Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .30 Rem. with .308 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor bullet and 16 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ADI AR 2207, Vihtavuori N120 and SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2.
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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: 22"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,867 psi | 86% | 2756 fps | 97.6% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,897 psi | 88% | 2799 fps | 98.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,326 psi | 70% | 1798 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,645 psi | 71% | 1821 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,157 psi | 87% | 2651 fps | 96.2% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,347 psi | 90% | 2697 fps | 96.8% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,984 psi | 89% | 2680 fps | 99.2% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,215 psi | 87% | 2680 fps | 99.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,543 psi | 68% | 1834 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,862 psi | 69% | 1857 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,998 psi | 89% | 2717 fps | 96.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,085 psi | 86% | 2713 fps | 96.3% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,795 psi | 88% | 2569 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,809 psi | 86% | 2562 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,273 psi | 87% | 2730 fps | 98.7% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 92% | 36,260 psi | 89% | 2769 fps | 99% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 22"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2207 | 29.3 gr | 86% | 28,834 psi | 71% | 2595 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2207 | 28.6 gr | 84% | 27,920 psi | 69% | 2585 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,436 psi | 50% | 1604 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,653 psi | 51% | 1621 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 82% | 33,199 psi | 82% | 2602 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,169 psi | 79% | 2595 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,037 psi | 74% | 2536 fps | 97.8% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,937 psi | 76% | 2575 fps | 98.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,972 psi | 49% | 1640 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,175 psi | 50% | 1657 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 84% | 34,055 psi | 84% | 2667 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,880 psi | 81% | 2657 fps | 95.5% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 23.9 gr | 80% | 28,674 psi | 71% | 2411 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 23.9 gr | 80% | 29,370 psi | 72% | 2441 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | 27.9 gr | 82% | 25,904 psi | 64% | 2474 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | 27.3 gr | 80% | 25,150 psi | 62% | 2464 fps | 95.3% |
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 16 powders for .30 Rem. loaded with the .308 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor. ADI AR 2207 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,799 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,798 fps to 2,799 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 16 of the 16 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (280 MPa), the top charges use 68–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Hodgdon TrailBoss, 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. ADI AR 2207, Vihtavuori N120, SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 rank at the top here: for .30 Rem. with the .308 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor 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.