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Load data for 9 x 57 Mauser + .356 | 120gr | H&N RN F

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N120

9 x 57 Mauser + .356 | 120gr | H&N RN F

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.356 | 120gr | H&N RN F
Bullet Weight:
120gr | 7.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.356" | 9.04mm
Bullet Length:
0.551" | 14.0mm
Caliber:
9 x 57 Mauser load data
Case Length (l3):
2.236" | 56.8mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.665" | 67.7mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
64.2 Grains of Water | 4.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
40611 psi | 2800 bar
LID:
LID_B7442_C1243
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 26 loads in caliber 9 x 57 Mauser with .356 | 120gr | H&N RN F bullet and 13 powders such as Vihtavuori N120. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
92%
36245
89%
**77
98%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
97%
33634
83%
**22
94%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
91%
36303
89%
**15
95%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
25933
64%
**72
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
95%
36201
89%
**09
95%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
84%
36260
89%
**69
97%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
86%
36521
90%
**82
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
95%
36056
89%
**74
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
24903
61%
**08
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
85%
35897
88%
**05
97%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
88%
36071
89%
**51
100%
Vihtavuori N120 👍
<<locked>>
94%
35839
88%
**28
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
97%
32648
80%
**17
93%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
24482
60%
**26
94%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
90%
26948
66%
**18
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
25875
64%
**10
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
20102
49%
**14
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
85%
26266
65%
**03
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
32837
81%
**84
96%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
31082
77%
**51
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
85%
24903
61%
**46
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
19276
47%
**50
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
31256
77%
**77
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29544
73%
**00
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
22974
57%
**38
94%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
92%
27905
69%
**72
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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