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.210" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.3 845 17500

PB 6.1 855 17900SR 7625 6.9 890 18000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.6 975 18000

SR 4756 8.7 920 17900


REM. 185 GR MC SWC MATCH;.451" DIA.; 5.0" PISTOL BBL.;


700-X 4.4 760 14300“Hi-Skor”

700-X 5.5 950 17900PB 5.1 755 13600PB 5.9 890 17900

SR 7625 5.7 760 13100SR 7625 6.5 895 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.8 785 12400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.2 980 17700

SR 4756 8.4 940 17900


SPEER 200 GR. JHP; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.170" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.1 815 17500

PB 6.0 825 17200SR 7625 6.4 825 17200SR 4756 8.1 880 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.3 840 18000




700-X 4.4 775 12000“Hi-Skor”

700-X 5.5 930 17700PB 5.1 770 11900PB 5.9 885 17900

SR 7625 5.6 770 12600“Hi-Skor”

800-X 6.4 775 12700“Hi-Skor”

800-X 7.9 950 18000SR 7625 6.5 900 18000SR 4756 7.0 765 12000SR 4756 8.2 30 17900


REM. 230 GR. LEAD; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.270" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.7 775 17700

PB 5.2 765 15500PB 5.5 810 17900

SR 7625 5.8 775 13600SR 7625 6.2 825 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.2 760 13800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.2 860 18000

SR 4756 6.9 770 14000SR 4756 7.5 960 17800


REM. 230 GR. MC; .450" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.260" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.0 770 17700

PB 5.5 750 17900SR 7625 6.0 745 17400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.3 840 17800

SR 4756 7.4 795 17600

.45 COLTREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

REM. 250 GR. LEAD; .454" DIA.;7.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.600" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 6.3 815 13710PB 7.2 830 13600

SR 7625 8.7 895 13900“Hi-Skor”

800-X 9.5 915 13700SR 4756 10.0 885 13500

.357 SIGREM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2

SPEER 125 GR. GD-HP; .355" DIA.;5" PISTOL BBL.; 1.135" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”800-X 10.0c 1438 36100

PB 6.7 1237 38700SR-7625 7.9 1304 37100SR-4756 9.1 1376 38900



“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.6 1119 38400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 9.0 1317 38000

PB 5.0 1012 38600

.38 SUPER AUTO +PREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2


“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.3 1199 34600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.0c 1314 31300

PB 5.0 1122 33900SR-7625 6.3 1219 34300SR-4756 7.4 1284 34900



“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.5 1028 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.4 1159 34600

PB 4.1 912 33500SR-7625 5.1 1004 34000SR-4756 5.9 1053 33600

9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR.

REM. 115 GR. JHP; .354" DIA.;4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.110" C.O.L.SR 7625 5.1 1095 32400SR 4756 6.3C 1175 30600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.5 1150 30300

9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; CCI 500 PR.

REM. 124 GR. MC; .354" DIA.;4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.SR 7625 4.9 1040 32300SR 4756 6.3C 1160 32400

“Hi-Skor”


9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; FED. 100 PR

HORNADY 147 GR. BTHP/XTP.355" DIA.; 4.0" PISTOL BBL.;

1.130" C.O.L.SR 4756 4.4 950 32700

.25 A.C.P.REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR

HORNADY 50 GR. FMJ; .251" DIA.;2.0" PISTOL BBL.; .900" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 1.1 740 14400

PB 1.1 740 17700SR 7625 1.2 755 17900SR 4756 1.4 770 16900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 1.8 815 17800

380 A.C.P.REM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR.

HORNADY 90 GR. HP; .355" DIA.;3.75" PISTOL BBL.; .970" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 2.9 985 15900

PB 3.0 890 15700SR 7625 3.2 880 14700SR 4756 3.6 880 15500

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.1 870 15500

380 A.C.P.REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR.


“Hi-Skor”700-X 2.7 840 15200

PB 2.8 835 15400SR 7625 3.0 855 15500SR 4756 3.5 875 15900

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PPIISSTTOOLL ddaattaa

H335 44.0 2541 51,200 CUPH4895 45.5 2649 51,000 CUPBENCHMARK 43.0 2596 49,000 CUPH322 40.0 2471 50,500 CUP

168 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800"VARGET 46.0 C 2580 50,600 CUPBL-C(2) 47.0 2531 50,200 CUPH335 42.0 2406 49,300 CUPH4895 43.5 2484 49,500 CUPBENCHMARK 42.0 2463 49,300 CUP

32 ACP CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 4" PR: FEDERAL 10071 GR. SIE FMJ COL: .978"

UNIVERSAL 2.4 881 14,900 CUPHP-38 2.3 871 14,400 CUPTITEGROUP 2.2 910 14,800 CUPCLAYS 1.7 830 15,000 CUP

32 S&W LONG CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 5.32" PR: CCI 50085 GR. HDY JHP COL: 1.160"

UNIVERSAL 3.0 865 12,000 CUPHP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUPTITEGROUP 2.4 819 11,300 CUP

90 GR. HDY LSWC COL: 1.850"UNIVERSAL 2.7 844 10,200 CUPHP-38 2.4 831 11,300 CUPTITEGROUP 2.1 818 10,900 CUP

32 H&R MAGNUM CASE: FEDERALBBL: 5" PR: FEDERAL 10085 GR. HDY HP COL: 1.290"

H4227 9.5 1151 21,000 CUPLIL’GUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUPLONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUPHS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.3 1123 19,000 CUPHP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUPTITEGROUP 3.7 1110 20,900 CUP

90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1.340"H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUPLIL’GUN 11.5 1227 18,000 CUPLONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUPHS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.0 1072 20,000 CUPHP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUPTITEGROUP 3.6 1060 20,600 CUP

100 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.345"LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP

32-20 WINCHESTER CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 5.5" PR: WINCHESTER SP85 GR. HDY JHP COL: 1.550"

LIL’GUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUPTITEGROUP 3.5 961 15,900 CUP

100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1.580"LIL’GUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUPTITEGROUP 3.5 908 16,000 CUP

380 AUTO CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 3.75" PR: CCI 500

90 GR. HDY JHP COL: .955"UNIVERSAL 3.6 955 15,700 CUPHP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUPTITEGROUP 3.2 970 15,600 CUP

100 GR. HDY FMJ COL: .980"UNIVERSAL 3.4 889 16,100 CUPHP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUPTITEGROUP 3.0 912 14,700 CUP

9MM LUGER CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 4" PR: CCI 500

115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.125"LONGSHOT 6.0 1203 32,300 PSIHS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.0 1149 31,200 CUPHP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUPTITEGROUP 4.8 1158 30,500 CUPCLAYS 3.9 1095 32,600 CUP

125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.090"LONGSHOT 5.7 1162 33,400 PSIHS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.9 1118 30,600 CUPHP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUPTITEGROUP 4.4 1136 30,600 CUPCLAYS 3.7 1056 32,500 CUP

147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.100"LONGSHOT 4.7 1004 33,800 PSIHS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 3.3 869 31,000 CUPTITEGROUP 3.6 929 27,500 CUP

38 SUPER AUTO CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 5" PR: REMINGTON 1 1/2

115 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.245"LONGSHOT 7.1 1301 31,600 CUPHS-6 8.5 1314 31,500 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.5 1225 32,300 CUPHP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUPTITEGROUP 5.3 1208 31,800 CUP

125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"LONGSHOT 6.9 1247 32,600 CUPHS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.5 1179 32,300 CUPHP-38 5.7 1159 31,200 CUPTITEGROUP 5.0 1124 31,800 CUP

130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"LONGSHOT 6.8 1215 32,000 CUPHS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.3 1124 32,200 CUPHP-38 5.5 1134 31,200 CUPTITEGROUP 4.9 1116 31,000 CUP

135 GR. NOS IPSC COL: 1.265"LIL’GUN 12.8 1357 32,400 CUPLONGSHOT 6.1 1105 32,100 CUP

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P.tCI DATA



CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER SR ..

40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" VARGEr 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP H33S 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51,000 CUP H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP

• 50 GR. SPR SP

VARGET 27.5 C 2959 BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 H335 26.0 2834 H4895 27.5 C 3024 BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 H322 24.0 2740 H4198 21.5 2824

" -, - .. 55 GR. SPR SP

VARGET 27.5 C 2972 BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 H335 25.3 2799 H4895 26.0 2880 BENCHMARK 25.6 2840 H322 23.0 2638 H4198 21.0 2719

COL: 2.210" 44,800 CUP 47,100 CUP 51,700 CUP 51,300 CUP 50,400 CUP 49,300 CUP 45,900 CUP


30-30 WINCHESTER BBL: 14"

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER LR . -

130 GR. SPR FP VARGET 36.0 C 2238 BL-C(2) 37.5 2101 H4895 35.0 2194 BENCHMARK 29.7 2020

150 GR. SIE FN VARGET 34.5 2119 BL-C(2) 37.0 2060 H4895 34.0 2116 BENCHMARK 29.0 1944

COL: 2.540" 35,700 CUP 32,800 CUP 35,300 CUP 37,100 CUP


30-30 WINCHESTER (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON

BBL: 14" PR: FEOERAL 210 . 130 GR. HOY SP

IMR 4064 IMR 3031

150 GR. SIE SP IMR 4064 IMR 3031

32 S&W LONG BBL: 5.32" • .. oil" II

85 GR. HOY JHP

COL: 2.725" 36.5C 2110 36,500 CUP 36.0C 2175 37,000 CUP

COL: 2.855" 34.4 1995 37,400 CUP 33.0 2035 37,500 CUP

CASE: REMINGTON PR: CCI500

COL: 1.160" UNIVERSAL 3.0 865 12,000 CUP HP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUP TITEGROUP 2.4 819 11,300 CUP .. ~., -"' ...... ~ ..

90 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.170" UNIVERSAL 2.9 838 11,200 CUP

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HP-38 2.6 TITEGROUP 2.3

32 H&R MAGNUM BBL: 5" 1 -. '4 ...

85 GR. HOY HP H4227 9.5 LlL'GUN 12.0 LONGSHOT 5.0 HS-6 5.6 UNIVERSAL 4.3 HP-38 3.8 TITEGROUP 3.7 231 3.8

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90 GR. SIE JHP H4227 10.0 LlL'GUN 11.5 LONGSHOT 5.0 HS-6 6.0 UNIVERSAL 4.0 HP-38 4.0 TITEGROUP 3.6 231 4.0 . ... .. - ......

100 GR. SPR JHP H4227 10.0 LlL'GUN 11.0 LONGSHOT 4.7 HS-6 5.4 UNIVERSAL 3.7 HP-38 3.7 TITEGROUP 3.3 231 3.7

32-20 WINCHESTER BBL: 5.5" • Ii' .. ~ ... 'I' ;) -

85 GR. HOY JHP LlL'GUN 8.0 TITEGROUP 3.5

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100 GR. REM JFP LlL'GUN 7.5 TITEGROUP 3.5

380 AUTO BBL: 3.75" I; .. :I. -j- .,. - ...

90 GR. HOY JHP UNIVERSAL 3.6 HP-38 3.5 TITEGROUP 3.2 231 3.5

• 100 GR. HOY FMJ

UNIVERSAL 3.4 HP-38 3.1 TITEGROUP 3.0 231 3.1

380 AUTO (IMR) BBL: 3.75" So.-" &1Ii'~.-a .. ee~

90 GR. HOY JHP 800-X 4.1 SR 4756 3.6

766 10,500 CUP 749 10,000 CUP

CASE:FEOERAL PR:FEOERAL 100



COL: 1.345" 1060 19,300 CUP 1208 19,900 CUP 1056 19,300 CUP 1023 20,200 CUP

973 19,900 CUP 947 19,400 CUP 956 19,900 CUP 947 19,400 CUP

CASE: REMINGTON PR: WINCHESTER SP

COL: 1.550" 1102 15,700 CUP

961 15,900 CUP

COL: 1.580" 1018 15,700 CUP

908 16,000 CUP


COL: .955" 955 15,700 CUP 957 15,400 CUP 970 15,600 CUP 957 15,400 CUP


CASE: REMINGTON PR:CCI500

COL: .970" 870 15,500 CUP 880 15,500 CUP

SR 7625 3.2 PB 3.0 700-X 2.9

100 GR'-HOY FMJ 800-X 4.0 SR 4756 3.5 SR 7625 3.0 PB 2.8 700-X 2.7

9MM LUGElft BBL: 4"

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115 GR. SPR GOHP LONG3HOT 6.0 HS-6 7.0 UNIVE RSAL 5.0 HP-38 5.1 TITEGROUP 4.8 CLAY~; 3.9 231 5.1 · . 125 GR. SIE F:MJ LONG3HOT 5.7 HS-6 6.8 UNIVE RSAL 4.9 HP-38 4.8 TITEGROUP 4.4 CLAY~; 3.7 231 4.8 · 147 GR. HOY XTP LONG3HOT 4.7 HS-6 5.0 UNIVE RSAL 3.3 TITEG ROUP 3.6

9MM LUGElft (IMR) BBL: 4" · ... -.... . .., ';' . 115 GR. REM JHP

800-X 6.5 SR 4756 6.3C SR 7625 5.1 PB 4.8 700-X 4.7

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124 GR. REM Me 800-X 6.5C SR 4756 6.3C SR 7625 4.9 PB 4.9C 700-X 4.8 . ..

147 GR. HOY STP 800-X 5.3 SR 4756 4.4 SR 7625 4.3 PB 4.0 700-X 3.7

38 SUPER AUTO BBL: 5" .... II!-". It

115 GR. HOY XTP LONG:;HOT 7.1 HS-6 8.5 UNIVERSAL 5.5

NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication For complete data, visit our website at www.hndgdon.com

880 890 895

14,700 CUP 15,700 CUP 15,900 CUP

COL: .980" 840 14,700 CUP 875 15,900 CUP 855 15,500 CUP 835 15,400 CUP 840 15,200 CUP

CASE: WINCHESTER PR:CCI500

COL: 1.125" 1203 32,300 PSI 1234 29,400 CUP 1149 31,200 CUP 1167 28,100 CUP 1158 30,500 CUP 1095 32,600 CUP 1167 28,100 CUP


COL: 1.100" 1004 33,800 PSI

885 27,900 CUP 869 31,000 CUP 929 27,500 CUP






COL: 1.245" 1301 31,600 CUP 1314 31,500 CUP 1225 32,300 CUP

BUL.L.ET POWDER GR

HP-38 6.1 TITEGROUP 5.3 231 6.1

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125 GR. SIE FMJ LlL'GUN 14.0 LONGSHOT 6.9 HS-6 8.3 UNIVERSAL 5.5 HP-38 5.7 TITEGROUP 5.0 231 5.7

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130 GR. SIE FMJ LONGSHOT 6.8 HS-6 8.2 UNIVERSAL 5.3 HP-38 5.5 TITEGROUP 4.9 231 5.5

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135 GR. NOS IPSC LlL'GUN 12.8 LONGSHOT 6.1

38 SUPER AUTO (IMR) BBL: 5"

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115 GR. HOY HP 800-X 5.9 SR 4756 5.2 SR 7625 4.5 PB 4.0 700-X 4.0

38 SUPER AUTO +P BBl: 5" 115 GR. JHP

WSF 7.1

124 GR. FMJ WSF 6.6

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130 GR. FMJ WSF 6.3

• .~ .j: ~.jj-. - ... 147 GR. JHP

WSF 5.6

38 SPECIAL BBl: 7.7" . 125 GR. HOY XTP

HS-6 7.2 UNIVERSAL 5.2 HP-38 4.9 TITEGROUP 4.6 CLAYS 3.9 SR 4756 6.0 SR 7625 5.1 PB 4.1 700-X 4.2 231 4.9

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140 GR. HOY XTP HS-6 6.5 UNIVERSAL 4.8 HP-38 4.6 TITEGROUP 4.2

VEL CUP

1261 32,700 CUP 1208 31 ,BOO CUP 1261 32,700 CU P

COL: 1.275" 1353 29,800 CUP 1247 32,600 CUP 1271 32,100 CUP 1179 32,300 CUP 1159 31,200 CUP 1124 31,800 CUP 1159 31,200 CUP

COL: 1.275" 1215 32,000 CUP 1231 32,500 CUP 1124 32,200 CUP 1134 31.200 CUP 1116 31,000 CUP 1134 31,200 CUP

COL: 1.265" 1357 32,400 CUP 1105 32,100 CUP


COL: 1.265" 1015 21,900 CUP

965 21,800 CUP 955 21,800 CUP 955 22,500 CUP 955 22,900 CUP

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER SP

COL: 1.280" 1320 34,400 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1245 34,600 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1200 34,400 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1070 34,400 PSI


COL: 1.455" 1048 16,600 CUP 1019 17,000 CUP

934 16,300 CUP 1010 15,600 CUP

937 16,100 CUP 1046 16,400 PSI

999 16,300 PSI 926 15,700 PSI 969 17,000 PSI 934 16,300 CUP


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9 mm, all bullet weightsBullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source

100gr HP5.2 gr VV N320 1,322 fps 1.083" Vihtavuori

Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr





100gr HP7.5 gr VV 3N37 1,444 fps 1.083" Vihtavuori


114gr Lead

4.2 gr Win 231 1,115 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 3.8 gr

Pressure: 32,000 PSI

115gr JHP

8.3 gr HS6 1,350 fps 1.23" WSP AdminDuplicates the 115gr Corbon JHP in my Taurus, good for practice if you carry Cor bon in your 9mm.

Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads

115gr LRN4.9 gr No. 2 1,146 fps 1.1" WSP Accurate






115gr JHP4.4 gr No. 2 1,092 fps 1.095" WSP Accurate






115gr XTP4.5 gr VV N320 1,200 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori








115gr XTP6.9 gr VV 3N37 1,322 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


115gr RN4.6 gr VV N320 1,157 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori








115gr RN6.7 gr VV 3N37 1,271 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


115gr GDHP

7.0 gr HS6 1,234 fps 1.125" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 6.3 gr

Pressure: 29,400 CUP

115gr GDHP

5.0 gr Universal 1,149 fps 1.125" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.5 gr


115gr GDHP

5.1 gr HP38 1,167 fps 1.125" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.6 gr


115gr GDHP

4.8 gr TiteGroup 1,158 fps 1.125" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.3 gr


115gr FMJ

5.0 gr Bullseye 1,180 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.5 gr

Pressure: 31 000

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115gr FMJ Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr

Pressure: 31,000

115gr FMJ

4.5 gr Red Dot 1,150 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.1 gr

Pressure: 32,600

115gr FMJ

4.7 gr Green Dot 1,150 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.2 gr

Pressure: 30,000

115gr FMJ

6.1 gr Unique 1,185 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.5 gr

Pressure: 30,100

115gr FMJ

6.3 gr Herco 1,180 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.7 gr

Pressure: 28,700

115gr FMJ

8.0 gr Blue Dot 1,190 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 7.2 gr

Pressure: 29,200

115gr FMJ



115gr FMJ

5.7 gr WSF 1,195 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 5.1 gr


115gr JHP



115gr JHP


Pressure: 32,100 PSI115gr RainrHP

5.0 gr 231 Unknown 1.08" Win guest

115gr JHPRem.

7.2 gr 3N37 1,300 fps 1.1" WSP guestReliable function, low flash. Use brand name brass; off-brands can be weak and rupture at 7.5 grains of 3N37.

115gr FMJ

6.7 gr Power Pistol 1,280 fps 1.12" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 6.0 gr4" test barrel.


115gr JHP

7.0 gr HS-6 1,150 fps CCI SP guestSpeer Gold Dot 115 gr HP

Email author: davidsorensen1 See all of davidsorensen1's loads

115gr FMJ

4.1 gr N320 1,070 fps 1.142" CCI SP guestLight gun-saving field load. Developed for WW2 guns like Luger,P38 and Astra.

Email author: geeman470 See all of geeman470's loads

115gr FMJ

4.1 gr Red Dot 1,000 fps 1.142" Fed SP guestreal powder puff load.

Email author: jazr See all of jazr's loads

115gr TMJ5.5 gr Unique 1,166 fps 1.230" CCI SP guest

Works great in both my Glock 17 and my Taurus 92.

115gr FMJ6.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1.155" Win SP guest

nice low pressure target load

115gr FMJ3.6 gr Clays 1,050 fps 1.155" Win SP guest

Clean, soft, very consistant target load

115gr JHP

9.6 gr ACCURATE #7 1,206 fps 1.125" CCI SP guestVELOCITY FROM GLOCK 26,3.46" BARREL.BULLET HORNADY 115GR XTP.MINIMAL FLASH,EXCELLENT BABYGLOCK CARRY LOAD.BREAKS 370 FPE.

Email author: MEJETSKI2000 See all of MEJETSKI2000's loads


115gr JHP

6.7 gr ALLIANT POWERPISTOL 1,203 fps 1.125" CCI SP guest

GLOCK 26,3.46" BARREL.HORNADY 115GR XTP.ES= 23,SD= 8.FLASHIER POWDER THAN AA#7 FOR SAMEVELOCITY IN SHORTER BARREL.


115gr FMJ

5.0 gr Hodgdon HP38 Unknown 1.165" CCI SP guestUsed in a Beretta 92FS Load works great for target practice and will recycle smoothly.

Email author: campysr See all of campysr's loads

115gr XTP7.9 gr Blue Dot Unknown Win SP guest

Reliable and accurate using my Beretta 92FS,however small pistol primers do not burn clean...I may try primerswith a little hotter burn

115gr JHP

5.6 gr Winchester WSF 1,224 fps 1.130" Win SP guestZero 115 gr. JHP fired from a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 with ramped barrel.

Email author: pbcaster45 See all of pbcaster45's loads

122gr LSWC

5.2 gr VV 340 1,150 fps 1.016" CCI SP guestH&K USPc

Email author: sheldon1 See all of sheldon1's loads

123gr LRN

4.5 gr 700x 1,212 fps CCI SP guest10" barrel

Email author: cm_wojtaszek See all of cm_wojtaszek's loads







124gr LSWC4.1 gr VV N320 1,136 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori








124gr LSWC6.0 gr VV 3N37 1,230 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


124gr FMJ4.3 gr VV N320 1,109 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori








124gr FMJ6.6 gr VV 3N37 1,248 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori












124gr Lead


124gr Lead



124gr Lead



124gr FMJ



124gr FMJ



124gr FMJ5.0 gr Winchester WSF 1,100 fps 1.12" Win SP guest

124gr LRN7.5 gr Acc # 7 Unknown 1140" Win SP guest

124gr FMJ3.5 gr bullseye 910 fps 1.125" Fed SP guest

runs in all my factory guns.

124gr FMJ4.0 gr Tite Group 1,100 fps 1.142" Fed SP guest

I am using a Glock 34

124gr XTP

4.5 gr Hodgdon -Universal 993 fps 1.12" CCI SP guest

Email author: miket See all of miket's loads

124gr JHP

6.5 gr power pistol 1,170 fps 1.1" Win SP guest124 Gr. Rainier JHP,4" springfield XD Excellent accuracy and no failures.

Email author: metriggerman See all of metriggerman's loads

124gr JHP

5.2 gr green dot 1,220 fps CCI SP guestmax load ,very energetic and accurate,reliable feeds thru my glock 17,no signs of pressure.

Email author: twostang99 See all of twostang99's loads







125gr FMJ

6.8 gr HS6 1,169 fps 1.09" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 6.1 gr


125gr FMJ

4.9 gr Universal 1,118 fps 1.09" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.4 gr


125gr FMJ

4.8 gr HP38 1,088 fps 1.09" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.3 gr


125gr FMJ

4.4 gr TiteGroup 1,136 fps 1.09" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.0 gr


125gr L


Pressure: 32,100

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 32,000

125gr L


Pressure: 32,000

Pressure: 32,000

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 33,000

125gr L


Pressure: 32,100

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 32,100

125gr L


Pressure: 29,400

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 31,300

125gr L


Pressure: 29,700

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 32,700

125gr L


Pressure: 29,700

125gr FMJ


Pressure: 29,900

125gr FMJ

6.6 gr Power Pistol 1,235 fps 1.15" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.9 gr4" test barrel


125gr FMJ

4.0 gr n320 Unknown Win SP guestim new to reloading & still learning

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125gr JHP

6.4 gr HS6 1,121 fps 1.1" Fed SP guestGlock 19

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130gr FMJ5.7 gr VV 3N37 1,145 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori




136gr L RN4.5 gr W231 1,084 fps WIN guest

Load developed to work with an STI Eagle, estimated pressure is 38000 ~ 39000 psi

136gr LRN4.1 gr UNIQUE 980 fps WIN guest

Soft shoot, good for target, factor 133 enough for IPSC minor

145gr LRN3.7 gr No. 2 893 fps 1.14" WSP Accurate


145gr LRN5.1 gr No. 5 984 fps 1.14" WSP Accurate






145gr LRN3.9 gr VV N330 1,015 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori






145gr LRN5.1 gr VV 3N37 1,073 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


147gr FMJ3.9 gr Win 231 900 fps WSP guest

Fired from a 5" 1911 9mm.

147gr JHP4.0 gr No. 2 888 fps 1.095" WSP Accurate


147gr JHP5.3 gr No. 5 991 fps 1.095" WSP Accurate




147gr XTP BT4.4 gr VV N330 1,044 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori






147gr XTP BT5.2 gr VV 3N37 1,066 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


147gr RN3.9 gr VV N330 953 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori


147gr RN4.3 gr VV N340 976 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori






147gr XTP

5.0 gr HS6 885 fps 1.1" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.5 gr


147gr XTP

3.3 gr Universal 869 fps 1.1" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 3.0 gr


147gr XTP

3.6 gr TiteGroup 929 fps 1.1" CCI 500 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 3.2 gr


147gr XTP


Pressure: 32,900

147gr XTP

3.4 gr Red Dot 895 fps 1.14" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 3.1 gr

Pressure: 32,400

147gr XTP

3.7 gr Green Dot 930 fps 1.14" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 3.3 gr

Pressure: 32,200

147gr XTP


Pressure: 32,700

147gr XTP


Pressure: 30,500

147gr XTP


Pressure: 30,200

147 L d

3.5 gr Win 231 905 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 3 2 gr

147gr Lead

3.5 gr Win 231 905 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 3.2 gr


147gr Lead

4.1 gr WSF 965 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 3.7 gr


147gr FMJ



147gr JHP



147gr XTP

5.7 gr Power Pistol 1,095 fps 1.14" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.1 gr4in test barrel.


147gr FMJ

3.1 gr Vihtavuori 900 fps 1.155" Win SR guestThe load is used for competing in IDPA matches.

Email author: richard.wakely1 See all of richard.wakely1's loads

147gr BTHP3.7 gr bullseye Unknown 1.144" CCI SPM guest

147gr JHP

3.0 gr TiteGroup 885 fps 1.155" Win SP guestThis is an excellent load for IDPA or USPSA Production/Minor. I have used this load for three years in a XDTactical and G17 with no issue. Using Zero bullets, the accuracy is fantastic.

Email author: scott See all of scott's loads

147gr LRN

4.8 gr HS6 925 fps 1.150" Win SP guest

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147gr XTP3.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.120" CCI SP guest

My CZ 75B likes this load. Accurate and on the mild side.

153gr LRN3.4 gr accurate #2 910 fps 1.145" CCI SP guest

this bullet is from a Lee mould for .38 super.this was fired in a ruger P95 & showed no signs of excessivepressure.i started @ 3.0 grains worked up to 3.4.

158gr cast355

6.0 gr accurate arms#7 955 fps 1.450" wwsp guest

great sub sonic heavy hitter. not in any of the manuals.

Email author: pyrond1 See all of pyrond1's loads

158 gr LSWC

3.0 gr Bullseye 950 fps Win SP guestNice subsonic load very accurate in my Browning Hi-Power. Use hard cast bullets Maximum load is 3.5 gr.

Email author: JCDenslow See all of JCDenslow's loads

158 gr LSWC

4.5 gr Unique 1,025 fps CCI SP guestMaximum load; starting load 3.5 grs. Use hard cast bullets or plated bullets.


158 gr LSWC

3.0 gr Bullseye 961 fps Fed SP guestThis load is from the Lyman 45th Edition Reloading manual. Itis extremely accurate in an accurate in a BrowningHi-Power.












90gr XTP7.3 gr VV 3N37 1,518 fps 1.063" Vihtavuori




95gr FMJ


Pressure: 31,400

95gr FMJ


Pressure: 32,100

95gr FMJ


Pressure: 25,500

95gr FMJ


Pressure: 26,400

95gr FMJ


Pressure: 24,400

95gr FMJ


Pressure: 22,000

95gr FMJ



95gr FMJ

7.8 gr Power Pistol 1,445 fps 1.055" WSP AlliantSuggested starting load: 7.0 gr4" test barrel


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LOADING DATA

38 Special Loading Data

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Not only is the grand 38 Special one of the classic cartridges of all time, but at about 115 years old, it has aged gracefully, adapting and re-inventing itself as the decades have passed. As one of the rare few cartridges making the transition from black powder to today’s cutting-edge, high performance loadings, the 38 Special is, simply put — Special.

Based on the 38 Long Colt, the S&W 38 Spe-cial was first chambered in the S&W Model of 1899, with the bullet weight jumping from 150 to 158 grains. The Model of 1899 was also the beginning of the equally classic S&W K-frame revolver. That marriage of a stout cartridge, well-suited for self-defense or law enforcement, with the nearly perfect size of the K-frame, created an instant success, and remains so today.

While many of today’s handgun-ners are more comfortable with a semi-auto, legions of today’s handgunners — including me — cut their teeth on that classic 158-grain round-nosed lead 38 Special load. Eventually, due to demand from law enforcement and the consumer market, more effective loads were developed, ultimately resulting in today’s high-performance defensive factory loads. But even many of those early loads remain effective. During the early years of my police career, a 6” S&W Model 10, loaded with 158-grain LSWC bullets, rode in my duty holster. Even now, I wouldn’t feel under-gunned with that set-up!

When I was 16, and a certifiable gun-crank, I invested about 20 hard-earned dollars in a Lee loader, a can of Unique, a 100-pack of prim-ers and a hundred 158 grain LSWC bullets. After getting things sorted out, I loaded my first centerfire cartridge — a 38 Special. As time passed, I joined the police department, becoming a member of the pistol team com-

peting in that timeless tradition of the PPC match. From 1975 to 1979, I fired upwards of 25,000 rounds of 38 Special 148-grain wadcutter loads yearly, honing my skills.

That background of precision target shoot-ing has paid dividends to this day, making me a better all-around marksman with rifles or handguns. And it’s all because of the 38 Special and its ability to effortlessly manage self-defense, accuracy, ease of re-loading and economy. I hope 100 years from now, reload-ing manuals will still be touting the “classic” 38 Special!

38 special

Roy Huntington

Roy Huntington is the editor of American Handgunner Magazine

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BULLET CHOICE FOR THE 38 SPECIAL

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONLoading the .38 Special with slower burning powders like A-No.5 or HS-6 will produce the best results in barrels four inches or longer. In short barreled revolvers, faster burning powders like A-No.2 or WST are more efficient.

When loading for the 38 Special, as with any revolver cartridge, seat the bullet so that the top of the cannelure is just visible above the case mouth and then give it a good roll crimp. The crimp should be such that you can just see the case mouth beginning to deform the ridges in the cannelure.


Grain158

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158gr. JHP 1.440" 0.177


WSP

Sporting Handgun™ Revolver 0.182B.C.

BARREL Length/MakePRIMER TYPE

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.38 Special - 158 grain

Federal7.75"H-S Prec.1-16"BARREL Twist


W231 4.0 MAX. 672 37%3.6 567 33%3.0 * 462 28%

WST 3.6 * MAX. 692 44%3.1 577 38%2.6 462 32%

Power Pistol 5.1 * MAX. 701 44%4.6 618 39%4.1 549 35%

Unique 4.8 * MAX. 746 50%4.3 663 45%3.8 581 40%

A-No.2 4.0 MAX. 760 39%3.5 680 35%3.0 * 600 30%

Universal 4.4 MAX. 782 45%3.9 * 657 40%3.4 532 35%

HS-6 6.5 MAX. 810 46%Most Accurate 6.0 723 43%Powder Tested 5.5 " 644 39%

Bullseye 4.1 * MAX. 830 42%3.6 730 37%3.1 630 32%

A-No.5 6.2 * MAX. 840 42%5.7 750 38%5.2 660 35%

SR4756 5.2 * MAX. 865 56%4.7 751 51%4.2 637 45%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

James

Sticky Note


38 Special

Comments: Loads designated with a +P symbol are higher pressure

loads and must not be used in standard 38 Special revolvers unless the firearm manufacturer has suggested the use of such ammunition in your specific revolver. This caution should not be ignored. Under no circumstance should +P (plus P) ammo be used in revolvers with aluminum frames and/or aluminum cylinders.

Do not use charge weights below the starting load to prevent bullet jackets from half jacket bullets from becoming lodged in the barrel (the lead cores may exit the muzzle and strike the target). To crimp half jacket bullets, form the crimp at the junction of the jacket and exposed lead nose.

Test Components: Cases Federal Trim-to Length 1.149" Primers CCI 500 Primer Size Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder No. 1 Jacketed Bullets Used Speer JHP #4007, 110 gr.

Hornady JHP #35710, 125 gr. Speer JHP #4203, 140gr. Speer JHP #4205, 146 gr.

Hornady JHP #35750, 158 gr.

For target (mid-range) loads we suggest bullet #358091 with the suggested starting grains load. Bullet #358311 duplicates the factory lead round nose 158 grain bullet very closely. Bullet #358429 closely duplicates the factory 158 grain semi-wadcutter. This is the Elmer Keith design bullet and makes an excellent choice for hunting.

Handguns can vary in groove diameter and it is wise to slug your barrel before sizing cast bullets.

Bullseye and 231 consistently provide the best accuracy with all bullets.

Cast Bullets Used (sized to .358" dia) *gas check bullet #356242, 90 gr.

#356242, 120 gr. #358091, 150gr.

*#358156, 155 gr. #358665, 158 gr. #358311, 160gr. #358429, 170gr.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length 4" Twist 1-18%" Groove Dia 357"


BC: .122 SD: 122


BC: .151 SD-..140

Powder

Sugg Storting Grains

Velocity fps

Pressure C.U.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CU.P.

Bullseye 4.0 836 12,200 4.5 895 14,300 Clays 3.2 719 11,800 3.8 870 15,900 (+P)5.2 1054 18,600 Bullseye 3.2 568 10,200 4.4 860 16,500

700X 4.1 875 13,700 4.6 983 16,800 (+P5.0 920 18,300 231 5.1 844 12,700 5.7 949 15,100 700X 2.8 473 8,100 4.1 814 16,500

(+P)6.3 1062 18,400 (+P)4.5 877 17,300 Unique 5.8 864 13,400 6.5 1007 15,700 AA#2 4.3 751 11,800 5.2 899 16,200

(+P)7.1 1101 17,900 231 3.9 589 10,600 5.1 820 15,600 Power Pistol 5.7 795 11,300 6.4 980 15,600 (+P)5.4 882 18,300

(+P]6.7 1098 18,700 Unique 4.0 498 8,000 6.0 895 16,700 SR-4756 5.8 675 9,100 7.3 980 16,400 Power Pistol 5.4 776 12,400 6.0 897 16,100

{+P)7.5 1027 17,500 !+P)6.4 1005 18,800 HS6 6.5 593 7,700 9.0 978 16,200 SR-4756 4.8 535 7,400 6.3 874 16,200

(+P)9.5 1043 18,000 HS6 5.6 600 9,400 7.4 862 16,100 Blue Dot 7.9 822 12,400 8.8 938 14,900 Blue Dot 7.6 718 11,400 8.5 876 15,400

Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.

+P) Designates higher pressure loads. See Comments. 333

James

Sticky Note


38 Special PJJjJBjBjPJfJ 1 140 gr. Jacketed HP

1.470" OAL

BC: .152 SD:.157



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps C.U.P. Bullseye 3.5 533 11,900 4.3 714 16,500 231 3.9 496 12,100 4.7 684 15,800 Unique 4.3 537 11,200 5.3 709 15,900 SR-7625 4.2 505 10,800 5.1 715 16,100 HS6 5.6 526 11,200 7.2 777 16,700 Blue Dot 7.2 688 13,600 8.0 838 16,300


BC:.159 SO: .163 rSSSmm

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BC:.159 SO: .163

Powder

Sugg Starling Velocity Pressure Grains fps C.U.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Unique 4.3 741 11,200 5.1 745 16,800 [+P)5.4 795 17,600

Power Pistol 4.7 756 14,500 5.0 811 16,200 Herco 5.0 711 15,100 5.2 744 15,900 SR4756 5.0 633 13,400 5.6 778 16,600 HS-6 6.2 691 14,800 6.7 782 16,000 Blue Dot 6.7 595 12,500 7.4 772 16,600 2400 8.9 690 12,900 9.4 836 16,100


BC:.206 SD: .177



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CU.P.

Clays 2.8 648 14,500 3.2 712 16,600 Unique 4.7 645 14,400 5.0 710 16,600

+P)5.2 761 18,200 AA#5 5.0 674 12,100 5.8 821 16,300 Power Pistol 4.3 659 14,800 4.8 700 15,600 SR-4756 4.9 611 13,800 5.4 705 16,800 HS6 5.5 572 12,400 6.5 726 16,600 Blue Dot 6.0 607 13,500 6.7 711 15,700 2400 8.4 645 13,500 9.4 745 16,400

m #356242 BO.105 'iffSf 90 gr. (Linotype) 1.456" OAL




Grains fps C.U.P. 700X 3.0 675 5,700 5.0 1107 15,700

(+P)5.3 1168 18,300 Bullseye 3.3 765 7,600 5.3 1110 15,700

(+P)5.6 1168 17,600 Red Dot 3.8 830 8,800 5.2 1108 16,300

(+P)5.5 1154 17,700 231 3.5 689 5,900 5.7 1104 16,300

(+P)6.0 1163 17,800 Titegroup 5.7 1006 10,300 64 1216 15,700

#356242 120 gr. (Linotype) .450" OAL

BC: SD:

154 134

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

700X 2.5 647 7,600 3.9 940 16,200 (+PJ4.2 987 17,900

Bullseye 2.8 690 8,600 4.6 1001 16400 (+P)4.9 1045 18,400

Red Dot 3.3 749 10,100 4.6 974 16,200 (+P)5.0 1047 18,400

SR-7625 4.0 788 10,600 5.0 988 16,200 231 3.4 693 8,800 5.1 986 16,600

(+P)5.4 1036 17,900 Unique 4.0 725 9,000 5.7 1012 16,200 Titegroup 3.8 900 12,700 4.3 1014 15,400

, „ , „ „ , , #358091 BO.038 nrmin-, cr> 1 A 7

BOP 150 gr. (Linotype) 1.317" OAL




Grains fps CU.P. 700X 2.9 854 13,300 3.3 917 15,500 Bullseye 3.1 837 13,100 3.5 925 16,400 Titegroup 3.1 854 13,600 3.5 942 16,000 AA#2 3.1 829 12,700 3.5 899 15,800 231 3.7 872 14,400 4.2 942 16,200 Unique 3.7 820 13,000 4.2 894 14.300

334 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load. (+P) Designates higher pressure loads. See Comments.

James

Sticky Note


38 Special #358156

155 gr. (Linotype) 1.460" OAL BC: .213 SD: .173

#358665

158 gr. (Linotype) .445" OAL BC: SD:

267 176

Powder

Sugg Starling Velocity Pressure Grains fps CU.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity


Sugg Stalling Grains


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Bullseye 2.8 638 10,000 4.0 858 16,000 jullseye 3.0 786 14,900 3.4 855 16,600 (+PJ4.4 915 18,100 231 3.6 769 13,100 4.0 837 15,900

PB 3.0 584 8,700 4.2 825 16,200 Unique 4.0 791 13,100 4.5 871 16,000 231 3.5 680 11,100 4.7 885 16,800 Universal 4.2 760 12,500 4.7 867 15,800

(+PJ5.0 934 18,000 AA#5 4.9 781 13,100 5.5 857 15,700 AA#5 5.0 793 13,300 5.6 870 15,600 SR4756 4.9 785 13,000 5.5 872 15,800 Jnique 3.4 601 8,900 5.1 895 16,100 Blue Dot 5.9 765 12,200 6.6 855 15,700

(+PJ5.4 954 18,000 Jniversal 4.3 758 12,600 4.8 869 15,600

(+P)5.1 931 17,400 SR4756 4.2 630 9,500 5.5 898 16,700

4.4 564 8,000 6.7 894 16,600 Blue Dot 6.0 686 10,400 7.2 867 15,700

n n n #358311 BC: .228 fJBjyy 160 gr. (Linotype) 1.550" OAL Sugg

Starling Velocity Pressure Powder Grains fps C.U.P.


Grains fps CU.P. Bullseye 3.2 796 13,200 3.6 863 15,800

(+P)4.1 936 18,300 Titegroup 3.2 775 11,100 3.6 877 16,200 231 3.5 675 9,600 4.9 906 16,800

(+PJ5.2 956 18,500 Unique 4.2 801 11,400 4.7 905 15,900

(+PJ5.3 982 18,500 SR4756 4.2 620 8,700 5.5 874 16,000 AA#5 5 . 2 8 1 3 12,000 5.8 904 16,100 HS6 4 . 5 6 1 0 8,200 6.7 901 16,200 Blue Dot 6.3 809 13,200 7.0 883 15,800

M M » M ^ i i i r i l » - i i i i T i •.

#358429

170 gr. (Linotype) 1.537" OAL BC: .286 SD: .189

Powder

Sugg Starling Velocity Pressure Grains fps CU.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Clays 2.3 722 11,500 2.9 824 15,900 Bullseye 2.8 781 13,600 3.2 833 15,500 Titegroup 3.0 808 14,100 3.4 864 16,500 231 3.0 599 9,300 4.6 855 16,900 Unique 3.7 761 12,200 4.2 841 15,500 SR-7625 3.4 621 9,700 4.6 821 16,300 AA#5 4.3 755 11,500 5.1 894 16,100 SR4756 4.2 645 10,000 5.4 836 16,400 HS-6 5.0 677 11,000 6.4 856 16,800 Blue Dot 6.0 780 12,700 6.7 851 15,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load. 335

(+P) Designates higher pressure loads. See Comments.

James

Sticky Note


[At Standard Pressures} 38 SPf[IHL In terms of revolvers sold and number of cartridges reloaded, the 38 Special is probably at the top of the stack. This is one of the most widely accepted cartridges ever. 38 Special revolvers are manufactured and used around the world.

Smith & Wesson introduced the 38 Special in 1902 as a ballistic improvement over the 38 Long Colt cartridge. The new cartridge was somewhat more powerful but much of its acceptance was due to its excellent accuracy compared with other medium-caliber revolver cartridges of the period. Originally loaded with black powder, the cartridge was quickly converted to smokeless as the new propellants became available.

The original cartridge used a 158 grain lead round nose bullet, a design that remains with us today. Wadcutter bullets were also loaded to cut clean, full-caliber holes in paper targets. Other than handful of specialty loads for law enforcement, these two bullets were just about the only choices in factory ammunition until the late 1960's when expanding jacketed bullets were introduced.

During the 1930's demand for better 38 Special performance led to the introduction of heavy-frame revolvers designed to handle the 158 grain bullets at higher velocitiesup to 1000 feet/sec. Thus, two pressure levels existed in the industry for years. The heavy loads were often headstamped "HS", "HV" or "38/ 44". Obviously, having ammo available with two pressures levels presented a problem. Lighter revolvers could eventually loosen if they fired too many high-pressure cartridges. There was little uniformity in case markings, meaning you couldn't tell a high-pressure load by looking at the cartridge.

Confusion over load identification was finally eliminated in 1974, when SAAMI instituted the +P (plus

pressure) designator on cartridge headstamps. Cartridges bearing the + P mark were loaded to the higher pressure limit. Since all U.S. ammo makers agreed to use this system, the shooter could simply look at a factory cartridge and tell the pressure level even without the original box.

Because there are differences in the reloading of 38 Special and 38 Special + P cartridges, we have listed data for this cartridge in separate sections. The section on + P loads immediately follows this one.

Reloaders must remember that the 38 Special started life as a black powder cartridge. Thus, the case is much bigger than necessary for many modern propellants. A maximum-pressure charge of some powders takes up very little room in the case. Air space is high, especially when loading standard (not +P) loads.

When loading standard pressure 38 Specials, lead bullets are usually best. They are easily propelled through the barrel by light powder charges. Jacketed bullets create more resistance than lead bullets and can actually stick in the bore with light charges. This condition is aggravated in revolvers with large chamber throats or excessive barrel/cylinder gaps. To help avoid these problems, we are showing jacketed bullet data for only the 110 and 125 grain bullets. Heavier bullets may not attain sufficient velocity to reliably overcome friction. Note that these loads are marked "DNR", meaning "do not reduce". Reductions of loads below the levels shown can result in a bullet-in-bore condition in revolvers with excessive barrel/cylinder gaps. THESE JACKETED BULLET LOADS MUST

NOT BE USED IN RIFLES.

Wadcutters are popular for target shooting and are also very effective small-game bullets if the ranges do not exceed 50 yards. At greater distances, the 158 semi-wadcutters will

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Sticky Note


give better accuracy due to their superior stability. The 148 bevelbase wadcutter should be lightly crimped in the crimp groove provided. The hollow-base wad cutter (HBWC) is designed to be seated flush with the case mouth which is then lightly crimped into the leading edge of the bullet. Loads for the HBWC are not at maximum pres-

sure, but are held to velocity levels which give good accuracy in semiauto target pistols . To avoid bullet base deformation, do not exceed these loads when using HBWC bullets.

The SAAMI pressure limit for the 38 Special is 17,000 psi.

0..4400. in. [11.18 mm] ,--------,-- 0.3790. in. [9.63 mm]

~ L ~ 1.1550. in. [29.34 mm] ~ 0..0590. in. [1.50. mm]

Max. Case length: 1.155" Tri m-to length: 1.145" Max. Cart. length: 1.550" RCBS Shell holder: #6 Barrel length: 6"

Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 14 Case: Speer Primers: eel 500, 550

Twist: 1-18.75"

. 358" Dia . 148 Grain 38 Sect. Density .166 BB-We Ballistic Coefficient 0.052


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.

5.1 981 4.5 933 4.7

Unique 4.5 868 Bullseye 3.9 81 3 231 4 .1

4.3 964 SR

4.3 931 4.0

Red Dot 3.7 825 7625 3.7 81 3 700-X 3.6


NUMBER mm TWELVE

Mzl.Vel.

926

811

924

836



C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ower Wt G rs.

3.0

Red Dot 2.7

3.3

231 3.0



C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder Wt.Grs.

6.1

HS-6* 5 .6

SR 4.8

4756 4.4

5.1

Herco 4.6

38 HB-We

0.050 1.115" 4617

Note: Seat bullets flush with case mouth.

M IV I P d z . e . ower W G t. rs.

806 3.2

754 HP-38 2.9

804 3.1

749 Bullseye 2.8

38 38 38 L-SWe L-HP L-RN 0.123 0.121 0.170 1.440" 1.455" 1.510" 4623 4627 4647

Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.

944 4 .7 H.

871 Universal 4.3

943 4.7

862 Unique 4.3

936 4.2

842 Bullseye 3.8

M I V I P d z . e . ower

801

752 700-X 799 AA 741 #2

Mzl.Vel. Powder

923

847 HP-38 913

853 231 888

SR 801 7625

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

W G t. rs.

2.9

2 .6

3.1

2 .7

Wt.Grs.

4.3

3.9

4.4

4 .0

4.1

3 .7

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Mzl.Vel.

791

739

789

690

Mzl.Vel.

886

806

878

792

856

779

511

.357" Dia. 110 Grain 38 Secl. Density .123 JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.122


Powder Wl.Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

8.2 1198 AA

7.8 1116 4.7 1022

Blue Dot DNR #5 DNR Bullse e DNR

6 .9 1152 5.9 1097 5.6 1005

WAP DNR Uni ue DNR 231 DNR

6.0 1134 Viht.

6.9 1061 H. Universal DNR 3N37 DNR

.357" Dia. 125 Grain 38 38 38 38 Secl. Density .140 JSP GD-HP JHP TMJ Ballistic Coefficient 0.140 0.140 0 .135 0.146

C.O.L. Tested At 1.435" 1.470" 1.435" 1.435" Speer Part No. 4011 4012 4013 4015

Powder Wl.Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

7.8 1053 6.5 982 5.6 944 AA #5 DNR WAP DNR 231 DNR

Viht. 6.8 1037 5.7 980 4.5 914

3N37 DNR Unique DNR Buliseye DNR

5.4 994 5.6 976 4.6 905 AA H. #2 DNR Universal DNR 700-X DNR

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . DN R = Do not reduce.

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[See previous sectionfor 38 sn[[IRL + n 38 Special at standard pressures.} r[ r

In the 1930's, the performance of the standard 38 Special was enhanced by the addition ofloads at higher operating pressures. These were sometimes headstamped "38 HV", "38 HS" or "38/ 44" to indicate the higher pressure. Originally these loads were intended for firing only in heavy revolvers built on 44 Special frames.

In order to have a consistent system for identifYing higherpressure ammo, the industry adopted the +P headstamp in 1974. The three cartridges to which this identifier was first applied were the 38 Super Auto, the 257 Roberts and the 38 Special.

The current SAAMI pressure limit for 38 Special +P ammunition is 1500 psi higher than for the standard 38 Special. This allows a bit more flexibility for the handloader, because jacketed bullets can be driven at higher velocity. When loading jacketed bullets, you must not use loads lighter than the starting loads shown.

Even at +P velocities, best expansion is obtained with Speer's 110 and 125 grain hollow points. Heavier bullets give less expansion, but offer deeper penetration. Powders having a moderate burning rate give the best performance in the 38 + P. Jacketed bullets heavier than 146 grains yielded very low velocities under the new SAAMI pressure standards and we no longer recommend them in the 38 Special.

Some revolvers are not rated for 38 Special +P ammunition. Contact your firearm's manufacturer and follow their recommendation on the use of this ammunition . Firearms not approved for +P ammunition will show accelerated wear if subjected to continuous firing with +P ammo.

N U M B E R ~

Kerry Swett, RCBS A dvertising Coordinator

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514

0..4400. in. [11.18 mm] ,-----------,----- 0.3790. in. [9.63 mm]

~ L ~ 1.1550 in. [29.34mm] --l 0.0.590. in. [1.50 mm]

Max. Case Length: 1.155" Trim-to Length: 1.145" Max. Cart. Length: 1.550" RCBS Shell holder: #6 Barrel Length: 6"

Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 14 Case: Speer Primers: CCI 500, 550

Twist: 1-18.75"

.357" Dia. 110 Grain 38 Sect. Density .123 JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.122


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs .

8.5 1237 Viht.

7.3 1185 5.1

Blue Dot 8.2 1198 3N37 6.9 1061 Bullse e 4.7

7.3 1194 6.2 1165 5.9

WAP 6.9 1152 Uni ue 5.9 1097 231 5.6

6.3 1192 8.2 1137 H. AA Universal 6.0 1134 #5 7.8 1116

.357" Dia. 125 Grain 38 38 38 38 Sect. Density .140 JSP GD-HP JHP TMJ Bailistic Coefficient 0.140 0.140 0.135 0.146

C.O.L. Tested At 1.435" 1.440" 1.435" 1.435" Speer Part No. 4011 4012 4013 4015

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.

7.2 1098 6.9 1081 5.9 Viht. 3N37 6.9 1037 WAP 6.5 982 231 5.6

AA 8.1 1089 5.9 1058 5.7

H. AA #5 7.8 1053 Universal 5.6 976 #2 5.4

6.0 1082 4.8 1021 4.9

Unique 5.7 980 Bullseye 4.5 914 700-X 4.6

Notes: Botd print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution.

N U M B E R miD T W E L V E

Mzl.Vel.

1111

1022

1108

1005

Mzl.Vel.

1019

944

1014

994

1013

905

. 357" Dia . 140 Grain 38 Sect Density .157 JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.152


Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.

AA 9.2 1078 Viht.

6.2 982 5.3 960

#7 8.6 1025 N350 5.9 924 Unique 5.0 902

7.4 1053 5.5 974 5.1 931

Blue Dot 7.1 1024 WSF 5.3 930 231 4.8 870

7 .1 1002 5.3 969 AA H. #5 6 .8 955 Universal 5.0 935

. 357" Dia . 146 Grain 38 Sect Density .163 JHP-SWC

Baliistic Coefficient 0 .1 59 C.O.L. Tested At 1.370"

Speer Part No. 4205

P d ower I. W G rs. I V I P d Mz . e . ower I. W G rs . MIVI z . e . Powder WI. G rs. Mzl.Vel.

AA 8.2 1004 5.1 957 8.0 859

#7 7.8 937 Unique 4.8 905 2400 7.6 786

7.8 1000 5.0 940 4.5 845 H.

Blue Dot 6 .7 971 Universal 4.6 894 231 4.3 791

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution . C ; Compressed Load • CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

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Sticky Note



Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Powder Grains F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.

Bullseye 3.4 870 5.0 1149

Unique 5.0 961 7.7 1303

Herca 5.5 974 7.7 1256 Red Dol 3.5 825 5.0 1006

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 7.7 Grains, 1398 F.P.S.

Factory Duplication Load: 8ullseye Powder, 5.0 Grains, 1149 F.P.S.


CAN ALSO USE BULLET #356402 (121 Grs.)


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P .S. Bullseye 3.3 989 4.7 1169 Unique 5.0 1057 7.0 1389 Herca 5.5 1036 7.0 1200 Red Dol 3.5 886 5.0 1185

AccurKY Load: Bullseye Powder, 4.7 Grains, 1169 F.P.S.



Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P .S. Bullseye 3.3 924 4.6 1153 Unique 5.0 1040 6.9 1351 Herca 5.5 1019 6.9 1200 Red Dol 3.5 890 4.9 1016

Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 4.6 Grains, 1153 F.P.S.

150 Grain Calt BULLET #358430 (#2 ALLOY)

Sug . Velocity Starting Velocity Max.

Powder Grains F.P .S. Orains F.P.S. 8ullseye 3.3 877 4.0 995 Unique 5.0 1005 6.2 1183 Herca 5.5 975 6.2 1048 Red Dol 3.5 845 4.1 946

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 6 .2 Grains, 1183 F.P.S.

158 Grain Calt BULLET #358311 (#2 ALLOY)


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.3 903 3.8 1009 Unique 5.0 1058 6.0 1194 Herca 5 .5 1050 6.0 1125 Red Dol 3.5 910 3.9 981

NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using .


SPECIFICA nONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast ... 355" to .359" Maximum Case Length .................. .... 1.155" Trim-to Length ...... .. ... .. ............... ...... 1.149" Maximum Overall Length (w I Bullet) 1.550" Primer Size ..... ................... ........ Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number ........ ... ......... 1 Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 14

Barrel Length .... .. 6" Twist ..... . 1·18%"

Occasionally handguns of various makes and models will vary from the groove diameters listed. It is wise to slug your barrel before selecting a sizing die. Size cast bullets to as near actual groove diameter as possible.

Cast bullet #358430 (in both 150 and 195 gr. weights) must exceed maximum overall length by .005" to be seated correctly. All loads listed for this bullet take this extra length into con· sideration. We have used this bullet in its 195 grain weight for a 200 grain factory duplication load. This is due to the popularity of the particular bullet rather than an oversight.

Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept to at least 725 F.P.S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel. If a crimp is desired on a half jacketed bullet, it should be placed at the junction of the lead and the jacket .

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146 Grain Half-Jacket I Sug.

Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Unique 4.5 755 5.6 961 2400 9.5 790 11.0 987


Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S . Unique 4.6 688 5.5 918 2400 9.5 785 11.0 960

160 Grain Half-Jacket I

Sug. Velocity St .. ting Velocity Max .

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Unique 4.5 724 5.3 915 2400 9.5 845 10.8 985



Powder Grains F.P.S . Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 2.0 607 3.0 788 Unique 3.0 577 5.0 842 SR 7625 3.0 469 4.0 570

Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 2.0 Grains, 607 F.P.S .

112 Grain Cast -"1

BULLET #358425 (#2 ALLOY)

Sug. St .. ting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 2.0 572 3.8 954 Unique 3.5 682 6 .9 1252 2400 8.0 656 12.5 1185 SR 7625 3.2 476 4.9 742 SR 4756 4.1 488 6 .3 826 IMR 4227 7.0 416 9 .9 757

Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 3.8 Gra ins, 954 F.P.S.


CAN ALSO USE BUllET #356402 (121 Gn.)

Sug. Starting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Grain. F.P.S . Bul lseye 2.0 560 3.B 923 Unique 3.5 643 6.9 1132 2400 8.0 600 12.5 1120 SR 7625 3.2 465 4.9 786 SR 4756 4.1 450 6 .3 821

Accuracy Load : Unique Powder I 6.9 Gr.ins, 1132 F.P .S.

.., 141 Grain Cast

BUllET #358495 (#2 AllOY)

Sug. Starting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains f .P.S. Bullseye 2.0 568 3.7 937 Unique 3 .5 739 6 .8 1295 2400 8.0 794 12.0 1233 SR 7625 3.1 550 4 .8 966 SR 4756 4.0 562 6.2 982 IMR 4227 7.0 550 9.7 833

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder I 6 .8 Gra ins, 1295 F.P.S.

150 Grain Cast l BULLET #358430 (#2 AllOY)

Sug . Starting Velocity Max . Velocity

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains f.P .S. Bull seye 2.0 485 3.6 811 Unique 3.5 608 5.5 940 2400 8.0 627 11.5 1015 SR 7625 3.5 456 4.7 730 SR 4756 4.5 471 6.1 732

Accuracy Load: Bu IIseye Powder, 3 .6 Gr.ins, 811 F.P.S.

Factory Duplication Load: 2400 Powder, 11.5 Gr.ins, 1015 F.P.S.

158 Grain Cast r BULLET #358311 (#2 AllOY)

CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358156 (158 Gn. w/Gas Check)

P owder

Sug . Velocity Starting Velocity MIX.

Grains F.P.S. Grains f .P.S. B ullseye 2.0 519 3.5 826 U nique 3 .5 660 5.4 1002 2 400 8.0 690 11.0 1010 S R 7625 3.0 468 4.6 828 S R 4756 4.0 519 6.0 850 I MR 4227 7.0 504 9 .5 755

A ccuracy Load: S R 4756 Powder, 6 .0 Gr.ins, 850 F.P.S.

F actory Duplication Load: B u llseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 826 F.P.S.


Sug.

P owder Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity Grains F.P.S . Grain. f.P .S.

B ullseye 2.5 660 3 .3 788 U nique 3.0 585 5.0 913 2 400 8.0 700 10.5 1005 S R 7625 3.0 508 4 .1 746 S R 4756 4.0 4B6 5 .6 765 I MR 4227 7.0 481 9.5 744

A ccuracy Load : 2 400 Powder, 8.0 Gr. ins, 700 F.P.S.

195 Grain Cast BUllET #358430 (#2 ALLOY)

Sug.

P owder Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity Grains F.P.S . Grains f .P.S.

B ullseve 2.0 530 2.7 658 U nique 3.0 572 4.1 772 2 400 8.0 734 9 .5 893 S R 7625 3.0 478 3.8 675 S R 4756 4.0 506 5.4 810 I MR 4227 7.0 494 9 .5 748

Accuracy Load: U niQue Powder, 3.6 Gr. ins, 671 F.P.S.

F Ictory Dupl ic~tion Load: U niQue Powder, 3.8 Gr.ins, 703 F.P.S.

NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using .


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PISTOL: S & W MODEL 15 BARREL: 4",1 in 183/4

u TWIST CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER PRIMER: FEDERAL 100

BULLET DIA.: .357"-.358" MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 1.475" MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.155" CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.145"

In 1902 the 38 Special was introduced by Smith and Wesson in their Military and Police Model revolver. Since that time, the 38 Special has become one of the world's most reloaded centerfire cartridge. It is a very popular sidearm, used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., and because of its popularity, the 38 is chambered in nearly all revolvers and even the Thompson/Center Contender.

Moreover, the versatility of the 38 Special is to the hand gunner, what the 308 Winchester is to the rifleman. The 38 Special can be used for everything from self-defense to plinking to small game hunting to target shooting, with excellent results.

To complement the 38 Special, Homady offers 10 choices of bullets (four lead bullets and six jacketed bullets) that fulfill the 38 Special's potential.

The 148 HBWC is the most accurate target bullet. Wadcutters are not suitable for high velocity loads. For best results in target shooting, loads at 800 fps give optimum performance. Maximum loads listed with an asterisk yield +P pressures. +P pressures are above the SAAMI standard for the .38 Special and should only be used in modern guns designed by the manufacturer for +P pressures. Some powders do not show +P loads because the next increment would yield higher than +P pressures. Our test weapon produced its best groups using Bullseye and Unique, with the highest velocities obtained from HS-6.

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#35700 HP/XTP Ballistic Coefficient - .131 C.O.L. - 1.455"


Red Dot 3.2 gr.

Unique

WIN 231

Herco

AA#5 5.8 gr.

HS-6

* = +P Loads


VELOCITY

900fps 950fps 1000fps

.123 .357"

1050fps


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#35730 FP/XTP Ballistic Coefficient - .148 C.O.L. - 1.455"

POWDER 800fps

• = +P Loads

VELOCITY

900fps



560

950fps

.140 .357"

1000fps

140 GRAIN BULLETS:




700-X 3.2 gr.

Red Dot

AA#2 3.8 gr.

AA#5

AA#7 6.3 gr .

• = +P Loads


VELOCITY

800fps 850fps

3.6gr. *3.9 gr.

900fps

.157 .357"

950fps


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#35750 HPIXTP Ballistic Coefficient - .206 C.O.L. - 1.455"

#35780 FPIXTP Ballistic Coefficient - .199 C.O.L. - 1 .455"

POWDER 700fps

700-X 3.3 gr.

5.4 gr.

AA#7 6.2gr.

* = +P Loads

VELOCITY

750fps

3.5 gr.

5.7gr.

6.6 gr.



562

800 fps

*3.8 gr.

.177 .357"

850fps

148 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3580 BBWC Ballistic Coefficient - .055 C.O.L. - 1.165"

#3582 HBWC Ballistic Coefficient - .047 C.O.L. - 1.165"

#1030 DEWC Ballistic Coefficient - .048 C.O.L. - 1.165"

POWDER

VELOCITY

See Ballistics Tables on pages 322-323. 323-324. 324. Vol. /I

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#3586 LRN Ballistic Coafficient - .159 C.O.L. - 1.475"

#3588 SWC Ballistic Coefficient - .135 C.O.L. - 1.475"

#3589 SWC/HP Ballistic Coefficient - .139 C .O.L. - 1.475"

POWDER

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F tOl DATA

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP • ••••••••••••• PB 4.0 955 22,500 CUP

223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER 327 FEDERAL MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL 100 GR. HOY FMJ COL: .980" Titegroup 5.3 1208 31 ,800 CUP BBl: 15" PR: WINCHESTER SR BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 200 PISTOL 800-X 4.0 840 14,700 CUP 700-X 4.0 955 22,900 CUP •••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• SR 4756 3.5 875 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• 40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" 85 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" AutoComp 4.2 934 14,400 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"

VARGET 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP Longshot 7.2 1549 41 ,800 PSI Universal 3.4 889 16,100 CUP LlL'GUN 14.0 1353 29,800 CUP BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP 800-X 7.5 1548 36,700 PSI 231 3.1 843 15,400 CUP Longshot 6.9 1247 32,600 CUP H335 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP SR 4756 7.1 1451 37,800 PSI HP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUP H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP HS-6 8.5 1561 41 ,600 PSI SR 7625 3.0 855 15,500 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1173 31,400 CUP BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51 ,000 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1518 42,100 PSI PB 2.8 835 15,400 CUP Universal 5.5 1179 32,300 CUP H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP Universal 6.0 1378 38,700 PSI Titegroup 3.0 912 14,700 CUP 231 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP WSF 7.0 1475 38,200 PSI 700-X 2.7 840 15,200 CUP HP-38 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP

• ••••••••••••• 231 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI Titegroup 5.0 1124 31 ,800 CUP 50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210" HP-38 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI 9MM LUGER CASE: WINCHESTER • •••••••••••••

VARGET 27.5 C 2959 44,800 CUP Titegroup 5.8 1438 37,600 PSI BBl: 4" PR: CCI 500 130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275" BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 47,100 CUP • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• Longshot 6.8 1215 32,000 CUP

90 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.460" H335 26.0 2834 51 ,700 CUP Longshot 7.3 1512 42,600 PSI

115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUP

H4895 27.5 C 3024 51 ,300 CUP 800-X 7.2 1446 31,700 PSI 700-X 4.2 1091 31 ,900 PSI AutoComp 6.1 1144 31 ,900 CUP Longshot 6.0 1203 32,300 PSI Universal 5.3 1124 32,200 CUP BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 50,400 CUP SR 4756 7.4 1486 40,500 PSI HS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUP 231 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP H322 24.0 2740 49,300 CUP HS-6 8.8 1491 36,400 PSI AutoComp 5.6 1161 32,500 PSI HP-38 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP

H4198 21 .5 2824 45,900 CUP AutoComp 7.2 1493 42,900 PSI Universal 5.0 1149 31,200 CUP Titegroup 4.9 1116 31 ,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• Universal 5.7 1372 40,900 PSI 55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.200" 231 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP • •••••••••••••

VARGET 27.5 C 2972 49,700 CUP WSF 6.6 1426 41 ,900 PSI HP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP 147 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.275"

BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 48,500 CUP 231 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI SR 7625 4.9 1113 32,300 PSI AutoComp 5.5 1056 32,900 CUP HP-38 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI PB 4.0 1038 32,000 PSI H335 25.3 2799 49,300 CUP Titegroup 5.7 1402 39,600 PSI Titegroup 4.8 1158 30,500 CUP 38 SUPER AUTO +P CASE: WINCHESTER

H4895 26.0 2880 49,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• • ••• C~ais • ••••• 3.9. 1095 32,600 CUP BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER SP

BENCHMARK 25.6 2840 50,000 CUP 100 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" IMR 4227 12.5C 1318 30,000 PSI • •••••••••••••

H322 23.0 2638 48,900 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.090" 115 GR. JHP COL: 1.280" H4198 21.0 2719 47,600 CUP 296 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI Longshot 5.7 1162 33,400 PSI WSF 7.1 1320 34,400 PSI

H110 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI SR 4756 4.9 1037 28,700 PSI • ••••••••••••• 32 H&R MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL LiI'Gun 14.0 1431 27,900 PSI HS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUP 124 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"

Longshot 6.7 1400 43,500 PSI WSF 6.6 1245 34,600 PSI BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 100 AutoComp 5.2 1120 33,300 PSI • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• 800-X 6.9 1434 39,400 PSI Universal 4.9 1118 30,600 CUP 130 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280" 85 GR. HOY HP COL: 1.290" SR 4756 6.6 1352 41 ,500 PSI 231 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP WSF 6.3 1200 34,400 PSI

H4227 9.5 1151 21 ,000 CUP HS-6 7.7 1384 42,000 PSI HP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP • ••••••••••••• LlL'GUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1328 41,400 PSI SR 7625 4.6 1074 33,700 PSI 147 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"

LONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUP Universal 5.4 1250 40,800 PSI PB 3.6 974 33,500 PSI WSF 5.6 1070 34,400 PSI

HS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUP HP-38 5.4 1261 39,800 PSI Titegroup 4.4 1136 30,600 CUP 38 SPECIAL AutoComp 4.6 1114 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.2 1261 42,800 PSI 700-X 3.6 1007 31 ,000 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER

UNIVERSAL 4.3 1123 19,000 CUP • ••• ~ais • ••••• 3.7. 1056 32,500 CUP BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP 32-20 WINCHESTER CASE: REMINGTON • •••••••••••••

231 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP BBl: 5.5" PR: WINCHESTER SP 147 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.100" 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP • ••••••••••••• Longshot 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI SR 4756 6.0 1046 16,400 PSI TITEGROUP 3.7 1110 20,900 CUP 85 GR. HOY JHP COL: 1.550" 800-X 4.0 883 28,900 PSI HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP

• ••••••••••••• LlL'GUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUP SR 4756 3.6 834 29,900 PSI AutoComp 6.2 1068 16,500 PSI 90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1.340" TITEGROUP 3.5 961 15,900 CUP HS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUP Universal 5.2 1019 17,000 CUP

H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• AutoComp 4.0 916 32,800 PSI 231 4.9 934 16,300 CUP LlL'GUN 11 .5 1227 18,000 CUP 100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1.580" LONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUP LlL'GUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUP Universal 3.3 869 31 ,000 CUP HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP

TITEGROUP 3.5 908 16,000 CUP SR 7625 3.3 844 32,900 PSI SR 7625 5.1 999 16,300 PSI HS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUP Titegroup 3.6 929 27,500 CUP PB 4.1 926 15,700 PSI AutoComp 4.5 1082 20,300 CUP 380 AUTO CASE: REMINGTON 700-X 2.9 838 32,000 PSI TITEGROUP 4.6 1010 15,600 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.0 1072 20,000 CUP

BBl: 3.75" PR: CCI5Oo 700-X 4.2 969 17,000 PSI HP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUP • ••••••••••••• 38 SUPER AUTO CASE: REMINGTON CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP

• ••••••••••••• 90 GR. HOY JHP COL: .955" BBl: 5" PR: REMINGTON 1 1/2 • ••••••••••••• 100 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.345" 800-X 4.1 870 15,500 CUP • ••••••••••••• 140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455"

H4227 10.0 1060 19,300 CUP SR 4756 3.6 880 15,500 CUP 115 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.245" HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP LlL'GUN 11 .0 1208 19,900 CUP AutoComp 4.5 1012 15,000 CUP Longshot 7.1 1301 31 ,600 CUP AutoComp 5.5 989 16,600 PSI LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP Universal 3.6 955 15,700 CUP 800-X 5.9 1015 21 ,900 CUP Universal 4.8 939 15,400 CUP HS-6 5.4 1023 20,200 CUP 231 3.5 957 15,400 CUP SR 4756 5.2 965 21,800 CUP 231 4.6 861 15,800 CUP AutoComp 4.2 964 18,900 CUP HP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.5 1314 31 ,500 CUP HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 3.7 973 19,900 CUP SR 7625 3.2 880 14,700 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1238 32,000 CUP SR 7625 4.7 872 16,1 00 PSI 231 3.7 947 19,400 CUP PB 3.0 890 15,700 CUP Universal 5.5 1225 32,300 CUP PB 3.8 816 16,100 PSI HP-38 3.7 947 19,400 CUP Titegroup 3.2 970 15,600 CUP 231 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP Titegroup 4.2 919 15,800 CUP TITEGROUP 3.3 956 19,900 CUP 700-X 2.9 895 15,900 CUP HP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP 700-X 3.8 849 16,400 PSI

SR 7625 4.5 955 21 ,800 CUP Clays 3.7 869 16,700 CUP


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P.tOl DATA

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP • ••••••••••••• SR 7625 4.7 881 17,800 PSI Longshot 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP 148 GR. HOY lHBWC COL: 1.160" PB 4.1 836 17,900 PSI 40S&W CASE: HORNAOY HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP SR 4756 4.0 854 16,200 PSI TITEGROUP 4.3 905 19,300 CUP BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 10.3 1488 38,700 CUP HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP 700-X 4.0 866 18,500 PSI WARNING: This data is intended for use in HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP AutoComp 4.1 881 15,200 PSI firearms with barrels which fully support the Titegroup 9.2 1470 37,700 CUP Universal 3.8 940 15,600 CUP 357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in 700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP 231 4.0 956 15,900 CUP BBl: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM firearms which do not fully support the cartridge • •••••••••••••

HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case 220 GR. SPR JSP COL: 1.580" SR 7625 3.0 767 13,600 PSI 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.590" head separation, or other condition which may H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP PB 3.0 840 16,300 PSI H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP result in damage to the firearm and/or result in 296 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP WST 2.8 735 16,000 PSI 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders. H110 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP Trail Boss 2.3 675 15,700 PSI H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP Check with your firearm manufacturer if in doubt. LiI'Gun 20.5 1563 31,200 CUP Titegroup 3.3 908 11 ,800 CUP Longshot 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• Longshot 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP 700-X 2.5 804 16,000 PSI SR 4756 7.8 1427 30,600 PSI 135 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP

• ••• ~ais •••••• 2;,5. 836 13,200 CUP HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP Longshot 11 .5 1434 31,900 PSI AutoComp 9.1 1221 38,300 CUP

158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" AutoComp 8.2 1455 31.700 PSI HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI Universal 8.5 1178 38,600 CUP

H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP Universal 7.6 1453 39,600 CUP AutoComp 8.8 1342 32,700 PSI HP-38 8.0 1125 36,700 CUP

SR 4756 5.3 888 16,400 PSI 231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP Universal 6.8 1250 32,000 PSI Titegroup 7.3 1127 33,700 CUP HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP WSF 7.8 1273 32,200 PSI AutoComp 4.9 865 16,800 PSI SR 7625 7.5 1401 33,800 PSI 231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 44 S&W SPECIAL CASE: STARLINE Universal 4.4 778 16,200 CUP Titegroup 7.5 1497 41,200 CUP HP-38 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI BBl: 8" PR: WINCHESTER lP

700-X 6.4 1399 30,400 PSI SR 7625 7.8 1273 32,000 PSI • ••••••••••••• 231 4.3 779 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• PB 6.2 1183 32,500 PSI 185 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.400"

HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535" 800-X 7.1 1031 12,700 CUP SR 7625 4.5 825 16,300 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP WST 5.9 1143 31,200 PSI SR 4756 7.9 1050 14,000 CUP PB 3.9 793 16,500 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP Titegroup 6.4 1251 33,200 PSI Universal 6.4 1031 13,900 CUP Titegroup 3.9 798 15,900 CUP H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP 700-X 6.6 1263 32,200 PSI HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP 700-X 3.7 798 15,900 PSI Longshot 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP • ••• C~ais •••••• 4;,5. 1071 32,900 PSI SR 7625 7.2 1043 13,600 CUP Clays 3.1 721 16,600 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI 180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" PB 6.1 1002 13,200 CUP

HS-6 9.5 1461 41 ,800 CUP Longshot 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI Trail Boss 6.6 944 12,600 CUP 38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER AutoComp 7.1 1288 32,300 PSI SR 4756 6.6 1018 28,800 PSI Titegroup 5.5 1025 11 ,600 CUP BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 6.5 1261 39,900 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI 700-X 5.4 1013 13,500 CUP

NOTE: +P marked guns only 231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP AutoComp 6.3 1053 33,200 PSI • ••• ~ais •••••• 4.2. 930 13,200 CUP • ••••••••••••• HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP Universal 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI 240 GR. CAST lSWC COL: 1.450" 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI WSF 5.8 1013 32,900 PSI 800-X 7.0 945 13,600 CUP LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI

SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI Titegroup 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI SR 4756 7.4 921 13,300 CUP HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI SR 7625 5.7 999 31,700 PSI HS-6 8.0 917 13,000 CUP AutoComp 6.4 1073 17,600 PSI • ••••••••••••• PB 4.5 917 30,400 PSI AutoComp 6.5 903 13,400 CUP

158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.580" Universal 5.6 873 13,300 CUP Universal 5.4 1072 18,900 CUP H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP WST 4.3 888 32,400 PSI HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP 296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP Titegroup 4.7 978 33,300 PSI SR 7625 6.5 892 13,400 CUP SR 7625 5.2 1043 18,500 PSI H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP 700-X 4.8 966 32,500 PSI PB 5.3 863 13,400 CUP PB 4.4 985 17,600 PSI Lil 'Gun 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP • ••• ~ais •••••• 3;,5. 847 34,300 PSI Trail Boss 5.2 763 11,700 CUP Titegroup 5.0 1069 18,700 CUP Longshot 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP 200 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" Titegroup 4.8 862 13,100 CUP 700-X 4.4 1023 18,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI Longshot 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 700-X 4.9 869 13,800 CUP 140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HS-6 9.5 1375 41 ,900 CUP 800-X 6.1 951 31,000 PSI Clays 4.0 771 13,500 CUP

H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1181 33,200 PSI SR 4756 5.5 910 32,900 PSI Longshot 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI Universal 6.3 1133 39,300 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI 231 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP AutoComp 5.2 894 32,100 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP Universal 4.7 903 33,600 PSI BBl: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 AutoComp 5.7 1031 18,000 PSI SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI WSF 4.8 867 33,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• Universal 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI 200 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP Titegroup 6.1 1229 41 ,900 CUP HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI IMR 4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31 ,200 PSI SR 7625 4.8 872 32,800 PSI 296 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• PB 3.7 782 32,200 PSI H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP Titegroup 4.6 984 19,300 CUP 180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575" WST 3.4 733 31 ,100 PSI LiI'Gun 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP 700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP Titegroup 3.8 822 31.700 PSI Longshot 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI

• ••••••••••••• 296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP 700-X 3.9 810 30,700 PSI 800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP 158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP

H4227 11 .0 964 17,600 CUP Lil 'Gun 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP 41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI Longshot 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP BBl: 10.125" PR: WINCHESTER lP AutoComp 13.2 1429 32,500 PSI SR 4756 5.5 928 17,900 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI • ••••••••••••• Universal 11 .1 1398 38,300 CUP HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP AutoComp 5.9 997 33,700 PSI 170 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.575" 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP AutoComp 5.0 885 17,000 PSI SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP Universal 4.7 837 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP Titegroup 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP


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.38 SPECIALREM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR

REM. 125 GR. SJHP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.525" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 4.1 840 15600PB 4.6 865 15500

SR 7625 5.3 935 15900SR 4756 6.1 925 15900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.9 980 15500


SPEER 140 GR. JHP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.455" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.7 730 15900PB 4.2 735 15700

SR 7625 4.6 480 15800SR 4756 5.6 765 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.0 830 15700


SPEER 148 GR. LEAD BBWC;.358" DIA.; 6.0" REVOLVER BBL.;


700-X 2.6 710 8700“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 850 16000PB 2.8 705 8400PB 3.8 855 15800

SR 7625 3.2 715 8200SR 7625 4.2 845 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.3 710 8600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.5 905 15900

SR 4756 5.2 905 16000


REM. 148 GR. LEAD WC; .358" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.225" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 2.4 715 8800PB 2.7 710 7900

SR 7625 2.9 700 6900“Hi-Skor”

800-X 4.0 705 9400


SIERRA 150 GR. JHC; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.445" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 755 15900PB 4.0 765 15900

SR 7625 4.3 770 15700SR 4756 5.4 765 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.7 795 15600


HORNADY 158 GR. JFP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.465" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.4 585 15300PB 3.9 620 16000

SR 7625 4.3 660 15700SR 4756 5.2 705 15300

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.5 695 15400


REM. 158 GR. LEAD RN; .358" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.520" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.0 740 11700“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.6 790 15800PB 3.4 745 11700PB 4.0 775 15500

SR 7625 3.7 745 10000SR 7625 4.3 790 15200

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.8 750 11500

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.7 875 16000

SR 4756 5.2 825 15800


REM. 158 GR. LEAD SWC; .358" DIA.;6.0: REVOLVER BBL.; 1.550" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.2 745 13100“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 790 15400PB 3.6 750 12200PB 4.0 800 15800

SR 7625 3.8 750 11000SR 7625 4.5 790 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.0 750 11600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.9 880 16000

SR 4756 5.4 840 15900



700-X 3.0 725 15000PB 3.4 760 15800

SR 7625 3.5 755 15800SR 4756 4.3 740 15700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.6 725 15500

10 MM AUTOREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

REM. 155 GR. JHP; .400" DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.4 1220 34300

PB 7.2 1235 35000SR 7625 7.8 1275 34300SR 4756 8.5 1310 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 9.8 1350 30000


WIN. 180 GR. JHP; .400 DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.0 1105 34400

PB 6.4 1105 34900SR 7625 7.0 1140 35100SR 4756 7.6 1155 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.7 1210 30000


HORNADY 200 GR. HP/XTP; .400 DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.2 975 33000

PB 5.5 970 34300SR 7625 6.2 1040 35700SR 4756 6.6 1045 35800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.8 1130 32500

40 S & WWIN. CASE; WIN WSP PR

NOSLER 135 GR. HP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.2 1210 32900

PB 7.5 1230 31000SR 7625 7.8 1250 30200SR 4756 9.0 1285 30000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 10.5 1305 24000


SIERRA 150 FR. JHP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.5 1120 34000

PB 6.5 1135 33500SR 7625 7.2 1165 32500SR 4756 7.8 1195 32700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.8 1205 25000


HORNADY 180 GR. HP/XTP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.6 970 34600

PB 5.1 975 34400SR 7625 5.7 990 33300SR 4756 6.0 1000 33100

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.2 1030 26000


SPEER 200 GR. TMJ; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.3 840 33800

PB 4.5 845 33900SR 7625 5.2 885 34100SR 4756 5.6 905 34200

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.3 925 26100


SIERRA 170 GR. JHC; .410" DIA.;10" PISTOL BBL.; 1.575" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 8.4 1375 39800


REM. 210 GR. JSP; .410" DIA.;10" PISTOL BBL.; 1.590" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 7.6 1185 39000

SR 7625 9.1 1245 39700






.44 S & W SPECIALREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

HORNADY 240 GR. LEAD SWC;.430" DIA.; 6.5" REVOLVER BBL.;


700-X 4.9 740 13900PB 5.7 750 14000

SR 7625 6.2 770 13800“Hi-Skor”

800-X 6.9 695 13900SR 4756 7.5 760 13600

IMR 4227 14.3 790 13700



700-X 4.8 740 13600PB 5.6 745 13600

SR 7625 6.2 780 14000“Hi-Skor”

800-X 7.2 730 13900SR 4756 7.7 775 13800

IMR 4227 14.2 815 14000

.44 REMINGTON MAGNUMREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PRSPEER 200 GR. J MAG. HP;

.429" DIA.; 8.25" PISTOL BBL.;1.610" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 10.1 1300 40000

SR 7625 12.1 1350 39700SR 4756 14.6 1475 39800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 15.5 1600 39800

IMR 4227 27.0C 1520 33800


SPEER 225 GR. JHP; .429" DIA.8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.585" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 9.8 1235 40000SR 7625 11.7 1260 39900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 15.4 1525 39800

IMR 4227 23.0C 1295 30700

.44 REMINGTON MAGNUMREM. CASE; REM. 2 1.2 PR

SIERRA 240 GR. JHC; .4295" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.590" C.O.L.SR 4756 13.3 1260 39800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 14.2 1415 39600

IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32600


REM. 240 GR. JSP; .430" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.610" C.O.L.SR 4756 13.6 1315 39900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 14.3 1415 40000

IMR 4227 24.0C 1370 34900

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38 SPECIAL CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"

HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.2 1019 17,000 CUPHP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUPTITEGROUP 4.6 1010 15,600 CUPCLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP

140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.8 939 15,400 CUPHP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUPTITEGROUP 4.2 919 15,800 CUPCLAYS 3.7 869 16,700 CUP

148 GR. HDY LHBWC COL: 1.160"HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUPHP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 3.8 940 15,600 CUPTITEGROUP 3.3 908 11,800 CUPCLAYS 2.5 836 13,200 CUP

158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUPHS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.4 778 16,200 CUPHP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUPTITEGROUP 3.9 798 15,900 CUPCLAYS 3.1 721 16,600 CUP

38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP

NOTE: Loads are for use in modern arms in goodcondition. These loads should not be used in smallframe, or aluminum frame revolvers, nor are theyintended for auto pistols.

125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSIHS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.4 1072 18,900 CUPHP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUPTITEGROUP 5.0 1069 18,700 CUP

140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"LONGSHOT 6.4 1126 17,700 PSIH4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUPHS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.1 1022 19,100 CUPHP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUPTITEGROUP 4.6 984 19,300 CUP


357 SIG CASE: FEDERALBBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.135"

LONGSHOT 9.3 1429 37,900 PSI

HS-6 9.0 1339 38,700 PSIUNIVERSAL 5.8 1235 38,500 PSI

147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.140"LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSIHS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSIUNIVERSAL 4.9 1062 36,300 PSI

357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.590"

H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUPH110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUPLONGSHOT 9.7 1647 42,000 CUPHS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUPUNIVERSAL 7.6 1453 39,600 CUPHP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUPTITEGROUP 7.5 1497 41,200 CUP

146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535"H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUPH110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUPLONGSHOT 8.6 1483 42,600 CUPHS-6 9.5 1461 41,800 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.5 1261 39,900 CUPHP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUPTITEGROUP 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP

158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.580"H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUPH110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUPLIL’GUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUPLONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUPHS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.3 1133 39,300 CUPHP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUPTITEGROUP 6.1 1229 41,900 CUP

180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575"H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUPH110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUPLIL’GUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUPLONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUPTITEGROUP 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP

357 REMINGTON MAXIMUMREMINGTONBBL: 10" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2160 GR. HDY JTC SIL COL: 1.890"

H4227 22.5 1814H110 24.0 1886

180 GR. SPR TMJ SIL COL: 1.990"H4227 20.0 1645H110 21.0 1694

35 REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 14" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2180 GR. SPR FN COL: 2.470"


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CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER SR ..

40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" VARGEr 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP H33S 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51,000 CUP H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP

• 50 GR. SPR SP

VARGET 27.5 C 2959 BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 H335 26.0 2834 H4895 27.5 C 3024 BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 H322 24.0 2740 H4198 21.5 2824

" -, - .. 55 GR. SPR SP

VARGET 27.5 C 2972 BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 H335 25.3 2799 H4895 26.0 2880 BENCHMARK 25.6 2840 H322 23.0 2638 H4198 21.0 2719



30-30 WINCHESTER BBL: 14"

CASE: WINCHESTER PR: WINCHESTER LR . -

130 GR. SPR FP VARGET 36.0 C 2238 BL-C(2) 37.5 2101 H4895 35.0 2194 BENCHMARK 29.7 2020

150 GR. SIE FN VARGET 34.5 2119 BL-C(2) 37.0 2060 H4895 34.0 2116 BENCHMARK 29.0 1944



30-30 WINCHESTER (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON

BBL: 14" PR: FEOERAL 210 . 130 GR. HOY SP

IMR 4064 IMR 3031

150 GR. SIE SP IMR 4064 IMR 3031

32 S&W LONG BBL: 5.32" • .. oil" II

85 GR. HOY JHP

COL: 2.725" 36.5C 2110 36,500 CUP 36.0C 2175 37,000 CUP

COL: 2.855" 34.4 1995 37,400 CUP 33.0 2035 37,500 CUP


COL: 1.160" UNIVERSAL 3.0 865 12,000 CUP HP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUP TITEGROUP 2.4 819 11,300 CUP .. ~., -"' ...... ~ ..

90 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.170" UNIVERSAL 2.9 838 11,200 CUP

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HP-38 2.6 TITEGROUP 2.3

32 H&R MAGNUM BBL: 5" 1 -. '4 ...

85 GR. HOY HP H4227 9.5 LlL'GUN 12.0 LONGSHOT 5.0 HS-6 5.6 UNIVERSAL 4.3 HP-38 3.8 TITEGROUP 3.7 231 3.8

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90 GR. SIE JHP H4227 10.0 LlL'GUN 11.5 LONGSHOT 5.0 HS-6 6.0 UNIVERSAL 4.0 HP-38 4.0 TITEGROUP 3.6 231 4.0 . ... .. - ......

100 GR. SPR JHP H4227 10.0 LlL'GUN 11.0 LONGSHOT 4.7 HS-6 5.4 UNIVERSAL 3.7 HP-38 3.7 TITEGROUP 3.3 231 3.7

32-20 WINCHESTER BBL: 5.5" • Ii' .. ~ ... 'I' ;) -

85 GR. HOY JHP LlL'GUN 8.0 TITEGROUP 3.5

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100 GR. REM JFP LlL'GUN 7.5 TITEGROUP 3.5

380 AUTO BBL: 3.75" I; .. :I. -j- .,. - ...

90 GR. HOY JHP UNIVERSAL 3.6 HP-38 3.5 TITEGROUP 3.2 231 3.5

• 100 GR. HOY FMJ

UNIVERSAL 3.4 HP-38 3.1 TITEGROUP 3.0 231 3.1

380 AUTO (IMR) BBL: 3.75" So.-" &1Ii'~.-a .. ee~

90 GR. HOY JHP 800-X 4.1 SR 4756 3.6

766 10,500 CUP 749 10,000 CUP

CASE:FEOERAL PR:FEOERAL 100




973 19,900 CUP 947 19,400 CUP 956 19,900 CUP 947 19,400 CUP

CASE: REMINGTON PR: WINCHESTER SP

COL: 1.550" 1102 15,700 CUP

961 15,900 CUP

COL: 1.580" 1018 15,700 CUP

908 16,000 CUP





COL: .970" 870 15,500 CUP 880 15,500 CUP

SR 7625 3.2 PB 3.0 700-X 2.9

100 GR'-HOY FMJ 800-X 4.0 SR 4756 3.5 SR 7625 3.0 PB 2.8 700-X 2.7

9MM LUGElft BBL: 4"

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115 GR. SPR GOHP LONG3HOT 6.0 HS-6 7.0 UNIVE RSAL 5.0 HP-38 5.1 TITEGROUP 4.8 CLAY~; 3.9 231 5.1 · . 125 GR. SIE F:MJ LONG3HOT 5.7 HS-6 6.8 UNIVE RSAL 4.9 HP-38 4.8 TITEGROUP 4.4 CLAY~; 3.7 231 4.8 · 147 GR. HOY XTP LONG3HOT 4.7 HS-6 5.0 UNIVE RSAL 3.3 TITEG ROUP 3.6

9MM LUGElft (IMR) BBL: 4" · ... -.... . .., ';' . 115 GR. REM JHP

800-X 6.5 SR 4756 6.3C SR 7625 5.1 PB 4.8 700-X 4.7

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124 GR. REM Me 800-X 6.5C SR 4756 6.3C SR 7625 4.9 PB 4.9C 700-X 4.8 . ..

147 GR. HOY STP 800-X 5.3 SR 4756 4.4 SR 7625 4.3 PB 4.0 700-X 3.7

38 SUPER AUTO BBL: 5" .... II!-". It

115 GR. HOY XTP LONG:;HOT 7.1 HS-6 8.5 UNIVERSAL 5.5

NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication For complete data, visit our website at www.hndgdon.com

880 890 895

14,700 CUP 15,700 CUP 15,900 CUP

COL: .980" 840 14,700 CUP 875 15,900 CUP 855 15,500 CUP 835 15,400 CUP 840 15,200 CUP

CASE: WINCHESTER PR:CCI500



COL: 1.100" 1004 33,800 PSI

885 27,900 CUP 869 31,000 CUP 929 27,500 CUP






COL: 1.245" 1301 31,600 CUP 1314 31,500 CUP 1225 32,300 CUP

BUL.L.ET POWDER GR

HP-38 6.1 TITEGROUP 5.3 231 6.1

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125 GR. SIE FMJ LlL'GUN 14.0 LONGSHOT 6.9 HS-6 8.3 UNIVERSAL 5.5 HP-38 5.7 TITEGROUP 5.0 231 5.7

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130 GR. SIE FMJ LONGSHOT 6.8 HS-6 8.2 UNIVERSAL 5.3 HP-38 5.5 TITEGROUP 4.9 231 5.5

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135 GR. NOS IPSC LlL'GUN 12.8 LONGSHOT 6.1

38 SUPER AUTO (IMR) BBL: 5"

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115 GR. HOY HP 800-X 5.9 SR 4756 5.2 SR 7625 4.5 PB 4.0 700-X 4.0

38 SUPER AUTO +P BBl: 5" 115 GR. JHP

WSF 7.1

124 GR. FMJ WSF 6.6

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130 GR. FMJ WSF 6.3

• .~ .j: ~.jj-. - ... 147 GR. JHP

WSF 5.6

38 SPECIAL BBl: 7.7" . 125 GR. HOY XTP

HS-6 7.2 UNIVERSAL 5.2 HP-38 4.9 TITEGROUP 4.6 CLAYS 3.9 SR 4756 6.0 SR 7625 5.1 PB 4.1 700-X 4.2 231 4.9

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140 GR. HOY XTP HS-6 6.5 UNIVERSAL 4.8 HP-38 4.6 TITEGROUP 4.2

VEL CUP

1261 32,700 CUP 1208 31 ,BOO CUP 1261 32,700 CU P

COL: 1.275" 1353 29,800 CUP 1247 32,600 CUP 1271 32,100 CUP 1179 32,300 CUP 1159 31,200 CUP 1124 31,800 CUP 1159 31,200 CUP

COL: 1.275" 1215 32,000 CUP 1231 32,500 CUP 1124 32,200 CUP 1134 31.200 CUP 1116 31,000 CUP 1134 31,200 CUP

COL: 1.265" 1357 32,400 CUP 1105 32,100 CUP


COL: 1.265" 1015 21,900 CUP

965 21,800 CUP 955 21,800 CUP 955 22,500 CUP 955 22,900 CUP


COL: 1.280" 1320 34,400 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1245 34,600 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1200 34,400 PSI

COL: 1.280" 1070 34,400 PSI


COL: 1.455" 1048 16,600 CUP 1019 17,000 CUP

934 16,300 CUP 1010 15,600 CUP

937 16,100 CUP 1046 16,400 PSI

999 16,300 PSI 926 15,700 PSI 969 17,000 PSI 934 16,300 CUP


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LOADING DATA

357 Magnum Loading Data

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After the introduction of the N-Frame Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman and Heavy Duty revolvers around 1930, experiment-ers such as Phil Sharpe, Doug Wesson, Elmer Keith and others began stoking the .38 Special to significantly higher pressures (and velocities) than factory loads. Ultimately, the decision was made to lengthen the case and call it “Magnum,” the first of its kind. This joint effort between Smith & Wesson and Winchester resulted in the 357 Magnum cartridge appearing in 1935. The S&W revolvers were marvelous, high-grade guns with each being custom-built for the owner, along with a certificate of registration specifying features, accuracy and for whom it was built. It was by far the most expensive gun in the company line. It was The Great Depression and sales were expected to be limited, however, it sold remarkably well. This gun and cartridge significantly changed the future of handgunning.

In the post-World War II era, the popularity of the 357 Magnum grew to amazing status. Many guns have been thus chambered and have included small-frame revolvers, many sizes of double and single action six-guns, single shots and a variety of rifles. It has served well for hunting, defense, precision target work and law enforcement applications. Frankly, few revolver cartridges can boast of such extreme versatility, especially when handloaded.

Being primarily an outdoorsman and shooter, the 357 Magnum has served me well. It has taken black bear, deer, antelope and consider-able lesser game. I know men that it has saved from both man and beast.

While hunting varmints with a friend who works for a major Eastern gun company and feels that handguns are not effective beyond 20 yards, we stumbled onto a big jackrabbit that jumped and bounded his way to a distant hill-side then stopped. I reached for the Smith & Wesson N-frame 357 Magnum with a 5-inch barrel resting on my hip. He rolled his eyes in

total disbelief and mumbled something about a steak dinner. In a sitting position, with my back up against the pickup tire and elbows resting between my knees, the sights were care-fully aligned. The rabbit jumped then landed belly up, which was followed by the sound of the hollow-point bullet hitting home. My associate took more than 100 long paces to retrieve him. More importantly, he picked up the dinner tab. When kept within its proper limits, it is truly an outstanding cartridge.

357 magnum

Brian Pearce

Brian Pearce is a contributing editor for Rifle and Handloader magazines.

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BULLET CHOICE FOR THE 357 MAGNUM

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONThe 357 Magnum was, at the time of its introduction, the most powerful revolver car-tridge in existence. Today it falls well short of that mark, but is still a relatively powerful round.

38 Special ammunition can be safely and accurately fired through a 357 Magnum revolver, and is excellent for practice and plinking. When loading full-power .357 rounds, we have always had the best luck with slower powders like 2400, H110, and W296. When using these slow powders, a small pistol magnum primer and a heavy roll crimp are necessary to help achieve consistent ignition. We have had great results with the following procedure:

• Seat the bullet to where you can just see the top edge of the cannelure.• Adjust your crimp so that the case mouth is deforming the ridges in the cannelure and biting all the way to the bottom of the groove.


Grain158

636

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158gr. JHP 1.585" 0.177


BARREL Twist 1-16"Gr. WATER

WSPM

Sporting Handgun™ Revolver 0.182B.C.

MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.357 Magnum - 158 grain

Federal8.3" H-S Prec.

PRIMER TYPE


IMR 4227 15.0 * MAX. 1095 100%14.5 1064 96%14.0 1033 93%

Blue Dot 10.4 MAX. 1211 76%9.9 * 1153 72%9.4 1095 68%

Enforcer 13.7 MAX. 1298 83%13.2 * 1260 80%12.7 1222 77%

SR4756 7.9 MAX. 1340 75%7.4 1310 71%6.9 * 1280 66%

A-No.7 11.2 * MAX. 1420 65%Most Accurate 10.7 1340 62%Powder Tested 10.2 1260 59%

A-No.5 9.6 MAX. 1428 57%9.1 1343 54%8.6 * 1258 51%

800-X 8.7 * MAX. 1448 79%8.2 1373 75%7.7 1298 70%

H110 15.9 * MAX. 1490 92%15.4 1470 89%14.9 1460 86%

2400 12.3 * MAX. 1520 81%11.8 1500 78%11.3 1480 75%

W296 14.8 * MAX. 1540 86%14.3 1530 83%13.8 1520 80%


POWDER CHG.GRS.

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This reloading article shows the information from a page of my handloadinglogbook. It includes all the information I need for my .357 Magnum. I save ALL of mynotes when testing different loads - even the loads that don't perform well. This keepsme from trying the bad ones again at a later date. However, I keep a separate pagelike this for my "best" handloads for each firearm. They get recorded in this exactformat below. If you save your reloading data like this - it becomes much moremeaningful information when the shooting begins.

Case :Primer :Powder

:Bullet :OAL :

Remington (Velocity =1,180 fps)Federal14.0 gr, 2400158 Gr. Hornady XTP (HollowPoint)Heavy roll crimp in center ofcantilure

Notes: This is the best hunting and self-defense handload for my 6" Colt Python. Itdelivers good bullet penetration and expansion without excessive muzzle flash. Thishandload could have been made a little bit hotter, but this particular bullet produced thebest accuracy at 1,180 fps in my handgun. It will shoot 5 shot groups at 25 yards thatconsistently measure well under 2" when fired from a sandbag rest.

7 yards - 0 -

15 yards + 1.75"

25 yards + 2.5"

50 yards - 0 -

Sight Info : 25 yards - Use a 6:00 hold on a 25 yd bullseye target. 50 yards - Use a center hold on target.

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Comments: Never use 357 Magnum Loads in 38 Special cases as

very dangerous pressure will result. Handguns can vary in groove diameter and it is wise to

slug your barrel before sizing cast bullets. In order to maintain a maximum overall cartridge length

of 1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the forward edge of the first driving band.

When using half jacketed bullets velocities must be kept above 750 fps. to prevent bullet jackets from becoming lodged in the barrel (the lead cores may exit the muzzle and strike the

target). To crimp half jacket bullets, form the crimp at the junction of the jacket and exposed lead nose.

Bullet #358156 is extremely popular for heavy loads. Bullet #358429 closely duplicates the factory 158 grain semi-wadcutter. This is the Elmer Keith design bullet and makes an excellent choice for hunting.

For light loads Bullseye works best. Heavy loads work well with a wide range of powders but you might want to try 2400 for your first accuracy tests.

Test Components: Cases Federal Trim-to Length 1.280" Primers CCI 550 Primer Size Small Pistol, Magnum Lyman Shell Holder No. 1 Jacketed Bullets Used Speer JHP #4007, 110 gr.

Hornady JHP #35710, 125 gr. Speer JHP #4203, 140 gr. Speer JHP #4205, 146gr.

Hornady JHP #35750, 158 gr. Hornady JTC SIL #3577, 180 gr.

110 gr. Jacketed HP BC:. 122




Grains fps C.U.P. Bullseye 7.0 1030 20,500 9.7 1471 40,300 231 8.9 1142 29,300 9.5 1328 37,500 Unique 7.4 1052 17,300 10.0 1392 36,400 Blue Dot 10.0 930 12,400 14.6 1545 39,400 2400 13.5 1045 17,400 20.3+ 1561 39,100 N110 17.8 1568 33,900 19.8 1693 41,300 IMR-4227 14.8 1100 20,700 19.5+ 1383 30,100

Cast Bullets Used (sized to .357" dia) *gas check bullet #356242, 90 gr.

#356242, 120gr. #356402, 120gr.

*#358093, 125 gr. #358477, 150gr.

*#358156, 155 gr. #358311, 160gr. #358429, 170gr.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length 4" Twist 1-18%" Groove Dia 356"


BO.151 SD: 1



Powder

Sugg Starling Velocity Pressure Grains fps C.U.P.

Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure

CU.P. Bullseye 6.5 864 21,000 8.6 1315 38,400 Unique 7.0 990 18,900 9.7 1359 41,600 AA#5 10.6 1223 31,100 11.8 1471 39,300 Power Pistol 9.0 1238 32,100 10.0 1479 38,600 N340 8.1 1147 31,800 9.0 1366 40,800 HS7 10.9 1098 21,400 14.4 1403 39,200 Blue Dot 10.4 1113 20,000 13.3 1402 36,700 2400 13.0 1159 24,900 17.7 1478 40,600 Nl 10 14.5 1157 26,000 17.5+ 1371 38,500 HI 10 21.0 1357 33,500 22.0+ 1506 42,600 IMR4227 15.6 1232 31,200 19.5+ 1427 37,400

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f = » 140gr. Jacketed HP bo .,52

(5*5 1.590" OAL W



Max load Velocity Pressure

Grains fps CU.P. Bullseye 5.7 705 20,300 8.0 1116 39,200 Unique 7.0 949 20,800 8.9 1233 40,000 AA#5 9.4 1035 30,600 10.5 1218 36,000 HS-6 8.4 1076 30,200 9.5 1257 37,500 Blue Dot 9.2 917 17,900 2400 12.5 1047 26,500

11.9 1272 35,200 16.5 1343 40,300

Nl 10 15.3 1258 32,200 17.1 1505 39,900 HI 10 17.3 1287 31,600 18.0 1324 35,700 IMR4227 15.0 1106 28,800 17.8 1372 41,400

357 MAGNUM 146 gr. Jacketed HP 1.590" OAL

BO.159 SD: .163




Grains fps CU.P. Bullseye 5.7 759 23,300 7.5 1077 39,900 Unique 6.3 928 25,900 8.1 1200 41,100 N340 7.6 1066 34,600 8.5 1212 45,000 AA#5 9.5 1034 32,100 10.6 1208 38,500 Blue Dot 9.0 943 21,300 11.5 1273 39,700 AA#7 10.8 1027 26,400 12.0 1337 41,700 2400 11.0 895 20,800 15.1 1242 39,100 Nl 10 14.5 1075 27,700 16.2 1358 37,200 HI 10 16.3 1336 36,000 IMR4227 14.5 1045 29,500

17.0 1380 41,900 16.0 1196 36,000


BC:.206 SD:. 177

180gr. JTCSIL 1.585" OAL

BJJJJJJJJJJ BO .232 SD:.202

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity




Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Unique 6.4 887 18,900 8.3 1185 38,300 Blue Dot 8.4 782 27,300 9.4 970 39,100 Blue Dot 9.6 929 27,600 10.7 1158 39,800 Nl 10 10.8 814 26,400 13.5+ 999 40,800 AA#7 10.2 1005 31,200 11.5 1220 38,700 2400 10.0 597 23,100 12.6 949 40,500 Nl 10 11.5 851 21,800 14.0 1139 38,200 AA#9 11.2 857 29,200 12.5 1069 39,000 2400 11.3 938 20,700 14.9 1279 41,800 H-110 13.9 947 30,300 14.5 1101 38,100 AA#9 13.4 1158 32,900 14.9 1357 42,900 296 — — — 14.9 1096 42,000 1+110 IMR4227

16.3 12.2

1178 944

31,700 21,500

17.0 16.1

1309 1249

38,400 41,400

IMR4227 11.7 602 22,900 14.6 933 40,000

#356242 90 gr. (Linotype) 1.585" OAL

BC:.105 SD: .101

#356242 120gr. (Linotype) 1.585" OAL

BC:. 154 SD:.135

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity




Max Load

Groins Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

700X 6.0 1206 19,700 8.3 1581 41,500 Bullseye 5.7 1045 16,500 8.0 1320 35,800 Bullseye 7.5 1365 25,900 9.5 1630 39,900 Unique 6.9 1088 21,100 9.1 1409 42,000 SR-7625 7.5 1262 20,700 9.8 1613 40,900 SR-7625 5.5 974 17,500 8.0 1335 41,100 231 8.1 1329 25,600 10.1 1629 41,200 AA#5 8.6 989 19,600 10.8 1450 37,300 AA#5 10.0 1106 14,800 12.5 1642 30,900 Power Pistol 9.9 1308 33,100 11.0 1425 41,200 Power Pistol 10.5 1301 25,300 11.7 1495 41,100 HS6

HS-7 2400 tmmm mmmm

11.2 10.0 13.0

1108 1053 1178

25,600 18,400 25,700

12.5 13.2 16.4

1376 1436 1494

40,100 40,300 41,700

HS6 HS-7 2400 tmmm mmmm

11.2 10.0 13.0

1108 1053 1178

25,600 18,400 25,700

12.5 13.2 16.4

1376 1436 1494

40,100 40,300 41,700


+ Designates a compressedpowder charge. 337

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357 MAGNUM #356402 BC:.146

SD: .135 120 gr. (Linotype) 1.590" OAL

BC:.146 SD: .135

120 gr. (Linotype)

Powder



Max toad

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Bullseye 6.5 994 18,800 8.3 1390 37,600 Unique 7.2 1134 15,800 9.4 1482 41,300 SR-7625 7.0 1205 23,000 8.8 1429 41,600 Power Pistol 9.9 1326 33,200 11.0 1449 41,000 HS6 10.8 1325 30,400 12.0 1532 38,400 Blue Dot 10.8 1156 17,000 13.0 1564 41,400 2400 13.5 1140 17,300 19.5+ 1565 37,200

#358093 125 gr. (Linotype) .585" OAL

BC: SD:

079 140

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Bullseye 5.5 890 26,800 6.8 1158 38,200 Unique 6.0 769 16,600 7.8 1290 38,900 Herco 6.5 903 23,000 8.0 1275 41,000 Power Pistol 7.8 1065 32,100 8.7 1360 40,000 AA#5 7.5 932 22,300 9.4 1359 40,000 HS6 9.4 987 30,500 10.5 1230 38,600 Blue Dot 9.0 854 19,800 10.5 1339 39,600 2400 11.5 1026 26,400 14.0 1429 38,900

#358477 150 gr. (Linotype) .510" OAL

BC:.286 SD: .168

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Bullseye 4.6 772 17,300 7.0 1114 36,900 Herco 6.2 972 17,700 7.8 1225 41,900 Blue Dot 8.2 950 13,000 10.8 1356 41,200 HS6 9.0 1103 32,600 10.0 1301 40,100 AA#7 10.8 1068 25,300 12.0 1390 40,700 M#9 12.1 1096 31,100 13.5 1331 40,600 2400 11.0 998 17,900 15.0 1362 41,400 Nl 10 13.2 1 152 32,400 14.7 1374 39,900 HI 10 16.3 1245 31,300 17.0 1351 39,900 IMR-4227

oo 1044 21,700 16.0+ 1333 40,200

#358156 155 gr. (Linotype) 1.590" OAL

BC:.213 S&.174

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Bullseye 4.8 828 18,000 7.0 1122 39,400 Herco 5.0 785 16,300 7.5 1151 41,000 HS6 8.8 1069 29,100 9.7 1271 40,200 Blue Dot 8.5 975 21,500 10.5 1277 40,800 AA#7 10.8 893 28,300 12.0 1146 41,300 AA#9 13.0 998 29,500 14.5 1221 39,600 2400 10.6 999 24,900 14.0 1299 41,900 Nl 10 12.0 1074 27,400 15.0+ 1299 41,800 HI 10 15.0 1310 35,800 15.7 1363 40,300 IMR-4227 11.4 973 24,100 15.2 1254 41,300

#358311

5J3JJ5' 160 gr. (Linotype)

BC: .228 SD1 179

1.590" OAL




Grains fps C.U.P. Bullseye 4.9 821 17,500 6.9 1119 41,100 Herco 6.3 9 6 3 1 8 , 7 0 0 7.9 1203 41,000 HS-6 8.5 1046 32,600 9.7 1225 41,000 Blue Dot 8.2 888 11,600 10.9 1316 39,200 AA#7 10.2 1004 27,400 11.5 1213 41,000 M#9 12.3 1123 28,700 13.7 1350 41,800 2400 11.4 1024 20,200 15.5 1344 39,700 Nl 10 12.6 1054 26,400 14.0 1293 39,000 HI 10 15.8 1343 34,500 16.5 1463 40,300 IMR-4227 11.8 977 19,600 17.0+ 1345 40,600

#358429 170 gr. (Linotype) 1.553" OAL

BC: .286 SD:.190

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CU.P.

Bullseye 4.1 813 16,500 6.1 976 39,300 Herco 5.6 885 17,900 7.1 1105 39,000 Blue Dot 8.3 970 18,400 10.0 1233 39,200 AA#9 11.7 1028 33,800 13.0 1231 40,500 2400 9.7 879 15,900 13.5 1242 41,100 Nl 10 12.3 1053 33,700 13.7 1212 40,000 H110 14.4 1172 33,500 15.0 1285 40,900 IMR-4227 9.8 835 14,100 14.5+ 1233 40,800



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357MAGHUM he 357 Magnum was introduced in 1935 as the result of Smith & Wesson's extensive research with high-performance 38 Special loads. Much of this interest was stimulated by Elmer Keith and Phil Sharpe, who found that heavy charges of quick-burning rifle powders in a 38 case could achieve significant increases in velocity and game performance.

Major D.B Wesson wisely noted that a 38 Special cartridge loaded to very high pressures would be a severe hazard if accidentally fired in one of the lighter frame 38 Special revolvers. To avoid this, he designed a new cartridge which was physically identical to the 38 Special except for case length. The extra .135" of case prevented the new cartridge from chambering in 38 Special revolvers.

Thus was born the first "Magnum" handgun cartridge. Factory ammunition was first loaded by Winchester and others soon followed. The original Smith & Wesson 357 revolver was a high-grade model made with special steel and fitting to handle the new cartridge. Within a year, Colt chambered their massive New Service and Shooting Master revolvers for the 357 Magnum.

The popularity of the 357 didn't take off until after the Korean war when Smith & Wesson and Colt both introduced lighter, less expensive revolvers. An added advantage of owning a 357 Magnum revolver is that 38 Special ammunition may be used for practice.

Factory 357 Magnum ammunition was loaded with only 158 grain lead bullets until the late 1960's when jacketed bullets appeared. The soft lead bullets always caused severe barrel leading, so jacketed projectiles were a welcome improvement.

Today's handloader has an excellent selection of bullets. Speer's 110 grain JHP at high velocity is an

explosive varmint bullet. The 125 grain Gold Dot HP offers excellent expansion and better penetration. The 140 grainJHP is excellent for defense and hunting. It has less recoil than the 158 grain bullets, yet still offers adequate penetration. For deer hunting, the 158 grain Gold Dot HP and the 158 JSP are both good choices.

Some states have minimum muzzle energy requirements for handgun hunting which may eliminate the 357 Magnum from consideration. Check with your local game department for applicable regulations.

The 158 grain lead semiwadcutters, both in solid and hollow point form, make good practice and target loads. To avoid leading, we recommend limiting velocities to around 1000 feet/sec.

Slow-burning pistol powders require a heavy roll crimp and often a magnum primer to insure proper ignition. Use magnum primers whenever they are specified in the data. We found the new Vihta Vuori NllO to be an excellent 357 Magnum propellant.

The SAAMI maximum average pressure for the 357 Magnum is 35,000 psi. These loads do not exceed that level.

516 N U M B E R GmJ TWELVE

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--1 ~ 0.0600 in. [1.52 mm] J r-- 1.2900 in. [32.77 mm]

Max. Case Length: 1.290" Trim-to Length : 1.280" Max. Cart. Length: 1.590" RCBS Shell holder: #6 Barrel Length: 6" Twist: 1-18.75"

. 358" Dia . 148 Grain 38 Sect. Density .166 HB-We Ballistic CoeHicient 0 .050


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

3.6 822 AA #2 2.6 690

3.9 820

HP-38 3.5 758

Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 19 Case: Speer Primers: eel 500, 550

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.

3.2 815 3.8

700-X 2.9 745 231 3.4

3.4 812 3.3

Red Dot 3.0 750 Bullseye 3.0

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They are not at maximum pressure. but should not be exceeded to avoid damage to bullet bases .

NUMBER TWELVE

Mzl.Vel.

811

747

806

733

517

518

.358" Dia . .--...::::::.........,.... ___ ..--__ --,-___ ~-158 Grain Sect. Density .176


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder

Unique

SR 7625

Wt.Grs.

6.0

5 .5

5.3

4 .8

38 SWC

0.123 1.570" 4623

Mzl.Vel.

1034

970

1021

926

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

5.0 1002 4.8 939

700-X 4.5 904 Bullsey e 4.3 848

5.4 989 5.0 932

231 4.9 897 HP-38 4.5 839

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. The above loads are not at maximum pre ssure. but were held to 1000 Ips. to reduce barrel leading .

. 357" Dia. ~----,----~--~---~--110 Grain 38 Sect. Density .123 JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.122


Powder Wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder

Viht. N110

21.0C 1693 9.7 1447 -----------1

19.0 1557 Unique 8.5 1284 2400* 16.0 1680 10.8 1433 --------l Viht.

Blue Dot 14.0 1548 3N37 9.7 1305 HS-7 11 .0 1480 8.7 1403 --------l -------l AA

WAP 10.0 1362 Bullse e 7.8 1246 #5 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C

• CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.

NUMBER T W E L V

Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

15.0 1362

13.0 1227

14.4 1341

12.5 1182

12.0 1330

10.8 1246

= Compressed Load

E

"---


Ballistic CoeHicient

C.D.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

P d ower W G t. rs .

Viht. 18.8

N110 16.8

9.6

Unique 8 .6

20.3

296* 18.3

13.0

Blue Dot 11.5

20.0

H110* 18.0



C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder Wt.Grs.

17.0C Viht. N110 15.0

11.5

Blue Dot 10.3

IMR 19.2C

4227 17.2

18.0

H110* 16.0

18.0

296* 16.0

38 JSP 0.140 1.575" 4011

, o CI

" '0

" 38

GD-HP 0 .140 1.580" 4012

38 38 JHP TMJ 0 .135 0.146 1.575" 1.575" 4013 4015

MIV P d z . el. owef W G t. rs. MIVI z . e . Powder

1507

1383

1343

1259

1336

1188

1333

1252

1282

1154

38 JHP 0.152 1.590" 4203

MzLVeL

1397

1208

1324

1234

1298

1153

1288

1117

1235

1085

14.6 1238 AA #9 12.6 1119

Viht. 10.0 1226

N350 9.0 1097

10.0 1181

WAP 9.0 988

Viht. 10.2 1180

3N37 9.0 1035

14.3 1175

2400* 12.5 977

Note: The .357" 146 gr. JHP·SWC may be used with these loads by reducing the maximum charges by one grain .

Powder Wt.Grs. MzLVel.

9.0 1203

WAP 8 .1 1092

9.1 1195 Viht. N350 8.1 1078

Viht. 9.1 1195

3N37 8 .1 1079

8.0 1185

Unique 7.2 1086

10.2 1181 AA #5 9.1 1111

HS-7*

AA #7*

HS-6*

Viht. N340

Powder

2400*

HS-7*

Bullseye

HS-6*

231*

Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

13.3 1169

11 .8 1052

13.5 1134

12.0 1045

11.3 1124

10.0 1009

8.8 1124

7 .9 969

Wt.Grs. MzLVeL

13.0 1179

11 .7 1077

11 .9 1179

10.7 1041

7.0 1160

6 .3 1065

9.8 1142

8.8 1005

7.1 1105

6.3 978


NUMBER mm TWELVE 519

• 357" Dia. 158 Grain Sect. Density .177


C.O.L. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder

Viht N110

Wt.Grs.

15.0

13.5

15.5

H110* 13.9

10.2

Blue Dot 9.0

296*

AA #5

14.7

13.2

10.0

9.0

38 38 TMJ JHP 0.173 0 .158 1.570" 1.570" 4207 4211

Mzl.Vel. Powder

1253 AA

1102 #7 1217

AA 1151 #9 1188

IMR 1049 4227 1185

1089 2400* 1152

1032 WAP

Note: The .357" 160 gr. JSP·SWC may be used with these loads by reducing the maximum charges by one grain .

38 GD-HP 0.168 1.575" 4215

Wt.Grs .

11.7

10.5

13.7

12.3

17.0

15.0

38 JSP 0.150 1.570 4217

"

Mzl.Vel. Pow der

1140 Vih

1015 N3 t . 40

1136

1052 HS -7* 1126

1003 Un ique 1089 12.5

------lH. 11.2 957 Un iversal

8.6 1084

7 .7 944 23 1

Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

8.6 1072

7 .7 958

11.0 1041

9 .9 895

7.7 1040

6 .9 978

7.3 1015

6.5 904

6.8 986

6.0 877

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used wi th cauti • CCI Magnum Primer used wi th th is powder.

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357 HRGHUH [SllHOUmf LOADS) he popularity of metallic silhouette competition caused many 357 Magnum owners to try their handguns on steel targets. Toppling heavy steel plates at long range with a 357 requires tough, heavy bullets. The Speer 180 and 200 grain TMJ Silhouette Match bullets fill the bill.

These two bullets were not originally designed for revolver use. They were developed for single-shot target pistols such as the Thompson/Center Contender, which aren't too fussy about cartridge overall length (COL). Normal seating of these bullets produces a COL of 1.680", well over the 357 Magnum's maximum cartridge length of 1.590". Contender barrels have generous throats and this length poses no problems in them. Revolvers are another story.

First of all, the following loads should only be used in heavy-frame 357 Magnum revolvers. To use these specialty bullets in a revolver, it must have a total cylinder length of at least 1.625" (not counting rim recesses, if present). In addition, special loading techniques must be observed. Cases must be trimmed to the SAAMI minimum of 1.275" and bullets seated so that the case mouth covers almost all the crimping groove. A very firm crimp must be applied to the bullet to prevent bullet jump during recoil. This extra attention to detail maximizes the clearance between the bullet tip and the front face of the cylinder.

If you are uncertain of your cylinder length, make a dummy round (no powder or primer) using the above technique and try it in your cylinder. For proper, safe function the bullet tip must be below the face of the cylinder.

Not all makes and models of357 Magnum revolvers have cylinders which are long enough to use the above loading technique. In earlier

editions of the Speer Manual, our recommendation for such revolvers involved seating the 180 and 200 grain bullets deeper so that the case could be crimped over the bullet's shoulder just ahead on the cannelure. This required a significant reduction in powder charges resulting in relatively low velocities. In addition, certain makes of cases exhibited sidewall bulges where the bullet heel contacted the internal taper of the case, causing difficult chambering. Thus we no longer recommend the deep-seating technique.

If your revolver has a short cylinder, we recommend choosing the 158 grain .357" TMJ bullet. It is every bit as accurate as the 180 and 200 grain silhouette bullets and will fit short cylinders with normal loading techniques. The velocity increase compared to the heavier bullets will usually offset the difference in weight.

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9mm LUGER Continued (9mm PARA BELLUM)


Starting Velocity Max. Velocity


CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358242



Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.0 869 3.5 961

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.7 975 5.2 1273 Red Dot 3.8 926 5.3 1234

Sug. Velocity Starting Velocity Max .

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Red Dot 3.0 858 3.6 963 Unique 3.5 883 4.5 1039 Herco 3.6 840 4.6 1010

Unique 4.8 1000 6.2 1275

Accuracv Load :

Bullseye 3.5 990 4.8 1212 Red Dot 3.6 966 5.0 1197 Unique 4.4 999 6.0 1243 Herca 4.6 952 6.1 1183

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 6.2 Grai ns, 1275 F.P.S.

124 Grain Jacketed Accuracy Load: Bullseye Powder, 3.0 Grains, 869 F.P.S.

Bullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 990 F.P.S. Sug.

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P .S. Bullseye 3.5 909 4.8 1142 Red Dot 3.5 877 4.9 1107 Unique 4.3 891 5.8 1149

Accuracy Load: Un ique Powder, 5 .5 Grains, 1096 F.P .S.

Factory Duplication Load: Un iq ue Powder, 5.5 Grains, 1096 F.P.S.

NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using.


SPECIFICA TIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. . 356" to .358" Maximum Case Length .. .... .. .... .... .. .... 1.290" Trim-to Length ................ .... .. .. .. ........ 1.285" Maximum Overall Length (w f Bullet) 1.590" Primer Size .. ...... .... .... .... ...... .... .. Small Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number .... .. .......... .... 1 Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 27

Barrel Length .... .. 5" Twist ...... 1-18%"

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Depending upon their manufacture, some varIation in groove diameter exists in these handguns. It is wise to slug your barrel before reloading and size cast bullets to exact groove diameter.

Tn order to hold your maximum overall length to below 1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the forward edge of the first driving band .

Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept above 750 F .P .S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel.

.357 MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page

James

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.357 MAGNUM Continued

146 Grain Half·Jacket

Powder Unique

2400 SR 7625 SR 4756 IMR 4227

Sug . Starting Velocity Grains F.P.S.

5.5 971 11.5 978 6.1 845 7.0 858

11.5 830

Accuracy Load:

Max. Grains

8.5 15.5 6.5 9.0

15.5

Velo F.P

city .5.

1300 132 3 97 I

118 9 116 8

Unique Powder, 8.5 Gra ins, 1300 F.P.S.

I

~

158 Grain Jacketed

city . 5.

Sug. Starting Velocity Max. Velo

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P Uniq ue 5.5 801 8.0 117 0 2400 11.5 . 918 15.0 122 7 SR 7625 6 .0 840 6.5 93 0 SR 4756 7.0 835 8.8 1108 IMR 4227 11 .5 776 15.0 112 8

Accuracy Load: Unique Powder, 8.0 Gra ins, 1170 F.P .S.

160 Grain Half-Jacket !

Sug.

Powder Starting Velocity Grains F.P.S.

Max. Velo Grains F.P

city .5.

Unique 5.5 832 7.5 115 2 2400 11.5 979 14.5 122 1 SR 7625 5.9 890 6.4 96 0 SR 4756 7.0 835 8.7 108 1 IMR 4227 11 .5 868 14.8 1109

121 Grain Cast BULLET #35B242 (#2 AllOY)

CAN ALSO USE BULLET #356402 (121 Gn.)

Sug.


Bu ll seye 3.0 747 Unique 4 .0 715 Herco 7 .0 1052 2400 11.0 900 SR 7625 5.5 883 SR 4756 6.0 750 IMR 4227 9.5 606

Accuracy Load,

Max. Velocity Grains F.P.S.

4.5 998 8.5 1387

11.9* 1504 15.5 1274 7.0 1131 9.8 1402

15.5 1198

Bul lseye Powder, 3.0 Grains, 764 F.P.S.


Sug .


Bullseye 3.0 764 Unique 4.0 752 Herco 7.0 1085 2400 11 .0 1026 SR 7625 5.5 975 SR 4756 6.0 801 IMR 4227 9.5 746

AccurKY Load :


4.5 1011 8.5 1440

11.8* 1543 15.5 1449 6.9 1200 9 .7 1311

15.5 1332

Bu llseye Powder, 4.5 Grains, 1011 F.P.S.

150 Grain Cast BUllET #358430 (#2 ALLOY)

Sug .


Bullseye 3.0 705 Unique 4.0 690 Herco 7.0 1030 2400 11.0 934 SR 7625 5.5 848 SR 4756 6.0 754 IMR 4227 9.5 657

Accuracy Load:


4 .5 942 8.0 1280

11.7* 1449 15.0 1280 6.8 1082 9.6 1299

15.5 1230

SR 7625 Powder, 6 .8 Gra ins, 1082 F.P.S.


CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358311 (158 Gn.)

Sug.


Bul lseye 3.0 682 Un ique 4.0 680 Herco 7.0 1025 2400 11 .0 956 SR 7625 5.5 846 SR 4756 6 .0 712 IMR 4227 9 .5 725

Accuracy Load :

Max. Grains

4.5 8.0

Velocity F.P.S. 928

1250 11.6* 1388 15.0 1270 6.7 1064 9.5 1258

15.0 1194

2400 Powder, 15.0 Grains, 1270 F.P.S.

Factory Duplication Load : Herco Powder, 11.6* Grains, 1388 F.P.S.


Sug. Starting Velocity

Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Max. Velocity

Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.0 739 4 .0 893 Unique 4.0 739 7 .0 1157 Herco 7.0 1073 10.0* 1324 2400 11 .0 1010 13.0 1180 SR 7625 5.0 896 6.0 1050 SR 4756 6.0 863 8.8 1182 IMR 4227 9 .5 772 14.5 1212

Accuracy Load : Unique Powder, 7.0 Grai ns, 1157 F.P .S.


Sug.

Powder Starting Velocity Gra ins F.P.S.

Bu llseye 3.0 720 Unique 4.0 719 Herco 6.0 944 2400 9.5 877 SR 7625 4.2 763 SR 4756 5.5 813 IMR 4227 9.5 792

Accuracy load:


3.5 782 5.5 942 7.5* 1097

11.0 1018 5 .2 894 7.2 1024

12.2 1020

Unique Powder, 5.5 Grains, 942 F.P.S.

NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum . These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using.

*Designates a compressed powder charge,

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James

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PISTOL: S&W MODEL 27 BARREL: 8%", 1 in 183/4" TWIST CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER PRIMER: FEDERAL 200

BULLET DIA.: .357-.358· MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 1.590· MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.290· CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.280·

The 357 Magnum was first introduced in 1935 by Smith and Wesson with the intention of improving on the 38 Special round for hunting and law enforcement. The 357 case is approximately .12" longer than the 38 Special and operates at considerably higher pressure, delivering as much as three times the energy of the 38 Special. This versatile magnum round makes a superb law enforcement cartridge and is sufficient for hunting small game to deer at moderate ranges.

Lead bullets make good small game and target rounds; however, velocities should not exceed 1100 £ps, as undesireable leading of the barrel can occur in just a few rounds. Also, no loads are listed for the 148 grain wadcutter bullets since they are primarily target bullets and should not be fired at velocities exceeding 900 £ps. When reloading 148 grain wadcutters, use 38 Special data.

Many powders produced excellent results with the Hornady jacketed bullets. These powders include Blue Dot, AA #9, H110, HS-7, and 296. Unique provided the best performance with the lead bullets.

565

James

Sticky Note


Hornady HANDBOOK

110 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35700 HPIXTP Ballistic coefficient - .131 C.O.L. - 1.590'

VELOCITY




566

1750fps

.123 .357'

1800fps

,

125 GRAIN BULLETS:



#35730 FP/XTP Ballistic Coefficient - .148 C.O.L. - 1.590"

POWDER 1450 Ips 1500 Ips

Solo 1500 9.7 gr. 10.2 gr.

HS-6

HS-7

AA#7

Blue Dot 13.7 gr. 14.0 gr.

2400 14.4 gr. 15.0 gr.

IMR4227 18.6 gr. 19.1 gr.

WIN 296 18.8 gr. 19.3 gr.

H110 19.3 gr. 19.7gr.

1550lps

10.7gr.

19.8 gr.

20.0 gr.

VELOCITY

1600 Ips

20.3 gr.


1650 Ips

H ornady HANDBOOK

1700 Ips

.140 .357"

1750 Ips


567

Hornady HANDBOOK

140 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35740 HP/XTP Ballistic Coafficiant - .169 C.O.L. - 1.590"

VELOCITY

.157 .357"

POWDER

Solo 1500

1250fps 1300fps 1350fps 1400fps 1450fps 1500fps 1550fps 1600fps

HS-6

HS-7

AA#7

WIN 296

4227 14.4 gr. 15.4 gr. 16.3 gr. 17.2 gr.



568

158 GRAIN BULLETS:


#35750 HP/XTP Ballistic Coefficient - .206 C.O.L. - 1.590·

#35780 FP/XTP Ballistic Coefficient - .199 C.O.L. - 1.590·

POWDER

~ ~

VELOCITY

1350fps

See Ballistics Tables on pages 309-313.313-316. 414.415. Vol. II

1400fps

.177 .357·

1450fps


569

Hor:nady HANDBOOK.

160 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3572 JTC-SIL Ballistic Coefficient - .181 C.O.L. - 1.590"

VELOCITY


See Ballistics Tables on pages 316-319. 416-417. Vol. II


570

1400fps

.179 .357"

1450fps

180 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3577 JTC-SIL Ballistic Coefficient - .232 C.O.L. - 1.590"

VELOCITY


14.Sgr.


1250 fps 1300 fps

.202 .357"

1350fps -------


571

158 GRAIN BULLETS:


#3586 LRN Ballistic Coefficient - .159 C.O.L. - 1.590·

#3588 SWC Ballistic Coefficient - .135 C.O.L. - 1.590·

#3589 SWC/HP Ballistic Coefficient - .139 C.O.L. - 1.590·

VELOCITY


See Ballistics Tables on pages 325. 326. 327. Vol. "


572

1050fps

.176 .35S·

1100 fps

James

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P.tOl DATA

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP • ••••••••••••• SR 7625 4.7 881 17,800 PSI Longshot 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP 148 GR. HOY lHBWC COL: 1.160" PB 4.1 836 17,900 PSI 40S&W CASE: HORNAOY HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP SR 4756 4.0 854 16,200 PSI TITEGROUP 4.3 905 19,300 CUP BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 10.3 1488 38,700 CUP HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP 700-X 4.0 866 18,500 PSI WARNING: This data is intended for use in HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP AutoComp 4.1 881 15,200 PSI firearms with barrels which fully support the Titegroup 9.2 1470 37,700 CUP Universal 3.8 940 15,600 CUP 357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in 700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP 231 4.0 956 15,900 CUP BBl: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM firearms which do not fully support the cartridge • •••••••••••••

HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case 220 GR. SPR JSP COL: 1.580" SR 7625 3.0 767 13,600 PSI 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.590" head separation, or other condition which may H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP PB 3.0 840 16,300 PSI H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP result in damage to the firearm and/or result in 296 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP WST 2.8 735 16,000 PSI 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders. H110 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP Trail Boss 2.3 675 15,700 PSI H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP Check with your firearm manufacturer if in doubt. LiI'Gun 20.5 1563 31,200 CUP Titegroup 3.3 908 11 ,800 CUP Longshot 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• Longshot 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP 700-X 2.5 804 16,000 PSI SR 4756 7.8 1427 30,600 PSI 135 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP

• ••• ~ais •••••• 2;,5. 836 13,200 CUP HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP Longshot 11 .5 1434 31,900 PSI AutoComp 9.1 1221 38,300 CUP

158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" AutoComp 8.2 1455 31.700 PSI HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI Universal 8.5 1178 38,600 CUP

H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP Universal 7.6 1453 39,600 CUP AutoComp 8.8 1342 32,700 PSI HP-38 8.0 1125 36,700 CUP

SR 4756 5.3 888 16,400 PSI 231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP Universal 6.8 1250 32,000 PSI Titegroup 7.3 1127 33,700 CUP HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP WSF 7.8 1273 32,200 PSI AutoComp 4.9 865 16,800 PSI SR 7625 7.5 1401 33,800 PSI 231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 44 S&W SPECIAL CASE: STARLINE Universal 4.4 778 16,200 CUP Titegroup 7.5 1497 41,200 CUP HP-38 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI BBl: 8" PR: WINCHESTER lP

700-X 6.4 1399 30,400 PSI SR 7625 7.8 1273 32,000 PSI • ••••••••••••• 231 4.3 779 15,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• PB 6.2 1183 32,500 PSI 185 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.400"

HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535" 800-X 7.1 1031 12,700 CUP SR 7625 4.5 825 16,300 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP WST 5.9 1143 31,200 PSI SR 4756 7.9 1050 14,000 CUP PB 3.9 793 16,500 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP Titegroup 6.4 1251 33,200 PSI Universal 6.4 1031 13,900 CUP Titegroup 3.9 798 15,900 CUP H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP 700-X 6.6 1263 32,200 PSI HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP 700-X 3.7 798 15,900 PSI Longshot 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP • ••• C~ais •••••• 4;,5. 1071 32,900 PSI SR 7625 7.2 1043 13,600 CUP Clays 3.1 721 16,600 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI 180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" PB 6.1 1002 13,200 CUP

HS-6 9.5 1461 41 ,800 CUP Longshot 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI Trail Boss 6.6 944 12,600 CUP 38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER AutoComp 7.1 1288 32,300 PSI SR 4756 6.6 1018 28,800 PSI Titegroup 5.5 1025 11 ,600 CUP BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 6.5 1261 39,900 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI 700-X 5.4 1013 13,500 CUP

NOTE: +P marked guns only 231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP AutoComp 6.3 1053 33,200 PSI • ••• ~ais •••••• 4.2. 930 13,200 CUP • ••••••••••••• HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP Universal 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI 240 GR. CAST lSWC COL: 1.450" 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI WSF 5.8 1013 32,900 PSI 800-X 7.0 945 13,600 CUP LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI

SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI Titegroup 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI SR 4756 7.4 921 13,300 CUP HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI SR 7625 5.7 999 31,700 PSI HS-6 8.0 917 13,000 CUP AutoComp 6.4 1073 17,600 PSI • ••••••••••••• PB 4.5 917 30,400 PSI AutoComp 6.5 903 13,400 CUP

158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.580" Universal 5.6 873 13,300 CUP Universal 5.4 1072 18,900 CUP H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP WST 4.3 888 32,400 PSI HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP 296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP Titegroup 4.7 978 33,300 PSI SR 7625 6.5 892 13,400 CUP SR 7625 5.2 1043 18,500 PSI H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP 700-X 4.8 966 32,500 PSI PB 5.3 863 13,400 CUP PB 4.4 985 17,600 PSI Lil 'Gun 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP • ••• ~ais •••••• 3;,5. 847 34,300 PSI Trail Boss 5.2 763 11,700 CUP Titegroup 5.0 1069 18,700 CUP Longshot 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP 200 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" Titegroup 4.8 862 13,100 CUP 700-X 4.4 1023 18,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI Longshot 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 700-X 4.9 869 13,800 CUP 140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HS-6 9.5 1375 41 ,900 CUP 800-X 6.1 951 31,000 PSI Clays 4.0 771 13,500 CUP

H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1181 33,200 PSI SR 4756 5.5 910 32,900 PSI Longshot 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI Universal 6.3 1133 39,300 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI 231 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP AutoComp 5.2 894 32,100 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP Universal 4.7 903 33,600 PSI BBl: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 AutoComp 5.7 1031 18,000 PSI SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI WSF 4.8 867 33,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• Universal 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI 200 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP Titegroup 6.1 1229 41 ,900 CUP HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI IMR 4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31 ,200 PSI SR 7625 4.8 872 32,800 PSI 296 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• PB 3.7 782 32,200 PSI H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP Titegroup 4.6 984 19,300 CUP 180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575" WST 3.4 733 31 ,100 PSI LiI'Gun 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP 700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP Titegroup 3.8 822 31.700 PSI Longshot 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI

• ••••••••••••• 296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP 700-X 3.9 810 30,700 PSI 800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP 158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP

H4227 11 .0 964 17,600 CUP Lil 'Gun 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP 41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI Longshot 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP BBl: 10.125" PR: WINCHESTER lP AutoComp 13.2 1429 32,500 PSI SR 4756 5.5 928 17,900 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI • ••••••••••••• Universal 11 .1 1398 38,300 CUP HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP AutoComp 5.9 997 33,700 PSI 170 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.575" 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP AutoComp 5.0 885 17,000 PSI SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP Universal 4.7 837 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP Titegroup 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP


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REM. 125 GR. SJHP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.525" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 4.1 840 15600PB 4.6 865 15500

SR 7625 5.3 935 15900SR 4756 6.1 925 15900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.9 980 15500


SPEER 140 GR. JHP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.455" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.7 730 15900PB 4.2 735 15700

SR 7625 4.6 480 15800SR 4756 5.6 765 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.0 830 15700


SPEER 148 GR. LEAD BBWC;.358" DIA.; 6.0" REVOLVER BBL.;


700-X 2.6 710 8700“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 850 16000PB 2.8 705 8400PB 3.8 855 15800

SR 7625 3.2 715 8200SR 7625 4.2 845 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.3 710 8600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.5 905 15900

SR 4756 5.2 905 16000


REM. 148 GR. LEAD WC; .358" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.225" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 2.4 715 8800PB 2.7 710 7900

SR 7625 2.9 700 6900“Hi-Skor”

800-X 4.0 705 9400


SIERRA 150 GR. JHC; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.445" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 755 15900PB 4.0 765 15900

SR 7625 4.3 770 15700SR 4756 5.4 765 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.7 795 15600


HORNADY 158 GR. JFP; .357" DIA.;6.0" REVOLVER BBL.; 1.465" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.4 585 15300PB 3.9 620 16000

SR 7625 4.3 660 15700SR 4756 5.2 705 15300

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.5 695 15400



700-X 3.0 740 11700“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.6 790 15800PB 3.4 745 11700PB 4.0 775 15500

SR 7625 3.7 745 10000SR 7625 4.3 790 15200

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.8 750 11500

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.7 875 16000

SR 4756 5.2 825 15800


REM. 158 GR. LEAD SWC; .358" DIA.;6.0: REVOLVER BBL.; 1.550" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.2 745 13100“Hi-Skor”

700-X 3.5 790 15400PB 3.6 750 12200PB 4.0 800 15800

SR 7625 3.8 750 11000SR 7625 4.5 790 16000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.0 750 11600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 5.9 880 16000

SR 4756 5.4 840 15900



700-X 3.0 725 15000PB 3.4 760 15800

SR 7625 3.5 755 15800SR 4756 4.3 740 15700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.6 725 15500


REM. 155 GR. JHP; .400" DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.4 1220 34300

PB 7.2 1235 35000SR 7625 7.8 1275 34300SR 4756 8.5 1310 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 9.8 1350 30000


WIN. 180 GR. JHP; .400 DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.0 1105 34400

PB 6.4 1105 34900SR 7625 7.0 1140 35100SR 4756 7.6 1155 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.7 1210 30000


HORNADY 200 GR. HP/XTP; .400 DIA.5.0" BBL.; 1.250" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.2 975 33000

PB 5.5 970 34300SR 7625 6.2 1040 35700SR 4756 6.6 1045 35800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.8 1130 32500


NOSLER 135 GR. HP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 6.2 1210 32900

PB 7.5 1230 31000SR 7625 7.8 1250 30200SR 4756 9.0 1285 30000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 10.5 1305 24000


SIERRA 150 FR. JHP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.5 1120 34000

PB 6.5 1135 33500SR 7625 7.2 1165 32500SR 4756 7.8 1195 32700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.8 1205 25000


HORNADY 180 GR. HP/XTP; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.6 970 34600

PB 5.1 975 34400SR 7625 5.7 990 33300SR 4756 6.0 1000 33100

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.2 1030 26000


SPEER 200 GR. TMJ; .400" DIA.4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.3 840 33800

PB 4.5 845 33900SR 7625 5.2 885 34100SR 4756 5.6 905 34200

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.3 925 26100


SIERRA 170 GR. JHC; .410" DIA.;10" PISTOL BBL.; 1.575" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 8.4 1375 39800


REM. 210 GR. JSP; .410" DIA.;10" PISTOL BBL.; 1.590" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 7.6 1185 39000

SR 7625 9.1 1245 39700







HORNADY 240 GR. LEAD SWC;.430" DIA.; 6.5" REVOLVER BBL.;


700-X 4.9 740 13900PB 5.7 750 14000

SR 7625 6.2 770 13800“Hi-Skor”

800-X 6.9 695 13900SR 4756 7.5 760 13600

IMR 4227 14.3 790 13700



700-X 4.8 740 13600PB 5.6 745 13600

SR 7625 6.2 780 14000“Hi-Skor”

800-X 7.2 730 13900SR 4756 7.7 775 13800

IMR 4227 14.2 815 14000

.44 REMINGTON MAGNUMREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PRSPEER 200 GR. J MAG. HP;

.429" DIA.; 8.25" PISTOL BBL.;1.610" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 10.1 1300 40000

SR 7625 12.1 1350 39700SR 4756 14.6 1475 39800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 15.5 1600 39800

IMR 4227 27.0C 1520 33800


SPEER 225 GR. JHP; .429" DIA.8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.585" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 9.8 1235 40000SR 7625 11.7 1260 39900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 15.4 1525 39800

IMR 4227 23.0C 1295 30700

.44 REMINGTON MAGNUMREM. CASE; REM. 2 1.2 PR

SIERRA 240 GR. JHC; .4295" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.590" C.O.L.SR 4756 13.3 1260 39800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 14.2 1415 39600

IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32600


REM. 240 GR. JSP; .430" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.610" C.O.L.SR 4756 13.6 1315 39900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 14.3 1415 40000

IMR 4227 24.0C 1370 34900

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38 SPECIAL CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"

HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.2 1019 17,000 CUPHP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUPTITEGROUP 4.6 1010 15,600 CUPCLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP

140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.8 939 15,400 CUPHP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUPTITEGROUP 4.2 919 15,800 CUPCLAYS 3.7 869 16,700 CUP

148 GR. HDY LHBWC COL: 1.160"HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUPHP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 3.8 940 15,600 CUPTITEGROUP 3.3 908 11,800 CUPCLAYS 2.5 836 13,200 CUP

158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUPHS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUPUNIVERSAL 4.4 778 16,200 CUPHP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUPTITEGROUP 3.9 798 15,900 CUPCLAYS 3.1 721 16,600 CUP

38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP

NOTE: Loads are for use in modern arms in goodcondition. These loads should not be used in smallframe, or aluminum frame revolvers, nor are theyintended for auto pistols.

125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455"LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSIHS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUPUNIVERSAL 5.4 1072 18,900 CUPHP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUPTITEGROUP 5.0 1069 18,700 CUP



357 SIG CASE: FEDERALBBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.135"

LONGSHOT 9.3 1429 37,900 PSI

HS-6 9.0 1339 38,700 PSIUNIVERSAL 5.8 1235 38,500 PSI

147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.140"LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSIHS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSIUNIVERSAL 4.9 1062 36,300 PSI

357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.590"

H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUPH110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUPLONGSHOT 9.7 1647 42,000 CUPHS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUPUNIVERSAL 7.6 1453 39,600 CUPHP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUPTITEGROUP 7.5 1497 41,200 CUP

146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535"H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUPH110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUPLONGSHOT 8.6 1483 42,600 CUPHS-6 9.5 1461 41,800 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.5 1261 39,900 CUPHP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUPTITEGROUP 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP

158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.580"H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUPH110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUPLIL’GUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUPLONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUPHS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.3 1133 39,300 CUPHP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUPTITEGROUP 6.1 1229 41,900 CUP

180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575"H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUPH110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUPLIL’GUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUPLONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUPTITEGROUP 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP

357 REMINGTON MAXIMUMREMINGTONBBL: 10" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2160 GR. HDY JTC SIL COL: 1.890"

H4227 22.5 1814H110 24.0 1886

180 GR. SPR TMJ SIL COL: 1.990"H4227 20.0 1645H110 21.0 1694

35 REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTONBBL: 14" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2180 GR. SPR FN COL: 2.470"


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P,l(. DATA


CLAYS 3.7 SR 4756 5.5 SR 7625 4.7 PB 3.8 700-X 3.8 231 4.6

148 GR. HOY lHBWC HS-6 5.2 UNIVERSAL 3.8 HP-38 4.0 TITEGROUP 3.3 CLAYS 2.5 SR 4756 4.0 SR 7625 3.0 PB 3.0 Trail Boss 2.3 700-X 2.5 231 4.0 WST 2.8

158 GR. HDY XTP H4227 10.0 HS-6 6.2 UNIVERSAL 4.4 HP-38 4.3 T1TEGROUP 3.9 CLAYS 3.1 SR 4756 5.3 SR 7625 4.5 PB 3.9 700-X 3.7 231 4.3

38 SPECIAL +P BBl: 7.7"

869 16,700 CUP 938 16,900 PSI 872 16,100 PSI 816 16,100 PSI 849 16,400 PS I 861 15,800 CUP

COL: 1.160" 943 14,300 CUP 940 15,600 CUP 956 15,900 CUP 908 11,800 CUP 836 13,200 CUP 854 16,200 PSI 767 13,600 PSI 840 16,300 PSI 675 15,700 PSI 804 16,000 PSI 956 15,900 CUP 735 16,000 PSI

COL: 1.455" 864 15,500 CUP 862 16,300 CUP 778 16,200 CUP 779 15,900 CUP 798 15,900 CUP 721 16,600 CUP 888 16,400 PSI 825 16,300 PSI 793 16,500 PSI 798 15,900 PSI 779 15,900 CUP


NOTE: Loads are for use in modern arms in good condition. These loads should not be used in small frame, or aluminum frame revolvers, nor are they intended for auto pistols.

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP

HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI UNIVERSAL 4.7 837 19,200 CUP SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI TITEGROUP 3.8 822 31,700 PSI HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI

905 19,300 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI 928 17,900 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP 40 S&W (IMR) CASE: WINCHESTER 881 17,800 PSI 231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP

TITEGROUP 4.3 SR 4756 5.5 SR 7625 4.7

836 17,900 PSI 158 GR. HOY XlP , COL: 1.580" 135 GR. t-Nos HP COL: 1.125" 866 18,500 PSI H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP 800-X 10.5 1305 24,000 PSI

357 SIG CASE: FEDERAL Hl10 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP SR 4756 9.0 1285 30,000 PSI BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP LlL'GUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP SR 7625 7.8 1250 30,200 PSI

LONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP PB 7.5 1230 31,000 PSI 124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.135" HS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUP 700-X 6.2 1210 32,900 PSI

~~~6GSHOT ~:~ 1429 37,900 PSI ~~~¥~RSAL ~:~ m~ ~~:~~~ ~~~ 180 GR: HDY XTi> ' COL: 1.125" UNIVERSAL 5.8 1m ~N~~ ~~: TITEGROUP 6.1 1229 41,900 CUP 800-X 7.2 1030 26,000 PSI

•• • • ' SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI SR 4756 6.0 1000 33,100 PSI 147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.140" SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI SR 7625 5.7 990 33,300 PSI

LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSI PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI PB 5.1 975 34,400 PSI HS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31,200 PSI 700-X 4.6 970 34,600 PSI UNIVERSAL 5.6 1110 38,600 PSI 296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP 200 GR. SPR TMj · COL: 1.125"

357 SIG (IMR) CASE: flEMINGTON 231 6.9 1220 40.000 CUP 800-X 6.3 925 26,100 PSI BBL: 5" PR: REMINGTON 91/2 180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575" SR 4756 5.6 905 34,200 PSI • -10 • H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP SR 7625 5.2 885 34,100 PSI 125 GR. SPR GD-HP COL: 1.135" Hll0 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP PB 4.5 845 33,900 PSI

800-X 10.0C 1438 36,100 PSI LlL'GUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP 700-X 4.3 840 33,800 PSI SR 4756 9.1 1376 38,900 PSI LONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP SR 7625 7.9 1304 37,100 PSI TITEGROUP 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 10MM AUTO CASE: WINCHESTER PB 6.7 1237 38,700 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER LP

PB 4.1 700-X 4.0

147 GR. SPR GD·HP COL: 1.140" SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI 180 GR:siE JHCM

~ COL: 1.260" 800-X 9.0 1317 38,000 PSI 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI LONGSHOT 9.5 1287 34,600 PSI PB 5.0 1012 38,600 PSI 296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP HS-6 9.4 1127 35,800 PSI 700-X 5.6 1119 38,400 PSI 40 S&W CASE: HORNADY UNIVERSAL 6.4 1122 32,200 PSI

357 SIG (WIN) BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP HP-38 5.8 1061 34,900 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER TITEGROUP 6.0 1141 34,300 PSI

BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP WARNING: This data is intended for use in .' ~. firearms with barrels which fully support the car- 200 GR. HDY FMJ COL: 1.260"

125 GR. FMC-FN (:Ol: 1.140" tridge in the chamber. Use of this data in firearms LONGSHOT 8.2 1172 35,000 PSI WSF 7.1 126033,800 PSI which do not fully support the cartridge may result HS-6 8.6 1089 35,900 PSI

357 MAGNUM in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case head sepa- UNIVERSAL 5.9 1015 36,900 PSI

125 G\~~~iJ~T 7.0 1228 ~g~0~t5~" ~Bl: 10".... PR~~~:cWI:~¥~~Si~~ ~~t!Ot~ f~eoWr~~~~n~~d~~r~~~~n;~~iusr~lt~~ g::R;; ~Ij-~~ROUP ~:3 1~~~ ~N~~ ~~: HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 125 GR. HDY XTP t:Ol: 1.590" of the shooter and/or bystanders. UNIVERSAL 5.4 1072 18,900 CUP H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP 135 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.125" 10MM AUTO (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON

~Ij-~~ROUP ~:g 1~~~ ;U~~ ~~~ t6~~SHOT 2~.~ 1m 'g'6~~ ~~~ LONGSHOT 12.0 1480 32,400 PSI BBl: 5" PR: REMINGTON 91/2 SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI .' , HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI 180 GR. WIN JHP COL: 1.250" SR 7625 r. 2 1043 18500 PSI HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 5 1324 32,500 PSI 800 X 87 1210 30000 PSI

0. 985 17:600 PSI UNIVERSAL 7.6 1453 :l9,600 CUP 7. 1244 33,100 PSI SR 4756 i6 11 34'4 0 PSI

jgo-x ~:~ 1023 18,100 PSI ~1~tJROUP ~:~ mi :t~:~~~ ~~~ ~1~tJROUP ~:~ 1251 33,200 PSI ~~ 7625 ~.~ 11~6 ~fl~~ ~~I 140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 4756 7.8 1427 :10.600 PSI CLAYS 4.5 1071 32,900 PSI . 5 ,90 I

LONGSHOT 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI SR 7625 7.5 1401 :13,800 PSI 231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 700-X 6.0 1105 34,400 PSI H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP PB 5.9 1263 :12.900 PSI 180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" 200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.250" HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP 700-X 6.4 1399 :10,400 PSI LONGSHOT 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI 800-X 7.8 1130 32,500 PSI UNIVERSAL 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI SR 4756 6.6 1045 35,800 PSI HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP 231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP UNIVERSAL 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI SR 7625 6.2 1040 35,700 PSI TITEGROUP 4.6 984 19,300 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP (:Ol: 1.535" HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI PB 5.5 970 34,300 PSI SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 l12,700 CUP TITEGROUP 4.7 978 33,300 PSI 700-X 5.2 975 33,000 PSI SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI Hll0 17.2 1691 l!2 600 CUP CLAYS 3.5 847 34,300 PSI 10 AUTO (WIN) PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI LONGSHOT 8.6 1483 ,i600 CUP 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI MM CASE: WINCHESTER 700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI HS-6 9.5 1461 <1:800 CUP 200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.125" B~l: 5" . . . PR: WINCHESTER lP

158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455" UNIVERSAL 6.5 1261 ::9,900 CUP LONGSHOT 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 180 GR. JHP COL: 1.260" LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI HP-38 7.1 1330 <2,200 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI WSF 7.1 1150 35,600 PSI H4227 11.0 964 17,600 CUP TITEGROUP 6.6 1317 12,900 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.7 903 33,600 PSI 231 5.8 1050 35,600 PSI -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication

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LOADING DATA

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It is my privilege to introduce one of the most respected handgun cartridges of all time, the 45 ACP. Spanning military history from the time of horse mounted cavalry, to Tomahawk missiles, this cartridge has served in all United States military actions since its adoption in the year 1911. Its enviable reputation for effective-ness was earned during two World Wars, and in actions from Vera Cruz to Vietnam as well as all of the War on Terror’s desert/mountain conflicts to date.

This cartridge, although considered archaic by some standards, is useable in both semi-automatic pistols and revolvers and is still used in modest numbers today by American law enforce-ment officers, and in even larger numbers by civilian shooters for defense and sport.

The standard cartridge is a 230-grain full metal-jacketed projectile at a nominal 850 feet per second. Though its effectiveness is ques-tioned by some, most of the naysayers haven’t been in a tight spot with a handgun. Although not necessarily the best handgun cartridge made for hunting purposes, the quantum leaps forward in bullet design and perform-ance over the last two decades make it a rock solid choice for personal defense…and it will work for hunting if you need it too.

I started carrying a 1911 pistol in 1968 and I don’t recall ever feeling “uncomfortable” about only having the 45 ACP for defense.During my tenure serving as operations officer at the American Pistol Institute/Gunsite with Colonel Jeff Cooper, many of the positive

attributes of the 45 ACP cartridge were rein-forced by my experiences working, teaching and shooting it in quantity. Having used the 45 ACP for hunting a bit, it is my opinion, that with the correct projectile, placed well, at an effective reasonable range, the cartridge is very functional on deer-sized animals.

Having taught in my own business since 1983 with I.T.C. and Thunder Ranch, Inc. and while teaching literally tens of thou-sands of students over that thirty year span, the single most prolific handgun cartridge I have seen in attendance to the school is the 45 ACP.

If I taught for thirty more years, I believe that trend would continue. It will be some time far in the future before the .45

caliber will not be present on the firing line, whether at paper targets or in real life combat. The 45 ACP has a place of honor in firearms history…and it is well deserved.

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Clint Smith

Clint Smith is the President and Director of Thunder Ranch, as well as a contributing editor for both Guns and American Hand-gunner magazines.

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BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 45 AUTO

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONThe 45 ACP is a great choice for competitive shooters and plinkers alike. A-No.2, W231, and A-No.5 are the powders that we use most commonly in the lab.

Like most pistol cartridges, the 45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth. When loading for this cartridge, bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position and then secure the bullet with a taper crimp. Using this seating and crimping technique will help ensure proper headspacing.

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MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.45 Automatic (ACP) - 185 grain

Winchester PRIMER TYPE5" DouglasBARREL Length/Make

BARREL Twist


W231 6.1 * MAX. 812 46%5.6 747 43%5.1 682 39%

Bullseye 5.4 MAX. 840 45%4.9 780 41%4.4 * 720 37%

HP-38 6.2 MAX. 850 47%5.7 790 43%5.2 * 730 40%

SR7625 6.9 * MAX. 888 62%6.4 823 57%5.9 758 53%

A-No.2 6.3 MAX. 888 50%5.8 833 46%5.3 * 778 42%

Green Dot 6.4 * MAX. 908 64%5.9 843 59%5.4 778 54%5.0

A-No.5 9.6 MAX. 924 53%Most Accurate 9.1 864 50%Powder Tested 8.6 * 804 47%

Viht N320 6.2 * MAX. 938 65%5.7 813 59%5.2 688 54%

Power Pistol 8.5 MAX. 963 59%8.0 921 56%7.5 * 879 52%

Titegroup 5.7 MAX. 980 40%5.2 * 916 36%4.7 852 33%


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HP-38 5.5 * MAX. 760 45%5.0 700 41%4.5 640 37%

WST 4.8 * MAX. 769 52%4.3 723 46%3.8 678 41%

W231 5.8 * MAX. 790 48%Most Accurate 5.3 730 44%Powder Tested 4.8 670 40%

Bullseye 5.1 * MAX. 790 46%4.6 730 42%4.1 670 37%

700-X 5.0 MAX. 800 56%4.5 735 51%4.0 * 670 45%

Titegroup 4.7 MAX. 802 38%4.2 * 708 34%3.7 616 30%5.0

Unique 6.5 MAX. 808 60%6.0 753 56%5.5 * 698 51%

HS-6 8.1 MAX. 811 51%7.6 * 773 48%7.1 739 45%

A-No.5 8.5 * MAX. 840 51%8.0 790 48%7.5 740 45%

Longshot 6.9 MAX. 896 50%6.4 839 46%5.9 * 771 44%

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45 AUTOMATIC (45 ACP)

Comments: The 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) originated in the Colt

Model 1905 pistol developed by John Moses Browning. The United States Army sought a 45-caliber pistol to replace the 38 Long Colt that proved semi-disastrous during the Philippine Campaign. John Browning subsequently chambered his masterpiece, the Model 1911 pistol, in 45 ACP and the legend was born. The original military loading consisted of a 200-grain bullet traveling just over 900 feet per second. This soon changed to the now standard 230grain bullet at 850 feet per second. The Model 1911 and 1911 AI pistol served as the standard U.S. military sidearm for over 70 years. Although officially replaced by the 9mm Beretta in 1985, the 45 ACP cartridge remains in use with Special Operations units. Law enforcement agencies have shown increased interest in the cartridge lately. Several European arms makers are now also producing 45 ACP chambered pistols.

The 45 ACP has long been one of the most accurate and popular pistol cartridges around and shows no sign of slowing down despite its age. It is not however a cartridge that one can shoot once or twice a year and remain proficient with. The wide availability of components and bullet designs make the 45 ACP a great candidate for handloaders. Bullseye, Unique, and 231 often give best results with most bullet weights in this cartridge. The 45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth so car

tridges must not be roll crimped. The roll-crimping feature in Lyman seating dies for the 45 ACP is for use with the 45 Auto Rim cartridges used in revolvers. A slight taper crimp can be used on the 45 ACP if necessary. Reloaders should trim cases only if necessary and chamfer the case mouth only enough to break the burr. Shooters should adhere to the listed cartridge overall lengths. Variations in overall lengths may result in excessive pressures or difficulty feeding.

Many 1911 pattern pistols will not function well with anything but round nose bullets unless a qualified gunsmith alters the feed ramp. Cast bullet #452374 has been in the Lyman line since 1924 and is ideal for original, unaltered pistols. This bullet closely duplicates the shape and weight of the original military full metal-jacketed load. Cast bullet #452460 has been a popular semi wad cutter bullet since 1950. Cast bullet #452630 is a bevel-based design. This is a relatively new addition to our line and makes for a good mid-range practice load. Sizing this bullet through a lube-sizer such as our Lyman Model 4500 will often leave a small deposit of bullet lubricant around the bevel. Many shooters simply wipe the base of the bullet on a clean sheet of paper after sizing. Groove diameters can vary from .450" to .453" but the shooter should not size cast bullets larger than .451" due to chamber dimensions.

Test Components: Cases Remington, Federal Trim-to Length 888" Primers Remington 2%, CCI 300 Primer Size Large Pistol Lyman Shell Holder No. 2 Jacketed Bullets Used . .Remington SWC/FMJ, 185 gr.

Hornady HP/XTP #45100, 185 gr. Speer Gold Dot HP #4478, 200 gr.

Speer JHP #4479, 225 gr. Speer TMJ #4480, 230 gr.

Cast Bullets Used (sized to .451" dia) #452460, 200 gr. #452630, 200 gr. #452374, 225 gr.

Test Specifications: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used Universal Receiver Barrel Length 5" Twist 1-16" Groove Dia 450"

James

Sticky Note


M MM m m m • 45 AUTOMATIC (45 ACP) 185 gr. Jacketed SWC

1.135" OAL BC: .068 SD:.130


BC: .139 Sfc.130

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity




Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

700X 3.4 675 7,900 5.0 967 17,800 Clays 4.1 766 13,500 4.6 841 16,600 Bullseye 3.5 678 8,000 5.6 975 16,600 700X 3.5 612 7,500 5.5 933 17,800 231 4.1 680 9,100 6.1 981 16,600 Bullseye 3.5 610 7,300 6.0 976 18,000 SR-7625 4.4 706 9,100 6.5 972 16,800 231 4.4 640 7,500 6.1 937 15,700 Unique 4.7 661 7,700 7.5 1055 18,000 HP-38 3.5 599 7,500 5.8 960 17,900 SR4756 5.7 666 7,900 7.7 1002 17,000 Red Dot 3.5 607 7,200 6.1 942 17,600 HS6 6.6 689 8,000 9.1 1038 18,000 N320 5.7 812 10,500 6.4 988 17,300 Blue Dot 7.3 666 8,000 10.2 1015 17,800 PB

SR-7625 Unique

4.6 4.9 4.8

660 633 630

9,100 7,100 7,800

6.9 7.0 7.8

968 960 985

17,700 17,900 17,800

PB SR-7625 Unique

4.6 4.9 4.8

660 633 630

9,100 7,100 7,800

6.9 7.0 7.8

968 960 985

17,700 17,900 17,800

AA#5 7.4 720 10,700 9.2 1008 17,700 Power Pistol 7.4 917 13,400 8.3 1024 16,800 WSF 7.2 881 12,300 8.0 1047 17,500

MMmMmMmWm

200 gr. Jacketed HP .178" OAL

BC: .138 SD: .140

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure CU.P.

Clays 3.9 713 13,100 4.4 790 16,500 700X 3.3 597 7,400 4.9 871 17,300 Bullseye 3.4 604 7,100 5.7 942 17,800 231 5.5 772 11,900 6.2 897 16,700 N320 5.1 650 12,500 5.7 857 16,200 SR-7625 4.5 601 7,300 6.7 935 17,400 Unique 4.0 604 7,300 6.5 927 17,700 SR-4756 5.4 588 7,100 7.4 961 18,000 AA#5 6.8 623 9,400 8.5 900 16,800 HS-6 5.7 566 6,500 9.0 951 17,600 Power Pistol 6.6 818 12,900 7.4 935 16,600 WSF 6.5 832 13,600 7.3 955 17,900 Blue Dot 8.7 747 10,400 9.7 899 15,800


BC:.169 SD: .158

Powder



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P. 17,200 700X 3.1 549 7,500 4.8 796

Pressure C.U.P. 17,200

Bullseye 3.1 554 7,300 5.3 840 17,400 SR-7625 4.4 587 7,400 6.3 844 17,400 Unique 4.1 548 6,800 6.7 883 17,500 SR4756 4.8 552 6,700 7.3 882 17,300 N340 6.0 689 11,700 6.7 830 16,300 Power Pistol 6.5 776 14,500 7.3 876 17,100 WSF 6.0 717 14,100 6.7 807 16,500 HS-7 6.7 564 6,800 10.3 884 17,600

356

#452460 200 gr. (#2 Alloy) 1.161" OAL

BC: S&.140

076

230gr.TMJ 1.275" OAL

BC:.153 SD:.162

Powder


Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.UJ>.


Max Load

'Titegroup 4.5 813 13,800 5.1 895 17,300 Sugg Starting Grains

Velocity Pressure Max Load Velocity

fps Pressure 700X 4.0 745 10,300 5.2 940 17,300

Powder

Sugg Starting Grains fps C.U.P. Grains

Velocity fps C.U.P. Bullseye 3.5 645 6,900 5.6 869 15,700

700X 3.6 667 11,200 4.8 867 17,900 Red Dot 4.0 695 8,400 5.3 895 14,700 Bullseye 3.8 662 10,400 5.3 878 17,100 *N320 4.6 774 13,400 5.2 889 17,100 SR-7625 4.9 678 10,800 5.9 838 15,800 *WST 4.2 750 13,300 4.7 804 15,300 Unique 5.9 749 12,500 6.6 825 15,800 Green Dot 4.5 715 9,000 5.8 895 14,400 SR4756 6.0 695 11,200 7.0 866 17,400 ••231 4.0 694 9,200 6.0 987 18,000 N340 5.9 742 12,700 6.6 838 16,500 SR-7625 5.0 735 9,000 6.2 945 17,000 Power Pistol 6.4 775 13,500 7.2 858 16,600 Unique 5.0 670 7,700 7.5 980 16,600 Blue Dot 8.3 684 11,000 9.2 806 15,100 **SR4756

*Power Pistol **M#5

5.3 6.3 6.4

704 816 686

9,100 13,300 10,000

7.3 7.0 8.0

993 919 970

17,000 16,800 17,000

**SR4756 *Power Pistol **M#5

5.3 6.3 6.4

704 816 686

9,100 13,300 10,000

7.3 7.0 8.0

993 919 970

17,000 16,800 17,000

**HS6 6.0 690 8,600 8.7 1016 17,700 "Blue Dot 7.1 701 8,900 10.6 1012 17,200

Note: : Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.

* Designates use or CCI primers. **Designates use of Federal cases.

James

Sticky Note


45 AUTOMATIC (45 ACP) #452630 200 gr. (#2 Alloy) 1.235" OAL

BC: SD:

.063

.140 #452374 225 gr. (#2 Alloy) 1.272" OAL

BC: .158 SD: .158



Max bad

Grains Velocity



Max Load

Grains Velocity

fps Pressure C.U.P.

Clays 3.9 701 10,200 4.4 839 15,500 **Clays 3.6 683 10,600 4.3 818 17,100 'Titegroup 4.8 801 12,200 5.4 920 17,100 'Titegroup 4.5 735 11,200 5.1 841 16,100 700X 4.4 676 10,000 5.5 884 17,500 700X 4.0 695 10,500 5.0 855 17,300 Bullseye 4.9 840 12,900 6.0 909 17,000 Bullseye 4.0 680 10,100 5.0 815 14,400 Red Dot 4.4 713 12,400 5.5 894 17,600 Red Dot 4.3 705 11,100 5.3 835 15,300 *N320 5.1 746 10,000 5.7 865 14,800 *WST 4.2 707 11,500 4.7 794 17,100 *WST 4.4 735 11,100 4.9 840 16,300 Green Dot 4.8 725 11,400 5.8 845 15,100 Green Dot 5.1 727 11,900 6.4 894 16,900 "231 4.0 661 9,200 5.8 902 17,500 *231 5.4 769 12,700 6.1 885 16,300 SR-7625 5.0 675 9,000 6.0 850 15,200 SR-7625 5.4 653 8,600 6.7 900 16,800 *WSF 6.0 749 12,300 6.7 839 15,100 *WSF 6.3 815 12,200 7.0 904 16,600 *N340 5.9 730 10,300 6.6 864 16,300 Unique 6.0 717 11,400 7.5 913 17,400 Unique 5.5 695 10,100 7.3 905 16,500 SR4756 6.4 660 9,300 8.0 933 16,700 SR4756 5.5 662 8,800 7.5 955 18,000 * Power Pistol 6.6 810 12,700 7.4 955 17,500 *Power Pistol 6.3 764 11,900 7.0 865 16,300 AA#5 7.0 697 10,500 8.5 927 16,800 **AA#5 6.6 625 9,200 8.2 874 17,300 *HS6 8.5 795 12,800 9.5 912 16,800 **HS6 6.2 664 8,400 8.6 921 16,600 Blue Dot 8.5 679 9,800 10.6 972 17,300 **BlueDot 7.5 660 8,600 10.7 964 17,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load. 357

* Designates use of CCl primers. **Designates use of Federal cases.

James

Sticky Note


45 RUTO Atso know as the 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), this is among of the most popular handgun cartridges ever and one of the most widely reloaded. Developed in 1905 by John Browning for a prototype service pistol, the original version propelled a 200 grain bullet at 900 feet/sec. The original pistol design was rejected by Army Ordnance, who wanted addition safeties plus a cartridge which fired a heavier bullet. Browning redesigned the pistol to become the revered M1911 45 Auto and chose a 230 grain bullet at 850 feet/sec. The rest, as they say, is history.

For years, the only popular handguns in this caliber were Colt's military and commercial versions of the semi-auto service pistol plus some large-frame revolvers made by Colt and Smith & Wesson. In spite of many new cartridges for semi-auto pistols the 45 Auto has remained strong and today many companies chamber pistols for it. Just within the last fifteen years, Smith & Wesson, Glock, Ruger and SIG have added the 45 Auto to their line-up. Some people have predicted that the 9mm Luger cartridge will ultimately "kill off" the 45, but it hasn't happened yet. We hope it never will!

Although designed for battle, both the pistols and the cartridge have proven popular for target shooting. Many bullseye and USPSNIPSC competitors still use the 45 Auto routinely. In an accurized pistol, the 45 Auto cartridge is capable of outstanding accuracy.

Mastering the 45 Auto pistol has never been easy. The handloader has an advantage because he can assemble light target or practice loads to minimize recoil. The Speer 200 grain lead semi-wadcutter and the 185 grain Totally Metal Jacketed (TMJ) bullets are excellent choices for target practice and bullseye competition.

Action shooting requires that ammo meet a minimum "power factor". To "make major" (weight x velocity = 175,000), competitors use the 200 grain TMJ semi-wadcutter or the 200 grain JHP bullet. Either one travelling in excess of 875 feet/ sec will satisfy this requirement.

For light game hunting or defense, the 185 and 230 grain Gold Dot hollow points are designed for optimum penetration and expansion. The 225 and 260 grain JHP revolver bullets can be selected when maximum penetration is needed. However, be sure to check that the latter two bullets feed properly in your pistol. Both have exposed lead tips, and may cause jams in pistols with rough feed ramps. Semiwadcutters bullets often require slight feed ramp polishing or other minor modifications to insure reliable feeding.

We recommend taper crimping all 45 Auto loads shown. Observe the loading lengths we show for best feeding. These loads may also be used in semi-automatic carbines chambered for the 45 Auto cartridge. However, don't expect significant velocity increases from the longer barrels . The modest pressures of the 45 Auto combined with quick-burning propellants usually mean that increases of more than 100 feet/sec are rare.

Military surplus 45 brass is quite common. Be sure to remove the primer crimp before reloading surplus cases.

The 0451" 300 grain Uni-Cor soft point is not recommended for the 45 Auto. It cannot be seated to industry C.O.L. without bulging the case walls and there is little room for propellant. Even if no bulging occurred, velocities would be so low that bullets might stick in the bore.

The industry pressure limit for the 45 Auto are established at 21,000 psi; these loads are within that limit.

556 NUMBER mEl TWELVE

James

Sticky Note


0.480.0. in. [12.19 mmJ

0.4762 in. [12.09 mmJ

0..4730. in. [12.01 mmJ

~ L ~ 0..8980. in. [22.81 mmJ ~ 0..0490. in. [1.24 mmJ

Max. Case Length: 0.898" Trim-to Length: 0.888" Max. Cart. Length: 1.275" RCBS Shell holder: #3 Barrel Length: 4.40" Twist: 1-15.75"

. 452" Dia . 200 Grain 45 Sect. Density .139 SWC

Ballistic Coefficient 0.139 C.O.L. Tested At 1.185"

Speer Part No. 4677

Test Firearm: SIG P-220 Case: Speer Primers: CCI 300

Note : These are loads to velocities of approximately 800 fps. for target shooting . They are not at maximum pressure.

P d ower W G t. rs . z . e . ower M IV I P d W G t. rs . M IV I z . e . Powder

4.5 831 4.6 807 SR

Red Dot 4.1 749 Bullseye 4.2 744 4756 6.0 826 5.4 804

H. Herco 5 .5 750 Universal 4.9 710 Unique

5.2 811 5.0 803 SR 7625 4 .7 726 231 4.6 739 700-X


Wt. G rs .

5.8

5.3

5.4

4 .9

4.2

3.8

NUMBER TWELVE

Mzl.Vel.

800

728

790

716

790

715

557

558

. 452" D"a I . 230 Grain Sect. Density .161

Baltistic Coefficient

C.OL Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder Wt.Grs .

5.8

Unique 5.3

SR 6.5

4756 6.0

6.4

Herco 5 .9



C.O.l. Tested At

Speer Part No.

Powder Wt.Grs .

5.5

231 5 .0

4.9

Red Dot 4.5

4.7

700-X 4.3

45 L"RN 0.160 1.270" 4690

Mzt.Vet.

849

764

848

783

845

779

45TMJ Match

0.090 1.275" 4473

Mzt.Vet.

807

717

803

758

798

731

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vet. Powder

Green 5.3 842

H. Dot 4.8 772 Universal

5.1 841

Red Dot 4.7 765 231 4.7 838

700-X 4.3 767

Note: These are loads to velocities of approximately 800 fps. for target shooting . They are not at maximum pressure.

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vet. Powder

5.8 796 SR

Unique 5.0 671 7625 4.9 795

Bullseye 4 .5 770 HP-38 8.0 793

AA #5 7.2 691 PB

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used wi th caution .

Wt.Grs.

5.5

5.2

5.6

5 .1

Wt.Grs.

5.6

5.1

5.4

4.9

5.5

5.0

NUMBER TWELVE

Mzt.Vet.

837

748

831

760

Mzt.Vet.

793

705

792

730

770

719

, & " '0 c:J . 451" Dia .

185 Grain 45 Sect. Density .130 GD-HP Ballistic Coefficient 0.109



AA 10.6 1034

SR 7.8 981

AA 12.0 947

#5 9.5 956 7625 7.0 810 #7 10.8 825

8.2 1015 9.0 973 9.9 926

Unique 7.3 904 WAP 8 .1 823 HS-6 8 .9 832

6.5 997 AA

6.7 970 Viht.

9.0 915

700-X 5 .8 889 #2 6 .0 850 3N37 8 .1 804

7.7 991 Viht.

7.5 956 7.5 910 H. Viht. Universal 6 .9 851 N330 6 .7 854 N340 6.7 796

6.4 986 7.4 954 7.7 885

Bullseye 5.7 874 231 6.6 837 WSF 6.9 814

. 451 " Dia . 200 Grain 45TMJ 45 Sect. Density .140 Match JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.129 0 .138

C.O.L. Tested At 1.275" 1.155" Speer Part No. 4475 4477

Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs . Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

10.5 1010 9.5 956 Viht.

8.2 910

Blue Dot 9.4 877 HS-6 8 .5 823 3N37 7.3 769

7.3 984 Viht.

7.0 967 AA

9.0 900

Unique 6 .5 860 N340 6 .3 818 #5 8.1 798

8.4 978 5.8 934 AA

11 .0 891

WAP 7.5 884 Bullseye 5 .2 845 #7 9.9 791

7.0 967 7.2 934 6.3 857 H. Universal 6.3 829 WSF 6.4 824 231 5 .6 769

Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution .

NUMBER mm TWELVE

. 451" Dia . 225 Grain 45 Secl. Density .158 Mag-JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.169

C.O.l. Tested At 1.200" Speer Part No. 4479

Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.

10.0 935 9.0 887 6 .5 845 AA H.

Blue Dot 9.0 814 #5 8.1 773 Universal 5.8 725

8.1 930 10.7 877 9 .0 841 AA

WAP 7.2 800 #7 9.7 736 HS-6 8 .0 740

Viht. 8.0 907 7.0 860

Viht. 8.0 840

N350 7.2 797 WSF 6 .3 774 3N37 7.2 733

7.2 906 5.6 856 6.0 787

Unique 6.4 835 Bullseye 5.0 782 231 5.4 730

. 451" Dia . 230 Grain 45 Secl. Density .162 TMJ Ballistic Coefficient 0.195

C.O.l. Tested At 1.260" Speer Part No. 4480

Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt .Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.

7.5 890 6.2 858 5.3 839

WAP 6.8 785 231 5.6 789 Red Dot 4 .8 770

Viht. 6.3 872 6.3 841 6.5 832

H. N340 5.5 760 Universal 5.5 730 Unique 5 .5 728

8.5 863 5.7 840 5.1 815

HS-6 7.8 773 Bullseye 5.2 779 700-X 4.6 710


NUMBER mE] TWELVE

~ 0 CI 'U '0

" .451" Dia. 230 Grain 45 Sect. Density .162 GD-HP Ballistic Coefficient 0.143


Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.

9.0 893 5.0 818 6.0 796 SR

Blue Dot 8.1 796 700-X 4.5 748 7625 5.4 664

7.2 862 5.0 812 AA

9.6 794

WAP 6.4 746 Bullseye 4.5 742 #7 8.6 690

9.5 849 6.0 806 7.8 792 H. AA

HS-7 8.5 724 Universal 5.4 704 #5 7.0 687

Viht. 6.1 836 6.0 806 5.6 765

N340 5.4 709 Unique 5.4 721 231 5.0 683

7.1 Viht.

826 8.0 799

N350 6.3 730 HS-6 7.2 702

.451" Dia. 260 Grain 45 Sect. Density .183 Mag-JHP Ballistic Coefficient 0.183



6.9 847 Green

5.8 819 4.9 794

Herco 6.3 775 Dot 5.3 751 700-X 4.4 722

5.9 824 5.6 802 5.2 788 SR

231 5.4 756 7625 5.1 733 Bullseye 4.7 717

6.3 821 5.0 801

Unique 5.8 752 Red Dot 4.6 748


N U M B E R ~ TWELVE

James

Sticky Note


SPECIFICA TIONS:

Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. .450" to .453" Maximum Case Length ..... .......... .. .. ... .898" Trim-to Length ............... ...... ............. .895" Maximum Overall Length (w / Bullet) 1.275" Primer Size ........... ................ ..... Large Pistol Lyman Shell Holder Number ....... .. ........ ... 2 Firearm used for Test .. Colt, Gov't. Model

Barrel Length ........ 5" Twist ........ 1·16"

185 Grain Jacketed

As this cartridge headspaces on the case mouth, the trimto-length must be adhered to closely and the case should not be crimped. A short case, or a crimp on the case mouth, can cause heads pace problems.

While groove dimensions for these handguns will vary from .450" to .453" the reloader will sometimes have difficulty if he uses a bullet over .451 " diameter. Maximum case and chamber dimensions usuall y provide for a bullet of .451" and larger bullets may bulge cases to the point where they fail to chamber.

Most pistols (unless they are altered) will not feed wad cutter type bullets such as #452389 and #452460. This also applies to the 185 grain jacketed wad cutter.

185 Grain Cast 225 Grain Cast Sug. BUllET #452389 (#2 AllOY) BULLET #452374 (#2 ALLOY)

Velocity Starting Veloc ity Max . Powder Grains F.P .S. Grains F.P.S. Bul lseye 3 .5 669 4.9 873

Sug . Velocity Starting Velocity Max.

Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.


Powder Gra-ins F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S. Red Dot 4.0 688 5.5 928 Bullseye 3.5 778 4.9 966 Bullseye 3.5 702 4.7 854 Unique 5.0 672 7.2 994 Red Dot 4 .0 805 5.5 1011 Red Dot 4.0 700 5.3 880 P.B . 4.8 762 5.8 900 Unique 5.0 795 7.2 1081 Unique 5.0 711 7.2 967 SR 4756 6.2 606 6.6 664 P.B. 4.8 845 5.8 1000 P. B. 4.5 655 5.7 840 SR 7625 5 .2 639 6 .2 840 SR 4756 6 .3 755 6 .6 793 SR 4756 6.2 638 6.5 653

SR 7625 5.2 778 6.2 1005 SR 7625 5.1 655 6.1 827 Accuracy load : Unique Powde r, 5.0 Grai ns, 672 F.P. S. Accuracy Load : Accuratey Load:

Factory Duplication LoiKI : Bullseye Powder, 4.9 Gra ins, 966 F.P.S. Bullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 702 F.P.S.

Unique Powder, 5 .9 Grains, 822 F.P.S.

230 Grain Jacketed 200 Grain Cast Sug . BUllET #452460 (#2 ALLOY)

Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Bullseye 3.5 622 4.6 798


Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Red Dot 4.0 652 5.3 818 Bullseye 3.5 73 1 4.B 913 Unique 5.0 664 7.2 960 Red Dot 4.0 769 5.4 959 P.B. 4 .5 650 5.6 835 Unique 5.0 752 7.2 1041 SR 4756 6.1 636 6.5 690 P.B. 4.5 738 5.8 964 SR 7625 5. 1 673 6 .1 878 SR 4756 6.2 715 6 .5 737

Accuracy load : SR 7625 5.2 763 6.2 864

Bull seye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 622 F.P.S. Accuracy Load :

Factory Duplication Load: Bullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 731 F.P .S.

Unique Powder, 6.5 Gra ins, 877 F.P.S.

NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are maximum . These loads may be dangerous in your pistol, read preamble before using.


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James

Sticky Note


BARREL: 5 ' , 1 in 16' TWIST CASE: HORNADY PRIMER: FEDERAL 150

BULLET DIA.: .451 ' -.452' MAXIMUM C.O.L. 1.276' MAX. CASE LENGTH: .S9S· CASE TRIM LENGTH: .S93·

The 45 Automatic was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department in 1911, six years after its introduction by John M. Browning.

Because the 45 Auto is a powerful handgun cartridge, it requires practice to shoot well. However, it is probably the number one cartridge of pistol target shooters. Perhaps one of the reasons our military switched to the 9mm cartridge is its more manageable recoil. Control with the 45 Auto can be enhanced by shooting large numbers of plinking or target rounds at reduced velocities; the Homady 185 grain Hollow Point and 5.3 grains of Bullseye make a good, acccurate combination.

Homady has eight 45 caliber bullets for the 45 Auto reloader: the 185 grain HP /XTP, the 185 grain Target, the 200 grain L-SWC, the 200 grain FMJ-C/T, the 200 grain L-C/T, the 230 grain LRN, the 230 grain Round Nose Full Metal Jacket, and the 230 grain Flat Point Full Metal Jacket.

In our 1911 Colt, Bullseye and Unique performed best with the lighter bullets. For target work, we recommend loadings at 800 fps for best accuracy. For the heavier 230 grain bullets, HS-6 and Unique display the best accuracy/velocity combinations. The 230 grain Flat Point proved to be the most accurate. Little or no crimp should be used, as the 45 Auto headspaces on the mouth of the case.

The 45 Auto is a versatile cartridge that can be used for self-defense, target shooting, plinking, and even hunting small game at close range.

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James

Sticky Note


Hornady HANDBOOK

185 GRAIN BULLETS:

SECTIONAL DENSITY: .130

a.. DIAMETER: .451 "

U #45100 HP/XTP c:( Ballistic Coefficient - .139 I.t) C.O.L. - 1.230"

~ #4513 SWC Ballistic Coefficient - .068 C.O.L. -1.194"

VELOCITY

POWDER 750fps 800fps 850fps 900fps 950fps 1000 fps

Solo 1000 4.1 gr. 4.4 gr. 4.7 gr.

Red Dot 4.0 gr. 4.5 gr. 4.8 gr.

NWSL

Bullseye 4.

AA#2

Scot

Herco

6.0 gr.

HS-6 7.8 gr.

AA#7 9.4 gr. 9.9 gr. 10.3gr. 10.7gr.



630

200 GRAIN BULLETS:


#4515 FMJ-C/T Ballistic Coefficient - .1 15 C.O.L. - 1.245"




VELOCITY

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230 GRAIN BULLETS:


#451 7 FM'-'-RN Ballistic Coefficient - .184 C.O.L. - 1.240"

#4518 FM'-'-FP Ballistic Coefficient - .168 C.O.L. - 1.200"

POWDER 700 Ips 750 Ips

WIN

4.7 gr.

AA #2 4.5 gr.

Herco

AA #5 6.0 gr.

Solo 1500 6.B gr.

AA #7

VELOCITY

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.162 .451 "

900 Ips

200 GRAIN BULLETS:


#4526 SWC Ballistic Coefficient - .070 C.O.L. - 1.200"

#4528 L-C/T Ballistic Coefficient - .081 C.O.L. - 1.220·


Solo 1000 4.4 gr.

AA #5 6.9 gr.

HS-6 7.3 gr.

AA#7 9.5 gr.

See Ballistics Tables on page 378-379.379. Vol. /I

VELOCITY

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#4530 LRN Ballistic Coefficient - .207 C.O.L. - 1.250·


Solo 1000 3.9 gr.

WSL 4.2 gr.

Pearl Scot 4.7 gr.

AA#2 4.5 gr.

See Ballistics Tables on pages 380, Vol. /I

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P.tOI DATA

BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP

700-X 10.1 1300 40,000 CUP • ••••••••••••• H110 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP

~TI.-S • ••••••••••••• 230 GR. HOY FMJ FP COL: 1.200" LlL'GUN 31 .0 1746 45,000 CUP 240 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" Longshot 6.8 908 17,200 CUP 296 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP IMR 4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUP 800-X 7.0 900 16,900 CUP 296 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP SR 4756 7.0 867 16,500 CUP 460 S&W MAGNUM CASE: STARLINE H110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP HS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUP LiI 'Gun 24.5 1582 38,100 CUP AutoComp 6.6 871 17,100 CUP BBl: 10.743" PR: WINCHESTER lRM

•••••••••••••• Longshot 12.1 1331 34,500 PSI Universal 5.6 844 16,800 CUP 260 GR. NOS PART COL: 2.175" 800-X 14.2 1415 39,600 CUP WSF 6.4 851 15,700 CUP H4227 43.0 C 2098 51 ,300 PSI SR 4756 13.3 1260 39,800 CUP 231 5.3 832 16,800 CUP H110 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI HS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUP HP-38 5.3 832 16,800 CUP LlL'GUN 46.0 2080 43,400 PSI AutoComp 11 .5 1250 34,100 PSI SR 7625 6.0 848 16,600 CUP 296 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI Universal 10.2 1246 38,200 CUP PB 5.0 807 16,500 CUP • ••••••••••••• 231 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP Titegroup 4.8 818 16,700 CUP 300 GR. HOY XTP MAG. COL: 2.160" HP-38 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP 700-X 4.9 842 16,600 CUP H4227 40.0 C 1988 57,000 PSI Titegroup 10.0 1292 37,700 CUP Clays 4.0 732 17,000 CUP H110 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI

• ••••••••••••• LlL'GUN 44.0 2067 53,600 PSI 300 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.600" 45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTER 296 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI

IMR 4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUP BBl: 7.25" PR: WINCHESTER lP 296 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP • ••••••••••••• 480 RUGER CASE: HORNADY H110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP 200 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.600"

BBl: 71/2" PR: WINCHESTER lP LiI'Gun 17.7 1280 37,600 CUP 800-X 9.3 1042 13,500 PSI • ••••••••••••• Longshot 9.5 1071 34,700 PSI SR 4756 10.0 986 12,100 PSI 325 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.620" HS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUP UNIVERSAL 8.8 1067 13,600 CUP H4227 27.2 1477 45,600 PSI AutoComp 9.0 927 33,500 PSI SR 7625 9.1 996 12,800 PSI H110 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI Universal 9.6 1113 38,200 CUP PB 8.2 1053 12,800 PSI LlL'GUN 25.1 1525 45,200 PSI 231 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP TITEGROUP 7.7 1050 12,700 CUP 296 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI HP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP Trail Boss 6.5 855 11,000 PSI LONGSHOT 14.5 1330 47,000 PSI Titegroup 9.6 1186 38,400 CUP 700-X 6.2 933 12,400 PSI TITEGROUP 10.7 1158 46,200 PSI

231 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP • ••••••••••••• 45 ACP CASE: WINCHESTER HP-38 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP 400 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.620" BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 150 CLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP H4227 21 .0 1211 46,100 PSI • ••••••••••••• • ••••••••••••• H110 20.5 1258 46,600 PSI 185 GR. HOY JSWC COL: 1.195" 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.595" LlL'GUN 18.0 1229 45,600 PSI

Longshot 8.2 1044 17,000 CUP 800-X 7.6 803 13,600 PSI 296 20.5 1258 46,600 PSI

800-X 7.9 991 16,700 CUP SR 4756 8.6 772 12,900 PSI LONGSHOT 11 .0 1082 46,900 PSI

SR 4756 8.2 991 16,700 CUP HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUP HS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUP AutoComp 8.0 770 13,500 PSI TITEGROUP 8.5 959 46,800 PSI

AutoComp 7.4 958 16,200 CUP UNIVERSAL 8.0 813 14,000 CUP TRAIL BOSS 8.0 717 24,800 PSI

Universal 6.4 977 16,800 CUP SR 7625 7.5 759 13,500 PSI 500 S&W MAGNUM

WSF 7.5 981 17,400 CUP PB 6.3 723 13,400 PSI CASE: STAR LINE TITEGROUP 6.3 797 12,500 CUP BBl:10" PR: WINCHESTER lR 231 5.9 906 15,800 CUP 231 7.1 787 14,000 CUP • •••••••••••••

HP-38 5.9 906 15,800 CUP 275 GR. BAR XPB COL: 2.085" SR 7625 7.3 970 16,500 CUP HP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUP H4227 44.0 2047 48,400 PSI PB 5.8 935 16,200 CUP 700-X 5.2 714 12,500 PSI H110 45.0 2082 49,300 PSI • ••••••••••••• WST 4.9 866 16,500 CUP 300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1.670" LlL'GUN 44.0 2137 50,800 PSI Titegroup 5.5 956 17,000 CUP HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUP 296 45.0 2082 49,300 PSI 700-X 5.5 959 17,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 7.3 700 13,700 CUP LONGSHOT 24.5 1824 48,900 PSI

• ••• ~a~s •••••• 4.9. 981 17,400 CUP TITEGROUP 5.8 682 12,900 CUP TITEGROUP 20.0 1707 50,300 PSI • ••••••••••••• 200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.155" 454 CASULL CASE: FREEDOM ARMS 350 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.985"

Longshot 7.8 1013 16,900 CUP BBl: 9.375" PR: WINCHESTER SR H4227 42.5 1863 49,900 PSI 800-X 7.4 954 16,600 CUP • ••••••••••••• H110 43.0 1877 50,600 PSI SR 4756 7.6 941 14,200 CUP 260 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.765" LlL'GUN 42.0 1912 48,100 PSI HS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUP H4227 33.0 C 1762 42,100 CUP 296 43.0 1877 50,600 PSI AutoComp 7.0 930 16,000 CUP H110 36.0 1954 51 ,600 CUP LONGSHOT 23.0 1602 50,000 PSI Universal 6.2 949 17,200 CUP LlL'GUN 35.5 1895 37,900 CUP TITEGROUP 18.5 1461 50,000 PSI WSF 6.8 929 16,700 CUP 296 36.0 1954 51 ,600 CUP • ••••••••••••• 231 5.9 906 16,700 CUP • ••••••••••••• 400 GR. SIE JSP COL: 2.050 HP-38 5.9 906 16,700 CUP 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.675" H4227 39.5 1698 49,100 PSI LONGSHOT 15.0 1443 36,600 CUP SR 7625 6.6 941 17,100 CUP HS-6 16.8 1420 36,400 CUP H110 40.0 1721 49,700 PSI PB 5.5 873 16,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 11 .5 1245 34,900 CUP LlL'GUN 37.0 1725 49,300 PSI WST 5.1 898 17,500 CUP TITEGROUP 11 .0 1270 35,900 CUP 296 40.0 1721 49,700 PSI Titegroup 5.2 884 16,900 CUP • ••••••••••••• LONGS HOT 22.0 1458 49,000 PSI 700-X 5.3 911 16,700 CUP 300 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.775" TITEGROUP 17.5 1335 49,900 PSI Clays 4.3 785 17,700 CUP H4227 31 .0 C 1702 52,400 CUP


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.44 REMINGTONMAGNUM

REM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PRREM. 240 GR. LEAD GC; .423" DIA.;8.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.610" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 9.5 1205 39600SR 7625 11.3 1260 39700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 13.5 1400 39600

SR 4756 13.9 1385 39800IMR 4227 24.0C 1420 35200




700-X 9.5 1185 40000SR 7625 10.7 1190 39700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 13.4 1395 39600

IMR 4227 22.0C 1310 33300


REM. 185 GR. MC HP; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.210" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.3 845 17500

PB 6.1 855 17900SR 7625 6.9 890 18000

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.6 975 18000

SR 4756 8.7 920 17900


REM. 185 GR MC SWC MATCH;.451" DIA.; 5.0" PISTOL BBL.;


700-X 4.4 760 14300“Hi-Skor”

700-X 5.5 950 17900PB 5.1 755 13600PB 5.9 890 17900

SR 7625 5.7 760 13100SR 7625 6.5 895 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.8 785 12400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.2 980 17700

SR 4756 8.4 940 17900


SPEER 200 GR. JHP; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.170" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.1 815 17500

PB 6.0 825 17200SR 7625 6.4 825 17200SR 4756 8.1 880 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.3 840 18000




700-X 4.4 775 12000“Hi-Skor”

700-X 5.5 930 17700PB 5.1 770 11900PB 5.9 885 17900

SR 7625 5.6 770 12600“Hi-Skor”

800-X 6.4 775 12700“Hi-Skor”

800-X 7.9 950 18000SR 7625 6.5 900 18000SR 4756 7.0 765 12000SR 4756 8.2 30 17900


REM. 230 GR. LEAD; .451" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.270" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.7 775 17700

PB 5.2 765 15500PB 5.5 810 17900

SR 7625 5.8 775 13600SR 7625 6.2 825 17700

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.2 760 13800

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.2 860 18000

SR 4756 6.9 770 14000SR 4756 7.5 960 17800


REM. 230 GR. MC; .450" DIA.;5.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.260" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.0 770 17700

PB 5.5 750 17900SR 7625 6.0 745 17400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 7.3 840 17800

SR 4756 7.4 795 17600

.45 COLTREM. CASE; REM. 2 1/2 PR

REM. 250 GR. LEAD; .454" DIA.;7.25" PISTOL BBL.; 1.600" C.O.L.“Hi-Skor”

700-X 6.3 815 13710PB 7.2 830 13600

SR 7625 8.7 895 13900“Hi-Skor”

800-X 9.5 915 13700SR 4756 10.0 885 13500



“Hi-Skor”800-X 10.0c 1438 36100

PB 6.7 1237 38700SR-7625 7.9 1304 37100SR-4756 9.1 1376 38900



“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.6 1119 38400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 9.0 1317 38000

PB 5.0 1012 38600



“Hi-Skor”700-X 5.3 1199 34600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 8.0c 1314 31300

PB 5.0 1122 33900SR-7625 6.3 1219 34300SR-4756 7.4 1284 34900



“Hi-Skor”700-X 4.5 1028 34400

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.4 1159 34600

PB 4.1 912 33500SR-7625 5.1 1004 34000SR-4756 5.9 1053 33600

9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR.

REM. 115 GR. JHP; .354" DIA.;4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.110" C.O.L.SR 7625 5.1 1095 32400SR 4756 6.3C 1175 30600

“Hi-Skor”800-X 6.5 1150 30300

9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; CCI 500 PR.

REM. 124 GR. MC; .354" DIA.;4.0" PISTOL BBL.; 1.125" C.O.L.SR 7625 4.9 1040 32300SR 4756 6.3C 1160 32400

“Hi-Skor”


9 MM LUGERREM. CASE; FED. 100 PR

HORNADY 147 GR. BTHP/XTP.355" DIA.; 4.0" PISTOL BBL.;

1.130" C.O.L.SR 4756 4.4 950 32700

.25 A.C.P.REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR


“Hi-Skor”700-X 1.1 740 14400

PB 1.1 740 17700SR 7625 1.2 755 17900SR 4756 1.4 770 16900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 1.8 815 17800

380 A.C.P.REM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR.

HORNADY 90 GR. HP; .355" DIA.;3.75" PISTOL BBL.; .970" C.O.L.

“Hi-Skor”700-X 2.9 985 15900

PB 3.0 890 15700SR 7625 3.2 880 14700SR 4756 3.6 880 15500

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.1 870 15500

380 A.C.P.REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR.


“Hi-Skor”700-X 2.7 840 15200

PB 2.8 835 15400SR 7625 3.0 855 15500SR 4756 3.5 875 15900

“Hi-Skor”800-X 4.0 840 14700

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HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUPTITEGROUP 4.8 862 13,100 CUPCLAYS 4.0 771 13,500 CUP

44-40 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 6" PR: WINCHESTER LP200 GR. CAST LRNFP COL: 1.600"

UNIVERSAL 7.3 777 11,100 PSIHP-38 6.5 820 12,400 PSITITEGROUP 6.2 901 12,900 PSICLAYS 5.0 765 11,700 PSI

44 REMINGTON MAGNUMCASE: WINCHESTER

BBL: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2200 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600"

H4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUPH110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUPLIL’GUN 29.5 1794 36,200 CUPLONGSHOT 14.3 1534 34,600 PSIHS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUPUNIVERSAL 11.1 1398 38,300 CUPHP-38 11.9 1444 37,400 CUPTITEGROUP 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP

240 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600"H4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUPH110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUPLIL’GUN 24.5 1582 38,100 CUPHS-7 16.5 1394 38,200 CUPLONGSHOT 12.1 1331 34,500 PSIHS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUPUNIVERSAL 10.2 1246 38,200 CUPHP-38 11.0 1272 37,800 CUPTITEGROUP 10.0 1292 37,700 CUP

300 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.600"H4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUPH110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUPLIL’GUN 17.7 1280 37,600 CUPHS-7 14.0 1214 37,300 CUPLONGSHOT 9.5 1071 34,700 PSIHS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUPUNIVERSAL 9.6 1113 38,200 CUPHP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUPTITEGROUP 9.6 1186 38,400 CUP

44 AUTO MAG CASE: FEDERAL (REF)BBL: 6" PR: CCI 350200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.610"

H4227 26.0 1427H110 25.0 1485HS-7 17.0 1302

240 GR. NOS HP COL: 1.600"H4227 21.0 1183H110 21.0 1241

45 ACP CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 5" PR: FEDERAL 150185 GR. HDY JSWC COL: 1.195"

LONGSHOT 8.2 1044 17,000 CUPHS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUPUNIVERSAL 7.2 993 17,000 CUP

HP-38 5.9 906 15,800 CUPTITEGROUP 5.5 956 17,000 CUPCLAYS 4.9 981 17,400 CUP

200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.155"LONGSHOT 7.8 1013 16,900 CUPHS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.7 930 17,200 CUPHP-38 5.9 906 16,700 CUPTITEGROUP 5.2 884 16,900 CUPCLAYS 4.3 785 17,700 CUP

230 GR. HDY FMJ FP COL: 1.200"LONGSHOT 6.8 908 17,200 CUPHS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUPUNIVERSAL 6.0 853 16,900 CUPHP-38 5.3 832 16,800 CUPTITEGROUP 4.8 818 16,700 CUPCLAYS 4.0 732 17,000 CUP

460 ROWLAND CASE: STARLINEBBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER LP

185 GR. HDY JSWC COL: 1.240"LONGSHOT 13.5 1503 38,800 CUP

200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.225"LONGSHOT 13.8 1456 39,400 CUP

230 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.270"LONGSHOT 12.0 1336 39,200 CUP

45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTERBBL: 7.25" PR: WINCHESTER LP

200 GR. CAST LRNFP COL: 1.600"UNIVERSAL 8.8 1067 13,600 CUPHP-38 8.0 1002 13,800 CUPTITEGROUP 7.7 1050 12,700 CUPCLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP

260 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.595"HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUPUNIVERSAL 8.0 813 14,000 CUPHP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUPTITEGROUP 6.3 797 12,500 CUP

300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1.670"HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUPUNIVERSAL 7.3 700 13,700 CUPTITEGROUP 5.8 682 12,900 CUP

45 WINCHESTER MAGNUMCASE: WINCHESTER

BBL: 5" PR: CCI 350

230 GR. HDY FMJ FP COL: 1.555"H4227 25.0 1259 29,400 CUPH110 28.0 1410 29,000 CUPHS-6 17.0 1296 36,600 CUPHP-38 10.8 1191 37,100 CUP

250 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.500"H4227 24.0 1239 37,100 CUPH110 26.0 1380 37,400 CUPHS-6 15.4 1220 37,700 CUPHP-38 9.8 1100 38,400 CUP

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F t DATA

BULLET POWOER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWOER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BUL.LET POWDER GR VEL CUP

200 GR. FMJ COL: 1.260" PB 5.7 750 14,000 CUP

45ACP 700-X 6.2 933 12,400 PSI

700-X 4.9 740 13,900 CUP CASE: WINCHESTER 231 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP WSF 6.2 1020 35,600 PSI BBL: 5" PR: FEDERAL 150 231 5.6 1000 35,600 PSI 246 GR. REM LRN COL: 1.570" 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.595"

IMR 4227 14.2 815 14,000 CUP 185 GR. HOY JSWC COL: 1.195" HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUP 41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON 800-X 7.2 730 13,900 CUP LONG3HOT 8.2 1044 17,000 CUP UNIVERSAL 8.0 813 14,000 CUP BBL: 10.125" PR: WINCHESTER LP SR 4756 7.7 775 13,800 CUP HS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUP HP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUP

170 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.575" SR 7625 6.2 780 14,000 CUP UNIVE.RSAL 6.4 977 16,800 CUP TITEGROUP 6.3 797 12,500 CUP

H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP PB 5.6 745 13,600 CUP HP-3E 5.9 906 15,800 CUP 800-X 7.6 803 13,600 PSI 700-X 4.8 740 13,600 CUP TITEGROUP 5.5 956 17,000 CUP SR 4756 8.6 772 12,900 PSI H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP CLAY~; 4.9 981 17,400 CUP

LONGSHOT 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP 231 5.9 906 15,800 CUP SR 7625 7.5 759 13,500 PSI

HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM PB 6.3 723 13,400 PSI UNIVERSAL 10.3 1488 38,700 CUP CASE: WINCHESTER 200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.155" 700-X 5.2 714 12,500 PSI HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP BBL: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 LONGSHOT 7.8 1013 16,900 CUP 231 7.1 787 14,000 CUP TITEGROUP 9.2 1470 37,700 CUP 200 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" HS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUP 300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1.670" 296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP H4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 6.2 949 17,200 CUP HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUP

220 GR. SPR JSP H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP HP-31i 5.9 906 16,700 CUP UNIVERSAL 7.3 700 13,700 CUP COL: 1.580" TITEGROUP 5.2 884 16,900 CUP H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP LlL'GUN 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP CLAY:, 4.3 785 17,700 CUP TITEGROUP 5.8 682 12,900 CUP H110 20.0 1563 31 ,200 CUP LONGSHOT 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI 231 5.9 906 16,700 CUP LlL'GUN 20.5 1563 31 ,200 CUP HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP 454 CASULL CASE: FREEDOM ARMS LONGSHOT 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP UNIVERSAL 11.1 1398 38,300 CUP 230 GR. HOY FMJ FP COL: 1.200" BBL: 9.375" PR: WINCHESTER SR HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP LONGSHOT 6.8 908 17,200 CUP

260 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.765" UNIVERSAL 8.5 1178 38,600 CUP TITEGROUP 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP HS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUP

H4227 33.0 C 1762 42,1 00 CUP HP-38 8.0 1125 36.700 CUP 296 28.5 1806 37 ,800 CUP UNIVI:RSAL 5.6 844 16,800 CUP TITEGROUP 7.3 1127 33,700 CUP 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP HP-3B 5.3 832 16,800 CUP H110 36.0 1954 51,600 CUP

296 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP TlTmROUP 4.8 818 16,700 CUP LlL'GUN 35.5 1895 37,900 CUP 240 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" CLAYS 4.0 732 17,000 CUP 296 36.0 1954 51.600 CUP

41 REMINGTON MAGNUM ~IMR~ H4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUP 231 5.3 832 16,800 CUP 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.675" ASE: EMINGTON

H110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP LONGSHOT 15.0 1443 36,600 CUP BBL: 10" PR: REMINGTON 21/2 LlL'GUN 24.5 1582 38,100 CUP 45 ACP (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON HS-6 16.8 1420 36,400 CUP .. LONGS HOT 12.1 1331 34,500 PSI BBL: 5" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 UNIVERSAL 11 .5 1245 34,900 CUP 170 GR. SIE JRC COL: 1.575" HS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUP

700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 10.2 1246 38,200 CUP 185 GR. REM MC HP COL: 1.210" TITEGROUP 11.0 1270 35,900 CUP 800-)( 8.6 975 18,000 CUP

.. HP-38 11 .0 1272 37,800 CUP 300 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.775"

210 GR. REM JSP COL: 1.590" TITEGROUP 10.0 1292 37,700 CUP SR 4156 8.7 920 17,900 CUP H4227 31.0 C 1702 52,400 CUP SR 7625 9.1 1245 39,700 CUP 296 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP SR 71325 6.9 890 18,000 CUP H110 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP 700-X 7.6 1185 39,000 CUP 231 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP PB 6.1 855 17.900 CUP LlL'GUN 31 .0 1746 45,000 CUP

44 S&W SPECIAL «t" ' 700-;( 5.3 845 17,500 CUP 296 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP

CASE: STARLINE 300 GR, HOY XTP COL: 1.600" ,- ., ' ", '

BBL: 8" PR: WINCHESTER LP H4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUP 200 GR. SPFI JHP COL: 1.170" 800-:< 8.3 840 18,000 CUP 460 S&W MAGNUM CASE: STARLINE

185 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.400" H110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP SR 4756 8.1 880 17,700 CUP BBL: 10.743" PR: WINCHESTER LRM UNIVERSAL 6.4 1031 13,900 CUP LlL'GUN 17.7 1280 37,600 CUP SR 7625 6,4 825 17,200 CUP '\ : '

HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP LONGSHOT 9.5 1071 34,700 PSI PB 6.0 825 17,200 CUP 260 GR. NOS PART COL: 2.175"

TITEGROUP 5.5 1025 11,600 CUP HS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUP 700-( 5.1 815 17,500 CUP H4227 43.0 C 2098 51 ,300 PSI

CLAYS 4.2 930 13,200 CUP UNIVERSAL 9.6 1113 38,200 CUP . H110 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI

TRAIL BOSS 6.6 944 12,600 CUP HP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP 230 GR. REIn LRN COL: 1.270" LlL'GUN 46.0 2080 43,400 PSI TITEGROUP 9.6 1186 38,400 CUP 800- 1( 7.2 860 18,000 CUP 296 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI

240 GR. CAST LSWC COL: 1.450" 296 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP SR 4756 7.5 960 17,800 CUP 300 GR. HOY XTP MAG. COL: 2.160" H4227 13.2 947 12,600 CUP 231 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP SR 7625 6.2 825 17,700 CUP

HS-6 8.0 91 7 13,000 CUP PB 5.5 810 17,900 CUP H4227 40.0 C 1988 57,000 PSI UNIVERSAL 5.6 873 13,300 CUP 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM (IMR) 700-X 4.7 775 17,700 CUP H110 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP CASE: REMINGTON LlL:GUN 44.0 2067 53,600 PSI TITEGROUP 4.8 862 13,100 CUP BBL: 8.25" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTER 296 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI CLAYS 4.0 771 13,500 CUP BBL: 7.25" PR: WINCHESTER LP

480 RUGER TRAIL BOSS 5.2 763 11 ,700 CUP 200 GR. SPR MAG HP COL: 1.61D" COL: 1.600"

CASE: HORNAOY IMR 4227 noc 1520 33,800 CUP 200 GR. CA:iT LRNFP BSL: 71/2" PR: WINCHESTER LP

44 S&W SPECIAL (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON 800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 8.8 1067 13,600 CUP . 4 -.

SSl: 6.5" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP HP-:/8 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP 325 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.620"

SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP TITEGROUP 7.7 1050 12,700 CUP H4227 27.2 1477 45,600 PSI 240 GR. HDY LSWC COL: 1.470" 700-X 10.1 1300 40,000 CUP CLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP H110 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI

IMR 4227 14.3 790 13,700 CUP .. , 800·X 9.3 1042 13,500 PSI LlL'GUN 25.1 1525 45,200 PSI 800-X 6.9 695 13,900 CUP 240 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.590" SR L 756 10.0 986 12,100 PSI LONGSHOT 14.5 1330 47,000 PSI SR 4756 7.5 760 13,600 CUP IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32,600 CUP SR j'625 9.1 996 12,800 PSI TITEGROUP 10.7 1158 46,200 PSI SR 7625 6.2 770 13,800 CUP 800-X 14.2 1415 39,600 CUP PB 8.2 1053 12,800 PSI 296 27.0 1518 44.900 PSI

SR 4756 13.3 1260 39,800 CUP Trail Boss 6.5 855 11,000 PSI

NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication 28 For complete data, visit our website at www,hodgdon.com

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45 ACP +P, all bullet weightsBullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source

185gr JHP

9.1 gr Power Pistol 1,075 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 8.2 gr

Pressure: 21,700

185gr JHP

10.0 gr HS6 1,162 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 9.0 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


185gr JHP

6.6 gr HP38 1,143 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 5.9 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


185gr JHP12.0 gr accurate #5 1,200 fps 1210" Win LP guest

190grLSWC-HP

7.4 gr Unique 1,080 fps 1.205" Fed LP guestLead cast Round nose HP bullet from 94-2-2 mix. Sized .452 OAL 1.205 Lyman Devastator mold. Soft Bullet. Veryaccurate 1.1" @ 25 yd. VERY Devastating on Marmot, rabbits, Prairie Dogs, Coyote and other small game. Havenot tried on larger game but penetrates up to 13" in wet newspaper & opens up very well.

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190.grLSWC-HP

7.5 gr Unique 1,080 fps 1.200" Fed LP guestLyman devastator cast bullet 94-3-3 mix Very accurate, Very devastating on small game, parire dogs, rockchucks, rabbits, coyote, Badger, stops all in tracks.

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200gr JHP


Pressure: 22,200

200gr JTC

9.7 gr HS6 1,056 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 8.7 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


200gr JTC

6.4 gr HP38 1,049 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 5.8 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


200gr LSWC10.5 gr AA#5 1,061 fps 1.251" CCI LP guest

For Ruger P90 Only! Hunting load! Bullets are actually hard cast at 22 on a brinell to hardness scale 1-25! I havepersonaly shot over a thousand of these loads and average shooting about 500 per week!

200gr JHP

12.0 gr HS-6 1,175 fps Fed LP guestVery much a FULL POWER load. Lots of recoil. Definitely not for every gun!!!

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210gr LRN

6.1 gr hp 38 900 fps n/a" Win LP guest

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230gr FMJ

7.5 gr Power Pistol 930 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 6.8 gr

Pressure: 22,000

230gr FMJ

9.3 gr HS6 981 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 8.4 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


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230gr FMJ

6.0 gr HP38 970 fps WLP HodgdonSuggested starting load: 5.4 grFrom the Hodgdon Manual #26


230gr FMJ

7.8 gr Power Pistol 941 fps 1.272" CCI300 LP guest45acp +P+ 230gr FMJ (Remington) Brass: Remington Nickel Plated +P (new) Notes: Power round. workup 7.2gr,7.4gr, 7.6gr, 7.8gr, 8.0gr. No bulging cases or primers even at 8.0gr. No misfires, no failures to feed. Loaded 650in 4 hours. Setup 15 mins. "ELITE HANDLOAD" Balistic data (10 random rounds) Avg FPS: 941 Hi FPS: 962 LoFPS: 917 Avg Deviation: 16.0 8.0gr PP Workup Balistic Data Avg FPS: 1020 Hi FPS: 1076 Lo FPS: 976 AvgDeviation: 21.0 Pistol Used: H&K USP45f (polygonal barrel)

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230gr LRN4.5 gr Clays 875 fps Win LP guest

230gr FMJ

9.6 gr HS6 980 fps 1.26" Win LPM guestVery nice full power round for a .45 Auto. Bullet is Hornady 230gr Truncated FMJ. 100% feed & eject. My Kimberand Springfield (both with custom fit tight bushings)will group into 1 inch at 30 yards. I recommed an 18lbs Wolffspring and Shockbuff.

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230gr JHP

6.7 gr VV N340 974 fps 1.250" Win LP guestHornady XTP 230gr using virgin starline +P brass. Hot load duplicates Corbon 230 +P. For use in ramped barrelonly and 20# recoil spring. Tested in heavy barrel 1911.

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240gr JHC


Pressure: 22,200

255gr SWC

14.0 gr 2400 1,018 fps WLP guestFor those of us who have S&W 25-2 or other .45 ACP revolver and might want to hunt with them or carry wherecritters that bite might be found.

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255gr LSWC

12.0 gr HS7 1,050 fps Win LP guestGot this one from Paco Kelly. Don’t have COAL but he has pressure tested it at 26,500psi and 635 ft. lbs. muzzleenergy. He absolutely says do not use it without "Heavy" springs and I would add a shock buff. Absolutely to beused in modern manufacture steel frames only.

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255gr LSWC10.0 gr Blue Dot Unknown 1.200" Fed LP guest

Remington nickel +P brass, Oregon trails 255(253.8 actual weight/average)bullet, taper crimped behind drivingband, using Ranch products moon clips in a 625-8 S&W.

255gr LSWC

13.5 gr 2400 1,104 fps Win LP guestOregon Trails Laser Cast seated in the crimp groove. MV clocked out of a 5" Mod 625-4. This isn’t too far off ofthe traditional Keith load.

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260gr JHP

6.4 gr Unique 900 fps 1.245" CCI SP guestFull power deer hunting load. Use a 20lbs Wolff spring and shockbuff to protect your frame. Shoots right thru anempty 55 gal drum from 80 yards away. Works very well on deer too. A Keith SWC .45 of same weight works wellalso when seated even with the front band.

260gr JHP

6.0 gr 700-X 950 fps Fed LP guestStarting load 5.0 grs. Maximum Load. Fired in Colt 1911 with 24 lb. spring and recoil buffer. Use new or oncefired brass. Can be used in S&W 625/25 in 45 ACP or Auto Rim brass. Be sure to monitor pressure signs.

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45 ACP, all bullet weightsBullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source

.230gr JHP

6.6 gr N340 Unknown 1.258" CCI LP guestFor Anyone needing info on reloading Remington Golden Sabers, here you go. Powder used was 6.6 of VihtavuoriN340. 6.6 works best for me in my 1911s any higher caused loss of accuracy and any lower gave the sameresults. surprisingly accurate for a HP, almost match grade accuracy. The Bullets used were the Bonded version ofgolden sabers *BJHP* as they are rumored to do the best for the job they are intended for. RecommendedStarting Grains 6.2 Max 6.8

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155gr LRN5.5 gr VV N100 1,087 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


155gr LRN6.5 gr S1000 1,170 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


155gr LRN7.5 gr No. 2 1,204 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate








155gr Cast

6.9 gr Bullseye 1,175 fps 1.27" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 6.2 gr

Pressure: 19,400

155gr Cast

5.8 gr Red Dot 1,155 fps 1.27" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.2 gr

Pressure: 18,800

155gr Cast

6.6 gr Green Dot 1,165 fps 1.27" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.9 gr

Pressure: 19,300

155gr Cast

7.8 gr Unique 1,190 fps 1.27" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 7.0 gr

Pressure: 19,200

155gr Cast


Pressure: 19,100

155gr LSWC

6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.25" Fed LP guestMild and very accurate. Does a good job of knocking pins off the table. (MAX is 6.9 gr.@1175 fps. Using listedload in Colt NM by Clark, Les Baer Custom Carry, and 3 different models of Para’s LDA.

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155gr LSWC

6.0 gr bullseye 1,087 fps 1.24" Fed LP guest

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170gr LRN5.6 gr VV N100 1,082 fps 1.13" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


170gr LRN5.9 gr S1000 1,059 fps 1.13" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate






175gr LSWC5.0 gr Win. 231 800 fps 1.270" Win LP guest

Mild recoil and very accurate at 50 yards from a Colt Gold Cup.





180gr LWC

5.4 gr Bullseye 985 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.9 gr

Pressure: 15,800

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180gr LWC

Pressure: 15,800

180gr LWC

4.8 gr Red Dot 900 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.3 gr

Pressure: 14,100

180gr LWC

5.3 gr Green Dot 910 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 4.8 gr

Pressure: 14,500

180gr LWC

6.0 gr Unique 875 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 5.4 gr

Pressure: 13,400

180gr LWC


Pressure: 15,800

180gr LWC

9.0 gr Herco 920 fps 1.19" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 8.1 gr

Pressure: 13,600

180gr Lead



180gr SWC

5.4 gr WST 1,000 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 4.9 gr


180gr SWC



180gr LSWC5.6 gr unique 800 fps Win LP guest

Great practice load. 800fps keeps the lead fowling down.

180gr BTHP

4.7 gr titegroup 850 fps 1.2" Win LP guestgreat target load with oregon trail bullet

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185gr JHP10.2 gr No. 5 1,100 fps 1.2" WLP guest

185gr JHP5.3 gr VV N100 957 fps 1.21" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


185gr JHP5.8 gr S1000 993 fps 1.21" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


185gr JHP7.5 gr No. 2 1,077 fps 1.21" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate



Suggested starting load: 9.2 gr185grTMJ-SWC

6.5 gr VV N320 1,047 fps 1.268" VihtavuoriSuggested starting load: 5.9 gr

185grTMJ-SWC


185gr JFP

9.5 gr HS6 996 fps 1.195" Fed 150 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 8.6 gr


185gr JFP

7.2 gr Universal 993 fps 1.195" Fed 150 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 6.5 gr


185gr JFP

5.9 gr HP38 906 fps 1.195" Fed 150 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 5.3 gr


185gr JFP

5.5 gr TiteGroup 956 fps 1.195" Fed 150 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 5.0 gr


185gr JFP

4.9 gr CLAYS 981 fps 1.195" Fed 150 HodgdonSuggested starting load: 4.4 gr

185gr JFP



185gr JHP


Pressure: 19,400

185gr JHP


Pressure: 19,500

185gr JHP


Pressure: 19,300

185gr JHP

8.2 gr Unique 1,030 fps 1.275" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 7.4 gr

Pressure: 18,900

185gr JHP


Pressure: 18,800

185gr JHP


Pressure: 18,500

185gr JSWC



185gr JSWC

5.3 gr WST 890 fps WinchesterSuggested starting load: 4.8 gr


185gr JSWC



185gr JHP



185gr JHP



185gr JHP



185gr LSWC

6.0 gr WIN. 231 890 fps 1.180" FED 150 guestUSE TAPER CRIMP DIE.

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185gr LSWC3.8 gr CLAYS 700 fps 1.260" CCI LP guest

Very mild recoil, 2" group @ 15 yds. Requires use of 12 lb. recoil spring in my Springfield 1911A1 for reliablecycling.

185gr LSWC3.7 gr 700X Unknown 1.135" Fed LP guest

185gr JHP5.3 gr HiSkor700X 845 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP6.1 gr IMR-PB 855 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP6.9 gr IMR SR 7625 890 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP8.6 gr HiSkor800X 975 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP8.7 gr IMR SR 4756 920 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr

3.8 gr Vihtavuori 310 Unknown 1.212" Win LP guestMost accurate yet in my 1911 Kimber

185grLSWC-HP

3.8 gr Vihtavuori 310 Unknown 1.212" Win LP guestMost accurate yet in my 1911 Kimber

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185gr JHP

13.5 gr BlueDot Unknown n/a" CCI LP guestHot and accurate in my Colt Combat commander.

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185gr XTP

3.8 gr Clays 955 fps 1.230" Fed LP guestVery clean, low smoke and recoil. Accurate in my HK 45F and Colt CCO.

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185gr JHP6.2 gr bullseye Unknown 1.275" CCI LP guest

This is the most accurate load I’ve found in my custom colt. I use with hornady xtp and suggest starting at5.9grs.

185gr LSWC3.6 gr V3n37 Unknown Win LP guest

185gr LFP

6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown CCI SP guestThis is a moderately hot but VERY accurate load in a Ruger P90. The bullet is copper plated not lead but aboutthe same hardness. Suggested starting load is 5.0 grains of Bullseye with Federal case. DO NOT substitute othercomponents or primers/bullets/powders!! Seated so the shoulder just shows with a moderate taper-crimp. 1"groups at 50 feet bench rest

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185gr TMJ

6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown CCI LP guestThis is an extremely accurate loading. I used Berry’s preferred PLATED bullets not jacketed with a moderatelygentle taper-crimp. Ragged 3/4" hole at 25 feet 2-handed braced. A little hot if you are in timed or rapid-firecompetition, you might need practice to re-acquire target.

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185gr JHP6.7 gr Winchester 231 1,050 fps 1.200" Win LP guest

High velocity target load

185gr JHP5.0 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.200" Fed LP guest

Low recoil target load

185gr LSWC

5.1 gr HP-38 Unknown Win SR guestI lack felociy & such. Just that I use it indoors with good results, but good results with same bullet only 4.8 grGreen Dot. Same bullet though 5.2 gr of Unique. Planning on old Winchester 452AA which I use with cast 162 grswc only to be used with the above bullet tip.

185gr LSWC

5.0 gr Unique Unknown 1.22 " CCI LP guestPlate match load. Very accurate in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dad’s Kimber.

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185gr LSWC

4.5 gr WST Unknown 1.231" CCI LP guest1.5" group @ 25 meters from a SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel.


185gr LSWC

4.5 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.230" Win LP guestUsing a long nose H&G profile LSWC, will feed reliably from 1.230" to 1.265" OAL in my Springfield 1911. Finetune OAL to fine tune accuracy. Burns fairly clean, gun functions fine w/ standard recoil spring and is a greatpractice round.

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185gr LFP

9.7 gr AA#5 994 fps 1.205" Win LP guestBullet is the Ranier Copper plated 185gr FP. Accuracy was excellent for a practice IDPA round. 100% reliable inunmodified Springfield Armory 1911. Recoil was brisk without being punishing.

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200gr JHP10.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1" WLP guest

Pretty much duplicates the Corbon 200gr 45 load using the Speer "flying ashtray" bullet.

200gr TMJ12.0 gr HS6 1,200 fps 1.2" WLP guest

Very hot load, great for bowling pin shooting.

200gr LRN4.9 gr VV N100 938 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


200 LRN5.3 gr S1000 952 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


200gr LRN5.3 gr S1000 952 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


200gr LRN5.8 gr No. 2 939 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate




200gr JHP4.8 gr VV N100 873 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


200gr JHP5.8 gr S1000 914 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


200gr JHP6.5 gr No. 2 963 fps 1.225" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate




200gr SWC5.5 gr VV N320 1,010 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori


200gr SWC7.0 gr VV N340 1,095 fps 1.24" Vihtavuori

Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr200grFMJ-CT

5.8 gr VV N320 983 fps 1.24" VihtavuoriSuggested starting load: 5.2 gr

200grFMJ-CT


200grFMJ-CT


200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr LSW


Pressure: 9,800

200gr JHP


Pressure: 19,400

200gr LSW


Pressure: 9,400

200gr JHP


Pressure: 19,200

200gr LSW


Pressure: 9,900

200gr JHP


Pressure: 18,900

200gr LSW


Pressure: 9 600

200gr LSW Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr

Pressure: 9,600

200gr JHP


Pressure: 19,500

200gr JHP


Pressure: 19,900

200gr JHP


Pressure: 19,300

200gr JHP

10.6 gr Blue Dot 1,000 fps 1.175" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 9.5 gr

Pressure: 19,500

200gr Lead



200gr SWC



200gr SWC



200gr FPJ



200gr FPJ



200gr FPJ



200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr JHP



200gr LSWC3.5 gr bullseye Unknown 1.80" cci guest

200grL.S.W.C

3.9 gr BULLSEYE Unknown 1.25" WINCHESTER guestGOT VERY GOOD RESULTS FROM THIS LOAD JUST FOR FUN I SHOT AT THE 100 YARD RANGE COULD NOTBELIVE MY EYES WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING ON TARGET

200gr semiwad

3.8 gr bullseye Unknown 1.260" winchester guest

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200gr LSWC

3.2 gr CLAYS 600 fps 1.185" Win LP guestAccurate load, very mild recoil. Used 12 lb. recoil spring in Springfield 1911A1. My new load for steel plates.

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200gr TMJ5.2 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LPM guest

Clean and accurate load.

200gr LSWC

3.8 gr clays Unknown Win LP guestLyman 452460 200gn cast

200gr LSWCLyman 452460 200gn cast

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200gr LSWC5.0 gr HiSkor 700X Unknown na" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC4.4 gr HiSkor700X 775 fps 1.17" Win LP guest

Very nice target load ,no problem with cycling in a ruger kp97dc

200gr LSWC5.5 gr HiSkor 700X 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest

Start at 4.5gr. and work your way up to 5.5gr.,this is a very hot load .Iload at 5.0 consistently and have had noproblems in my Ruger KP97DC or Springfield V-16 Longslide.


An absolutely beautiful target load,fairly mild recoil


If you own a Springfield V-16 Longslide or a V12 Springfield try this load.

200gr LSWC7.0 gr IMR SR 4756 765 fps 1.17" Win LP guest


200gr LSWC5.0 gr HiSkor 700X 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest


200gr LSWC7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps Win LP guest

200gr LSWC5.1 gr PB 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC5.9 gr IMR-PB 885 fps 1.17" Win LP guest



200gr LSWC3.6 gr Clays Unknown Fed LP guest

this load is used for shooting bullseye

200gr LSWC

8.7 gr accurate no 5 1,025 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest

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200gr LSWC

4.0 gr WST 735 fps 1.175" Win LP guest7 shot average fired from S&W 645.

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200gr LRN

4.1 gr Vihta VuoriN310 Unknown 1.20" Win LP guest

Leaded Round Nose Flat Point.

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200gr LSWC5.5 gr Win 231 850 fps Win LP guest

200gr LSWC

3.7 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.245" Win LP guestGood light recoil load with Springfield 1911 with 11# recoil spring and frame mount scope. Less then 1" groupsat 25 yds.

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200gr LSWC

4.2 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guestGood light recoil load and accurate at 50 yds.

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200gr FMJ

7.2 gr POWER PISTOL 935 fps 1.250" CCI LP guestRainer 200gr plated SWC. 35 ES, 11 SD.

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200g FMJ

8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guestRainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD.

200gr FMJ

8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guestRainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD.

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200gr LSWC4.5 gr Bullseye 837 fps 1.25" Fed LPM guest

Laser Cast bullets. Very accurate load for the 1911, used for competition load. Feeds very reliably in my Kimber.

200gr LRN

7.0 gr Vectan A1 1,135 fps Win LP guestPistol: Llama Max II 5". Bullet: Lead Round Nose

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200gr LSWC

4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed LP guesthave been using this load for 20 years,the bullet type is an h&g type swc.very accurate and always functions inthe newer 1911s

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200gr LSWC

5.9 gr W231 920 fps 1.250" Win SP guestExcellent load for bowling pins.I’ve found this length to chamber in anything.I sell it to the kimber clubs and itworks fine in the old 70 series 1911s.

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200gr LSWC4.0 gr Clays 838 fps 1.250" Win LP guest

Great IDPA load 168PF. 200gr laser-cast bullet. Accurate,clean.

200gr LSWC4.1 gr V V N310 Unknown 2.1" CCI SP guest

200gr LSWC5.9 gr winchester 231 Unknown 1.26" CCI LP guest

Use it in a Kimber custom 1911 and have great accuracy and cycles great.

200gr LSWC

4.4 gr WIN. SUPERTARGET Unknown Win LP guest

SUPER ACCURATE..I HAVE TRIED THIS LOAD IN S&W 625 AND VARIOUS BARREL LENGTHS IN SEMIAUTOS..EVERYONE I HAVE GIVEN THIS LOAD TO, HAS LATER COMMENTED ON IT FOR CLEAN BURNING ANDACCURACY..LEW

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200grLSWC-HP

4.7 gr AA#2 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guestBullet is from Precisionbullets.com. This loads is used for all types of recreation shooting. Very accurate and cleanburning.

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200gr LSWC7.0 gr Unique 910 fps Win LP guest

H&G #68 cast from wheelweights. Feeds well, extremely accurate. Probably the best load available in the .45 ACPprior to the development of good JHPs and still no slouch.

200gr LSWC

5.0 gr IMR HiSkor 700X Unknown LP guest

This load is based on a Berrys Preferred Plated SWC. It is a very clean burning and accurate load primed by aRem LP primer. Use a heavy crimp with a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die. 5.5grs. is MAXIMUM, I load repeatedlyat 5.0grs. with no problems in my Springfield or Ruger.

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200gr LSWC

6.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.168" Win LP guestThis load uses the Lyman 452460 SWC mould, using 4 parts wheelweights to one part linotype. I shoot them ascast with moly lube in the grease grooves. It is a real tack driver through my Thompson, and works good in a1911 as well.

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200gr LSWC

3.9 gr V V310 Unknown 1.244" Win LP guest

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200gr LSWC

6.2 gr Universal Unknown Win SP guestGreat target load. Also a load you can shoot all day with no fear of developing a flinch along the way!

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7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC

7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest

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200gr LSWC4.9 gr Hodgdon

Universal Unknown 1.250" Win LP guest

Light, mid-range target load tested in a Springfield Armory WW-II G.I. model, and a West German SIG-SAUERP220A

200gr LSWC

4.4 gr Hodgdon Clays 880 fps 1.25" Win LP guestLoaded with Semi wad cutter bullets, H&G #68 type by redline ballsitics. This is a very soft recoiling load ideal forIPSC/USPSA major power class. Burns clean. Makes major 177 PF. One of the best loads I use for the .45 Auto.Used in ramped barrel Para Ordnance P14.45 with heavy Bull barrel.

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200gr LSWC

4.0 gr B’eye Unknown Win LP guestVelocity 216 m/s OAL: 30.8 mm Best Target Load (1"/25m)but very dirty

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200gr LSWC

4.9 gr bullseye 900 fps Fed LP guestmost accurate load for 45acp ever had


200gr TMJ

4.3 gr Titegroup 770 fps Win SP guestChron. through a full size 1911. Nice shooting, low recoil, does NOT make major for IPSC

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200gr JHP

4.8 gr WST 875 fps 1.215" Win LP guesttight groups, 2" @ 25 yds, both my clone and Kimber feed and function very well

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200gr LSWC

4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed SP guestHAVE BEEN USING THIS LOAD FOR 20 YEARS,VERY ACCURATE,RELIABLE FEEDING WITH THIS H&G TYPEBULLETT. ONLY DOWN SIDE IS DIRTY AFTER 25 ROUNDS.


200gr TMJ

5.8 gr Win231 Unknown 1.185" Win LP guestThe bullet used for this load is Berry’s Preferred Plated Bullets 200 grain Round Sholder 45ACP. An overall lengthof 1.185 to 1.190 inches will work. Finish off the load with a Lee Factory crimp die. Very accurate, cheap and funto shoot.

200gr LSWC7.7 gr AA #5 Unknown 1.270" Win LP guest

Nice 1.25 inch 5 shot groups from my Kimber Gold Match II. (non rested). I’d love to see what this load would dofrom a Ransom rest.

200gr LSWC5.0 gr Bullseye 834 fps 1.255" Win LP guest

Use taper crimp!

200gr TMJ

4.3 gr Clays Unknown 1.265" Fed LP guest5-shot, 25 YD, groups from bench (no rest) using Springfield 1911 measure 1.113" center-to-center. Did notperform well in other 1911s tested, however. Chronograph unavialable. Clean. Bullet is Rainier 200gr. RN.Suggest recoil spring of no greater than 15# for this load.

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200gr LSWC

5.5 gr Winchester 231 841 fps 1.263" CCI LP guestWinchester’s published max load--use appropriate caution. Winchester states this load is 910 FPS; my chronyread this at 841.18 (10-shot average) through my test 1911 (5"bbl, 18.5# spring.). Meister 220gr. LSWC, CCI#300 primer. 5 shot group @ 25 yd: 0.907".


200gr LSWC

4.4 gr Vihta N320 Unknown 1.245" Win LP guestVery accurate with Laser Cast bullets. This is a light Bullseye load - I use a 12lb spring in a 5 inch 1911.

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200gr JSP5.0 gr TiteGroup 850 fps 1.115" CCI LP guest

Sierra Match bullet. Slightly under recommended max load. More accurate than me, and very smooth feeling.4.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guest

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200gr LSWC

4.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guestMinimal recoil, accurate.

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200gr LSWC

4.2 gr Bulleye Unknown CCI SP guestGood load for bulleye. Some what of a wimp load for IPSC (Minor) but will hit any "A" target.

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200gr LSWC6.5 gr Universal Clays 900 fps 1.252" Fed LP guest

Nice alll-purpose load.

200gr LSWC

5.0 gr HODGDONUNIVERSAL Unknown 1.195" CCI LP guest

NICE LIGHT LOAD. DROPS THE SHELLS PRACTICALLY AT YOUR FEET. DIDN’T CYCLE THAT WELL OUT OFNEW(NOT BROKEN IN)GUN,TOO LIGHT

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200gr LSWC3.7 gr WST Unknown Fed LP guest

200 gr LRN4.0 gr as30n Unknown Win LP guest

200gr LSWC

4.1 gr V V N-310 790 fps Win LP guestExtremely accurate and clean.

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200gr LSWC

4.6 gr bullseye Unknown 1.245" Fed LPM guesthi, does anybody know the velocity of this load? very accurate on my colt 5" goldcup.thanks

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200gr LSWC

5.3 gr Unique Unknown 1.22" CCI LP guestVery accurate load in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dad’s Kimber. Good plate match load.


200gr LSWC

4.0 gr Red Dot Unknown CCI LP guestI have shot for 10 years and just stumbled on this load, unbelievable one hole 10 shot groups from 25yd. bench.Springfield Target 1911A-1

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200gr LSWC

5.2 gr Win 231 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guestH&G #68 style single groove bullet Taper crimp =.472" Very tight groups. Use 18.5# recoil spring for better recoilcontrol

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200gr TMJ

5.0 gr TiteGroup Unknown 1.250" Win LPM guestRainier TCJ-FP

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200 gr LSWC

4.8 gr N320 Unknown 1.258" Fed LPM guestIn my D.Wesson Pointman 7 this load shoots about 1" 5 shot groups at 25 yds. It is the most accurate load i canfind for .45ACP. Also shoots about the same with sierra 185 and 200 match bullets.With the 185 use 5.8 gr

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200gr JHP

3.6 gr Trail Boss 715 fps 1.205" Win LPM guestThis is a low-recoil, low velocity round. It averaged 705 to 710 fps. I have fired 100s of rounds on the indoorCombat range at St. Joseph (Missouri) Total Range using both Rainier’s jacketed flatnose and hollowpoint200-grain bullet. 3.5grains resulted in 100% function in my Glock 30, but the empties seemed to fall between meand the pistol. With 3.6 grains, ejection was adequately forceful. As for the primers, the only large pistol primersat my dealer’s were the Winchester Magnum Large Pistol primers and that is what I worked the load up with. Ihave found that I need to keep the firing pin clean as well as the slide where the firing pin rides and where itpenetrates to the primer. Negelect here caused misfires due to striking residue and softening the blow to theprimer.

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220gr LRN

5.2 gr HP-38 995 fps CCI SP guest.45 ACP Nothing finer ! ! - and HP38 Hodgdon does it fine ! ! -

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225gr TC7.9 gr AA #5 850 fps 1.207" WLP guest

Laser Cast bullet. Accurate and reliable in all my 1911s. Even feeds in a stock military 1911.

225gr LRN5.0 gr AA#2 790 fps Fed LP guest

225gr. lee cast,sized .452" in lyman 4500 lubri-sizer.taurus millenium auto.R-P brass

225gr LRN

6.5 gr Unique Unknown 1.272" Win LP guestThis load works great in either pistol or carbine.

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225gr LRN

5.1 gr Bullseye 887 fps 1.270" Win LPM guestSD=17.83 Shot in compensated Glock

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225gr FMJ

5.0 gr VV N330 Unknown CCI LP guestMin load for 1911 mil-spec to cycle the slide.

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225gr LRN

4.8 gr Bullseye 788 fps 1.272" Fed LP guestXD-45 4’’, REM cases, LY 452374 avg=788, ES=25,SD=7.4, 10 ft

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225gr LRN

4.5 gr Bullseye 830 fps 1.275" CCI LP guestLyman mould #452374 sized .452" Taper crimp .471" Shoots good, feeds good, moderate recoil, low pressure.

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230gr LRN5.0 gr Bullseye 900 fps 1.2" WLP guest

Good all around load using cast bullets. Accurate as most 1911's can shoot.

230gr LRN4.5 gr VV N100 834 fps 1.23" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


230gr LRN5.1 gr S1000 898 fps 1.23" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate






230gr FMJ4.5 gr VV N100 825 fps 1.25" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


230gr FMJ5.5 gr S1000 848 fps 1.25" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


230gr FMJ6.1 gr No. 2 874 fps 1.25" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


230gr FMJ8.7 gr No. 5 927 fps 1.25" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate


230gr FMJ5.5 gr VV N320 898 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori






230gr FMJ



230gr FMJ



230gr FMJ




230gr FMJ



230gr FMJ



230gr L


Pressure: 13,900

230gr JHP


Pressure: 19,200

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 16,200

230gr L


Pressure: 12,800

230gr JHP


Pressure: 19,500

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 16,200

230gr L


Pressure: 13,200

230gr JHP


Pressure: 19,500

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 15,800

230gr L


Pressure: 11,800

230gr JHP


Pressure: 19,400

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 16,000

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 20,000

230gr L


Pressure: 13,600

230gr JHP


Pressure: 19,500

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 16,2009.8 gr Blue Dot 915 fps 1.23" Fed 150 Alliant

Pressure: 16,200

230gr JHP

9.8 gr Blue Dot 915 fps 1.23" Fed 150 AlliantSuggested starting load: 8.8 gr

Pressure: 19,300

230gr FMJ


Pressure: 16,200

230gr LRN



230gr LRN



230gr LRN



230gr FMJ



230gr FMJ



230gr FMJ



230gr JHP



230gr JHP



230gr FMJ

5.4 gr Bullseye 854 fps 1.268" CCI-300 LP guestCrimp: Firm .468" casemouth Notes: First large run on Loadmaster, loaded 500 rounds in 2.5 hours. setup took 4hours (first time. No misfires, no failures to feed.) "STANDARD RELOAD" Balistic data (10 random rounds) AvgFPS: 854 Hi FPS: 867 Lo FPS: 842 Avg Deviation: 7.9

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230gr LRN

4.5 gr Vihta Vuori 760 fps 1.2" Win LPS/M guestI use this load for pin shooting and it does an excellent job. Low recoil for faster target aquisition!

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230gr LRN4.6 gr Winchester 231 Unknown 1.250" CCI LP guest

Good target load in my Sig 220ST. Great at the indoor range as spent cases drop very close to your feet for easypick up.

230gr LRN

4.0 gr Clays 760 fps 1.250" Win LP guestMy IPSC load. Low smoke for indoor shooting and very accurate

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230gr LRN4.7 gr HiSkor700X 775 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LRN5.2 gr IMR-PB 765 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LRN5.5 gr IMR-PB 810 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr BTHP5.8 gr IMR SR 7625 775 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LSWC6.2 gr IMR SR7625 825 fps 1.27" Win LP guest


7.2 gr HiSkor800X 860 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LRN


230gr LRN6.9 gr IMR SR 4756 770 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LRN7.5 gr IMR SR 4756 960 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr FMJ5.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guest

Good over all load for most .45 autos.

230gr FMJ

4.7 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guestVery Accurate,Clean burning,Economical

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230gr XTP

5.2 gr Titegroup 865 fps 1.230" Win LP guestVery Clean & accurate No Missfeeds

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230gr FMJ

4.8 gr Titegroup 820 fps Win LP guest50 yd match load

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230gr FMJ

8.5 gr blue dot 900 fps 1.190" CCI LP guestgroupings were consistent @ about 1.5 inches

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230gr FMJ5.4 gr w231 Unknown 1.23" Win LP guest

230gr LRN

5.0 gr bullseye 860 fps CCI LP guestThe powder is a bit dirty,but a little goes a long way-----shoots great out of P97DC Ruger,cycles perfectly.

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230gr FMJ6.5 gr vihtavuori N 340 Unknown CCI LP guest

230gr LRN

6.5 gr Unique 870 fps Win LP guestCast from wheelweights in H&G mold; hardball equivalent. Extremely reliable and accurate in all .45s I have usedit in.

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230gr TMJ

4.5 gr Titegroup 770 fps 1.260" Win LP guestClean, accurate.

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230gr LRN

4.6 gr titegroup Unknown Win LPM guestthis is the most accurate load I have found to date.. do not exceed 4.8 grains. load used in a full sized 1911

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230gr JHP

7.2 gr VihtavouriN-350 785 fps 2.30" Fed LP guest

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230gr LRN

3.7 gr Winchester WST 730 fps 1.26" Win LP guestThis is a mild, very accurate target load.

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230gr LRN

4.6 gr IMR 700X Unknown Win LPM guestStable load producing 0.5" to 1.0" groups (Depending on ME) @ 10yds out of SA1911A1 5" BBL near-stock pistol.Powder charge is top of midrange load data. Have not chrono’d this load. Great paper puncher. semi-dirty w/oFF’s. No where near as smokey as Bullseye.

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230gr FMJ4.6 gr titegroup Unknown CCI LP guest

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230gr FMJ4.6 gr titegroup Unknown CCI LP guest

230gr TMJ

3.8 gr 700x Unknown 1.275" CCI LP guest

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230gr JHP

7.0 gr IMR SR 4756 857 fps Win LP guestThis Golden Saber was seated just ahead of the driving band with a taper crimp. MV clocked out of a 5" Mod625-4.

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230gr FMJ

4.6 gr titegroup 741 fps 1.260" Win LP guestThis load was chronoed thru my 5" SW 625 revolver with excellent accuracy and will make major PF for USPSA.Bullet brand was Zero and the cases used were Winchester, crimp was .471

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230gr FMJ

5.1 gr Bullseye 792 fps Win LPM guestSD=17.85 Shot in compensated Glock

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230gr FMJ

5.0 gr W231 Unknown CCI LP guestKimber Eclipse

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230gr LRN

5.6 gr HODGDONUNIVERSAL Unknown 1.271" Fed LP guest

SHOOTS EXCELLENT OUT OF MY COLT 1991.VERY NICE GROUPS. CLEAN BURNING POWDER. SHOT 50 RDS.DIDN’T EVEN LOOK LIKE I FIRED IT.

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230gr LRN

4.0 gr Clays Unknown 1.227" Fed LPM guestTest gun: Kimber Tactical II 5" bbl, 1:16" twist. Meister 230gr. LRN., Federal 150 match primer. 5-shot cloverleafat 25YD from bench. Hits point-of-aim. Mild smoke indoors, low recoil. Chronograph unavailable--will add velocityonce verified.


230gr TMJ

3.8 gr clays Unknown 1.250" Win LP guestVery good target load. I use Rainier plated bullets + clean burning powder,gun stays clean!

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230gr XTP

4.9 gr Bullseye 850 fps 1.201" Win LP guestFactory duplicat of 230 federal hydra-shok.Very Accurate.Another great IDPA load for CDP division.

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230gr FMJ

5.0 gr Winchester 231 825 fps 1.285" Win LP guestSoft shooting load,Very accurate out of Para-Ordnance P-14 limited.

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230gr FMJ

4.7 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LP guestThis is a nice soft shooting load. Clean and pretty accurate. I use Berry’s plated bullets (230 gr RN).

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230gr LRN

5.2 gr Unique 584 fps 1.275" CCI LP guestNot a bad target load. Could still use a little tweaking.

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230gr LRN

4.5 gr 700x 836 fps CCI LP guestColt government model 1911


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230gr LRN

5.2 gr WW 231 820 fps 1.23" Win LP guestConsistent velocity and accurate in 5 in. Kimber.

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230gr FMJ

4.0 gr n310 Unknown Win LP guest

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230gr FMJ

4.0 gr Clays 668 fps 1.260" Win LP guestS&W M625 Mt. Gun. 4 inch bbl. mild recoil, accurate.

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230gr FMJ

4.2 gr Clays 751 fps 1.260" Fed LP guestS&W M625 Mt. Gun--4 Inch bbl. Power factor 167

Admin note: Above Hodgdon max of 4.0gr with a 230gr XTP

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230gr XTP6.4 gr unique 880 fps 1.230" CCI LP guest

1 inch hole at 25 yards out of Taurus PT1911

230gr FMJ

6.5 gr unique Unknown Win LP guest

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230gr LRN

4.8 gr win 231 Unknown 1.200" Win LPM guest

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230gr XTP9.6 gr accurate no7 Unknown CCI LP guest

240gr JHP


Pressure: 18,900

240gr JHP


Pressure: 19,200

240gr JHP


Pressure: 19,300

240gr JHP


Pressure: 19,200

240gr JHC


Pressure: 19,900

240gr JHP


Pressure: 19,200

240gr JHP


Pressure: 19,300

240gr JHP

10.5 gr Accurate #7 901 fps 1.21" CCI LP guestThis is a load I found originally marked for a S&W 25-2 revolver. Since it was well within SAAMI specs forpressure, I tried it in an HK USP 45 and is a great load for bowling pin shoots. Pressure is rated at 20,100. I useSierra 240 grain JHC bullets.

250gr LSWC

9.0 gr Blue Dot 825 fps 1.240" CCI 300 AdminFrom the Speer #12 manual for the 45 Auto Rim but also works in the 45 ACP.


James

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255gr LFP3.6 gr SOLO 1000 685 fps Fed SP guest

give approx 685 FPS. Soft shooting and accurate

260gr JHP


Pressure: 19,400

260gr JHP


Pressure: 19,400

260gr JHP


Pressure: 18,600

260gr JHP


Pressure: 19,000

modern loading data 9mm, 45 acp, 30-06 .223 .357 magnum

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