Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 185gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal bullet and 59 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Lovex D073.6, Shooters World Match Rifle and IMR 3031.
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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>> | 92% | 42,931 psi | 90% | 2221 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,843 psi | 85% | 2215 fps | 98.7% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,786 psi | 89% | 2287 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,234 psi | 86% | 2260 fps | 98.5% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,813 psi | 83% | 2264 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 82% | 40,770 psi | 85% | 2110 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,220 psi | 86% | 2119 fps | 98.3% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,279 psi | 90% | 2182 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,756 psi | 85% | 2224 fps | 99.5% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,264 psi | 88% | 2234 fps | 97% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,206 psi | 88% | 2280 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,293 psi | 88% | 2306 fps | 96.6% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,408 psi | 84% | 2257 fps | 96.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,118 psi | 86% | 2198 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,452 psi | 87% | 2146 fps | 99.7% |
| Bofors RP3ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,595 psi | 83% | 2260 fps | 96.2% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,525 psi | 89% | 2195 fps | 97.6% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,047 psi | 88% | 2290 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,728 psi | 89% | 2257 fps | 99.7% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,091 psi | 90% | 2270 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,293 psi | 88% | 2267 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,466 psi | 85% | 2274 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,706 psi | 68% | 1375 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,524 psi | 87% | 2231 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,960 psi | 90% | 2316 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,076 psi | 90% | 2182 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,757 psi | 89% | 2303 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,264 psi | 88% | 2234 fps | 97% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,582 psi | 87% | 2228 fps | 98.3% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,698 psi | 85% | 2215 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,626 psi | 87% | 2277 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,220 psi | 86% | 2238 fps | 96.9% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,308 psi | 90% | 2215 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,973 psi | 86% | 2218 fps | 96.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,002 psi | 86% | 2238 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,518 psi | 68% | 1404 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,264 psi | 88% | 2231 fps | 98.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,146 psi | 82% | 2283 fps | 97% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,206 psi | 88% | 2224 fps | 98.9% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,118 psi | 86% | 2211 fps | 96.8% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,582 psi | 87% | 2228 fps | 98.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,626 psi | 87% | 2277 fps | 98.6% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,220 psi | 86% | 2238 fps | 96.9% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,554 psi | 89% | 2201 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 41,336 psi | 86% | 2234 fps | 98.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,829 psi | 87% | 2205 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,365 psi | 86% | 2159 fps | 98.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,598 psi | 89% | 2192 fps | 99.6% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,322 psi | 88% | 2260 fps | 97.4% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,743 psi | 89% | 2201 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,713 psi | 87% | 2159 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,944 psi | 86% | 2162 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,321 psi | 86% | 2247 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 41,046 psi | 86% | 2218 fps | 99.1% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,072 psi | 77% | 2165 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,511 psi | 89% | 2234 fps | 97.1% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,366 psi | 89% | 2257 fps | 99% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,408 psi | 84% | 2260 fps | 97.5% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,221 psi | 88% | 2274 fps | 96.2% |
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% | 29,124 psi | 61% | 1978 fps | 98.4% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,227 psi | 65% | 2041 fps | 96.3% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 21,553 psi | 45% | 1867 fps | 96% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,067 psi | 65% | 2077 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 88% | 26,643 psi | 56% | 2008 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,305 psi | 80% | 2070 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,682 psi | 81% | 2077 fps | 97.8% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,509 psi | 85% | 2142 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,766 psi | 75% | 2139 fps | 98.7% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,275 psi | 78% | 2149 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,006 psi | 56% | 1998 fps | 99.7% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 84% | 37,057 psi | 77% | 2215 fps | 95% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,290 psi | 80% | 2221 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,040 psi | 71% | 2080 fps | 99.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,448 psi | 76% | 2064 fps | 99.1% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,014 psi | 77% | 2215 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,360 psi | 74% | 2070 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,098 psi | 71% | 2149 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,561 psi | 68% | 2077 fps | 97.9% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,851 psi | 69% | 2090 fps | 97% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,711 psi | 83% | 2224 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,043 psi | 79% | 2231 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,975 psi | 50% | 1224 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,972 psi | 81% | 2188 fps | 95.1% |
| IMR 3031 | 27.2 gr | 80% | 25,643 psi | 54% | 1969 fps | 96.3% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,027 psi | 75% | 2070 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,103 psi | 84% | 2260 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,275 psi | 78% | 2149 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,580 psi | 81% | 2178 fps | 97.7% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 82% | 33,228 psi | 69% | 2083 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | 31.2 gr | 86% | 29,544 psi | 62% | 2057 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,289 psi | 76% | 2152 fps | 95.5% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,377 psi | 80% | 2139 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,071 psi | 75% | 2133 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 82% | 27,746 psi | 58% | 1982 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,931 psi | 50% | 1253 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,430 psi | 68% | 2057 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 96% | 34,650 psi | 72% | 2188 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,385 psi | 61% | 1982 fps | 95.6% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 92% | 36,216 psi | 76% | 2126 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,580 psi | 81% | 2178 fps | 97.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | 31.2 gr | 86% | 29,544 psi | 62% | 2057 fps | 95.2% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 94% | 36,289 psi | 76% | 2152 fps | 95.5% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 82% | 37,086 psi | 77% | 2110 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,114 psi | 75% | 2142 fps | 97.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,534 psi | 72% | 2080 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,384 psi | 59% | 1916 fps | 95.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 84% | 26,092 psi | 55% | 1883 fps | 95.5% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 84% | 34,389 psi | 72% | 2123 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,775 psi | 58% | 1926 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,503 psi | 68% | 2005 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,195 psi | 59% | 1932 fps | 98% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,279 psi | 49% | 1883 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 84% | 28,297 psi | 59% | 1975 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 98% | 34,737 psi | 73% | 2123 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,970 psi | 77% | 2139 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 86% | 28,572 psi | 60% | 1998 fps | 95.2% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 86% | 33,243 psi | 69% | 2123 fps | 95.3% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,653 psi | 83% | 2231 fps | 95.5% |
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 59 powders for .308 Marlin Express loaded with the .308 | 185gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,316 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,375 fps to 2,316 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 59 of the 59 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 185.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:11.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 2495, Accurate 4064, Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 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. Lovex D073.6, Shooters World Match Rifle, IMR 3031 rank at the top here: for .308 Marlin Express with the .308 | 185gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal 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.