Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .26 Nosler with .264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt bullet and 84 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ADI AR 2218, Alliant Reloder-33 and Alliant Reloder-50.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 98% | 58,769 psi | 90% | 3054 fps | 98.7% |
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 98% | 58,581 psi | 90% | 3051 fps | 98.7% |
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 98% | 58,769 psi | 90% | 3054 fps | 98.7% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 88% | 57,290 psi | 88% | 3025 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,811 psi | 87% | 3018 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 88% | 57,290 psi | 88% | 3025 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2218 | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,899 psi | 89% | 3163 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2218 | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,682 psi | 89% | 3156 fps | 99.2% |
| ADI AR 2218 | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,899 psi | 89% | 3163 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 90% | 58,088 psi | 89% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 90% | 57,551 psi | 89% | 3054 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 90% | 58,088 psi | 89% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,986 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,653 psi | 89% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,986 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | <<locked>> | 88% | 57,392 psi | 88% | 3087 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,956 psi | 88% | 3081 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | <<locked>> | 88% | 57,392 psi | 88% | 3087 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,072 psi | 86% | 3054 fps | 98.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | <<locked>> | 90% | 55,608 psi | 86% | 3045 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,072 psi | 86% | 3054 fps | 98.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,927 psi | 86% | 2972 fps | 98.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,709 psi | 86% | 2969 fps | 98.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,927 psi | 86% | 2972 fps | 98.9% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,986 psi | 89% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,812 psi | 89% | 3018 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,986 psi | 89% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,711 psi | 90% | 3054 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,407 psi | 90% | 3051 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,711 psi | 90% | 3054 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,320 psi | 90% | 3038 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,044 psi | 89% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,320 psi | 90% | 3038 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,928 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,566 psi | 89% | 3114 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,928 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,696 psi | 60% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,798 psi | 60% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,696 psi | 60% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,203 psi | 88% | 2936 fps | 96.3% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,985 psi | 88% | 2930 fps | 96.2% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,203 psi | 88% | 2936 fps | 96.3% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 92% | 58,117 psi | 89% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 92% | 57,667 psi | 89% | 3054 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 92% | 58,117 psi | 89% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 84% | 58,566 psi | 90% | 2927 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 84% | 58,204 psi | 90% | 2923 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 84% | 58,566 psi | 90% | 2927 fps | 100% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,623 psi | 87% | 3035 fps | 100% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,275 psi | 87% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,623 psi | 87% | 3035 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,811 psi | 87% | 2976 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,463 psi | 87% | 2972 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,811 psi | 87% | 2976 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,972 psi | 61% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,900 psi | 61% | 1991 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,972 psi | 61% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,143 psi | 85% | 3048 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 84% | 58,523 psi | 90% | 3100 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,143 psi | 85% | 3048 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,784 psi | 90% | 3091 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,291 psi | 90% | 3084 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,784 psi | 90% | 3091 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 96% | 57,363 psi | 88% | 3009 fps | 98.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 96% | 56,913 psi | 88% | 3005 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 96% | 57,363 psi | 88% | 3009 fps | 98.2% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 58,537 psi | 90% | 3048 fps | 97.1% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 58,131 psi | 89% | 3045 fps | 97% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 58,537 psi | 90% | 3048 fps | 97.1% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 82% | 58,392 psi | 90% | 2949 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 82% | 58,088 psi | 89% | 2943 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 82% | 58,392 psi | 90% | 2949 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,479 psi | 90% | 2999 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,262 psi | 90% | 2992 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,479 psi | 90% | 2999 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,087 psi | 88% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,797 psi | 87% | 3005 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,087 psi | 88% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,450 psi | 90% | 3081 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,146 psi | 89% | 3077 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 86% | 58,450 psi | 90% | 3081 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,362 psi | 87% | 3091 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,043 psi | 86% | 3084 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,362 psi | 87% | 3091 fps | 98.5% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,076 psi | 66% | 2766 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,830 psi | 66% | 2762 fps | 95% |
| Accurate 8700 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,076 psi | 66% | 2766 fps | 95.1% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,904 psi | 69% | 2805 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,570 psi | 69% | 2795 fps | 99.2% |
| ADI AR 2217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,904 psi | 69% | 2805 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2218 | 73.9 gr | 82% | 42,264 psi | 65% | 2831 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2218 | 73.9 gr | 82% | 42,032 psi | 65% | 2828 fps | 95.2% |
| ADI AR 2218 | 73.9 gr | 82% | 42,264 psi | 65% | 2831 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,888 psi | 66% | 2799 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,569 psi | 65% | 2792 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2225 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,888 psi | 66% | 2799 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,445 psi | 79% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,285 psi | 79% | 2913 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,445 psi | 79% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | 73.4 gr | 80% | 44,483 psi | 68% | 2838 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | 73.4 gr | 80% | 44,222 psi | 68% | 2831 fps | 96% |
| Alliant Reloder-33 | 73.4 gr | 80% | 44,483 psi | 68% | 2838 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | 75.1 gr | 82% | 44,019 psi | 68% | 2815 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | 75.1 gr | 82% | 43,569 psi | 67% | 2808 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-50 | 75.1 gr | 82% | 44,019 psi | 68% | 2815 fps | 95.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,736 psi | 81% | 2917 fps | 98.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,504 psi | 81% | 2910 fps | 98.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 109 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,736 psi | 81% | 2917 fps | 98.4% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 54,853 psi | 84% | 2972 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 54,534 psi | 84% | 2966 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 54,853 psi | 84% | 2972 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,284 psi | 76% | 2890 fps | 99.7% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,936 psi | 75% | 2887 fps | 99.7% |
| Bofors RP30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,284 psi | 76% | 2890 fps | 99.7% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,385 psi | 74% | 2871 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,080 psi | 74% | 2867 fps | 99.8% |
| Hodgdon H1000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,385 psi | 74% | 2871 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,097 psi | 79% | 3005 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,749 psi | 78% | 2999 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,097 psi | 79% | 3005 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,298 psi | 45% | 1742 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,341 psi | 45% | 1742 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,298 psi | 45% | 1742 fps | 100% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,969 psi | 83% | 2877 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,737 psi | 83% | 2874 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 7977 Enduron | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,969 psi | 83% | 2877 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,176 psi | 63% | 2743 fps | 98.5% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,017 psi | 63% | 2740 fps | 98.4% |
| IMR 8133 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,176 psi | 63% | 2743 fps | 98.5% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,533 psi | 81% | 2835 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,417 psi | 81% | 2831 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,533 psi | 81% | 2835 fps | 100% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,380 psi | 65% | 2779 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,076 psi | 65% | 2772 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 217 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,380 psi | 65% | 2779 fps | 99.8% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,447 psi | 82% | 2923 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,156 psi | 82% | 2920 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,447 psi | 82% | 2923 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,327 psi | 47% | 1788 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,226 psi | 47% | 1785 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,327 psi | 47% | 1788 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,619 psi | 79% | 2989 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,082 psi | 79% | 2979 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,619 psi | 79% | 2989 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,443 psi | 75% | 2907 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,153 psi | 74% | 2904 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 80 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,443 psi | 75% | 2907 fps | 98.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 88% | 45,484 psi | 70% | 2789 fps | 95.5% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 88% | 45,295 psi | 70% | 2785 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 13 | <<locked>> | 88% | 45,484 psi | 70% | 2789 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29 | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,895 psi | 80% | 2933 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29 | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,547 psi | 79% | 2930 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori 20N29 | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,895 psi | 80% | 2933 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 80% | 55,071 psi | 85% | 2897 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 80% | 54,839 psi | 84% | 2894 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 80% | 55,071 psi | 85% | 2897 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,081 psi | 76% | 2828 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,849 psi | 75% | 2822 fps | 95.9% |
| Vihtavuori N170 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,081 psi | 76% | 2828 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,751 psi | 83% | 2953 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,432 psi | 82% | 2949 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N565 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,751 psi | 83% | 2953 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,718 psi | 75% | 2907 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,428 psi | 75% | 2904 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N568 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,718 psi | 75% | 2907 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,905 psi | 72% | 2907 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,615 psi | 72% | 2900 fps | 96.3% |
| Vihtavuori N570 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,905 psi | 72% | 2907 fps | 96.4% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 84 powders for .26 Nosler loaded with the .264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt. ADI AR 2218 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,163 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,949 fps to 3,163 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 84 of the 84 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (448 MPa), the top charges use 60–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 140.0 gr projectile in 0.264" calls for a 1:8.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. ADI AR 2218, Alliant Reloder-33, Alliant Reloder-50 rank at the top here: for .26 Nosler with the .264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.