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Load data for .308 Marlin Express + .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS

Recommended Powder(s):

.308 Marlin Express + .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS
Bullet Weight:
71gr | 4.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.309" | 7.85mm
Bullet Length:
0.469" | 11.9mm
Caliber:
.308 Marlin Express load data
Case Length (l3):
1.910" | 48.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.238" | 56.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.141" | 3.6mm
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_B7413_C397
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 28 loads in caliber .308 Marlin Express with .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS bullet and 14 powder(s). 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%
42380
89%
**83
99%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
35882
75%
**28
97%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
83%
42163
88%
**81
95%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
97%
39030
82%
**28
94%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
24250
51%
**24
100%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
92%
42279
88%
**68
97%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
85%
42699
89%
**04
95%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
95%
42670
89%
**91
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
23192
48%
**67
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
94%
42409
89%
**17
97%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
41597
87%
**40
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
85%
42699
89%
**04
95%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
89%
42685
89%
**71
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
33866
71%
**30
97%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
36579
76%
**38
98%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
85%
23859
50%
**15
90%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
81%
39291
82%
**06
94%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
90%
31212
65%
**05
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
18666
39%
**47
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
81%
28979
61%
**94
91%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
36956
77%
**46
93%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
27122
57%
**61
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
17927
37%
**93
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
27021
56%
**77
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
25599
53%
**36
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
36956
77%
**46
93%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
32619
68%
**38
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
84%
22031
46%
**00
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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