Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey with .308 | 160gr | Peregrine VRG-3 Lever bullet and 57 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 60, Hodgdon LEVERevolution and Bofors RP3.
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% | 39,740 psi | 86% | 2467 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,350 psi | 87% | 2507 fps | 99% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,364 psi | 87% | 2546 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,060 psi | 88% | 2559 fps | 98.9% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,437 psi | 87% | 2572 fps | 99.5% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,582 psi | 90% | 2556 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,452 psi | 89% | 2526 fps | 97.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,989 psi | 90% | 2579 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,785 psi | 90% | 2612 fps | 97% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,698 psi | 88% | 2569 fps | 97% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,422 psi | 87% | 2487 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,321 psi | 89% | 2635 fps | 96.1% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 96% | 39,784 psi | 86% | 2566 fps | 96.9% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,655 psi | 90% | 2484 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,684 psi | 90% | 2592 fps | 98.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,582 psi | 90% | 2546 fps | 99.8% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,566 psi | 85% | 2513 fps | 99% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,785 psi | 90% | 2569 fps | 96.9% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,987 psi | 86% | 2582 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,098 psi | 71% | 1601 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,785 psi | 88% | 2530 fps | 96.4% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,030 psi | 86% | 2575 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,930 psi | 90% | 2464 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,016 psi | 86% | 2566 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,452 psi | 89% | 2526 fps | 97.4% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,321 psi | 87% | 2510 fps | 98.1% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,727 psi | 90% | 2582 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,727 psi | 88% | 2464 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,104 psi | 89% | 2539 fps | 97.5% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,625 psi | 88% | 2516 fps | 97.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,669 psi | 88% | 2536 fps | 99.2% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,973 psi | 88% | 2572 fps | 96.1% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,141 psi | 71% | 1637 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,307 psi | 89% | 2523 fps | 98.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,524 psi | 89% | 2657 fps | 98.6% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,684 psi | 90% | 2516 fps | 99.2% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,959 psi | 88% | 2513 fps | 97.4% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,682 psi | 86% | 2556 fps | 96.5% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,727 psi | 90% | 2582 fps | 99% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,104 psi | 89% | 2539 fps | 97.5% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,278 psi | 89% | 2484 fps | 96.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,988 psi | 88% | 2493 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,567 psi | 87% | 2444 fps | 99.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,494 psi | 85% | 2441 fps | 99.6% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,539 psi | 90% | 2552 fps | 97.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,595 psi | 85% | 2448 fps | 99.5% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,510 psi | 89% | 2539 fps | 95.9% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,176 psi | 89% | 2566 fps | 96.6% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,915 psi | 88% | 2444 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,335 psi | 87% | 2448 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,539 psi | 90% | 2549 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,046 psi | 88% | 2520 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,639 psi | 85% | 2510 fps | 97.6% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,669 psi | 90% | 2526 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,407 psi | 85% | 2507 fps | 98.9% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,045 psi | 86% | 2562 fps | 98% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,887 psi | 90% | 2579 fps | 96.9% |
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% | 32,822 psi | 71% | 2329 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,273 psi | 76% | 2408 fps | 98% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,976 psi | 54% | 2211 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,690 psi | 66% | 2346 fps | 96.2% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 82% | 25,280 psi | 54% | 2231 fps | 95.3% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,986 psi | 84% | 2507 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,287 psi | 74% | 2379 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,211 psi | 65% | 2352 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,376 psi | 78% | 2500 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,621 psi | 77% | 2467 fps | 95.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,739 psi | 81% | 2438 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,754 psi | 84% | 2579 fps | 95.1% |
| Bofors RP3 | 41 gr | 92% | 34,896 psi | 75% | 2467 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,563 psi | 74% | 2343 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 82% | 31,633 psi | 68% | 2382 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,506 psi | 79% | 2448 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,767 psi | 79% | 2461 fps | 98.5% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,941 psi | 80% | 2470 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | 40.5 gr | 88% | 35,201 psi | 76% | 2477 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,555 psi | 53% | 1430 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,203 psi | 82% | 2477 fps | 95.7% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,703 psi | 62% | 2326 fps | 98.1% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,421 psi | 85% | 2421 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,449 psi | 81% | 2510 fps | 95.1% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,287 psi | 74% | 2379 fps | 95.3% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,012 psi | 75% | 2405 fps | 96.7% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 82% | 29,530 psi | 64% | 2329 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 86% | 38,174 psi | 82% | 2411 fps | 95% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,924 psi | 73% | 2395 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,533 psi | 72% | 2369 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,414 psi | 63% | 2293 fps | 96.5% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,305 psi | 83% | 2520 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,453 psi | 53% | 1463 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,158 psi | 78% | 2421 fps | 97.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | 41.6 gr | 90% | 31,923 psi | 69% | 2428 fps | 95.1% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,779 psi | 71% | 2336 fps | 97.3% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 86% | 33,808 psi | 73% | 2365 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,043 psi | 80% | 2503 fps | 95.8% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 29,530 psi | 64% | 2329 fps | 95.8% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,924 psi | 73% | 2395 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,348 psi | 83% | 2428 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,508 psi | 83% | 2448 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,531 psi | 68% | 2260 fps | 97% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,440 psi | 55% | 2129 fps | 95.8% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,866 psi | 73% | 2398 fps | 95.6% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,908 psi | 67% | 2267 fps | 97.7% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,914 psi | 84% | 2490 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,274 psi | 78% | 2467 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,042 psi | 78% | 2356 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,415 psi | 68% | 2274 fps | 99.1% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,295 psi | 57% | 2228 fps | 98.2% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,644 psi | 60% | 2231 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,619 psi | 70% | 2365 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,011 psi | 73% | 2372 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 82% | 28,340 psi | 61% | 2264 fps | 95.8% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,648 psi | 70% | 2402 fps | 95.8% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,738 psi | 79% | 2477 fps | 95.4% |
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 83 powders for .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey loaded with the .308 | 160gr | Peregrine VRG-3 Lever. ReloadSwiss RS 60 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,657 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,601 fps to 2,657 fps. Accurate 4350 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 83 of the 83 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (320 MPa), the top charges use 68–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 160.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:13.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 4350, Alliant Reloder-16, Alliant Reloder-17 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, Hodgdon LEVERevolution, Bofors RP3 rank at the top here: for .30 Fl. N.E. Purdey with the .308 | 160gr | Peregrine VRG-3 Lever they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, Accurate 4350, ADI AR 2208, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.