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Load data for .308 Marlin Express + .308 | 85gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Cavitator

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N120

.308 Marlin Express + .308 | 85gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Cavitator

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 85gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Cavitator
Manufacturer SKU:
12308085SP
Bullet Weight:
85gr | 5.5g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
0.690" | 17.5mm
Caliber:
.308 Marlin Express load data
Case Length (l3):
1.910" | 48.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.571" | 65.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.029" | 0.7mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.029" | 0.7mm
Case Capacity:
51.0 Grains of Water | 3.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
47863 psi | 3300 bar
LID:
LID_B12024_C397
Last updated:
2025-12-21

Load data for 36 loads in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .308 | 85gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Cavitator bullet and 18 powders such as ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, 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>>
92%
42032
88%
**10
99%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
94%
42540
89%
**14
93%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
96%
36419
76%
**56
94%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
97%
32982
69%
**17
94%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
40393
84%
**84
96%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
90%
42380
89%
**61
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
93%
42395
89%
**89
94%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
91%
42206
88%
**92
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
28456
59%
**13
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
43004
90%
**94
98%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
85%
43004
90%
**38
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
85%
42003
88%
**12
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
94%
42627
89%
**27
97%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
28181
59%
**59
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
86%
42728
89%
**78
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
89%
42902
90%
**87
100%
Vihtavuori N120 👍
<<locked>>
94%
42438
89%
**78
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
97%
38638
81%
**69
95%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
29994
63%
**95
97%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
91%
37289
78%
**82
90%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
89%
29080
61%
**46
90%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
91%
27224
57%
**10
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
84%
27528
58%
**20
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
31792
66%
**89
93%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
87%
34069
71%
**82
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
87%
37028
77%
**68
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
22220
46%
**36
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
27934
58%
**61
91%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
37768
79%
**14
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
36883
77%
**97
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
28253
59%
**27
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
21959
46%
**82
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
36724
77%
**27
97%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
34330
72%
**04
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
28340
59%
**07
97%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
86%
27934
58%
**58
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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