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Load data for .308 Marlin Express + .308 | 100gr | Barnes X FN

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Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N120

.308 Marlin Express + .308 | 100gr | Barnes X FN

Load Specifications

Bullet:
.308 | 100gr | Barnes X FN
Manufacturer SKU:
30800
Bullet Weight:
100gr | 6.5g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
0.945" | 24.0mm
Caliber:
.308 Marlin Express
Case Length (l3):
1.910" | 48.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.571" | 65.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.284" | 7.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.284" | 7.2mm
Case Capacity:
51.0 Grains of Water | 3.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
47863 psi | 3300 bar
LID:
LID_B586_C397

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Load data for 44 loads in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 100gr | Barnes X FN bullet and 22 powders such as ADI AR 2207, ReloadSwiss RS 36, 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>>
91%
41684
87%
**38
100%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
94%
42177
88%
**54
94%
Accurate 2015
<<locked>>
97%
37913
79%
**43
95%
Alliant AR-Comp
<<locked>>
96%
33272
70%
**90
96%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
41336
86%
**51
97%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
89%
42612
89%
**99
98%
Baschieri & Pellagri 106
<<locked>>
93%
42946
90%
**56
95%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
97%
38551
81%
**59
92%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
94%
42583
89%
**51
93%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
90%
42076
88%
**33
93%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
28543
60%
**00
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
95%
42337
88%
**09
98%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
84%
42525
89%
**56
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
85%
42525
89%
**46
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
93%
42206
88%
**54
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
28311
59%
**42
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
85%
42627
89%
**99
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
88%
42859
90%
**08
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
94%
42641
89%
**64
93%
Vihtavuori N120 👍
<<locked>>
93%
42221
88%
**95
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
97%
40089
84%
**49
97%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
97%
32793
69%
**69
93%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
31111
65%
**85
98%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
87%
34229
72%
**48
90%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
86%
26818
56%
**48
90%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
86%
24627
51%
**95
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
81%
25396
53%
**08
91%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
81%
32866
69%
**69
95%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
83%
30980
65%
**64
90%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
93%
34229
72%
**48
90%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
90%
36941
77%
**20
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
83%
34287
72%
**49
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
22394
47%
**39
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
28471
59%
**41
93%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
38754
81%
**74
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
37623
79%
**44
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
28834
60%
**13
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
22292
47%
**85
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
37753
79%
**97
98%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
35172
73%
**61
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
89%
36245
76%
**04
90%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
29225
61%
**97
98%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
82%
25295
53%
**39
90%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
92%
28616
60%
**38
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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