Load Specifications
Bullet:.308 | 185gr | RWS Evolution
Bullet Manufacturer:RWS
Bullet Weight:185 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.308"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Caliber:.308 Norma Mag. load data
Case Length (l3):2.559"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:86.5 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Barrel Length:24"
Max. allowed Pressure:63,817 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:13.0
Load data in caliber .308 Norma Mag. with .308 | 185gr | RWS Evolution bullet and 103 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 70, Alliant Reloder-26 and Alliant Reloder-16.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
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 2495 | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,621 psi | 86% | 2674 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,941 psi | 88% | 2746 fps | 98.9% |
| Accurate 3100ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 53,330 psi | 84% | 2782 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,100 psi | 86% | 2726 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,666 psi | 87% | 2835 fps | 100% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,404 psi | 85% | 2923 fps | 97.4% |
| Accurate MAGPROᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 55,564 psi | 87% | 2923 fps | 96.3% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,479 psi | 90% | 2805 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,071 psi | 86% | 2759 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 98% | 56,753 psi | 89% | 2881 fps | 98.5% |
| ADI AR 2213ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 54,259 psi | 85% | 2871 fps | 96.9% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,433 psi | 85% | 2881 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 98% | 56,608 psi | 89% | 2874 fps | 98.5% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 98% | 56,608 psi | 89% | 2874 fps | 98.5% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 55,883 psi | 88% | 2779 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 84% | 56,144 psi | 88% | 2805 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 94% | 56,405 psi | 88% | 2890 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 88% | 53,882 psi | 84% | 2858 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,796 psi | 87% | 2864 fps | 98.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-22ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 53,055 psi | 83% | 2867 fps | 98.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-23ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 50,082 psi | 78% | 2802 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-25ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,787 psi | 69% | 2730 fps | 99.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | <<locked>> | 98% | 53,635 psi | 84% | 2936 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,551 psi | 90% | 2825 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,718 psi | 76% | 2792 fps | 97.2% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 56,927 psi | 89% | 2799 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP5ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 53,055 psi | 83% | 2867 fps | 98.2% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,275 psi | 88% | 2789 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,203 psi | 90% | 2818 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,331 psi | 85% | 2831 fps | 99.3% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 90% | 57,667 psi | 90% | 2844 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,346 psi | 85% | 2815 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SCᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 56,956 psi | 89% | 2854 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 96% | 56,652 psi | 89% | 2808 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,911 psi | 86% | 2799 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumboᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,728 psi | 67% | 2753 fps | 96.2% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,317 psi | 85% | 2867 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 36,477 psi | 57% | 1722 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,550 psi | 87% | 2762 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,723 psi | 86% | 2743 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,319 psi | 90% | 2779 fps | 99.5% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 94% | 57,116 psi | 90% | 2818 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 88% | 54,433 psi | 85% | 2762 fps | 99.1% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 94% | 56,072 psi | 88% | 2825 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,638 psi | 90% | 2831 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 98% | 56,188 psi | 88% | 2805 fps | 96.8% |
| IMR 7828 SSCᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,808 psi | 81% | 2841 fps | 96.5% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,101 psi | 88% | 2726 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,868 psi | 86% | 2736 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,331 psi | 85% | 2756 fps | 99.8% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,608 psi | 87% | 2799 fps | 99.4% |
| Lovex S071ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,367 psi | 70% | 2638 fps | 98.5% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,072 psi | 88% | 2746 fps | 100% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,985 psi | 89% | 2743 fps | 100% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,434 psi | 87% | 2789 fps | 100% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,143 psi | 85% | 2815 fps | 97.9% |
| Norma MRPᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 56,420 psi | 88% | 2949 fps | 99.5% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,360 psi | 85% | 2818 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 84% | 56,376 psi | 88% | 2818 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Grandᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,996 psi | 81% | 2854 fps | 96.9% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 94% | 56,811 psi | 89% | 2874 fps | 99.8% |
| Ramshot Magnumᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,209 psi | 72% | 2730 fps | 97.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,028 psi | 58% | 1762 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 86% | 57,000 psi | 89% | 2802 fps | 99.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,334 psi | 90% | 2874 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 88% | 57,305 psi | 90% | 2904 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,521 psi | 87% | 2858 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,896 psi | 84% | 2881 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,641 psi | 67% | 2746 fps | 97.4% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 84% | 56,869 psi | 89% | 2746 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,782 psi | 89% | 2792 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,853 psi | 86% | 2795 fps | 97.2% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,114 psi | 86% | 2851 fps | 98.4% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 90% | 56,275 psi | 88% | 2789 fps | 99.1% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,331 psi | 85% | 2756 fps | 99.8% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,868 psi | 86% | 2736 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,608 psi | 87% | 2799 fps | 99.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 86% | 54,897 psi | 86% | 2805 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,956 psi | 88% | 2776 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,029 psi | 89% | 2677 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 54,389 psi | 85% | 2635 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,186 psi | 85% | 2713 fps | 99.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,621 psi | 86% | 2844 fps | 98.3% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 56,536 psi | 89% | 2674 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 88% | 56,855 psi | 89% | 2789 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 96% | 56,492 psi | 89% | 2789 fps | 96.7% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 96% | 57,421 psi | 90% | 2874 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 98% | 55,854 psi | 88% | 2828 fps | 99.1% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 82% | 57,566 psi | 90% | 2657 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,232 psi | 90% | 2703 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 84% | 57,566 psi | 90% | 2720 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 88% | 54,491 psi | 85% | 2713 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,507 psi | 89% | 2812 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N165ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,401 psi | 81% | 2746 fps | 98.1% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 84% | 55,622 psi | 87% | 2720 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 92% | 55,550 psi | 87% | 2818 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N555ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 56,246 psi | 88% | 2877 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N560ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 56,768 psi | 89% | 2940 fps | 97.2% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 92% | 56,072 psi | 88% | 2779 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 90% | 54,331 psi | 85% | 2831 fps | 99.3% |
| Winchester StaBALL HDᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,208 psi | 71% | 2858 fps | 100% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 82% | 55,985 psi | 88% | 2782 fps | 100% |
| Winchester Supreme 780ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 55,883 psi | 88% | 2822 fps | 98.3% |
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 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,401 psi | 81% | 2631 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,965 psi | 77% | 2635 fps | 97.8% |
| Accurate 3100 | <<locked>> | 86% | 33,257 psi | 52% | 2408 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,689 psi | 76% | 2635 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,999 psi | 58% | 2507 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate High Country | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,413 psi | 74% | 2802 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate MAGPRO | <<locked>> | 98% | 51,692 psi | 81% | 2861 fps | 95.4% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,983 psi | 85% | 2753 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,788 psi | 72% | 2608 fps | 99.8% |
| ADI AR 2209 | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,729 psi | 69% | 2654 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AR 2213 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,572 psi | 75% | 2753 fps | 95.2% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,720 psi | 79% | 2822 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,758 psi | 69% | 2651 fps | 95.8% |
| Alliant Power Pro Varmint | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,758 psi | 69% | 2651 fps | 95.8% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,412 psi | 73% | 2635 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,530 psi | 78% | 2700 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | 54.7 gr | 80% | 36,056 psi | 56% | 2513 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,756 psi | 64% | 2635 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-19 | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,265 psi | 68% | 2644 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-22 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,683 psi | 64% | 2638 fps | 95.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-23 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,498 psi | 42% | 2277 fps | 96% |
| Alliant Reloder-25 | <<locked>> | 90% | 31,937 psi | 50% | 2444 fps | 95.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-26 | 61.9 gr | 82% | 30,110 psi | 47% | 2438 fps | 95.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,882 psi | 84% | 2769 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,801 psi | 67% | 2677 fps | 95.6% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,630 psi | 73% | 2648 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,683 psi | 64% | 2638 fps | 95.1% |
| Bofors RP7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,220 psi | 65% | 2523 fps | 96.2% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,992 psi | 74% | 2654 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon H414 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,015 psi | 61% | 2552 fps | 96.2% |
| Hodgdon H4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,901 psi | 66% | 2569 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H4831 | <<locked>> | 96% | 50,850 psi | 80% | 2756 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H4831 SC | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,908 psi | 78% | 2740 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,707 psi | 53% | 2415 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 80% | 51,256 psi | 80% | 2746 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Retumbo | <<locked>> | 98% | 40,089 psi | 63% | 2690 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon Superformance | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,840 psi | 59% | 2556 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,137 psi | 43% | 1535 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,170 psi | 82% | 2713 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,167 psi | 75% | 2641 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,386 psi | 79% | 2671 fps | 98.7% |
| IMR 4350 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,218 psi | 61% | 2503 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,453 psi | 67% | 2549 fps | 97% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,549 psi | 56% | 2461 fps | 97.9% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,792 psi | 80% | 2730 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4955 Enduron | <<locked>> | 94% | 49,588 psi | 78% | 2700 fps | 95.4% |
| IMR 7828 SSC | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,269 psi | 76% | 2779 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,982 psi | 83% | 2680 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,588 psi | 76% | 2641 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,103 psi | 63% | 2507 fps | 97.8% |
| Lovex S070 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,334 psi | 60% | 2484 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex S071 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,374 psi | 54% | 2434 fps | 95.7% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,852 psi | 83% | 2697 fps | 100% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,476 psi | 84% | 2694 fps | 100% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,863 psi | 77% | 2690 fps | 100% |
| Norma 204 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,324 psi | 69% | 2644 fps | 95.8% |
| Norma MRP | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,304 psi | 58% | 2592 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,883 psi | 58% | 2500 fps | 98.1% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,255 psi | 77% | 2713 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Grand | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,107 psi | 71% | 2730 fps | 95% |
| Ramshot Hunter | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,621 psi | 56% | 2484 fps | 96% |
| Ramshot Magnum | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,103 psi | 63% | 2608 fps | 95.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,717 psi | 43% | 1572 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,123 psi | 74% | 2641 fps | 98.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,447 psi | 84% | 2815 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,308 psi | 68% | 2687 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,724 psi | 58% | 2523 fps | 97.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | 59.9 gr | 80% | 35,766 psi | 56% | 2530 fps | 97.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 76 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,144 psi | 58% | 2612 fps | 95% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,386 psi | 79% | 2654 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,976 psi | 69% | 2595 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 904 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,269 psi | 76% | 2684 fps | 95.7% |
| Rottweil R 905 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,279 psi | 66% | 2628 fps | 95.6% |
| Rottweil R 907 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,220 psi | 65% | 2523 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,103 psi | 63% | 2507 fps | 97.8% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,588 psi | 76% | 2641 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World SW4350 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,334 psi | 60% | 2484 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,976 psi | 70% | 2644 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,359 psi | 82% | 2723 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,461 psi | 84% | 2628 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,194 psi | 71% | 2503 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,146 psi | 61% | 2448 fps | 96.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 8000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,887 psi | 66% | 2621 fps | 95.5% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 53,374 psi | 84% | 2631 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,324 psi | 69% | 2592 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S361 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,516 psi | 78% | 2677 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,315 psi | 52% | 2461 fps | 99.6% |
| Somchem S385 | <<locked>> | 86% | 37,811 psi | 59% | 2503 fps | 95.1% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 54,027 psi | 85% | 2612 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,473 psi | 79% | 2615 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,763 psi | 80% | 2631 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,293 psi | 66% | 2526 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,218 psi | 60% | 2500 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N165 | <<locked>> | 92% | 39,552 psi | 62% | 2533 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 80% | 48,936 psi | 77% | 2625 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,666 psi | 59% | 2500 fps | 98.1% |
| Vihtavuori N555 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,095 psi | 46% | 2352 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N560 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,588 psi | 78% | 2822 fps | 95.6% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,405 psi | 59% | 2474 fps | 99.7% |
| Winchester 760 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,015 psi | 61% | 2552 fps | 96.2% |
| Winchester StaBALL HD | <<locked>> | 82% | 24,961 psi | 39% | 2303 fps | 95.6% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,591 psi | 82% | 2733 fps | 100% |
| Winchester Supreme 780 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,409 psi | 66% | 2595 fps | 95.4% |
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 103 powders for .308 Norma Mag. loaded with the .308 | 185gr | RWS Evolution. Norma MRP delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,949 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,722 fps to 2,949 fps. Accurate 3100 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 103 of the 103 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (440 MPa), the top charges use 57–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 185.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:13.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 3100, Accurate MAGPRO, ADI AR 2213 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. ReloadSwiss RS 70, Alliant Reloder-26, Alliant Reloder-16 rank at the top here: for .308 Norma Mag. with the .308 | 185gr | RWS Evolution 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.