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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 165gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36

7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 165gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal

Load Specifications

(Use the Personalized Load Calculator below to adjust )

Bullet:
.312 | 165gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal
Bullet Weight:
165gr | 10.7g
Bullet Diameter:
0.312" | 7.92mm
Bullet Length:
1.232" | 31.3mm
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:
0.598" | 15.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.440" | 11.2mm
Case Capacity:
35.5 Grains of Water | 2.31 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
51488 psi | 3550 bar
LID:
LID_B10161_C1119
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:12 - 1:10

Load data for 44 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian with .312 | 165gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal bullet and 22 powders such as ADI AR 2207, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, Lovex D060, ReloadSwiss RS 36. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Questions regarding the load data: Please read the information in the next tab "Explanations".

  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 15.2 fps

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    Use the Personalized Load Calculator to customize loads to your own specific requirements. Find more details in the help section.

    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>>
84%
44904
87%
**32
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
39784
77%
**31
100%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
96%
38058
74%
**95
93%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
89%
44686
87%
**31
96%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
96%
29385
57%
**64
93%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
97%
27615
54%
**37
94%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
97%
33968
66%
**55
96%
Alliant Reloder-7 👍
<<locked>>
97%
43671
85%
**41
99%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
39305
76%
**39
94%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
97%
43526
85%
**82
94%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
36941
72%
**42
98%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
91%
44817
87%
**08
100%
Lovex D060 👍
<<locked>>
84%
45179
88%
**24
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
93%
45165
88%
**08
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
37391
73%
**01
98%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
92%
44411
86%
**41
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
44991
87%
**96
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
96%
37579
73%
**91
91%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
84%
45179
88%
**24
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
87%
45716
89%
**59
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
37246
72%
**59
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
96%
31473
61%
**54
95%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
41017
80%
**86
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
25730
50%
**78
97%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
91%
32097
62%
**86
90%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
34447
67%
**80
93%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
91%
24671
48%
**62
91%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
91%
23496
46%
**32
91%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
84%
22974
45%
**22
91%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
27412
53%
**72
94%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
88%
30139
59%
**81
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
87%
32198
63%
**08
90%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
24381
47%
**86
92%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
32822
64%
**31
98%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
41234
80%
**72
98%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
31850
62%
**21
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
23380
45%
**32
92%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
31444
61%
**44
97%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
30400
59%
**06
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
94%
34418
67%
**42
90%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
41234
80%
**72
98%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
37985
74%
**67
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
24178
47%
**16
98%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
86%
23467
46%
**86
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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