Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey with .308 | 147gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT bullet and 49 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 60, IMR 3031 and Accurate 4064.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
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: 26"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,798 psi | 86% | 2582 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,451 psi | 87% | 2618 fps | 98.5% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,364 psi | 87% | 2661 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,683 psi | 88% | 2664 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,321 psi | 87% | 2684 fps | 99.1% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,292 psi | 89% | 2635 fps | 96.6% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,742 psi | 90% | 2700 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,452 psi | 89% | 2720 fps | 96.1% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,451 psi | 87% | 2674 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,335 psi | 87% | 2602 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 96% | 39,552 psi | 85% | 2671 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,452 psi | 89% | 2592 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,336 psi | 89% | 2697 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,234 psi | 89% | 2654 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,146 psi | 84% | 2618 fps | 98.5% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,611 psi | 90% | 2677 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,769 psi | 86% | 2684 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,286 psi | 72% | 1690 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,581 psi | 85% | 2684 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,481 psi | 89% | 2575 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,292 psi | 89% | 2635 fps | 96.6% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,306 psi | 87% | 2618 fps | 97.4% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,553 psi | 90% | 2694 fps | 98.4% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,901 psi | 88% | 2648 fps | 96.7% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,437 psi | 87% | 2621 fps | 96.5% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,524 psi | 87% | 2644 fps | 98.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,359 psi | 72% | 1729 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,031 psi | 88% | 2628 fps | 97.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,234 psi | 89% | 2756 fps | 97.7% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,887 psi | 90% | 2631 fps | 98.7% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,683 psi | 88% | 2615 fps | 96.5% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,553 psi | 90% | 2694 fps | 98.4% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,901 psi | 88% | 2648 fps | 96.7% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,930 psi | 88% | 2589 fps | 96.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,727 psi | 88% | 2605 fps | 99.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,422 psi | 87% | 2552 fps | 98.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,930 psi | 90% | 2595 fps | 99.5% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,510 psi | 89% | 2664 fps | 97.1% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,916 psi | 90% | 2602 fps | 99.4% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 98% | 40,959 psi | 88% | 2671 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,698 psi | 88% | 2552 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,161 psi | 87% | 2559 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,278 psi | 89% | 2664 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,712 psi | 88% | 2625 fps | 99% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,363 psi | 85% | 2612 fps | 96.8% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,191 psi | 89% | 2628 fps | 96.7% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,771 psi | 90% | 2661 fps | 98.8% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,653 psi | 85% | 2664 fps | 97.2% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,582 psi | 90% | 2684 fps | 96% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 26"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,011 psi | 71% | 2441 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,375 psi | 76% | 2513 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,512 psi | 55% | 2320 fps | 97.4% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,763 psi | 66% | 2444 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 4064 | 37.5 gr | 84% | 27,325 psi | 59% | 2382 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,477 psi | 79% | 2533 fps | 95.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,255 psi | 65% | 2461 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 82% | 38,812 psi | 84% | 2664 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,029 psi | 82% | 2625 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,826 psi | 82% | 2552 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 94% | 37,043 psi | 80% | 2618 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,548 psi | 74% | 2444 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,750 psi | 73% | 2536 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,216 psi | 78% | 2552 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,782 psi | 79% | 2569 fps | 97.9% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,059 psi | 84% | 2625 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,449 psi | 81% | 2631 fps | 95% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,540 psi | 53% | 1506 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 35.3 gr | 80% | 28,819 psi | 62% | 2431 fps | 97.3% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,160 psi | 84% | 2533 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,477 psi | 79% | 2533 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,027 psi | 75% | 2507 fps | 95.9% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,821 psi | 69% | 2487 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,085 psi | 78% | 2546 fps | 95.3% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,665 psi | 77% | 2520 fps | 95% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,443 psi | 63% | 2392 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,743 psi | 53% | 1545 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,172 psi | 78% | 2530 fps | 96.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | 45.1 gr | 94% | 36,303 psi | 78% | 2641 fps | 96% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,938 psi | 71% | 2438 fps | 96.5% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,187 psi | 78% | 2523 fps | 95.2% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,821 psi | 69% | 2487 fps | 95.8% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,085 psi | 78% | 2546 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,145 psi | 82% | 2530 fps | 95.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,392 psi | 83% | 2559 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,705 psi | 68% | 2362 fps | 96.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,686 psi | 55% | 2224 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,187 psi | 78% | 2552 fps | 95.5% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,053 psi | 67% | 2369 fps | 97.1% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 96% | 38,450 psi | 83% | 2618 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,100 psi | 78% | 2464 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,502 psi | 68% | 2379 fps | 98.7% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,513 psi | 57% | 2329 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,876 psi | 60% | 2333 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,679 psi | 75% | 2513 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,260 psi | 78% | 2526 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 84% | 30,240 psi | 65% | 2408 fps | 95.7% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 84% | 34,809 psi | 75% | 2556 fps | 95.7% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,044 psi | 84% | 2631 fps | 95.2% |
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 49 powders for .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey loaded with the .308 | 147gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT. ReloadSwiss RS 60 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,756 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,690 fps to 2,756 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 49 of the 49 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (320 MPa), the top charges use 72–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 147.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:14.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14 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. ReloadSwiss RS 60, IMR 3031, Accurate 4064 rank at the top here: for .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey with the .308 | 147gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT 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.