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Load data for .303 Savage + .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS

Recommended Powder(s): none

.303 Savage + .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS
Bullet Weight:
86gr | 5.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.309" | 7.85mm
Bullet Length:
0.490" | 12.4mm
Caliber:
.303 Savage load data
Case Length (l3):
2.014" | 51.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.362" | 60.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.142" | 3.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
45.0 Grains of Water | 2.92 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
39160 psi | 2700 bar
LID:
LID_B7414_C391
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 22 loads in caliber .303 Savage with .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS bullet and 11 powders such as none. 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 2207
<<locked>>
94%
34287
88%
**48
97%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
92%
34360
88%
**86
93%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
24453
62%
**52
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
97%
34505
88%
**76
93%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
86%
35099
90%
**53
96%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
88%
35099
90%
**69
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
96%
32343
83%
**02
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
23569
60%
**91
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
88%
34940
89%
**99
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
90%
34737
89%
**51
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
34505
88%
**12
98%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
21495
55%
**31
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
87%
28181
72%
**08
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
19029
49%
**98
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
91%
29312
75%
**18
90%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
81%
29501
75%
**99
93%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
27876
71%
**79
97%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
91%
27035
69%
**41
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
18405
47%
**41
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
27818
71%
**99
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
26687
68%
**51
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
20610
53%
**52
91%

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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