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Load data for .308 Marlin Express + .308 | 65gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.40

Recommended Powder(s): Lovex S053

.308 Marlin Express + .308 | 65gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.40

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 65gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.40
Bullet Weight:
65gr | 4.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
0.567" | 14.4mm
Caliber:
.308 Marlin Express load data
Case Length (l3):
1.910" | 48.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.355" | 59.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
51.0 Grains of Water | 3.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
47863 psi | 3300 bar
LID:
LID_B52_C397
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 28 loads in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 65gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.40 bullet and 14 powders such as Lovex S053. 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 2205
<<locked>>
85%
42757
89%
**91
99%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
36434
76%
**37
96%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
83%
42250
88%
**89
93%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
97%
39769
83%
**37
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
25831
54%
**46
100%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
92%
42583
89%
**70
96%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
85%
42859
90%
**02
94%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
94%
42148
88%
**89
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
24424
51%
**75
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
94%
42569
89%
**15
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
41858
87%
**58
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
85%
42859
90%
**02
94%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
88%
42351
88%
**73
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
34476
72%
**25
96%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
37144
78%
**50
98%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
87%
26919
56%
**09
91%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
81%
39581
83%
**20
92%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
92%
34447
72%
**89
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
19711
41%
**42
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
81%
29675
62%
**96
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
37492
78%
**51
92%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
28166
59%
**82
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
19218
40%
**95
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
83%
30066
63%
**61
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
26672
56%
**64
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
37492
78%
**51
92%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
33663
70%
**66
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
85%
24294
51%
**71
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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