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Load data for .300 AAC Blackout + .308 | 159gr | Hasler ARIETE

Recommended Powder(s): Hodgdon LilGun

.300 AAC Blackout + .308 | 159gr | Hasler ARIETE

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 159gr | Hasler ARIETE
Manufacturer SKU:
A30-159
Bullet Weight:
159gr | 10.3g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
1.362" | 34.6mm
Caliber:
.300 AAC Blackout load data
Case Length (l3):
1.367" | 34.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.226" | 56.5mm
Seated Depth:
0.503" | 12.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.271" | 6.9mm
Case Capacity:
25.1 Grains of Water | 1.63 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
50763 psi | 3500 bar
LID:
LID_B7074_C348
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:10 - 1:9

Load data for 20 loads in caliber .300 AAC Blackout with .308 | 159gr | Hasler ARIETE bullet and 10 powders such as Hodgdon LilGun. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
97%
43381
85%
**59
99%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
94%
43004
85%
**11
94%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
95%
43091
85%
**21
98%
Hodgdon LilGun 👍
<<locked>>
93%
44527
88%
**09
100%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
96%
43004
85%
**11
94%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
93%
43105
85%
**04
94%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
90%
44802
88%
**78
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
93%
43105
85%
**04
94%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
96%
43004
85%
**11
94%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
96%
36100
71%
**36
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
90%
35723
70%
**63
98%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
85%
33083
65%
**67
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
85%
30850
61%
**54
94%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
28993
57%
**16
100%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
87%
33083
65%
**67
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
85%
33098
65%
**67
90%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
33866
67%
**44
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
85%
33098
65%
**67
90%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
87%
33083
65%
**67
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
91%
30951
61%
**70
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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