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Load data for ammunition in caliber10.3 x 60 R Swisswith all popular powders and suitable bullets, as well as ballistic statistics and technical specifications. 10.3 x 60 R Swiss Load Data Alternative names: 10.3x60mmR Swiss, 10.4x60mmR Swiss, 10.35x60mmR Swiss, .41 Swiss Our load data for caliber 10.3 x 60 R Swiss covers 41 bullets from 15 manufacturers and a total of 2583 load recipes. Load Data Community Loads The 10.3 x 60 R Swiss, also known as the 10.4x60R Swiss or simply the Swiss Ordnance cartridge, boasts a heritage extending back to the late 19th century. Designed around 1867, this distinctive rimmed rifle cartridge was originally developed for use in the Swiss Vetterli rifles, which were among the first repeating bolt-action rifles to be adopted by a military force. The Vetterli rifles served the Swiss army from the 1870s until well into the 1890s, ensuring that the 10.3 x 60 R Swiss cartridge played a crucial role in Switzerland’s military history. Its rimmed case and relatively straight-walled design reflected the technological limits and needs of its era, creating an efficient and reliable solution for black powder firearms. Today, the applications of the 10.3 x 60 R Swiss are largely centered around historical shooting, black powder cartridge competitions, and firearms collections. As military surplus rifles, notably the Vetterli, have found their way into the hands of collectors and shooting enthusiasts, the demand for ammunition and brass for this obsolete caliber persists. Modern reloading has opened options for shooters to safely enjoy their antique firearms, preserving a piece of shooting heritage. While not common in modern hunting or tactical use, the cartridge sees some action at the range, primarily in the hands of enthusiasts interested in the performance and feel of classic European military cartridges. In terms of target species, the 10.3 x 60 R Swiss is best suited for medium-sized game at moderate ranges, reflective of its historical use in a military context where engagement distances were not extremely long. When the cartridge was new, it would have been effective against deer, boar, or similar game sizes, owing to its substantial bullet diameter and respectable black powder charge. For contemporary users, ethical hunting with this round is possible where regulations allow, especially for those interested in traditional and historical hunting methods. However, most shooters today use it for target practice and competition, appreciating the historical authenticity rather than seeking maximum ballistic efficiency. Bullet weights for the 10.3 x 60 R Swiss generally range from 300 to 340 grains, with the original military loads using a round-nosed lead projectile of approximately 313-330 grains. The caliber is characterized by its large, relatively slow-moving bullet, typical of black powder firearms of its era. Case length is typically around 60mm, and the rimmed case design makes extraction reliable in older lever and bolt action systems. Muzzle velocities are modest by modern standards, generally in the 1350–1450 fps range, producing significant but manageable recoil. The low velocity and high momentum of the bullet make it a fascinating study for reloaders interested in historical ballistics and the unique properties of black powder cartridges. Brass cases are uncommon and may need to be formed from similar cartridges, but bullets of appropriate diameter, typically .415" to .423", are still produced by specialty manufacturers, keeping this vintage caliber alive for dedicated enthusiasts. Suitable Powders Bullet Weight (gr) -> 0-50 50-75 75-100 100-150 150-200 200-300 >300 👍 ... suitable powder 👍👍 ... suitable AND popular powder among our reloading community (clasification might evolve as more community members share their loads ) Caliber Specifications Standard / Datasheet C.I.P. Primer Size Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) Case Capacity 91 Grains of Water Bullet / Barrel Diameter 0.413'' | 10.49 mm Max. Case Length 2.392'' | 60.76 mm Max. Cartridge Length 3.106'' | 78.89 mm Max. Standardized Pressure: 39160 psi | 2700 bar XXL ID CID_1295 10.3 x 60 R Swiss load data is available with the following bullets: (most popular first) Filter by Bullet Brand Filter by Bullet Weight (Grains) 198 200 208 215 231 235 240 250 253 255 285 300 315 325 350 375 400 430 .413 | 200gr | RWS HIT .413 | 200gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal .413 | 200gr | Reichenberg HDB Sp. Jagd PE .413 | 315gr | Peregrine VRG-2 .413 | 235gr | Brenneke TOG .411 | 400gr | Swift A-Frame .411 | 300gr | Hornady InterLock FP .411 | 300gr | Hornady InterLock SP .413 | 253gr | RWS Kegelspitz .413 | 200gr | Fox Classic Hunter .411 | 375gr | CutEdge DGBR-HP .415 | 430gr | Rhino Solid Shank .411 | 300gr | Barnes TSX FB .413 | 231gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal .412 | 300gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC .413 | 255gr | Peregrine VRG-2 .413 | 200gr | Reichenberg HDB Sp. Jagd .411 | 325gr | Barnes X S .411 | 400gr | CutEdge DGBR .415 | 400gr | Rhino Solid Shank .411 | 350gr | Swift A-Frame .413 | 285gr | RWS Speed Tip Professional .411 | 350gr | Barnes X S .413 | 208gr | RWS Evolution Green Subsonic Load Data Show more Top Velocity (V0) .413 | 200gr | Reichenberg HDB Sp. Jagd [2671 fps | 814 m/s] .413 | 200gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal [2664 fps | 812 m/s] .413 | 198gr | Reichenberg HDB Sp.Jagd B nd.Custom [2602 fps | 793 m/s] Top Energy (E0) .411 | 300gr | Hornady InterLock FP [4804 Joule] .412 | 300gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC [4722 Joule] .414 | 250gr | H&N RN HS [4716 Joule] Top Ballistic Coefficient (BC1) .411 | 400gr | Barnes X S [BC1: 0.552] .411 | 350gr | Barnes X S [BC1: 0.527] .411 | 325gr | Barnes X S [BC1: 0.47] Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber This is illustrative data only - get your access license to unlock all caliber-specific data Buy Access License not sufficient data yet! Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight This is illustrative data only - get your access license to unlock all caliber-specific data Buy Access License not sufficient data yet!

Load for caliber .416 Rem. Mag. with .416 | 350gr | Speer Magnum Tip Soft Point bullet and ReloadSwiss RS 52 powder, and a C.O.L. of 3.55'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .416 Rem. Mag. + .416 | 350gr | Speer Magnum Tip Soft Point + ReloadSwiss RS 52 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .416 Rem. Mag. Case Capacity (GoW) 107 Case Length 2.85'' | 72.4 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder ReloadSwiss RS 52 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) Bullet .416 | 350gr | Speer Magnum Tip Soft Point Bullet Weight 350 gr | 22.7 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.24" | 31.5 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2605 fps | 794 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Eintrag generiert von Ladung--Seite :Kaliber: .416 Rem. Mag., Geschoss: .416 | 350gr | Speer Magnum Tip Soft Point, Zündhütchengröße: Large Rifle Magnum (LRM), Passende Dralllängen: 62366 psi | 4300 bar - ReloadSwiss RS 52 👍, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 95% | 56057 | 90% | 2605 | 99% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load for caliber .270 Win. with .270 | 120gr | MRR Green Hunting bullet and ReloadSwiss RS 60 powder, and a C.O.L. of 3.29'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .270 Win. + .270 | 120gr | MRR Green Hunting + ReloadSwiss RS 60 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .270 Win. Case Capacity (GoW) 67 Case Length 2.54'' | 64.5 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder ReloadSwiss RS 60 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .270 | 120gr | MRR Green Hunting Bullet Weight 120 gr | 7.8 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.14" | 29.0 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 3182 fps | 970 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .270 Win., Bullet: .270 | 120gr | MRR Green Hunting, Primer Size: Large Rifle (LR), Suitable Twist Rates: ReloadSwiss RS 60 - 56.0gr, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 95% | 55492 | 89% | 3182 | 100% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load for caliber .223 Rem. with .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX bullet and Lovex S053 powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.23'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .223 Rem. + .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX + Lovex S053 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .223 Rem. Case Capacity (GoW) 28.8 Case Length 1.76'' | 44.7 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Lovex S053 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Small Rifle (SR) Bullet .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX Bullet Weight 55 gr | 3.6 g Bullet Length (Inch) 0.813" | 20.7 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2979 fps | 908 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Eintrag generiert von Ladung--Seite :Kaliber: .223 Rem., Geschoss: .224 | 55gr | Hornady V-MAX, Zündhütchengröße: Small Rifle (SR), Passende Dralllängen: 55114 psi | 3800 bar - Lovex S053, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 87% | 49226 | 89% | 2979 | 100% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length 23.6'' | 59.9 cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load for caliber .338 ARC with .338 | 160gr | Barnes X S bullet and IMR 4227 powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.226'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .338 ARC + .338 | 160gr | Barnes X S + IMR 4227 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .338 ARC Case Capacity (GoW) 36 Case Length 1.30'' | 33 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder IMR 4227 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Small Rifle (SR) Bullet .338 | 160gr | Barnes X S Bullet Weight 160 gr | 10.4 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.07" | 27.2 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2113 fps | 644 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .338 ARC, Bullet: .338 | 160gr | Barnes X S, Primer Size: Small Rifle (SR), Suitable Twist Rates: 51996 psi | 3585 bar - IMR 4227, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 81% | 34403 | 66% | 2113 | 96% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load data for Penmax (HPT) (0.223 '' diameter | 55 gr weight) bullet from SUS-TAC: .223 | 55gr | SUS-TAC Penmax (HPT) .223 | 55gr | SUS-TAC Penmax (HPT) Our reloading data for the .223 | 55gr | SUS-TAC Penmax (HPT) bullet covers a total of 31 suitable calibers and 1953 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .223 | 55gr | SUS-TAC Penmax (HPT) bullet is available in the following calibers: .218 Bee .219 Zipper .22 ARC .22 ARC (bolt action) .22 Ackley Hornet .22 BR Rem. .22 Creedmoor .22 Hornet .22 Nosler .22 PPC USA .22 Picra .22 Rem. Jet Mag. .22-250 Ackley Improved .22-250 Rem. .220 Howell .220 Swift .221 Rem. Fireball .222 Rem. .222 Rem. Mag. .223 Ackley Improved .223 Rem. .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) .223 WSSM .224 Valkyrie .224 Weath. Mag. .225 Win. 5.6 x 50 Mag. 5.6 x 50 R Mag. 5.6 x 57 5.6 x 57 R 5.6 x 70 R 5.7 x 28 Bullet Specifications Manufacturer SUS-TAC Manufacturer SKU H12852 Bullet Weight 55gr | 3.6g Bullet Length 0.865'' | 22mm Bullet Diameter 0.223'' | 5.7mm Lead Content Bullet contains lead Ballistic Coefficient 0.258 (G1) Bullet Shape Boattail XXL ID BID_10303

Load data for ammunition in caliber.38-40 Win.with all popular powders and suitable bullets, as well as ballistic statistics and technical specifications. .38-40 Win. Load Data Alternative names: .38-40 Winchester, .38-40 WCF, .38 WCF Our load data for caliber .38-40 Win. covers 3 bullets from 2 manufacturers and a total of 189 load recipes. In addition, our members have shared 1 load recipes. Load Data Community Loads The .38-40 Winchester, introduced in 1874 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, is a classic American cartridge with a storied history. Originally developed for the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle, the .38-40 Win. was actually a misnomer—the bullet diameter measures around .401 inches, not .38 as the name suggests. Designed during the era of black powder cartridges, it was part of a family that also included the .44-40 and .32-20 Winchester, all created for use in both rifles and handguns. The .38-40 Win. quickly became popular among cowboys, ranchers, and lawmen of the Old West for its combination of moderate recoil and sufficient stopping power, cementing its reputation as a practical, versatile round. In terms of application, the .38-40 Winchester has longstanding appeal for target shooting, cowboy action shooting, and hunting small to medium-sized game. Its relatively mild recoil and light report make it especially attractive among enthusiasts of lever-action shooting sports and historical reenactments. Cowboy Action competitors appreciate the .38-40 for its authenticity and smooth feeding in period-correct firearms. For reloaders, the cartridge offers interesting challenges and rewards, particularly for those interested in period-accurate loads and bullet casting. Modern reproductions of classic rifles and revolvers chambered in .38-40 keep the cartridge alive in shooting circles, allowing a new generation to experience its distinctive characteristics. When it comes to hunting, the .38-40 Win. has traditionally been used for species such as whitetail deer, coyotes, and feral hogs at moderate ranges, typically out to around 100 yards. The cartridge’s energy levels are somewhat limited by contemporary standards, but with proper shot placement it is still a viable choice for game within its performance envelope. It performs best on medium-sized game where expansion and penetration are both beneficial. While not considered a powerhouse, the .38-40’s manageable recoil makes it accessible to shooters of varying experience levels, and its performance is well suited for those who value historical authenticity and responsible hunting practices. Typical bullet weights for the .38-40 Winchester range from 165 to 180 grains, with most factory and handload offerings falling within this spectrum. The classic loading propels a 180-grain lead bullet at velocities around 1100 to 1200 feet per second from a rifle-length barrel, with handgun velocities trailing somewhat lower. Barrel twist rates for rifles are usually set around 1 turn in 24 inches, which stabilizes the blunt-nosed, flat-point bullets favored for tubular magazines. The cartridge case itself is a rimmed, bottleneck design, and as such, case life and sizing can benefit from careful reloading techniques to ensure reliable chambering and extraction. The moderate operating pressures and forgiving brass typically make the .38-40 Win. a rewarding option for those looking to handload both traditional and modern bullet types. Overall, the .38-40 Winchester continues to hold a dedicated following among reloaders for its blend of shootability, historical charm, and practical performance. Suitable Powders Bullet Weight (gr) -> 0-50 50-75 75-100 100-150 150-200 200-300 >300 👍 ... suitable powder 👍👍 ... suitable AND popular powder among our reloading community (clasification might evolve as more community members share their loads ) Caliber Specifications Standard / Datasheet C.I.P. Primer Size Large Rifle (LR) Case Capacity 38.5 Grains of Water Bullet / Barrel Diameter 0.4'' | 10.16 mm Max. Case Length 1.305'' | 33.15 mm Max. Cartridge Length 1.59'' | 40.39 mm Max. Standardized Pressure: 16679 psi | 1150 bar XXL ID CID_595 .38-40 Win. load data is available with the following bullets: (most popular first) Filter by Bullet Brand Filter by Bullet Weight (Grains) 100 150 170 .400 | 100gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense .400 | 170gr | Fiocchi FMJTC .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense Subsonic Load Data Show more Top Velocity (V0) .400 | 100gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense [1686 fps | 514 m/s] Top Energy (E0) .400 | 100gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense [856 Joule] .400 | 170gr | Fiocchi FMJTC [ Joule] .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense [ Joule] Top Ballistic Coefficient (BC1) .400 | 215gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing [BC1: 0.33] .400 | 240gr | CutEdge HG [BC1: 0.284] .400 | 185gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing [BC1: 0.22] Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber This is illustrative data only - get your access license to unlock all caliber-specific data Buy Access License not sufficient data yet! 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Load for caliber .22 Hornet with .224 | 46gr | RWS Match Jagd bullet and Vihtavuori N110 powder, and a C.O.L. of 1.68'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .22 Hornet + .224 | 46gr | RWS Match Jagd + Vihtavuori N110 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .22 Hornet Case Capacity (GoW) 14.5 Case Length 1.40'' | 35.6 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Vihtavuori N110 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Small Rifle (SR) Bullet .224 | 46gr | RWS Match Jagd Bullet Weight 46 gr | 3 g Bullet Length (Inch) 0.57" | 14.5 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2431 fps | 741 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared yes - shared Eintrag generiert von Ladung--Seite :Kaliber: .22 Hornet, Geschoss: .224 | 46gr | RWS Match Jagd, Zündhütchengröße: Small Rifle (SR), Passende Dralllängen: Vihtavuori N110 - 8.8gr | 0.57g, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 97% | 2353 | 78% | 741 | 98% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load for caliber 6.5 Creedmoor with .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing bullet and Hodgdon LVR powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.76'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: 6.5 Creedmoor + .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing + Hodgdon LVR Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber 6.5 Creedmoor Case Capacity (GoW) 52 Case Length 1.92'' | 48.8 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Hodgdon LVR Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing Bullet Weight 130 gr | 8.4 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.27" | 32.3 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2815 fps | 858 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared yes - shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor, Bullet: .264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing, Primer Size: Large Rifle (LR), Suitable Twist Rates: Hodgdon LVR - 41.5gr, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 97% | 56637 | 90% | 2815 | 99% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load data for ESP Raptor (0.264 '' diameter | 100 gr weight) bullet from Cutting Edge: .264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor .264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor Our reloading data for the .264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor bullet covers a total of 34 suitable calibers and 2142 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor bullet is available in the following calibers: .26 Nosler .260 PICRA .260 Rem. .264 Leroy N.E. .264 RLB TM .264 Win. Mag. 6.5 Creedmoor 6.5 Grendel 6.5 PRC 6.5 RSAUM 6.5 Weatherby RPM 6.5 mm Lahoz 6.5 mm Rem. Mag. 6.5 x 39 6.5 x 47 Lapua 6.5 x 50 R 6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka 6.5 x 52 Carcano 6.5 x 52 R K&S 6.5 x 54 6.5 x 54 Mannlich Schoenauer 6.5 x 55 Swedish 6.5 x 57 6.5 x 57 R 6.5 x 58 mm Mauser Port. 6.5 x 63 Messner Mag 6.5 x 63 R Messner Mag 6.5 x 64 (Reb) 6.5 x 64 Brenneke 6.5 x 65 6.5 x 65 R 6.5 x 68 6.5 x 68 R 6.5 x 72 R 6.5-06 A-Square 6.5-284 Norma 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Cutting Edge Manufacturer SKU ESP G100 RAPTOR WoT Bullet Weight 100gr | 6.5g Bullet Length 1.11'' | 28.2mm Bullet Diameter 0.264'' | 6.7mm Lead Content Bullet is lead free Ballistic Coefficient 0.13 (G1) Bullet Shape Flatbase XXL ID BID_8425

Load for caliber .308 Win. with .308 | 175gr | Berger OTM bullet and SNPE Vectan SP 9 powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.758'' shared by our community members You can now also calculate the bullet trajectory for any of your loads. Once a load like this one fulfills the following criteria, you will see the feature as indicated in the image on the right / below: there is a weapon associated with the load, the weapon has a value for sight height, the load has a recorded muzzle velocity, the load is rated ("thumbs up or down"), we have a ballistic coefficient for the bullet. Load shared by community member: .308 Win. + .308 | 175gr | Berger OTM + SNPE Vectan SP 9 Weapon Author 9/4/25 Rating by author: Diary More Powder Options All Load Data Click to rate this load's performance: You need an access license to view the powder charge Caliber .308 Win. Case Capacity (GoW) 56 Case Length 2.01'' | 51.1 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder SNPE Vectan SP 9 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .308 | 175gr | Berger OTM Bullet Weight 175 gr | 11.3 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.261" | 32.0 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2595 fps | 791 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .308 Win. (7.62 x 51), Bullet: .308 | 175gr | Berger OTM, Primer Size: Large Rifle (LR), Suitable Twist Rates: 60191 psi | 4150 bar - SNPE Vectan SP 9, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 96% | 54099 | 90% | 2595 | 99% Notes (For printing out and taking notes on range) Temperature: Wind: Distance: Notes: Shot # FPS | m/s Shot # FPS | m/s 01 06 02 07 03 08 04 09 05 10 Associated Weapon Details Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Edit Weapon Barrel Length undefined'' | NaN cm Barrel Twist Rate Add a Title Sight Height Add a Title Edit Load Item check Descripion Descripion Descripion Weapon Select weapon Primer Select primer size Powder Choose Powder Velocity V0 (fps) Velcity V0 (m/s) Charge (Grain) Charge (g) C.O.L. (Inch) C.O.L. (mm) Case Length (Inch) Case Length (mm) Case Capacity Description Barrel Length (Inch) Barrel Length (cm) Spread of shots (Inch) Spread of shots (mm) Brass / Cartridge Select brand of brass share Image Shooting Results Upload Max: 2 MB Save Your content has been submitted An error occurred. Try again later Delete Load Item Are you sure you want to delete? yes - delete load Zero Distance (m) Select distance Calculate Trajectory BETA-Feature: Calculate Trajectory Variable Value Distance Velocity Energy Drop Drop MOA Windage Windage MOA Time (s) Bullet BC G1: Ballistic coefficient used with G1 drag model to describe how a projectile decelerates due to air resistance. Sight Height: Line of sight above the center of the barrel muzzle. Temperature: Assumed temperature for trajectory calculation. Lower tempertures result in higher air density and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Humidity: Assumed humidity for trajectory calculation. Higher humidity result in more water particles and a slightly larger drag and vice versa. Altitude: Assued altitude for trajectory calculation. Higher altitude results in lower air density and a slightly lower drag and vice versa. OZD: Optimum Zeroing Distance or Most Favorable Zero Range refers to the distance at which a rifle is sighted in so that the bullet's trajectory remains within a defined vertical margin — typically ±4 cm / ±1.75 '' — from the line of sight over a certain range. This means: The shooter can aim directly at the target up to the GEE without adjusting the scope or holdover. Within this range, the bullet stays inside the vital zone (for example, a deer’s kill zone, approximately 8 cm / 3.5'' high). OZD Max Height: Distance at which the max. OZD height is reached and max. OZD height OZD LoS Crossing1: Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the first time OZD LoS Crossing2 (OZD): Distance at which the bullet crosses the line of sight the second time. Typically referred to as OZD OZD Max Distance (OZD): Distance at which the bullet is more than the OZD height below the line of sight

Load data for FMJ (0.355 '' diameter | 124 gr weight) bullet from Limit: .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ Our reloading data for the .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ bullet covers a total of 19 suitable calibers and 1197 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ bullet is available in the following calibers: .35 Rem. .350 Legend .350 Mag. Rigby .350 Rem. Mag. .357 Magnum .357 Maximum .38 Long Colt .38 Short Colt .38 Special .38 Super Auto .38-45 ACP 9 mm FAR 9 mm Luger (9 x 19 mm) 9 mm Steyr (Roth) 9 x 20 VGW 9 x 21 9 x 22 MJR 9 x 25 Dillon 9 x 57 Mauser Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Limit Manufacturer SKU #110 Bullet Weight 124gr | 8g Bullet Length 0.608'' | 15.4mm Bullet Diameter 0.355'' | 9mm Lead Content Bullet contains lead Ballistic Coefficient 0 (G1) Bullet Shape Flatbase XXL ID BID_10946