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Load data for .30-378 Weath. Mag. + .308 | 205gr | Berger Elite Hunter

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2218, IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80, Vihtavuori N568

.30-378 Weath. Mag. + .308 | 205gr | Berger Elite Hunter

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 205gr | Berger Elite Hunter
Manufacturer SKU:
30555
Bullet Weight:
205gr | 13.3g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
1.487" | 37.8mm
Caliber:
.30-378 Weath. Mag. load data
Case Length (l3):
2.913" | 74.0mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
3.600" | 91.4mm
Seated Depth:
0.800" | 20.3mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.571" | 14.5mm
Case Capacity:
133.0 Grains of Water | 8.64 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. allowed Pressure:
63817 psi | 4400 bar
LID:
LID_B10799_C333
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 78 loads in caliber .30-378 Weath. Mag. with .308 | 205gr | Berger Elite Hunter bullet and 39 powders such as ADI AR 2218, IMR 8133 Enduron, Norma 217, ReloadSwiss RS 80, Vihtavuori N568. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
84%
57159
90%
**23
100%
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
92%
57072
89%
**10
100%
ADI AR 2218 👍
<<locked>>
96%
57392
90%
**35
99%
ADI AR 2225
<<locked>>
94%
56768
89%
**33
100%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
84%
57058
89%
**08
100%
Accurate 8700
<<locked>>
97%
47079
74%
**53
96%
Accurate MAGPRO
<<locked>>
84%
57232
90%
**30
100%
Alliant Reloder-22
<<locked>>
84%
57145
90%
**04
100%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
85%
57188
90%
**38
100%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
88%
57130
90%
**04
100%
Alliant Reloder-33
<<locked>>
93%
57159
90%
**79
99%
Alliant Reloder-50
<<locked>>
97%
57276
90%
**72
99%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
92%
57072
89%
**10
100%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
87%
57377
90%
**81
100%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
84%
57377
90%
**81
100%
Hodgdon Retumbo
<<locked>>
94%
56768
89%
**33
100%
[Hodgdon US 869]*
<<locked>>
97%
51938
81%
**18
93%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
36608
57%
**18
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
85%
57217
90%
**48
100%
IMR 7977 Enduron
<<locked>>
90%
57276
90%
**28
96%
IMR 8133 Enduron 👍
<<locked>>
97%
56869
89%
**36
100%
Lovex D100
<<locked>>
93%
57377
90%
**61
95%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
89%
57217
90%
**18
100%
Norma 217 👍
<<locked>>
96%
57217
90%
**40
100%
Ramshot LRT
<<locked>>
96%
56971
89%
**69
95%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
84%
57159
90%
**81
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
37565
59%
**60
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
88%
56724
89%
**72
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80 👍
<<locked>>
90%
57116
90%
**59
100%
SNPE Vectan SP 13
<<locked>>
97%
49008
77%
**62
96%
[Vihtavuori 20N29]*
<<locked>>
97%
47094
74%
**43
94%
Vihtavuori 24N41
<<locked>>
96%
57305
90%
**23
95%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
87%
57145
90%
**31
100%
Vihtavuori N170
<<locked>>
95%
56985
89%
**67
98%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
84%
57406
90%
**40
100%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
87%
57232
90%
**17
100%
Vihtavuori N568 👍
<<locked>>
90%
57101
89%
**56
100%
Vihtavuori N570
<<locked>>
91%
57276
90%
**92
99%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
84%
56826
89%
**10
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2213
<<locked>>
81%
51343
80%
**25
100%
ADI AR 2217
<<locked>>
81%
38522
60%
**82
98%
[ADI AR 2218]*
<<locked>>
82%
33504
52%
**10
90%
ADI AR 2225
<<locked>>
81%
35607
56%
**52
99%
Accurate 3100
<<locked>>
81%
51808
81%
**40
100%
[Accurate 8700]*
<<locked>>
87%
33011
52%
**34
90%
Accurate MAGPRO
<<locked>>
81%
51706
81%
**38
99%
Alliant Reloder-22
<<locked>>
81%
52112
82%
**28
100%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
81%
50633
79%
**40
100%
Alliant Reloder-25
<<locked>>
81%
44744
70%
**07
100%
[Alliant Reloder-33]*
<<locked>>
81%
36390
57%
**66
93%
[Alliant Reloder-50]*
<<locked>>
82%
33228
52%
**67
90%
Hodgdon H1000
<<locked>>
81%
38522
60%
**82
98%
Hodgdon H4831
<<locked>>
81%
47471
74%
**07
99%
Hodgdon H4831 SC
<<locked>>
81%
52736
83%
**08
100%
Hodgdon Retumbo
<<locked>>
81%
35607
56%
**52
99%
[Hodgdon US 869]*
<<locked>>
92%
43453
68%
**54
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
29080
46%
**63
100%
IMR 4955 Enduron
<<locked>>
81%
50763
80%
**43
99%
[IMR 7977 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
43395
68%
**82
93%
IMR 8133 Enduron
<<locked>>
81%
33112
52%
**61
96%
[Lovex D100]*
<<locked>>
84%
41408
65%
**69
90%
Lovex S071
<<locked>>
81%
44730
70%
**21
100%
Norma 217
<<locked>>
81%
33634
53%
**93
98%
[Ramshot LRT]*
<<locked>>
88%
43381
68%
**07
90%
Ramshot Magnum
<<locked>>
81%
50778
80%
**79
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
30008
47%
**03
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 76
<<locked>>
81%
43700
68%
**53
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 80
<<locked>>
81%
40089
63%
**38
97%
[SNPE Vectan SP 13]*
<<locked>>
85%
33170
52%
**25
90%
[Vihtavuori 20N29]*
<<locked>>
91%
37652
59%
**46
90%
[Vihtavuori 24N41]*
<<locked>>
89%
43685
68%
**74
90%
Vihtavuori N165
<<locked>>
81%
47921
75%
**87
100%
[Vihtavuori N170]*
<<locked>>
81%
36651
57%
**70
91%
Vihtavuori N560
<<locked>>
81%
52388
82%
**54
100%
Vihtavuori N565
<<locked>>
81%
46108
72%
**23
99%
Vihtavuori N568
<<locked>>
81%
41147
64%
**51
97%
[Vihtavuori N570]*
<<locked>>
81%
39479
62%
**41
94%
Winchester StaBALL HD
<<locked>>
81%
50865
80%
**12
100%

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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