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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. + .308 | 165gr | Barnes Solid

Recommended Powder(s):

7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. + .308 | 165gr | Barnes Solid

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.308 | 165gr | Barnes Solid
Manufacturer SKU:
30822
Bullet Weight:
165gr | 10.7g
Bullet Diameter:
0.308" | 7.82mm
Bullet Length:
1.390" | 35.3mm
Caliber:
7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.523" | 38.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.157" | 54.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.756" | 19.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.677" | 17.2mm
Case Capacity:
35.6 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B622_C1118
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:10 - 1:9

Load data for 40 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ. with .308 | 165gr | Barnes Solid bullet and 20 powder(s). The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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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>>
88%
46195
90%
**77
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
35665
69%
**03
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
93%
45847
89%
**62
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
86%
46151
90%
**62
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
85%
46325
90%
**42
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
96%
29124
57%
**95
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
97%
39146
76%
**09
97%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
97%
34330
67%
**21
96%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
95%
45165
88%
**39
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
88%
46151
90%
**62
98%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
84%
45020
87%
**39
98%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
97%
45368
88%
**42
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
33025
64%
**70
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
95%
44382
86%
**69
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
41553
81%
**95
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
84%
45020
87%
**39
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
88%
46151
90%
**62
98%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
90%
45440
88%
**93
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
34229
66%
**47
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
96%
28631
56%
**32
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
37956
74%
**78
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
23032
45%
**54
95%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
30835
60%
**42
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
40001
78%
**73
97%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
40059
78%
**67
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
89%
24149
47%
**86
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
82%
25454
49%
**67
92%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
86%
25947
50%
**54
92%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
30182
59%
**16
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
38058
74%
**47
97%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
41060
80%
**86
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
29167
57%
**09
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
84%
22191
43%
**50
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
28631
56%
**29
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
85%
30850
60%
**60
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
41060
80%
**86
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
38058
74%
**47
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
34838
68%
**65
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
85%
24453
48%
**60
97%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
93%
25846
50%
**77
91%

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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