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Load data for 7 x 72 R + .284 | 156gr | Norma ORYX

Recommended Powder(s): Somchem S365

7 x 72 R + .284 | 156gr | Norma ORYX

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.284 | 156gr | Norma ORYX
Manufacturer SKU:
67004
Bullet Weight:
156gr | 10.1g
Bullet Diameter:
0.284" | 7.21mm
Bullet Length:
1.130" | 28.7mm
Caliber:
7 x 72 R load data
Case Length (l3):
2.831" | 71.9mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
3.568" | 90.6mm
Seated Depth:
0.393" | 10.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.393" | 10.0mm
Case Capacity:
54.0 Grains of Water | 3.51 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
40611 psi | 2800 bar
LID:
LID_B3852_C1099
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 58 loads in caliber 7 x 72 R with .284 | 156gr | Norma ORYX bullet and 29 powders such as Somchem S365. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 4350
<<locked>>
89%
35781
88%
**62
95%
Alliant Reloder-16
<<locked>>
89%
35911
88%
**59
95%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
86%
36187
89%
**98
97%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
97%
32343
80%
**06
95%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
97%
34969
86%
**11
93%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
85%
36477
90%
**56
92%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
92%
36521
90%
**49
97%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
87%
36361
90%
**49
94%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
83%
36376
90%
**67
91%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
94%
36318
89%
**52
95%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
85%
36042
89%
**80
93%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
87%
35955
89%
**97
92%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
89%
36230
89%
**62
95%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
90%
36100
89%
**52
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
86%
35969
89%
**02
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
<<locked>>
90%
35926
88%
**79
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
90%
36376
90%
**79
93%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
84%
36419
90%
**23
98%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
86%
36158
89%
**54
92%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
85%
36042
89%
**80
93%
Somchem S365 👍
<<locked>>
93%
36390
90%
**05
99%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
83%
36013
89%
**70
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
88%
36303
89%
**93
99%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
87%
36318
89%
**23
95%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
87%
36347
89%
**62
95%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
97%
34243
84%
**69
95%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
87%
35766
88%
**93
97%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
85%
36477
90%
**56
92%
[Winchester StaBALL HD]*
<<locked>>
96%
28514
70%
**47
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate 4350]*
<<locked>>
81%
26847
66%
**46
91%
[Alliant Reloder-16]*
<<locked>>
81%
28456
70%
**62
91%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
81%
31111
77%
**67
95%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
88%
25367
62%
**00
91%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
92%
30240
74%
**83
90%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
82%
33446
82%
**87
90%
[Hodgdon Hybrid 100V]*
<<locked>>
81%
25773
63%
**70
92%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
81%
30400
75%
**05
91%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
34098
84%
**15
90%
[IMR 4831]*
<<locked>>
84%
26484
65%
**06
90%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
81%
31618
78%
**72
91%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
84%
32329
80%
**11
90%
[Norma URP]*
<<locked>>
81%
27775
68%
**46
91%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
86%
31734
78%
**44
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
81%
30327
75%
**54
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 62]*
<<locked>>
82%
27760
68%
**69
90%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
85%
31502
78%
**54
91%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
81%
33417
82%
**57
97%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
83%
32126
79%
**65
90%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
31618
78%
**72
91%
[Somchem S365]*
<<locked>>
81%
25135
62%
**06
93%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
81%
33446
82%
**18
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
81%
29457
73%
**36
96%
[Vihtavuori N160]*
<<locked>>
81%
30327
75%
**82
92%
[Vihtavuori N550]*
<<locked>>
81%
30472
75%
**21
92%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
87%
25295
62%
**26
90%
[Winchester 6.5 StaBALL]*
<<locked>>
81%
29109
72%
**29
94%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
82%
33446
82%
**87
90%
[Winchester StaBALL HD]*
<<locked>>
94%
26339
65%
**72
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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