Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian with .308 | 150gr | Nosler Partition bullet and 36 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 36, ADI AR 2207 and Vihtavuori N120.
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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: 16"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,586 psi | 90% | 2031 fps | 96.6% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,586 psi | 90% | 2031 fps | 96.6% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 82% | 46,238 psi | 90% | 2021 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 82% | 46,238 psi | 90% | 2021 fps | 99.7% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 84% | 45,078 psi | 88% | 1946 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 84% | 45,078 psi | 88% | 1946 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,803 psi | 89% | 2103 fps | 99.6% |
| ADI AR 2207ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,803 psi | 89% | 2103 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,514 psi | 90% | 2070 fps | 97.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,514 psi | 90% | 2070 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,848 psi | 56% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,848 psi | 56% | 1250 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,800 psi | 81% | 2008 fps | 96.7% |
| IMR 4198ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,800 psi | 81% | 2008 fps | 96.7% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,108 psi | 90% | 2028 fps | 98.9% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,108 psi | 90% | 2028 fps | 98.9% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,817 psi | 87% | 2018 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,817 psi | 87% | 2018 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,280 psi | 86% | 2005 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,280 psi | 86% | 2005 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,757 psi | 83% | 2067 fps | 97% |
| Norma 200ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,757 psi | 83% | 2067 fps | 97% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,485 psi | 55% | 1283 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,485 psi | 55% | 1283 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,686 psi | 87% | 2044 fps | 98.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,686 psi | 87% | 2044 fps | 98.6% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,817 psi | 87% | 2018 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,817 psi | 87% | 2018 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,918 psi | 87% | 2001 fps | 98% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,918 psi | 87% | 2001 fps | 98% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,701 psi | 89% | 1923 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,701 psi | 89% | 1923 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,121 psi | 86% | 1952 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,121 psi | 86% | 1952 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,108 psi | 90% | 2077 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,108 psi | 90% | 2077 fps | 100% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 16"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,524 psi | 79% | 1946 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,524 psi | 79% | 1946 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,873 psi | 83% | 1975 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,873 psi | 83% | 1975 fps | 99.3% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,682 psi | 77% | 1873 fps | 99.8% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,682 psi | 77% | 1873 fps | 99.8% |
| ADI AR 2207 | 19.4 gr | 84% | 28,181 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2207 | 19.4 gr | 84% | 28,181 psi | 55% | 1811 fps | 95.5% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,450 psi | 75% | 1955 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,450 psi | 75% | 1955 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 21,335 psi | 41% | 1119 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 21,335 psi | 41% | 1119 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,405 psi | 73% | 1936 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,405 psi | 73% | 1936 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,256 psi | 63% | 1811 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,256 psi | 63% | 1811 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,030 psi | 78% | 1946 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,030 psi | 78% | 1946 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,647 psi | 61% | 1808 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,647 psi | 61% | 1808 fps | 98.6% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,550 psi | 73% | 1988 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,550 psi | 73% | 1988 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,784 psi | 40% | 1142 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,784 psi | 40% | 1142 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | 19.7 gr | 82% | 32,851 psi | 64% | 1857 fps | 95.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | 19.7 gr | 82% | 32,851 psi | 64% | 1857 fps | 95.6% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,030 psi | 78% | 1946 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,030 psi | 78% | 1946 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,566 psi | 77% | 1926 fps | 96.8% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,566 psi | 77% | 1926 fps | 96.8% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,689 psi | 58% | 1699 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,689 psi | 58% | 1699 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,405 psi | 73% | 1867 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,405 psi | 73% | 1867 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | 18.5 gr | 80% | 25,440 psi | 49% | 1726 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | 18.5 gr | 80% | 25,440 psi | 49% | 1726 fps | 95.6% |
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 36 powders for 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian loaded with the .308 | 150gr | Nosler Partition. ADI AR 2207 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,103 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,250 fps to 2,103 fps. ADI AR 2207 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 36 of the 36 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (355 MPa), the top charges use 55–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 150.0 gr projectile in 0.308" calls for a 1:14.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. ADI AR 2207, ADI AR 2207, Hodgdon TrailBoss 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. ReloadSwiss RS 36, ADI AR 2207, Vihtavuori N120 rank at the top here: for 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russian with the .308 | 150gr | Nosler Partition they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss 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.