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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. + .308 | 168gr | Barnes TSX BT

Recommended Powder(s):

7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. + .308 | 168gr | Barnes TSX BT

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 168gr | Barnes TSX BT
Manufacturer SKU:
30351
Bullet Weight:
168gr | 10.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
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Caliber:
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.523" | 38.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
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Seated Depth:
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Shank Seated Depth:
<<locked>>
Case Capacity:
35.6 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B625_C1118
Last updated:
2026-04-24
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 46 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. with .308 | 168gr | Barnes TSX BT bullet and 23 powder(s). The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
86%
44802
87%
**80
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
38145
74%
**59
100%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
96%
35665
69%
**00
92%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
90%
44512
86%
**75
96%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
96%
27383
53%
**81
92%
Accurate 5744 👍
<<locked>>
84%
46035
89%
**82
99%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
84%
45977
89%
**59
100%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
96%
25382
49%
**39
92%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
30661
60%
**54
95%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
40495
79%
**49
98%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
36753
71%
**50
93%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
97%
41234
80%
**00
94%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
34853
68%
**57
97%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
94%
46253
90%
**69
100%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
85%
44860
87%
**69
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
46122
90%
**69
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
33866
66%
**06
97%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
95%
45992
89%
**08
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
42728
83%
**21
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
85%
44860
87%
**69
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
88%
44425
86%
**90
100%
Vihtavuori N120 👍
<<locked>>
96%
38740
75%
**32
100%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
96%
30545
59%
**91
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
38928
76%
**11
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
23627
46%
**93
96%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
94%
32503
63%
**47
90%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
32198
63%
**91
92%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
93%
24714
48%
**26
91%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
41930
81%
**29
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
41698
81%
**09
100%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
93%
23119
45%
**83
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
85%
22089
43%
**63
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
25251
49%
**90
93%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
89%
29762
58%
**29
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
89%
32750
64%
**72
91%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
22945
45%
**11
91%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
31357
61%
**59
97%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
39175
76%
**86
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
30240
59%
**49
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
21016
41%
**40
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
30269
59%
**81
97%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29124
57%
**47
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
39175
76%
**86
98%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
36260
70%
**95
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
24062
47%
**77
98%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
87%
23090
45%
**37
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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