Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 8 x 60 RS with .323 | 124gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT bullet and 35 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031 and Hodgdon H322.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,932 psi | 89% | 2992 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,293 psi | 86% | 2972 fps | 96.5% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,367 psi | 90% | 3068 fps | 99.5% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,555 psi | 88% | 3051 fps | 96.3% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,220 psi | 84% | 3022 fps | 97.1% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,947 psi | 89% | 2910 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,324 psi | 90% | 2917 fps | 96.5% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,787 psi | 89% | 2972 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,483 psi | 90% | 3051 fps | 98.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,105 psi | 87% | 3071 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 88% | 44,469 psi | 90% | 3025 fps | 99.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,221 psi | 86% | 2887 fps | 98.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,409 psi | 86% | 3009 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,903 psi | 89% | 3035 fps | 97.1% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,714 psi | 87% | 2900 fps | 97.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,648 psi | 66% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,076 psi | 85% | 3064 fps | 98.5% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,091 psi | 87% | 2956 fps | 99.9% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 96% | 43,062 psi | 87% | 3041 fps | 96.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,454 psi | 90% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,858 psi | 85% | 2992 fps | 96.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,416 psi | 66% | 1988 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,294 psi | 88% | 2986 fps | 96.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 96% | 43,062 psi | 87% | 3041 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,279 psi | 86% | 2992 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,366 psi | 86% | 2976 fps | 98.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,264 psi | 86% | 2904 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,656 psi | 89% | 2946 fps | 98% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,700 psi | 89% | 2956 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,903 psi | 89% | 2923 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,453 psi | 86% | 2920 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,440 psi | 90% | 2969 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,453 psi | 86% | 3018 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,192 psi | 86% | 2972 fps | 97.1% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,439 psi | 88% | 3009 fps | 96.9% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,979 psi | 61% | 2661 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,508 psi | 80% | 2913 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 86% | 27,659 psi | 56% | 2661 fps | 95% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,553 psi | 82% | 2989 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,216 psi | 73% | 2904 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,812 psi | 79% | 2799 fps | 97.1% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,175 psi | 79% | 2805 fps | 95% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,017 psi | 83% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,245 psi | 74% | 2864 fps | 96% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 43.8 gr | 80% | 27,485 psi | 56% | 2667 fps | 97.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,548 psi | 70% | 2802 fps | 98.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,159 psi | 75% | 2776 fps | 96.9% |
| Hodgdon H322 | 46.1 gr | 84% | 34,983 psi | 71% | 2831 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 38,116 psi | 77% | 2907 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,103 psi | 81% | 2844 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,873 psi | 48% | 1739 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 47.6 gr | 90% | 32,909 psi | 67% | 2835 fps | 95.7% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,143 psi | 73% | 2802 fps | 99.3% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,364 psi | 82% | 2982 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,146 psi | 79% | 2894 fps | 99.6% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,869 psi | 75% | 2877 fps | 95.1% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,815 psi | 48% | 1778 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,464 psi | 78% | 2877 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,364 psi | 82% | 2982 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,494 psi | 80% | 2933 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,041 psi | 71% | 2805 fps | 96.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,434 psi | 76% | 2795 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,997 psi | 69% | 2730 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,229 psi | 69% | 2740 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,133 psi | 83% | 2874 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,127 psi | 67% | 2707 fps | 97.7% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 82% | 30,676 psi | 62% | 2651 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 86% | 28,964 psi | 59% | 2684 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 37,260 psi | 76% | 2861 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,159 psi | 77% | 2894 fps | 95.3% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 72 powders for 8 x 60 RS loaded with the .323 | 124gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT. Hodgdon LEVERevolution delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,081 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,949 fps to 3,081 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 72 of the 72 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (340 MPa), the top charges use 66–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Accurate 2495, Accurate 4064, ADI AR 2208 reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031, Hodgdon H322 rank at the top here: for 8 x 60 RS with the .323 | 124gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, ADI AR 2206H, ADI AR 2208, ADI Benchmark 8208 burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.