XXL Reloading

.309 | 180gr | LEE Mold C309-180-R

Our reloading data for the .309 | 180gr | LEE Mold C309-180-R bullet covers a total of 1 suitable calibers and 62 load recipes

About this bullet

.309 | 180gr | LEE Mold C309-180-R is a bullet made by LEE. At 180 gr (11.7 g) and a diameter of 0.309'' (7.85 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.317 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:6.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 62 load recipes across 1 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

CaliberLoad recipes
.30 Picra62

Load data for .309 | 180gr | LEE Mold C309-180-R bullet is available in the following calibers:

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.