Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 9 mm FAR with .358 | 148gr | Rim Rock DEWC bullet and 66 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Ramshot Silhouette, Alliant BULLSEYE and Somchem MP200.
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 ≥ 60% and propellant combustion ≥ 80%. 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.
A valid access license is required to use the Personalized Load Calculator.
You can find more information in our FAQ: How can I use the Personalized Load Calculator?
Max Load - Barrel Length: 4.5"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,474 psi | 86% | 928 fps | 96.4% |
| Accurate No. 5* | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,026 psi | 90% | 1004 fps | 89.1% |
| Accurate Solo 1000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,982 psi | 87% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 29,733 psi | 79% | 915 fps | 100% |
| ADI AP 70N | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,272 psi | 88% | 971 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 350 | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,199 psi | 88% | 810 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,185 psi | 88% | 840 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30 | <<locked>> | 96% | 31,923 psi | 85% | 873 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N | <<locked>> | 92% | 30,748 psi | 82% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 30,429 psi | 81% | 925 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,750 psi | 90% | 997 fps | 99.5% |
| Alliant Green Dot | <<locked>> | 96% | 30,226 psi | 80% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco*ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 20,030 psi | 53% | 837 fps | 94.2% |
| Alliant RED DOTᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 31,734 psi | 84% | 892 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Sport Pistol | <<locked>> | 84% | 31,038 psi | 82% | 968 fps | 98.6% |
| Alliant UNIQUEᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,674 psi | 76% | 955 fps | 98.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,256 psi | 86% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistolᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 18,985 psi | 50% | 791 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol | <<locked>> | 92% | 30,777 psi | 82% | 919 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon CFE Pistol² | <<locked>> | 76% | 32,590 psi | 86% | 961 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Claysᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 31,328 psi | 83% | 827 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon HP38² | <<locked>> | 72% | 31,430 psi | 83% | 922 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon HS-6* | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,924 psi | 90% | 994 fps | 91.4% |
| Hodgdon Longshot* | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,661 psi | 81% | 965 fps | 92.3% |
| Hodgdon TiteGroup² | <<locked>> | 68% | 33,127 psi | 88% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 8,282 psi | 22% | 558 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon Universalᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,272 psi | 88% | 971 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D032² | <<locked>> | 64% | 30,211 psi | 80% | 892 fps | 99.9% |
| Lovex D036* | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,968 psi | 90% | 1004 fps | 89.1% |
| Lovex S011 | <<locked>> | 84% | 32,938 psi | 87% | 915 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S020 | <<locked>> | 96% | 33,011 psi | 88% | 968 fps | 99.8% |
| Maxam CSB 1ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,644 psi | 73% | 892 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 25,483 psi | 68% | 906 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,140 psi | 85% | 925 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,169 psi | 85% | 909 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 32,547 psi | 86% | 876 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette | <<locked>> | 88% | 32,909 psi | 87% | 984 fps | 97.6% |
| Ramshot True Blue* | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,560 psi | 84% | 968 fps | 92.6% |
| Ramshot Zip² | <<locked>> | 72% | 30,124 psi | 80% | 912 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,735 psi | 87% | 965 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14*ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 7,136 psi | 19% | 535 fps | 91.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 25,628 psi | 68% | 928 fps | 98.8% |
| Rottweil P 801 | <<locked>> | 88% | 33,707 psi | 89% | 938 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Auto Pistol* | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,968 psi | 90% | 1004 fps | 89.1% |
| Shooters World Clean Shot² | <<locked>> | 64% | 30,211 psi | 80% | 892 fps | 99.9% |
| Shooters World Ultimate Pistol² | <<locked>> | 64% | 30,893 psi | 82% | 961 fps | 99.3% |
| SNPE Vectan A0ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 27,253 psi | 72% | 889 fps | 97.1% |
| SNPE Vectan A1 | <<locked>> | 92% | 30,342 psi | 80% | 906 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9 | <<locked>> | 96% | 32,938 psi | 87% | 935 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,170 psi | 88% | 840 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2*ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 24,004 psi | 64% | 866 fps | 87.4% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,750 psi | 90% | 961 fps | 100% |
| Somchem MP200 | <<locked>> | 96% | 31,633 psi | 84% | 968 fps | 97.9% |
| Somchem MS200ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 31,024 psi | 82% | 948 fps | 99.1% |
| Somchem S121² | <<locked>> | 64% | 33,446 psi | 89% | 984 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37*ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 26,223 psi | 70% | 925 fps | 90.6% |
| Vihtavuori N310² | <<locked>> | 76% | 32,605 psi | 86% | 850 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320 | <<locked>> | 92% | 29,718 psi | 79% | 899 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Starᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 15,258 psi | 40% | 699 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 33,678 psi | 89% | 981 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N340ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 30,211 psi | 80% | 942 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N350*ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 23,380 psi | 62% | 883 fps | 88.9% |
| Winchester 231 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,124 psi | 80% | 912 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 244² | <<locked>> | 72% | 33,808 psi | 90% | 942 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 572*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 33,808 psi | 90% | 1004 fps | 92.9% |
| Winchester AutoComp ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,384 psi | 75% | 919 fps | 99.9% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 4.5"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 16,288 psi | 43% | 725 fps | 86.8% |
| Accurate No. 5*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 28,819 psi | 76% | 945 fps | 86.5% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,388 psi | 38% | 673 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate Solo 1250*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 10,254 psi | 27% | 617 fps | 90.1% |
| ADI AP 70N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,837 psi | 39% | 728 fps | 96.6% |
| ADI APS 350² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,853 psi | 45% | 646 fps | 100% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,418 psi | 44% | 666 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,547 psi | 39% | 669 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,663 psi | 39% | 692 fps | 99.4% |
| Alliant BE-86*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 10,936 psi | 29% | 646 fps | 94.5% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE*² | 2.3 gr | 60% | 14,808 psi | 39% | 725 fps | 90% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,329 psi | 35% | 669 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Herco* | <<locked>> | 80% | 12,241 psi | 32% | 686 fps | 85.9% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,155 psi | 35% | 659 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Sport Pistol*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,925 psi | 42% | 748 fps | 90.2% |
| Alliant UNIQUE*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 13,024 psi | 35% | 702 fps | 87% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,980 psi | 32% | 636 fps | 96.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 7,223 psi | 19% | 548 fps | 92.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,473 psi | 33% | 686 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon CFE Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,623 psi | 49% | 794 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,850 psi | 34% | 610 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon HP38² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,103 psi | 56% | 807 fps | 99.8% |
| Hodgdon HS-6*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 24,308 psi | 64% | 886 fps | 86.2% |
| Hodgdon Longshot*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 20,552 psi | 55% | 837 fps | 85.9% |
| Hodgdon TiteGroup² | <<locked>> | 60% | 26,963 psi | 72% | 843 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 4,105 psi | 11% | 390 fps | 85.8% |
| Hodgdon Universal*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,734 psi | 34% | 686 fps | 94.6% |
| Lovex D032² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,802 psi | 68% | 846 fps | 99.4% |
| Lovex D036*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 28,761 psi | 76% | 945 fps | 86.4% |
| Lovex S011² | <<locked>> | 60% | 17,013 psi | 45% | 728 fps | 98.3% |
| Lovex S020*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,821 psi | 31% | 669 fps | 88.3% |
| Maxam CSB 1*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 9,921 psi | 26% | 604 fps | 89.5% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 9,253 psi | 25% | 636 fps | 95.2% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,285 psi | 33% | 656 fps | 97.1% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,778 psi | 34% | 663 fps | 99.2% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,286 psi | 38% | 673 fps | 100% |
| Ramshot Silhouette*² | 3 gr | 60% | 14,910 psi | 40% | 735 fps | 86.2% |
| Ramshot True Blue*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 21,248 psi | 56% | 840 fps | 86.4% |
| Ramshot Zip² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,611 psi | 57% | 817 fps | 99.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,502 psi | 33% | 712 fps | 99.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 5,221 psi | 14% | 456 fps | 85.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 11,574 psi | 31% | 676 fps | 86.6% |
| Rottweil P 801² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,534 psi | 41% | 738 fps | 100% |
| Shooters World Auto Pistol*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 28,761 psi | 76% | 945 fps | 86.4% |
| Shooters World Clean Shot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 25,802 psi | 68% | 846 fps | 99.4% |
| Shooters World Ultimate Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,311 psi | 72% | 922 fps | 98.6% |
| SNPE Vectan A0*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 13,314 psi | 35% | 673 fps | 86.5% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,793 psi | 37% | 682 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,198 psi | 35% | 666 fps | 91.5% |
| SNPE Vectan BA10² | <<locked>> | 60% | 17,970 psi | 48% | 686 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2* | <<locked>> | 96% | 21,422 psi | 57% | 830 fps | 85.4% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,082 psi | 32% | 659 fps | 92.4% |
| Somchem MP200*² | 2.7 gr | 64% | 14,025 psi | 37% | 709 fps | 86.3% |
| Somchem MS200*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,371 psi | 30% | 640 fps | 85.4% |
| Somchem S121² | <<locked>> | 60% | 27,847 psi | 74% | 925 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori 3N37* | <<locked>> | 88% | 19,392 psi | 51% | 830 fps | 85.5% |
| Vihtavuori N310² | <<locked>> | 60% | 21,495 psi | 57% | 751 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,053 psi | 32% | 669 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star² | <<locked>> | 60% | 6,454 psi | 17% | 512 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N330*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,095 psi | 29% | 669 fps | 93.5% |
| Vihtavuori N340*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 13,198 psi | 35% | 692 fps | 87.5% |
| Vihtavuori N350* | <<locked>> | 96% | 20,639 psi | 55% | 843 fps | 86.8% |
| Winchester 231² | <<locked>> | 60% | 17,521 psi | 46% | 758 fps | 98.5% |
| Winchester 244² | <<locked>> | 60% | 24,482 psi | 65% | 846 fps | 100% |
| Winchester 572*² | <<locked>> | 64% | 22,365 psi | 59% | 866 fps | 86.4% |
| Winchester AutoComp *² | <<locked>> | 60% | 10,196 psi | 27% | 623 fps | 88.5% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
* 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.
This overview compares 66 powders for 9 mm FAR loaded with the .358 | 148gr | Rim Rock DEWC. Accurate No. 5 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 1,004 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 535 fps to 1,004 fps. Accurate Solo 1250 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 55 of the 66 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (260 MPa), the top charges use 19–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Accurate Solo 1250, Alliant BE-86, Alliant Herco 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. Ramshot Silhouette, Alliant BULLSEYE, Somchem MP200 rank at the top here: for 9 mm FAR with the .358 | 148gr | Rim Rock DEWC they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, Accurate No. 5, Alliant Herco, Hodgdon HS-6 burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. Accurate No. 2, Accurate No. 5, Accurate Solo 1000 stay subsonic at start load. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.