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Load data for ammunition in caliber.500 S&W Magnumwith all popular powders and suitable bullets, as well as ballistic statistics and technical specifications. .500 S&W Magnum Load Data Alternative names: .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum, 12.7×41mmSR Our load data for caliber .500 S&W Magnum covers 32 bullets from 10 manufacturers and a total of 2016 load recipes. In addition, our members have shared 3 load recipes. Load Data Community Loads The .500 S&W Magnum is a relatively recent but instantly recognizable addition to the world of big-bore revolver cartridges. Developed by Cor-Bon in partnership with Smith & Wesson and introduced in 2003, the goal was to create the most powerful production handgun cartridge at the time. Smith & Wesson designed the X-Frame revolver specifically to handle the tremendous pressure and size of the .500 S&W Magnum. Its debut marked a leap in handgun ballistics, quickly establishing a reputation for sheer power and energy unmatched in commercial revolver cartridges. Because of its distinct capabilities, the .500 S&W Magnum has become synonymous with the upper limits of personal sidearm performance, appealing primarily to firearm enthusiasts, hunters, and reloaders seeking extreme handgun energy. In terms of its application, the .500 S&W Magnum has found a dedicated following among big-game hunters and outdoor professionals. Its sheer stopping power allows it to ethically dispatch large and dangerous game, making it highly attractive for use in North America and Africa, particularly as a backup sidearm in areas with bears or other dangerous predators. While some shooters appreciate the cartridge for recreational target shooting or collecting, the .500 S&W Magnum is unequivocally tailored for situations demanding significant penetration and energy transfer. Professional guides often regard it as the revolver of choice for defense in remote wilderness areas. For reloaders, the cartridge offers extensive opportunity for experimentation with bullet types and performance parameters, whether favoring heavy hard-cast projectiles for maximum penetration or expanding jacketed bullets for controlled expansion on game. As for the intended target species, the .500 S&W Magnum is effective against some of the world’s heaviest game. Its ballistic performance is specifically oriented toward harvesting large, tough animals such as moose, elk, feral hogs, bison, and all species of bears. In Africa, the cartridge has also been employed successfully against cape buffalo and other dangerous game species, provided local regulations permit handguns for such pursuits. Its capability to deliver devastating terminal ballistics at close to moderate ranges ensures clean, humane kills even on robustly built animals. For reloaders venturing into the world of handgun hunting, the .500 S&W Magnum remains one of the most reliable and versatile choices when facing large and potentially dangerous targets. Typical bullet weights for the .500 S&W Magnum range broadly from 275 grains up to 700 grains, allowing for significant flexibility in load development. Factory ammunition most commonly features projectiles in the 350 to 500 grain range, with jacketed hollow points, soft points, and heavy hard-cast lead bullets among the popular choices. With a massive case capacity and a high-pressure ceiling, the cartridge can achieve velocities exceeding 2,000 fps for lighter bullets and around 1,400 fps for the heaviest offerings. Its large rimmed case makes extraction reliable, while the overall cartridge length mandates use of extra-large framed revolvers. Reloaders are drawn to the .500 S&W Magnum’s capacity for tailored, application-specific handloads—whether maximizing energy, penetration, or recoil characteristics—while always observing safety guidelines due to its immense pressure potential. Overall, the .500 S&W Magnum stands as a testament to the innovation and capability achievable in handgun cartridge design, and it continues to be a favorite among those who demand uncompromising power and versatility. 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 Pistol Magnum (LPM) Case Capacity 63.5 Grains of Water Bullet / Barrel Diameter 0.5'' | 12.7 mm Max. Case Length 1.624'' | 41.25 mm Max. Cartridge Length 2.3'' | 58.42 mm Max. Standardized Pressure: 61931 psi | 4270 bar XXL ID CID_859 .500 S&W Magnum load data is available with the following bullets: (most popular first) Filter by Bullet Brand Filter by Bullet Weight (Grains) 230 240 275 300 325 335 340 350 360 375 400 405 410 440 450 500 .500 | 300gr | Hornady FTX .500 | 500gr | Hornady FP XTP .500 | 400gr | Barnes Buster .500 | 300gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot .501 | 400gr | H&N KS HS .500 | 350gr | Hornady XTP MAG .500 | 300gr | Hornady XTP MAG .500 | 300gr | H&N FN HS 50AE .500 | 400gr | Sierra JSP .501 | 440gr | LEE Mold C501-440-RF .500 | 325gr | Speer HP 50AE .500 | 275gr | Barnes XPB .499 | 325gr | Swift A-Frame .500 | 350gr | Sierra JHP SportsMaster .500 | 350gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor .500 | 240gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing .500 | 375gr | Barnes XPB .500 | 405gr | CutEdge DGBR .500 | 300gr | Speer TMJ .500 | 325gr | Barnes MZ Sabot .501 | 350gr | H&N KS HS .500 | 350gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator .500 | 275gr | Barnes MZ Sabot .500 | 450gr | CutEdge DGBR Subsonic Load Data Show more Top Velocity (V0) .500 | 230gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense [1824 fps | 556 m/s] .500 | 240gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing [1772 fps | 540 m/s] .500 | 275gr | Barnes MZ Sabot [1644 fps | 501 m/s] Top Energy (E0) .500 | 300gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot [2401 Joule] .501 | 400gr | H&N KS HS [2374 Joule] .500 | 400gr | Sierra JSP [2341 Joule] Top Ballistic Coefficient (BC1) .500 | 360gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor [BC1: 0.27] .500 | 375gr | Barnes XPB [BC1: 0.261] .500 | 420gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator [BC1: 0.25] 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 .338 Lapua Mag. with .338 | 300gr | Lapua Scenar bullet and Vihtavuori N170 powder, and a C.O.L. of 3.63'' 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 Lapua Mag. + .338 | 300gr | Lapua Scenar + Vihtavuori N170 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 Lapua Mag. Case Capacity (GoW) 114 Case Length 2.72'' | 69.1 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Vihtavuori N170 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle Magnum (LRM) Bullet .338 | 300gr | Lapua Scenar Bullet Weight 300 gr | 19.4 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.74" | 44.2 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2388 fps | 728 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared yes - shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag., Bullet: .338 | 300gr | Lapua Scenar, Primer: Large Rifle Magnum (LRM), Powder: Vihtavuori N170 - 85.8gr | 5.56g, Comment: FR|maxP|%|v|z: 98% | 3430 | 82% | 728 | 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 for caliber .308 Win. with .308 | 175gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing bullet and Shooters World Match Rifle 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 | Sierra HPBT MatchKing + Shooters World Match Rifle 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 Shooters World Match Rifle Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .308 | 175gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing Bullet Weight 175 gr | 11.3 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 Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .308 Win. (7.62 x 51), Bullet: .308 | 175gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing, Primer Size: Large Rifle (LR), Suitable Twist Rates: 60191 psi | 4150 bar - Shooters World Match Rifle 👍, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 96% | 54012 | 90% | 2605 | 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 data for Xtreme Defense (0.4 '' diameter | 150 gr weight) bullet from Lehigh Defense: .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense Our reloading data for the .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense bullet covers a total of 4 suitable calibers and 252 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .400 | 150gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense bullet is available in the following calibers: .38-40 Win. .40 S&W .400 Cor-Bon 10 mm Auto 10 mm FAR Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Lehigh Defense Manufacturer SKU 09400150SP Bullet Weight 150gr | 9.7g Bullet Length 0.675'' | 17.1mm Bullet Diameter 0.4'' | 10.2mm Lead Content Bullet is lead free Ballistic Coefficient 0.153 (G1) Bullet Shape Flatbase XXL ID BID_10967

Load for caliber .308 Win. with .308 | 165gr Hornady CX bullet and SNPE Vectan SP 11 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: .308 Win. + .308 | 165gr Hornady CX + SNPE Vectan SP 11 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 11 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .308 | 165gr Hornady CX Bullet Weight 165 gr | 10.7 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.429" | 36.3 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2411 fps | 735 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Eintrag generiert von Ladung--Seite :Kaliber: .308 Win., Geschoss: .308 | 165gr Hornady CX, Zündhütchengröße: Large Rifle (LR), Passende Dralllängen: 60191 psi | 4150 bar - [SNPE Vectan SP 11]*, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 97% | 39262 | 65% | 2411 | 93% 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 Kodiak PP SPBC (0.338 '' diameter | 250 gr weight) bullet from Alaska Bullet Works: .338 | 250gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC .338 | 250gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC Our reloading data for the .338 | 250gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC bullet covers a total of 1 suitable calibers and 63 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .338 | 250gr | AlaskaBulletWorks Kodiak PP SPBC bullet is available in the following calibers: .33 Nosler .338 Weatherby RPM .338-378 Weath. Mag. Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Alaska Bullet Works Manufacturer SKU Bullet Weight 250gr | 16.2g Bullet Length 1.31'' | 33.3mm Bullet Diameter 0.338'' | 8.6mm Lead Content Bullet contains lead Ballistic Coefficient 0.395 (G1) Bullet Shape Flatbase XXL ID BID_310

Load for caliber .30 R Blaser with .308 | 148gr | Hasler ARIETE bullet and Vihtavuori N140 powder, and a C.O.L. of 3.54'' 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: .30 R Blaser + .308 | 148gr | Hasler ARIETE + Vihtavuori N140 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 .30 R Blaser Case Capacity (GoW) 75 Case Length 2.68'' | 68.1 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Vihtavuori N140 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Bullet .308 | 148gr | Hasler ARIETE Bullet Weight 148 gr | 9.6 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.272" | 32.3 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 0 fps | m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared yes - shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .30 R Blaser, Bullet: .308 | 148gr | Hasler ARIETE, Primer: Large Rifle (LR), Powder: Vihtavuori N140 - 59.6gr | 3.86g, Comment: FR|maxP|%|v|z: 95% | 3596 | 89% | 945 | 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 .243 Win. with .243 | 95gr | Barnes LRX BT bullet and Alliant Reloder-17 powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.669'' 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: .243 Win. + .243 | 95gr | Barnes LRX BT + Alliant Reloder-17 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 .243 Win. Case Capacity (GoW) 54 Case Length 2.04'' | 51.8 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder Alliant Reloder-17 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .243 | 95gr | Barnes LRX BT Bullet Weight 95 gr | 6.2 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.264" | 32.1 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 3104 fps | 946 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Entry generated from Loads Page - Caliber: .243 Win., Bullet: .243 | 95gr | Barnes LRX BT, Primer Size: Large Rifle (LR), Suitable Twist Rates: 60191 psi | 4150 bar - Alliant Reloder-17, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 94% | 59988 | 100% | 3104 | 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 data for Hunting (0.277 '' diameter | 115 gr weight) bullet from Hasler: .277 | 115gr | Hasler Hunting .277 | 115gr | Hasler Hunting Our reloading data for the .277 | 115gr | Hasler Hunting bullet covers a total of 8 suitable calibers and 504 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .277 | 115gr | Hasler Hunting bullet is available in the following calibers: .27 Nosler .270 WSM .270 Weath. Mag. .270 Win. .277 Fury .277 Fury (Commercial) 6.8 mm Rem. SPC 7 x 44 Penna Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Hasler Manufacturer SKU H270-115 Bullet Weight 115gr | 7.5g Bullet Length 1.165'' | 29.6mm Bullet Diameter 0.277'' | 7mm Lead Content Bullet is lead free Ballistic Coefficient 0.355 (G1) Bullet Shape Boattail XXL ID BID_7059

Load data for SWC?FB  (0.358 '' diameter | 170 gr weight) bullet from Rim Rock: .358 | 170gr | Rim Rock SWC?FB .358 | 170gr | Rim Rock SWC?FB Our reloading data for the .358 | 170gr | Rim Rock SWC?FB bullet covers a total of 3 suitable calibers and 189 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .358 | 170gr | Rim Rock SWC?FB bullet is available in the following calibers: Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Rim Rock Manufacturer SKU #113 Bullet Weight 170gr | 11g Bullet Length 0.74'' | 18.8mm Bullet Diameter 0.358'' | 9.1mm Lead Content Bullet contains lead Ballistic Coefficient (G1) Bullet Shape Flatbase XXL ID BID_10546

Load data for VRG-2 (0.243 '' diameter | 104 gr weight) bullet from Peregrine: .243 | 104gr | Peregrine VRG-2 .243 | 104gr | Peregrine VRG-2 Our reloading data for the .243 | 104gr | Peregrine VRG-2 bullet covers a total of 9 suitable calibers and 567 load recipes Load Data Similar Bullets Load data for .243 | 104gr | Peregrine VRG-2 bullet is available in the following calibers: .243 Ackley Improved .243 Ackley Improved .243 Win. .244 Rem. 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) 6 mm BRA 6 mm Dasher 6 mm GT 6 mm XC 6mm-284 Bullet Specifications Manufacturer Peregrine Manufacturer SKU Bullet Weight 104gr | 6.7g Bullet Length 1.102'' | 28mm Bullet Diameter 0.243'' | 6.2mm Lead Content Bullet is lead free Ballistic Coefficient (G1) Bullet Shape Boattail XXL ID BID_8037

Load for caliber .308 Win. with .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT bullet and ReloadSwiss RS 40 powder, and a C.O.L. of 2.79'' 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 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT + ReloadSwiss RS 40 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) 56.1 Case Length 2.01'' | 51.1 mm Cartridge Length / C.O.L. << locked >> Powder ReloadSwiss RS 40 Powder Charge << locked >> Primer Large Rifle (LR) Bullet .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT Bullet Weight 130 gr | 8.4 g Bullet Length (Inch) 1.083" | 27.5 mm Brass / Cartridge Velocity 2927 fps | 892 m/s Shooting results / spread '' | 25.4 mm Shared no - not shared Eintrag generiert von Ladung--Seite :Kaliber: .308 Win. (7.62 x 51), Geschoss: .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT, Zündhütchengröße: Large Rifle (LR), Passende Dralllängen: 60191 psi | 4150 bar - ReloadSwiss RS 40, Comment: FR | maxP | % | v | z: 98% | 59567 | 99% | 2927 | 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