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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .311 | 123gr | Sellier & Bellot SP

Recommended Powder(s): Accurate 5744, IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Shooters World Buffalo Rifle

7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .311 | 123gr | Sellier & Bellot SP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.311 | 123gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
Manufacturer SKU:
2943
Bullet Weight:
123gr | 8.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.311" | 7.90mm
Bullet Length:
0.870" | 22.1mm
Caliber:
7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian load data
Case Length (l3):
1.523" | 38.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.157" | 54.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.236" | 6.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.236" | 6.0mm
Case Capacity:
35.5 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B7233_C1119
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 44 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian with .311 | 123gr | Sellier & Bellot SP bullet and 22 powders such as Accurate 5744, IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Shooters World Buffalo Rifle. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 19.7 fps

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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>>
89%
51285
100%
**41
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
39262
76%
**48
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
93%
50604
98%
**39
96%
Accurate 5744 👍
<<locked>>
86%
50227
98%
**39
99%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
85%
49995
97%
**00
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
97%
33011
64%
**33
94%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
97%
43149
84%
**54
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
97%
39465
77%
**29
92%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
41930
81%
**69
92%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
36985
72%
**46
96%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
96%
51445
100%
**30
100%
Lovex D060 👍
<<locked>>
89%
51169
99%
**52
99%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
85%
50546
98%
**23
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
48878
95%
**93
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
36927
72%
**05
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
97%
50502
98%
**59
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
45600
89%
**26
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
85%
50546
98%
**23
99%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle 👍
<<locked>>
89%
51169
99%
**52
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
91%
49951
97%
**57
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
37536
73%
**75
100%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
96%
31314
61%
**31
93%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
40350
78%
**87
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
24889
48%
**26
95%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
33475
65%
**44
91%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
42467
82%
**15
97%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
43569
85%
**08
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
89%
25744
50%
**59
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
26513
52%
**16
91%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
92%
33736
66%
**21
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
91%
36564
71%
**70
90%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
83%
25454
49%
**67
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
32372
63%
**11
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
40234
78%
**75
97%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
44005
85%
**25
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
31096
60%
**98
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
83%
24352
47%
**16
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
31038
60%
**24
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29733
58%
**77
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
44005
85%
**25
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
40234
78%
**75
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
37217
72%
**77
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
23830
46%
**67
96%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
91%
27195
53%
**33
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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