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Load data for .17 WSM + .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint

Recommended Powder(s): SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2

.17 WSM + .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint
Manufacturer SKU:
17308
Bullet Weight:
25gr | 1.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.172" | 4.37mm
Bullet Length:
0.570" | 14.5mm
Caliber:
.17 WSM load data
Case Length (l3):
1.200" | 30.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.566" | 39.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.204" | 5.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.204" | 5.2mm
Case Capacity:
11.1 Grains of Water | 0.72 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
33069 psi | 2280 bar
LID:
LID_B876_C28
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 8 loads in caliber .17 WSM with .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint bullet and 4 powders such as SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 18 fps

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
23612
71%
**50
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
90%
29515
89%
**23
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
93%
22263
67%
**70
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 👍
<<locked>>
93%
29573
89%
**67
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
80%
18521
56%
**96
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
85%
25121
76%
**85
91%
[ReloadSwiss RS 14]²
<<locked>>
79%
17347
52%
**16
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
80%
21248
64%
**98
97%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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