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Load data for .32 Short Colt + .312 | 71gr | Sierra FMJ FN TM SportsMaster

Recommended Powder(s): Maxam CSB 5

.32 Short Colt + .312 | 71gr | Sierra FMJ FN TM SportsMaster

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.312 | 71gr | Sierra FMJ FN TM SportsMaster
Manufacturer SKU:
8010
Bullet Weight:
71gr | 4.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.312" | 7.92mm
Bullet Length:
0.443" | 11.3mm
Caliber:
.32 Short Colt load data
Case Length (l3):
0.650" | 16.5mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
0.971" | 24.7mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
6.8 Grains of Water | 0.44 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
14504 psi | 1000 bar
LID:
LID_B5918_C419
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 36 loads in caliber .32 Short Colt with .312 | 71gr | Sierra FMJ FN TM SportsMaster bullet and 18 powders such as Maxam CSB 5. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 70N]*
<<locked>>
69%
12575
87%
**5
87%
ADI AS 30
<<locked>>
66%
11313
78%
**7
97%
ADI AS 50N
<<locked>>
65%
11313
78%
**7
91%
Accurate Solo 1000
<<locked>>
68%
12604
87%
**3
93%
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
82%
12604
87%
**9
85%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
76%
12749
88%
**3
91%
[Hodgdon Universal]*
<<locked>>
76%
12575
87%
**5
87%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
83%
11908
82%
**9
84%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
93%
12589
87%
**8
93%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
78%
12908
89%
**2
91%
Maxam CSB 4
<<locked>>
73%
12589
87%
**9
94%
Maxam CSB 5 👍
<<locked>>
69%
12981
89%
**2
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
79%
11951
82%
**1
96%
Rottweil P 801
<<locked>>
70%
12459
86%
**5
98%
[SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2]*
<<locked>>
76%
12473
86%
**3
84%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
77%
12459
86%
**9
94%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
91%
8818
61%
**1
97%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
81%
12560
87%
**9
86%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 70N]*
<<locked>>
63%
10791
74%
**0
84%
[ADI AS 30]²
<<locked>>
58%
9413
65%
**1
94%
[ADI AS 50N]*²
<<locked>>
58%
9616
66%
**8
88%
Accurate Solo 1000
<<locked>>
61%
10660
74%
**1
90%
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
76%
10762
74%
**3
82%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 100]*
<<locked>>
63%
9123
63%
**8
84%
[Hodgdon Universal]*
<<locked>>
64%
9210
64%
**1
80%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
76%
10298
71%
**4
81%
[Maxam CSB 2]*
<<locked>>
74%
8224
57%
**7
84%
[Maxam CSB 3]*²
<<locked>>
59%
7803
54%
**2
81%
[Maxam CSB 4]*
<<locked>>
60%
8833
61%
**1
88%
Maxam CSB 5
<<locked>>
62%
10689
74%
**0
98%
[ReloadSwiss RS 12]*
<<locked>>
62%
7716
53%
**1
87%
[Rottweil P 801]²
<<locked>>
59%
8833
61%
**3
94%
[SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2]*
<<locked>>
70%
10733
74%
**0
81%
[Vihtavuori N320]*
<<locked>>
64%
8905
61%
**4
88%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
75%
6498
45%
**9
92%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
75%
10631
73%
**0
82%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

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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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