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Load data for .308 Marlin Express + .308 | 65gr | Impala LWFP KS

Recommended Powder(s): Lovex S053

.308 Marlin Express + .308 | 65gr | Impala LWFP KS

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 65gr | Impala LWFP KS
Bullet Weight:
65gr | 4.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
0.564" | 14.3mm
Caliber:
.308 Marlin Express load data
Case Length (l3):
1.910" | 48.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.352" | 59.7mm
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_B2983_C397
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 28 loads in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 65gr | Impala LWFP KS 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>>
83%
42815
89%
**68
99%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
39784
83%
**02
96%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
96%
42482
89%
**73
93%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
27412
57%
**59
100%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
90%
42279
88%
**43
95%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
83%
42699
89%
**79
93%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
92%
42641
89%
**66
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
97%
38043
79%
**24
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
26281
55%
**88
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
91%
43047
90%
**09
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
94%
42119
88%
**42
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
83%
42699
89%
**79
93%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
86%
42888
90%
**56
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
37869
79%
**94
97%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
39987
84%
**99
98%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
83%
26992
56%
**79
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
90%
35027
73%
**66
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
21350
45%
**59
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
81%
32358
68%
**68
92%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
40059
84%
**07
93%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
31444
66%
**51
96%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
93%
33982
71%
**02
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
21147
44%
**15
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
30966
65%
**55
91%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29689
62%
**23
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
40059
84%
**07
93%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
37188
78%
**25
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
82%
24772
52%
**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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