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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .311 | 123gr | Speer FMJ

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

7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .311 | 123gr | Speer FMJ

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.311 | 123gr | Speer FMJ
Manufacturer SKU:
2214
Bullet Weight:
123gr | 8.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.311" | 7.90mm
Bullet Length:
0.900" | 22.9mm
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:
0.266" | 6.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.266" | 6.8mm
Case Capacity:
35.5 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B6178_C1119
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 44 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian with .311 | 123gr | Speer FMJ 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%
50691
98%
**21
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
97%
39146
76%
**38
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
94%
50792
99%
**30
96%
Accurate 5744 👍
<<locked>>
87%
50256
98%
**30
99%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
86%
50879
99%
**00
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
96%
31647
61%
**97
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
97%
42264
82%
**31
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
37942
74%
**93
92%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
41292
80%
**46
92%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
35810
70%
**06
95%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
96%
49864
97%
**97
99%
Lovex D060 👍
<<locked>>
90%
50952
99%
**39
99%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
85%
50734
99%
**13
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
47253
92%
**64
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
36361
71%
**85
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
97%
49792
97%
**39
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
43627
85%
**93
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
85%
50734
99%
**13
99%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle 👍
<<locked>>
90%
50952
99%
**39
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
92%
49777
97%
**44
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
36811
71%
**52
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
97%
31082
60%
**15
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
39813
77%
**67
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
24758
48%
**13
95%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
33301
65%
**31
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
42105
82%
**98
97%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
42670
83%
**85
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
90%
26600
52%
**69
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
25889
50%
**93
91%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
93%
34563
67%
**24
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
93%
37202
72%
**74
90%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
85%
26078
51%
**77
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
31966
62%
**95
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
40045
78%
**62
97%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
44019
86%
**15
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
30821
60%
**82
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
84%
24555
48%
**13
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
30371
59%
**01
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29341
57%
**64
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
44019
86%
**15
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
40045
78%
**62
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
36767
71%
**60
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
23206
45%
**37
95%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
92%
27093
53%
**23
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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