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Load data for .303 Savage + .308 | 130gr | Impala LWHV LS

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N120

.303 Savage + .308 | 130gr | Impala LWHV LS

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 130gr | Impala LWHV LS
Bullet Weight:
130gr | 8.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
1.268" | 32.2mm
Caliber:
.303 Savage load data
Case Length (l3):
2.014" | 51.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.482" | 63.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.800" | 20.3mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.800" | 20.3mm
Case Capacity:
45.0 Grains of Water | 2.92 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
39160 psi | 2700 bar
LID:
LID_B2985_C391
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 20 loads in caliber .303 Savage with .308 | 130gr | Impala LWHV LS bullet and 10 powders such as Vihtavuori N120. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
88%
33808
86%
**97
98%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
96%
31604
81%
**47
92%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
96%
28703
73%
**95
92%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
95%
34229
87%
**20
95%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
87%
34418
88%
**54
95%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
92%
35215
90%
**64
96%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
91%
34519
88%
**16
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
84%
34374
88%
**10
100%
Vihtavuori N120 👍
<<locked>>
92%
35056
90%
**90
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
97%
34650
88%
**67
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
27543
70%
**49
96%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
92%
27833
71%
**52
90%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
92%
26208
67%
**16
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
85%
25367
65%
**96
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
29124
74%
**33
93%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
26005
66%
**34
91%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
25643
65%
**00
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
32227
82%
**67
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
25889
66%
**70
97%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
87%
26701
68%
**73
90%

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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