
Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .308 Win. with .308 | 240gr | MAKER Rex Expanding Subsonic bullet and 198 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, ReloadSwiss RS 52 and Hodgdon CFE223.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
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 2015 | <<locked>> | 90% | 52,736 psi | 88% | 2031 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 90% | 52,736 psi | 88% | 2031 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 53,258 psi | 88% | 2106 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 2200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 53,258 psi | 88% | 2106 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 2230 | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,027 psi | 90% | 2116 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate 2230 | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,027 psi | 90% | 2116 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 51,053 psi | 85% | 2054 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 51,053 psi | 85% | 2054 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,518 psi | 87% | 2080 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,518 psi | 87% | 2080 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 52,417 psi | 87% | 2103 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 52,417 psi | 87% | 2103 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,085 psi | 90% | 2073 fps | 96.1% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,085 psi | 90% | 2073 fps | 96.1% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,069 psi | 87% | 2113 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,069 psi | 87% | 2113 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 4350ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,031 psi | 68% | 2044 fps | 97.6% |
| Accurate 4350ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,031 psi | 68% | 2044 fps | 97.6% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,606 psi | 89% | 1991 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,606 psi | 89% | 1991 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,041 psi | 90% | 2011 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 84% | 54,041 psi | 90% | 2011 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,561 psi | 86% | 2106 fps | 99.7% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,561 psi | 86% | 2106 fps | 99.7% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,257 psi | 87% | 2100 fps | 99.4% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,257 psi | 87% | 2100 fps | 99.4% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,534 psi | 89% | 2087 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,534 psi | 89% | 2087 fps | 100% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,882 psi | 90% | 2090 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,882 psi | 90% | 2090 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,562 psi | 87% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,562 psi | 87% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,215 psi | 90% | 2231 fps | 99.7% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,215 psi | 90% | 2231 fps | 99.7% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 98% | 51,256 psi | 85% | 2119 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 98% | 51,256 psi | 85% | 2119 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,229 psi | 88% | 2037 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,229 psi | 88% | 2037 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,475 psi | 87% | 2136 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,475 psi | 87% | 2136 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-16ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,061 psi | 70% | 2047 fps | 97.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-16ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,061 psi | 70% | 2047 fps | 97.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-17ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,095 psi | 80% | 2162 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-17ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,095 psi | 80% | 2162 fps | 99.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 52,359 psi | 87% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 52,359 psi | 87% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 92% | 50,850 psi | 84% | 2119 fps | 99.1% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 92% | 50,850 psi | 84% | 2119 fps | 99.1% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 98% | 50,995 psi | 85% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 98% | 50,995 psi | 85% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 90% | 53,548 psi | 89% | 2060 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 90% | 53,548 psi | 89% | 2060 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,837 psi | 88% | 2136 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,837 psi | 88% | 2136 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon CFE223 | <<locked>> | 88% | 50,807 psi | 84% | 2165 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon CFE223 | <<locked>> | 88% | 50,807 psi | 84% | 2165 fps | 99.5% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,141 psi | 87% | 2073 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,141 psi | 87% | 2073 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,808 psi | 88% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 52,808 psi | 88% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,997 psi | 88% | 2136 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,997 psi | 88% | 2136 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,924 psi | 86% | 2113 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,924 psi | 86% | 2113 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100Vᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,363 psi | 64% | 1962 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100Vᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,363 psi | 64% | 1962 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,621 psi | 89% | 2178 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,621 psi | 89% | 2178 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,490 psi | 57% | 1220 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,490 psi | 57% | 1220 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,388 psi | 89% | 2116 fps | 99.9% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,388 psi | 89% | 2116 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 94% | 54,215 psi | 90% | 2133 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 94% | 54,215 psi | 90% | 2133 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,822 psi | 86% | 2087 fps | 99.5% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,822 psi | 86% | 2087 fps | 99.5% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,287 psi | 89% | 2077 fps | 96.9% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,287 psi | 89% | 2077 fps | 96.9% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,621 psi | 89% | 2001 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,621 psi | 89% | 2001 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4451 Enduronᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,488 psi | 86% | 2083 fps | 96.5% |
| IMR 4451 Enduronᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,488 psi | 86% | 2083 fps | 96.5% |
| IMR 4831ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,508 psi | 66% | 2001 fps | 97.2% |
| IMR 4831ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 39,508 psi | 66% | 2001 fps | 97.2% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,751 psi | 89% | 2162 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,751 psi | 89% | 2162 fps | 99.9% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 50,923 psi | 85% | 2064 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 50,923 psi | 85% | 2064 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,722 psi | 89% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,722 psi | 89% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,243 psi | 87% | 2051 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,243 psi | 87% | 2051 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,346 psi | 90% | 2123 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,346 psi | 90% | 2123 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S065ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,137 psi | 78% | 2044 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex S065ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,137 psi | 78% | 2044 fps | 97.3% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 52,881 psi | 88% | 2014 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 82% | 52,881 psi | 88% | 2014 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,577 psi | 89% | 2100 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,577 psi | 89% | 2100 fps | 100% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,940 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,940 psi | 90% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,532 psi | 86% | 2129 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,532 psi | 86% | 2129 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma URPᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,887 psi | 70% | 2041 fps | 97.6% |
| Norma URPᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,887 psi | 70% | 2041 fps | 97.6% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,561 psi | 86% | 2146 fps | 99.7% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 96% | 51,561 psi | 86% | 2146 fps | 99.7% |
| Ramshot TAC | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,532 psi | 86% | 2087 fps | 98.2% |
| Ramshot TAC | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,532 psi | 86% | 2087 fps | 98.2% |
| Ramshot Wild Boar | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,925 psi | 90% | 2142 fps | 99.8% |
| Ramshot Wild Boar | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,925 psi | 90% | 2142 fps | 99.8% |
| Ramshot X-Terminator | <<locked>> | 88% | 52,489 psi | 87% | 2077 fps | 99.7% |
| Ramshot X-Terminator | <<locked>> | 88% | 52,489 psi | 87% | 2077 fps | 99.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,606 psi | 57% | 1247 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,606 psi | 57% | 1247 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 88% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 88% | 54,331 psi | 90% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,157 psi | 90% | 2126 fps | 97.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,157 psi | 90% | 2126 fps | 97.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 94% | 51,488 psi | 86% | 2182 fps | 99.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | <<locked>> | 94% | 51,488 psi | 86% | 2182 fps | 99.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,459 psi | 85% | 2208 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,459 psi | 85% | 2208 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,249 psi | 69% | 2060 fps | 97.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,249 psi | 69% | 2060 fps | 97.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,830 psi | 71% | 2073 fps | 96.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,830 psi | 71% | 2073 fps | 96.5% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2051 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2051 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,809 psi | 89% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 53,809 psi | 89% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 903ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 50,908 psi | 85% | 2119 fps | 99.9% |
| Rottweil R 903ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 50,908 psi | 85% | 2119 fps | 99.9% |
| Shooters World Long Rifleᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,137 psi | 78% | 2044 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World Long Rifleᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,137 psi | 78% | 2044 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,722 psi | 89% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,722 psi | 89% | 2126 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,346 psi | 90% | 2123 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 54,346 psi | 90% | 2123 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 50,865 psi | 85% | 2037 fps | 99.9% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 50,865 psi | 85% | 2037 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,418 psi | 90% | 1795 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 82% | 54,418 psi | 90% | 1795 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,534 psi | 89% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 53,534 psi | 89% | 2096 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 52,707 psi | 88% | 2165 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 52,707 psi | 88% | 2165 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,925 psi | 90% | 2047 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 53,925 psi | 90% | 2047 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 7 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,721 psi | 88% | 2103 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 7 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,721 psi | 88% | 2103 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,098 psi | 88% | 2123 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 94% | 53,098 psi | 88% | 2123 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,808 psi | 88% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,808 psi | 88% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,228 psi | 87% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 52,228 psi | 87% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,036 psi | 78% | 2008 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,036 psi | 78% | 2008 fps | 95.8% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 52,141 psi | 87% | 2103 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 52,141 psi | 87% | 2103 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2024 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 92% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2024 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,054 psi | 86% | 2100 fps | 99.7% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,054 psi | 86% | 2100 fps | 99.7% |
| Somchem S355ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2119 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem S355ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 51,779 psi | 86% | 2119 fps | 99.9% |
| Somchem S365ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,231 psi | 62% | 2005 fps | 99.3% |
| Somchem S365ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 37,231 psi | 62% | 2005 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 88% | 53,026 psi | 88% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 88% | 53,026 psi | 88% | 1998 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,605 psi | 87% | 2008 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 92% | 52,605 psi | 87% | 2008 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,721 psi | 88% | 2070 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,721 psi | 88% | 2070 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,404 psi | 90% | 2087 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 54,404 psi | 90% | 2087 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 50,024 psi | 83% | 2070 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 50,024 psi | 83% | 2070 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N160ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,266 psi | 74% | 2041 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N160ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,266 psi | 74% | 2041 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,793 psi | 86% | 2073 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 90% | 51,793 psi | 86% | 2073 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,402 psi | 87% | 2090 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 96% | 52,402 psi | 87% | 2090 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N550ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,772 psi | 71% | 2044 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N550ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,772 psi | 71% | 2044 fps | 97.5% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALLᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,484 psi | 76% | 2034 fps | 99.4% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALLᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,484 psi | 76% | 2034 fps | 99.4% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,940 psi | 90% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 92% | 53,940 psi | 90% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 94% | 52,794 psi | 88% | 2133 fps | 99.9% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 94% | 52,794 psi | 88% | 2133 fps | 99.9% |
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 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,914 psi | 65% | 1867 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,914 psi | 65% | 1867 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,024 psi | 83% | 2067 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate 2200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,024 psi | 83% | 2067 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate 2230 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,270 psi | 84% | 2073 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate 2230 | <<locked>> | 80% | 50,270 psi | 84% | 2073 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,076 psi | 70% | 1946 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,076 psi | 70% | 1946 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,270 psi | 52% | 1808 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,270 psi | 52% | 1808 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,246 psi | 62% | 1913 fps | 99.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,246 psi | 62% | 1913 fps | 99.8% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 94% | 50,923 psi | 85% | 2037 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 2700 | <<locked>> | 94% | 50,923 psi | 85% | 2037 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,617 psi | 49% | 1798 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,617 psi | 49% | 1798 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 94% | 33,243 psi | 55% | 1919 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 4350 | <<locked>> | 94% | 33,243 psi | 55% | 1919 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,442 psi | 79% | 1926 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,442 psi | 79% | 1926 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,805 psi | 79% | 1939 fps | 100% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,805 psi | 79% | 1939 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,824 psi | 60% | 1883 fps | 97.4% |
| ADI AR 2206H | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,824 psi | 60% | 1883 fps | 97.4% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,416 psi | 54% | 1808 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2208 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,416 psi | 54% | 1808 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,760 psi | 78% | 2011 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,760 psi | 78% | 2011 fps | 100% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,811 psi | 63% | 1890 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,811 psi | 63% | 1890 fps | 98.8% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1886 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1886 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,439 psi | 72% | 2031 fps | 99.4% |
| Alliant Power Pro 1200-R | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,439 psi | 72% | 2031 fps | 99.4% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | 31.1 gr | 82% | 34,330 psi | 57% | 1929 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR | 31.1 gr | 82% | 34,330 psi | 57% | 1929 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,254 psi | 49% | 1785 fps | 96.4% |
| Alliant Reloder- TS 15.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,254 psi | 49% | 1785 fps | 96.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,527 psi | 74% | 1942 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,527 psi | 74% | 1942 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,865 psi | 53% | 1831 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-15 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,865 psi | 53% | 1831 fps | 95.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 94% | 35,520 psi | 59% | 1936 fps | 95.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-16 | <<locked>> | 94% | 35,520 psi | 59% | 1936 fps | 95.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,835 psi | 51% | 1870 fps | 95.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-17 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,835 psi | 51% | 1870 fps | 95.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,919 psi | 76% | 1929 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,919 psi | 76% | 1929 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,374 psi | 57% | 1877 fps | 95.7% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 107 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,374 psi | 57% | 1877 fps | 95.7% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,456 psi | 47% | 1785 fps | 96.3% |
| Bofors RP3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,456 psi | 47% | 1785 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,798 psi | 66% | 1883 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,798 psi | 66% | 1883 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,317 psi | 59% | 1903 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,317 psi | 59% | 1903 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon CFE223 | 31 gr | 80% | 38,769 psi | 64% | 1995 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon CFE223 | 31 gr | 80% | 38,769 psi | 64% | 1995 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,728 psi | 71% | 1962 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,728 psi | 71% | 1962 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,265 psi | 72% | 1982 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,265 psi | 72% | 1982 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1903 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H380 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1903 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,027 psi | 60% | 1890 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,027 psi | 60% | 1890 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 92% | 30,371 psi | 50% | 1818 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon Hybrid 100V | <<locked>> | 92% | 30,371 psi | 50% | 1818 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,879 psi | 53% | 1860 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,879 psi | 53% | 1860 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,599 psi | 43% | 1086 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,599 psi | 43% | 1086 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,780 psi | 58% | 1857 fps | 97.6% |
| Hodgdon VARGET | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,780 psi | 58% | 1857 fps | 97.6% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,621 psi | 58% | 1890 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,621 psi | 58% | 1890 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,879 psi | 53% | 1791 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,879 psi | 53% | 1791 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 88% | 44,222 psi | 73% | 1959 fps | 95% |
| IMR 4166 Enduron | <<locked>> | 88% | 44,222 psi | 73% | 1959 fps | 95% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,150 psi | 75% | 1909 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,150 psi | 75% | 1909 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,716 psi | 76% | 2011 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 4451 Enduron | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,716 psi | 76% | 2011 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 94% | 32,851 psi | 55% | 1890 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 4831 | <<locked>> | 94% | 32,851 psi | 55% | 1890 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,547 psi | 54% | 1854 fps | 96.6% |
| IMR 4895 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,547 psi | 54% | 1854 fps | 96.6% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,811 psi | 63% | 1890 fps | 98.8% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,811 psi | 63% | 1890 fps | 98.8% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,568 psi | 69% | 1949 fps | 99.8% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,568 psi | 69% | 1949 fps | 99.8% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,576 psi | 56% | 1864 fps | 99.3% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,576 psi | 56% | 1864 fps | 99.3% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,825 psi | 61% | 1841 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex S060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,825 psi | 61% | 1841 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,575 psi | 52% | 1801 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,575 psi | 52% | 1801 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,334 psi | 65% | 1932 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex S065 | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,334 psi | 65% | 1932 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,748 psi | 83% | 1982 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 49,748 psi | 83% | 1982 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,911 psi | 58% | 1847 fps | 98.4% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,911 psi | 58% | 1847 fps | 98.4% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,998 psi | 58% | 1860 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,998 psi | 58% | 1860 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,241 psi | 52% | 1824 fps | 96.1% |
| Norma 203B | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,241 psi | 52% | 1824 fps | 96.1% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,882 psi | 58% | 1926 fps | 95.5% |
| Norma URP | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,882 psi | 58% | 1926 fps | 95.5% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,603 psi | 51% | 1824 fps | 95.3% |
| Ramshot Big Game | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,603 psi | 51% | 1824 fps | 95.3% |
| Ramshot TAC | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,492 psi | 62% | 1886 fps | 95% |
| Ramshot TAC | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,492 psi | 62% | 1886 fps | 95% |
| Ramshot Wild Boar | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,347 psi | 60% | 1903 fps | 97.5% |
| Ramshot Wild Boar | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,347 psi | 60% | 1903 fps | 97.5% |
| Ramshot X-Terminator | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,857 psi | 68% | 1926 fps | 98.3% |
| Ramshot X-Terminator | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,857 psi | 68% | 1926 fps | 98.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,831 psi | 43% | 1115 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,831 psi | 43% | 1115 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,206 psi | 70% | 1952 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,206 psi | 70% | 1952 fps | 99.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,843 psi | 70% | 1969 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 50 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,843 psi | 70% | 1969 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | 29.4 gr | 80% | 32,576 psi | 54% | 1893 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 52 | 29.4 gr | 80% | 32,576 psi | 54% | 1893 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,311 psi | 45% | 1798 fps | 96.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,311 psi | 45% | 1798 fps | 96.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,216 psi | 60% | 1978 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 62 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,216 psi | 60% | 1978 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 98% | 40,045 psi | 67% | 2028 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 70 | <<locked>> | 98% | 40,045 psi | 67% | 2028 fps | 95.6% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,624 psi | 64% | 1883 fps | 99.9% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,624 psi | 64% | 1883 fps | 99.9% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,286 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 97.9% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,286 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 97.9% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,643 psi | 44% | 1739 fps | 95.1% |
| Rottweil R 903 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,643 psi | 44% | 1739 fps | 95.1% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,334 psi | 65% | 1932 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Long Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,334 psi | 65% | 1932 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,576 psi | 56% | 1864 fps | 99.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,576 psi | 56% | 1864 fps | 99.3% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,575 psi | 52% | 1801 fps | 97.6% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,575 psi | 52% | 1801 fps | 97.6% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,570 psi | 74% | 1962 fps | 99.5% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,570 psi | 74% | 1962 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,098 psi | 87% | 1775 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 52,098 psi | 87% | 1775 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,079 psi | 78% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 47,079 psi | 78% | 2021 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 82% | 29,979 psi | 50% | 1818 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 11 | <<locked>> | 82% | 29,979 psi | 50% | 1818 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,918 psi | 75% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,918 psi | 75% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,157 psi | 58% | 1860 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,157 psi | 58% | 1860 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,258 psi | 57% | 1857 fps | 96.9% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 9 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,258 psi | 57% | 1857 fps | 96.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,840 psi | 61% | 1821 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,840 psi | 61% | 1821 fps | 99.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,052 psi | 50% | 1726 fps | 99.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,052 psi | 50% | 1726 fps | 99.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,642 psi | 73% | 1965 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,642 psi | 73% | 1965 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,929 psi | 66% | 1946 fps | 99.4% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,929 psi | 66% | 1946 fps | 99.4% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1824 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,143 psi | 60% | 1824 fps | 100% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,911 psi | 58% | 1864 fps | 97% |
| Somchem S341 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,911 psi | 58% | 1864 fps | 97% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,905 psi | 46% | 1749 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S355 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,905 psi | 46% | 1749 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 88% | 25,788 psi | 43% | 1768 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S365 | <<locked>> | 88% | 25,788 psi | 43% | 1768 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,829 psi | 69% | 1870 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,829 psi | 69% | 1870 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,869 psi | 61% | 1821 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,869 psi | 61% | 1821 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,995 psi | 53% | 1808 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,995 psi | 53% | 1808 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,837 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,837 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,397 psi | 44% | 1706 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 80% | 26,397 psi | 44% | 1706 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,389 psi | 57% | 1886 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N160 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,389 psi | 57% | 1886 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,536 psi | 62% | 1886 fps | 98.9% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,536 psi | 62% | 1886 fps | 98.9% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,705 psi | 53% | 1808 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,705 psi | 53% | 1808 fps | 99.3% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 94% | 35,708 psi | 59% | 1932 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N550 | <<locked>> | 94% | 35,708 psi | 59% | 1932 fps | 95.6% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 86% | 29,095 psi | 48% | 1762 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 6.5 StaBALL | <<locked>> | 86% | 29,095 psi | 48% | 1762 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,187 psi | 60% | 1916 fps | 99.3% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,187 psi | 60% | 1916 fps | 99.3% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,170 psi | 55% | 1857 fps | 97.3% |
| Winchester StaBALL Match | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,170 psi | 55% | 1857 fps | 97.3% |
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 198 powders for .308 Win. loaded with the .308 | 240gr | MAKER Rex Expanding Subsonic. Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,231 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,220 fps to 2,231 fps. Accurate 4350 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 198 of the 198 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (415 MPa), the top charges use 57–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 240.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:10.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 4350, Accurate 4350, Alliant Reloder-16 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. Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, ReloadSwiss RS 52, Hodgdon CFE223 rank at the top here: for .308 Win. with the .308 | 240gr | MAKER Rex Expanding Subsonic they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14 stay subsonic at start load. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.