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Load data for 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 90gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian + .312 | 90gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.312 | 90gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster
Manufacturer SKU:
8030
Bullet Weight:
90gr | 5.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.312" | 7.92mm
Bullet Length:
0.520" | 13.2mm
Caliber:
7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian load data
Case Length (l3):
1.523" | 38.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.921" | 48.8mm
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_B5919_C1119
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 36 loads in caliber 7.62 x 39 (M43) Russian with .312 | 90gr | Sierra JHC SportsMaster bullet and 18 powders such as Vihtavuori N110. 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>>
91%
44831
87%
**56
99%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
96%
30472
59%
**41
94%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
89%
45687
89%
**67
95%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
89%
45643
89%
**48
98%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
85%
44889
87%
**20
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
23917
46%
**49
100%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
97%
42119
82%
**85
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
91%
44918
87%
**51
95%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
88%
45368
88%
**41
95%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
45759
89%
**95
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
39421
77%
**62
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
22785
44%
**81
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
97%
39842
77%
**89
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
35534
69%
**95
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
88%
45368
88%
**41
95%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
91%
44918
87%
**51
95%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
95%
45063
88%
**41
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
96%
28805
56%
**59
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
33083
64%
**33
97%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
90%
24758
48%
**74
90%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
81%
34998
68%
**44
91%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
34621
67%
**38
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
38783
75%
**22
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
87%
20450
40%
**67
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
83%
27572
54%
**54
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
33170
64%
**05
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
81%
35607
69%
**44
92%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
41060
80%
**20
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
24149
47%
**95
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
84%
18550
36%
**70
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
86%
28355
55%
**23
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
23148
45%
**10
99%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
81%
35607
69%
**44
92%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
33170
64%
**05
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
28834
56%
**30
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
89%
22655
44%
**69
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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