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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 115gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36

7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 115gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.312 | 115gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot
Manufacturer SKU:
3988
Bullet Weight:
115gr | 7.5g
Bullet Diameter:
0.312" | 7.92mm
Bullet Length:
0.630" | 16.0mm
Caliber:
7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian load data
Case Length (l3):
1.523" | 38.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.031" | 51.6mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
35.5 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B6185_C1119
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 36 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian with .312 | 115gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot bullet and 18 powders such as ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36. 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>>
87%
46108
90%
**97
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
37927
74%
**49
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
91%
46325
90%
**98
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
84%
45353
88%
**89
98%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
97%
31198
61%
**15
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
97%
41147
80%
**46
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
37217
72%
**05
92%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
40698
79%
**67
92%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
97%
35897
70%
**41
95%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
93%
45455
88%
**72
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
86%
45992
89%
**02
98%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
95%
44744
87%
**66
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
34679
67%
**84
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
94%
45687
89%
**15
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
42786
83%
**11
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
86%
45992
89%
**02
98%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
89%
45600
89%
**33
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
35491
69%
**64
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
38943
76%
**85
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
23047
45%
**92
94%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
82%
32953
64%
**52
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
41031
80%
**13
97%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
92%
26208
51%
**83
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
82%
25295
49%
**05
91%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
93%
34055
66%
**43
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
93%
36724
71%
**92
90%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
86%
25788
50%
**92
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
30980
60%
**00
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
38914
76%
**77
96%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
29617
58%
**87
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
86%
24178
47%
**34
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
29182
57%
**00
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
28195
55%
**65
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
38914
76%
**77
96%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
35346
69%
**72
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
21698
42%
**16
94%

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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