Load Specifications
Bullet Manufacturer:Berger
Bullet Weight:180 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.308"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Caliber:.308 Marlin Express load data
Case Length (l3):1.91"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:51 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Barrel Length:24"
Max. allowed Pressure:47,862 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:11.5
Load data in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 180gr | Berger Elite Hunter bullet and 113 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are IMR 3031, Hodgdon BL-C2 and Winchester 748.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
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: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,047 psi | 88% | 2244 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,221 psi | 90% | 2247 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,931 psi | 90% | 2287 fps | 99% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,263 psi | 86% | 2244 fps | 98.5% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,322 psi | 88% | 2316 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,975 psi | 90% | 2313 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,076 psi | 90% | 2326 fps | 98.7% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,133 psi | 86% | 2280 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,959 psi | 88% | 2336 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,972 psi | 84% | 2290 fps | 98.9% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,018 psi | 88% | 2172 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,002 psi | 86% | 2136 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,409 psi | 89% | 2178 fps | 98.5% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,394 psi | 86% | 2142 fps | 98% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,685 psi | 89% | 2297 fps | 99.6% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,944 psi | 86% | 2251 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,423 psi | 87% | 2260 fps | 96.7% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,395 psi | 89% | 2257 fps | 96.6% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,408 psi | 87% | 2310 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,322 psi | 88% | 2306 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,249 psi | 86% | 2329 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,467 psi | 89% | 2333 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,322 psi | 88% | 2329 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,625 psi | 85% | 2280 fps | 95.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,743 psi | 89% | 2264 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,466 psi | 87% | 2228 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,004 psi | 90% | 2211 fps | 99.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,582 psi | 87% | 2172 fps | 99.5% |
| Bofors RP3ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,655 psi | 87% | 2333 fps | 96.6% |
| Bofors RP3ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,842 psi | 83% | 2283 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,481 psi | 87% | 2218 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,743 psi | 89% | 2221 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,031 psi | 86% | 2313 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2310 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,539 psi | 87% | 2280 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,395 psi | 89% | 2277 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,163 psi | 88% | 2297 fps | 99% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,192 psi | 90% | 2297 fps | 99% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,495 psi | 87% | 2293 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,453 psi | 89% | 2293 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,119 psi | 88% | 2346 fps | 96.5% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,149 psi | 90% | 2343 fps | 96.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,996 psi | 69% | 1407 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,938 psi | 69% | 1394 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,975 psi | 90% | 2297 fps | 96.2% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,076 psi | 88% | 2346 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,685 psi | 89% | 2339 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,800 psi | 87% | 2205 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,743 psi | 89% | 2201 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,423 psi | 87% | 2260 fps | 96.7% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,395 psi | 89% | 2257 fps | 96.6% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,553 psi | 87% | 2247 fps | 98% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,033 psi | 90% | 2290 fps | 98% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,104 psi | 86% | 2241 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,162 psi | 86% | 2310 fps | 98.4% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2303 fps | 98.3% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,192 psi | 90% | 2241 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,975 psi | 90% | 2303 fps | 97.2% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,118 psi | 86% | 2257 fps | 96.5% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,859 psi | 90% | 2244 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,191 psi | 86% | 2205 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,960 psi | 90% | 2287 fps | 97.2% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,379 psi | 86% | 2244 fps | 96.5% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,830 psi | 89% | 2306 fps | 99.2% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,828 psi | 85% | 2257 fps | 98.7% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,873 psi | 90% | 2336 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,866 psi | 69% | 1440 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,779 psi | 68% | 1424 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,133 psi | 86% | 2254 fps | 98% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,395 psi | 89% | 2257 fps | 98% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,915 psi | 85% | 2359 fps | 97.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,363 psi | 82% | 2303 fps | 96.5% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,684 psi | 87% | 2251 fps | 98.8% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,815 psi | 89% | 2254 fps | 98.7% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 43,091 psi | 90% | 2283 fps | 97.2% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,524 psi | 87% | 2238 fps | 96.5% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,553 psi | 87% | 2247 fps | 98% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,162 psi | 86% | 2310 fps | 98.4% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2303 fps | 98.3% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,975 psi | 90% | 2303 fps | 97.2% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,118 psi | 86% | 2257 fps | 96.5% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,321 psi | 86% | 2221 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,380 psi | 89% | 2218 fps | 96.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,163 psi | 90% | 2303 fps | 99.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,510 psi | 87% | 2257 fps | 98.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,915 psi | 85% | 2231 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,930 psi | 88% | 2231 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,712 psi | 85% | 2188 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,597 psi | 87% | 2182 fps | 98.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,539 psi | 87% | 2218 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,728 psi | 89% | 2218 fps | 99.4% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,408 psi | 87% | 2287 fps | 97.1% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,496 psi | 89% | 2287 fps | 97% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,047 psi | 88% | 2231 fps | 99.4% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,018 psi | 90% | 2228 fps | 99.4% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,872 psi | 85% | 2185 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,945 psi | 88% | 2188 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,830 psi | 89% | 2231 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,060 psi | 86% | 2188 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,279 psi | 90% | 2316 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,481 psi | 87% | 2274 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 43,062 psi | 90% | 2290 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,176 psi | 86% | 2244 fps | 98.9% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,841 psi | 81% | 2234 fps | 96.6% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,333 psi | 78% | 2188 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,191 psi | 86% | 2254 fps | 96.7% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,264 psi | 88% | 2251 fps | 96.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,292 psi | 86% | 2280 fps | 98.8% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,177 psi | 88% | 2277 fps | 98.7% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,293 psi | 88% | 2333 fps | 97.9% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,178 psi | 90% | 2326 fps | 97.8% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,408 psi | 87% | 2303 fps | 95.9% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,409 psi | 89% | 2300 fps | 95.8% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,850 psi | 64% | 2044 fps | 98.8% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,675 psi | 62% | 2005 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,069 psi | 69% | 2113 fps | 96.8% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,749 psi | 66% | 2070 fps | 96.1% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,496 psi | 49% | 1942 fps | 96.8% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 22,234 psi | 46% | 1896 fps | 95.9% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 82% | 30,705 psi | 64% | 2100 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,459 psi | 66% | 2103 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 86% | 26,948 psi | 56% | 2041 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 88% | 27,412 psi | 57% | 2041 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,552 psi | 83% | 2129 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,493 psi | 80% | 2093 fps | 99% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,943 psi | 83% | 2139 fps | 98% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,885 psi | 81% | 2100 fps | 97.5% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,362 psi | 78% | 2208 fps | 98.9% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,998 psi | 75% | 2165 fps | 98.5% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,477 psi | 76% | 2169 fps | 95.3% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,507 psi | 78% | 2172 fps | 95.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,427 psi | 59% | 2067 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,195 psi | 57% | 2021 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,798 psi | 81% | 2283 fps | 95.5% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,798 psi | 83% | 2283 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,550 psi | 78% | 2244 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,145 psi | 80% | 2238 fps | 95.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,737 psi | 75% | 2146 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,461 psi | 72% | 2110 fps | 99.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,753 psi | 79% | 2126 fps | 99.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,695 psi | 77% | 2090 fps | 98.9% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,332 psi | 76% | 2241 fps | 95.1% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,275 psi | 78% | 2241 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,795 psi | 73% | 2093 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,679 psi | 75% | 2096 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | 32.2 gr | 86% | 33,388 psi | 70% | 2172 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | 33 gr | 88% | 34,403 psi | 72% | 2175 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,229 psi | 72% | 2146 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,851 psi | 69% | 2103 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,345 psi | 72% | 2156 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,141 psi | 69% | 2116 fps | 96.7% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,044 psi | 82% | 2251 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,943 psi | 83% | 2247 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,755 psi | 83% | 2303 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,654 psi | 85% | 2297 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,236 psi | 51% | 1253 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,250 psi | 51% | 1240 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,538 psi | 85% | 2257 fps | 95.5% |
| IMR 3031 | 27.2 gr | 80% | 27,064 psi | 57% | 2037 fps | 96.8% |
| IMR 3031 | 27.2 gr | 80% | 26,121 psi | 55% | 1995 fps | 96% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,188 psi | 78% | 2129 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,868 psi | 75% | 2090 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,477 psi | 76% | 2169 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,507 psi | 78% | 2172 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,928 psi | 81% | 2205 fps | 97.4% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,648 psi | 68% | 2103 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 82% | 33,765 psi | 71% | 2110 fps | 95.3% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,502 psi | 66% | 2129 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 88% | 31,966 psi | 67% | 2126 fps | 95.7% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,770 psi | 85% | 2198 fps | 95% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,853 psi | 75% | 2178 fps | 95.3% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,622 psi | 77% | 2178 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,306 psi | 84% | 2205 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,667 psi | 81% | 2165 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,549 psi | 74% | 2156 fps | 95.1% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,564 psi | 76% | 2159 fps | 95.1% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 82% | 29,428 psi | 61% | 2054 fps | 95.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 84% | 30,052 psi | 63% | 2051 fps | 95.7% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,321 psi | 84% | 2293 fps | 95.1% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,265 psi | 51% | 1286 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,250 psi | 51% | 1273 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,011 psi | 71% | 2123 fps | 96.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,735 psi | 68% | 2080 fps | 95.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,114 psi | 75% | 2260 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,086 psi | 77% | 2257 fps | 95.7% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,009 psi | 65% | 2044 fps | 96% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,921 psi | 63% | 2005 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,984 psi | 75% | 2159 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 92% | 36,695 psi | 77% | 2156 fps | 95.1% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,928 psi | 81% | 2205 fps | 97.4% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,502 psi | 66% | 2129 fps | 95.8% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 88% | 31,966 psi | 67% | 2126 fps | 95.7% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,853 psi | 75% | 2178 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,622 psi | 77% | 2178 fps | 95.2% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 38,580 psi | 81% | 2172 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,813 psi | 83% | 2175 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,695 psi | 79% | 2208 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,390 psi | 76% | 2169 fps | 97.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,056 psi | 75% | 2146 fps | 99.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,780 psi | 73% | 2106 fps | 98.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,849 psi | 62% | 1982 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,834 psi | 60% | 1942 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 82% | 25,715 psi | 54% | 1903 fps | 95.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 26,527 psi | 55% | 1909 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 84% | 36,187 psi | 76% | 2192 fps | 95.6% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 86% | 37,304 psi | 78% | 2195 fps | 95.6% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,269 psi | 61% | 1988 fps | 96.6% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,079 psi | 59% | 1949 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,011 psi | 71% | 2070 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,866 psi | 69% | 2031 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,602 psi | 62% | 1995 fps | 98.3% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,587 psi | 60% | 1955 fps | 97.8% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,772 psi | 52% | 1952 fps | 97% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,844 psi | 50% | 1913 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 82% | 27,789 psi | 58% | 1995 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 84% | 28,413 psi | 59% | 1995 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 96% | 34,389 psi | 72% | 2152 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 98% | 35,027 psi | 73% | 2146 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,100 psi | 75% | 2162 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,217 psi | 78% | 2165 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,226 psi | 63% | 2067 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 88% | 30,777 psi | 64% | 2064 fps | 95.7% |
| Winchester 748 | 31.7 gr | 86% | 34,838 psi | 73% | 2192 fps | 95.8% |
| Winchester 748 | 32.4 gr | 88% | 35,636 psi | 74% | 2192 fps | 95.7% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,711 psi | 81% | 2254 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,900 psi | 83% | 2254 fps | 95% |
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 113 powders for .308 Marlin Express loaded with the .308 | 180gr | Berger Elite Hunter. ReloadSwiss RS 60 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,359 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,394 fps to 2,359 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 113 of the 113 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (330 MPa), the top charges use 68–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 180.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:11.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 2495, Accurate 4064, Accurate 4064 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. IMR 3031, Hodgdon BL-C2, Winchester 748 rank at the top here: for .308 Marlin Express with the .308 | 180gr | Berger Elite Hunter 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.