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Load data for 6.8 mm Rem. SPC + .277 | 85gr | Barnes MPG

Recommended Powder(s): IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Shooters World Buffalo Rifle, Vihtavuori N110

6.8 mm Rem. SPC + .277 | 85gr | Barnes MPG

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.277 | 85gr | Barnes MPG
Manufacturer SKU:
30249
Bullet Weight:
85gr | 5.5g
Bullet Diameter:
0.277" | 7.04mm
Bullet Length:
0.937" | 23.8mm
Caliber:
6.8 mm Rem. SPC load data
Case Length (l3):
1.690" | 42.9mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.249" | 57.1mm
Seated Depth:
0.378" | 9.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.378" | 9.6mm
Case Capacity:
34.0 Grains of Water | 2.21 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
58740 psi | 4050 bar
LID:
LID_B524_C1042
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 44 loads in caliber 6.8 mm Rem. SPC with .277 | 85gr | Barnes MPG bullet and 22 powders such as IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Shooters World Buffalo Rifle, Vihtavuori N110. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 21.7 fps

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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>>
91%
52794
90%
**08
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
38580
66%
**69
98%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
95%
52098
89%
**07
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
89%
52460
89%
**23
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
88%
52852
90%
**90
100%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
97%
41669
71%
**69
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
83%
52663
90%
**27
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
26411
45%
**86
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
35433
60%
**18
94%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
96%
50154
85%
**61
99%
Lovex D060 👍
<<locked>>
90%
51358
87%
**07
98%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
87%
52359
89%
**00
98%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
52489
89%
**95
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
46717
80%
**15
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
35940
61%
**10
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
25788
44%
**26
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
97%
49269
84%
**97
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
44280
75%
**41
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
87%
52359
89%
**00
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle 👍
<<locked>>
90%
51358
87%
**07
98%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
94%
52286
89%
**41
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
36201
62%
**80
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
39320
67%
**79
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
24265
41%
**85
93%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
85%
36782
63%
**21
91%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
41684
71%
**30
96%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
41872
71%
**13
99%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
83%
27644
47%
**31
90%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
48617
83%
**67
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
91%
25005
43%
**54
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
88%
28355
48%
**28
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
31575
54%
**87
95%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
39624
67%
**77
95%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
43410
74%
**46
97%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
48675
83%
**40
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
30661
52%
**84
98%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
88%
27572
47%
**93
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
88%
23148
39%
**60
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
29950
51%
**93
94%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
28790
49%
**49
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
43410
74%
**46
97%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
39624
67%
**77
95%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
36172
62%
**75
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
23192
39%
**10
94%

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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