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Load data for 7 x 72 R + .284 | 160gr | Sierra SBT GameKing

Recommended Powder(s): Somchem S365

7 x 72 R + .284 | 160gr | Sierra SBT GameKing

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.284 | 160gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
Manufacturer SKU:
1920
Bullet Weight:
160gr | 10.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.284" | 7.21mm
Bullet Length:
1.258" | 32.0mm
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:
0.521" | 13.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.376" | 9.6mm
Case Capacity:
54.0 Grains of Water | 3.51 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
40611 psi | 2800 bar
LID:
LID_B5846_C1099
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 60 loads in caliber 7 x 72 R with .284 | 160gr | Sierra SBT GameKing bullet and 30 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>>
91%
36289
89%
**39
96%
Alliant Reloder-16
<<locked>>
91%
36506
90%
**36
95%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
86%
36027
89%
**56
97%
Alliant Reloder-23
<<locked>>
96%
31067
77%
**41
95%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
97%
33620
83%
**43
93%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
86%
36318
89%
**16
92%
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V
<<locked>>
93%
35969
89%
**97
97%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
87%
36042
89%
**03
94%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
84%
36390
90%
**34
91%
IMR 4831
<<locked>>
95%
36434
90%
**20
96%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
87%
36463
90%
**54
94%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
88%
36216
89%
**64
92%
Norma URP
<<locked>>
91%
36405
90%
**29
95%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
91%
36289
89%
**23
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
87%
35853
88%
**62
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 62
<<locked>>
91%
35984
89%
**46
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
91%
36521
90%
**49
94%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
85%
36550
90%
**93
98%
SNPE Vectan SP 11
<<locked>>
83%
35824
88%
**00
97%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
88%
36463
90%
**21
92%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
87%
36463
90%
**54
94%
Somchem S355
<<locked>>
84%
36521
90%
**83
97%
Somchem S365 👍
<<locked>>
94%
36230
89%
**69
99%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
85%
36506
90%
**47
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
89%
36230
89%
**57
99%
Vihtavuori N160
<<locked>>
87%
36085
89%
**87
95%
Vihtavuori N550
<<locked>>
87%
36100
89%
**20
95%
Vihtavuori N555
<<locked>>
97%
32996
81%
**10
95%
Winchester 6.5 StaBALL
<<locked>>
88%
35839
88%
**60
97%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
86%
36318
89%
**16
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate 4350]*
<<locked>>
81%
25541
63%
**80
90%
[Alliant Reloder-16]*
<<locked>>
81%
27253
67%
**90
90%
Alliant Reloder-17
<<locked>>
81%
30081
74%
**08
95%
[Alliant Reloder-23]*
<<locked>>
89%
24845
61%
**54
90%
[Alliant Reloder-26]*
<<locked>>
93%
30153
74%
**47
90%
[Hodgdon H414]*
<<locked>>
83%
33185
82%
**44
90%
[Hodgdon Hybrid 100V]*
<<locked>>
81%
24918
61%
**18
92%
[Hodgdon LVR]*
<<locked>>
81%
29312
72%
**42
91%
[IMR 4451 Enduron]*
<<locked>>
81%
33286
82%
**65
90%
[IMR 4831]*
<<locked>>
85%
26252
65%
**73
90%
[Lovex S065]*
<<locked>>
81%
30269
75%
**13
91%
[Lovex S070]*
<<locked>>
85%
32285
79%
**75
90%
[Norma URP]*
<<locked>>
81%
26934
66%
**93
90%
[Ramshot Hunter]*
<<locked>>
86%
31212
77%
**98
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 60
<<locked>>
81%
29457
73%
**92
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 62]*
<<locked>>
82%
27253
67%
**29
90%
[ReloadSwiss RS 70]*
<<locked>>
85%
30632
75%
**98
90%
Rottweil R 903
<<locked>>
81%
32227
79%
**01
96%
SNPE Vectan SP 11
<<locked>>
81%
33533
83%
**51
96%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 7000]*
<<locked>>
84%
32256
79%
**33
90%
[Shooters World Long Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
30269
75%
**13
91%
Somchem S355
<<locked>>
81%
33054
81%
**08
96%
[Somchem S365]*
<<locked>>
81%
24047
59%
**44
93%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
81%
32155
79%
**62
100%
Vihtavuori N150
<<locked>>
81%
28471
70%
**87
96%
[Vihtavuori N160]*
<<locked>>
81%
29327
72%
**26
92%
[Vihtavuori N550]*
<<locked>>
81%
29312
72%
**62
92%
[Vihtavuori N555]*
<<locked>>
88%
25034
62%
**93
90%
[Winchester 6.5 StaBALL]*
<<locked>>
81%
28268
70%
**80
94%
[Winchester 760]*
<<locked>>
83%
33185
82%
**44
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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