Modern Loading Data 9mm, 45 Acp, 30-06 .223 .357 Magnum

LOADING DATA
223/5.56mm Remington

30-06 Springfield

9mm Loading Data

38 Special Loading Data

357 Magnum Loading Data

45 ACP Loading Data

LOADING DATA

223/5.56mm Remington

223 D(MIHGTOH lS.56mm HATO]
'!he 223 Remington resulted from
military development of a new
service rifle cartridge. Adopted in
February, 1964 as the 5.56mm Ball
Cartridge M193, it was introduced
as a commercial cartridge by
Remington one month earlier.
Based on the 222 Remington case
head dimensions, the 223 case is
only .060" longer than its parent.
However, it has greater powder
capacity because the case body was
lengthened and the neck shortened.
With equivalent bullet weights, the
223 enjoys a 100 to 300 feet/sec
velocity advantage. This advantage
is due to a combination of the
larger case and higher operating
pressures.
Almost any military cartridge,
once commercialized, is destined to
become an immediate success and
the 223 was no exception. The
ready supply of cases and an
excellent selection of 22 caliber
bullets has made the 223 one of our
most popular cartridges. It has also
found wide acceptance as a police
cartridge.
Original military and commercial
rifles had a 1-in-14 inch rifling
twist, later changed to 1-in-12
inches for better long-range
stability with the 55 grain service
bullet. However, when the military
adopted a heavier, 62 grain service
round, military rifles were fitted
with 1-in-7 inch twist barrels to
handle the new bullet. Several
commercial makers of semi-
automatic rifles followed suit and
changed to the faster twist.
Although the fast twist works
well with military ammo,
handloaders ran into a problem.
Most 22 caliber centerfire rifle
bullets are of light construction for
varmint hunting. When fired at
3200 feet/sec in a 1-in-7 twist rifle,
the bullet is rotating at over
300,000 rpm when it leaves the
muzzle. This rotation is more than
most varmint bullets can withstand
so they are literally ripped apart as
they leave the barrel.
If you have a rifle with the faster
1-in-7 twist, you should limit
muzzle velocity of sporting-type
bullets to around 2800 feet/sec.
Speer sells a 62 grain FMJ-BT
bullet which is a duplicate of the
bullet in the new M855 service
cartridge. The Speer 70 grain semi-
spitzer is also a good bullet in the
fast-twist rifles; however, be sure to
watch overall length, as the long
bullet can stick in the throat if
seated too long. Some rifle makers
recommend that bullets be crimped
if used in their semi-automatic
rifles. Three Speer 22 caliber bullets
feature a cannelure for easy
crimping. The 62 grain FMJ-BT
will give mediocre accuracy in 1-in-
12 inch barrels, and should be
restricted to rifles with 10 inch or
faster rifling twists.
The commercial IMI cases used
for our tests are built to the same
specification as military cases, so
load reduction is not required when
using surplus military brass with
these loads. Remember that
military cases have crimped
primers. The crimp MUST be
removed before re-priming.
The commercial 223 pressure
limit is 52,000 cup. These loads do
not exceed that limit.
N U M B E R TWELVE
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Max. Case Length: 1.760"
Trim-to Length: 1.750"
Max. Cart. Length: 2.260"
RCBs Shell holder: #10
Barrel Length: 22"
Twist: 1-12"
.224" Dia.
40 Grain
22
0.3780 in. [9.60 mm]
0.3773 in. [9.58 mm]
0.2530 in. [6.43 mm]
angle 23'
0.3542 in. [9.00 mm]
Test Firearm: Ruger 77 Mk II
Case: IMI
Primers: CCI 400, 450
Sec!. Density .114 Spire-SP
Ballistic Coefficient 0.144
C.O.l. Tested At 2. 060"
Speer Part No.
101 7
Powder W!.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder W!.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder W!.Grs.
30.0C 3557 27.0C 3410 22.5
IMR
748*
28.0 3339
3031
25.0 3032
H4198
20.5
Viht.
25.0C 3486 26.0 3388 28.0
N133
23.0 3139
H322
24.0 3027
BL-C 2 * 26.0
25.5 3461 26.0 3361 25.5C
AA AA
2015BR
23.5 3068
2230
24.0 3062
H4895
23.5
26.5 3445 27.0C 3342 28.5
AA
2460*
24.5 3086
Re12
25.0 3030
H335*
26.5
Mzl. Vel.
3342
2981
3315
3064
3297
2954
3133
2903
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load
, CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.
N U M B E R TWELVE
. 224" Dia .
45 Grain
22
Sect. Density .128 Spitz-SP
C.O.L. Tested At 2.155"
Speer Part No.
1023
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl. Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl. Vel. Powder Wt. Grs. Mzl. Vel.
27.0C 3404 27.0C 3337 28.0C 3219
IMR IMR
4895
25.0 3098
3031
25.0 3070
BL-C(2)* 26.0
. 2897
29.0C 3396
AA
26.0 3275
AA
25.5 3156
748*
27.0 2988
2460*
24.0 2948
2230
23.5 2777
23.0 3377 24.5C 3263 26.5C 3062
IMR Viht .
4198
21 .0 3066
N133
22.5 2969
Re12
24.5 281 7
26.0 3362
AA
25.0 3260 27.0C 3020
H322
24.0 2959
2015BR
23.0 2901
H335*
25.0 2688
. 224" Dia .
50 Grain
22 22
Sect. Density .114 Spitz-SP TNT-HP
Ballistic Coefficient 0.231 0.223
C.O.L. Tested At 2.185" 2.235"
Speer Part No.
1029 1030
P d ower W G 1. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I z . e .
28.5 3398 24.5 3266 22.0 3178
AA
748*
26.5 3083
2015BR
22.5 2951
H4198
20.0 2850
28.0C 3328 27.0 3262 25.0 3138
AA
AA
2520*
26.0 3178
H335*
25.0 2975
2230
23.0 2847
27.0C 3313 24.0 3237 27.0C 3067
IMR Viht. IMR
4895
25.0 3028
N133
22.0 2899
4320
25.0 2796
26.0 3300 25.5C 3203 28.0C 2851
H322
24.0 3001
H4895
23.5 2871
H380*
26.0 2676
26.0C 3284 27.5 3200
IMR
3031
24.0 2969
BL-C(2)* 25.5
2961
Notes: Bold pri nt denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load
CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder.
NUMBER TWELVE
135
. 224" Dia .
52 Grain
22 22
Sect. Density .114 HP HP-BT
C.O.L. Tested At 2.200" 2.200"
Speer Part No.
1035 1036
Powder Wt. G rs. Mzl.Vel. Powder W G t. rs. M V I P zl. e . Qwder W G t. rs. MIVI z . e.
28.0C 3448 25.5C 3146 25.0 3056
748*
26.0 3138
H4895
23.5 2863
AA
2460*
23.0 2750
26.5C 3202 26.5 3129 20.5 2931
IMR
4895
24.5 2850
H335*
24.5 2879
Re7
18.5 2609
26.0C 3195 24.5 3101 26.0C 2893
IMR IMR
3031
24.0 2876
H322
22.5 2822
4320
24.0 2546
24.0 3175 26.0C 3087 28.0C 2882
Viht. IMR Olin
N133
22.0 2826
4064
24.0 2840
760*
26.0 2594
27.0C 3170 27.0 3062
Re15
25.0 2790
BL-C(2)* 25.0
2695
. 224" Dia .
55 Grain
22 22 22
Sect. Density .114 FMJ-BT Spitz-SP SP/Cann.
Baliistic Coefficient 0. 269 0.255 0.241
C.O.L. Tested At 2.215" 2.1 75" 2.215"
Speer Part No.
1044 1047 1049
P d ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . 9 . ower Wt G rs. M IV I P d Z . 9 . ower Wt G rs. M I V I z. e _
28.0C 3313 24.5 3158 25.0C 3086
Viht.
748*
26.0 2965
H322
22.5 2823
N135
23.0 2787
25.0 3233 26.5 3143 25.0 3079
AA IMR AA
2230
23.0 3017
4064
24.5 2843
2460*
23.0 2832
26.0C 3223 27.0 3138 23.5 3026
IMR AA
3031
24. 0 2976
BL-C(2)* 25.0
2868
2015BR
21 .5 2753
25.5C 3194 26.0 3092 21.0 2978
H4895
23.5 2908
H335*
24.0 2805
H4198
19.0 2693
27.0C 3187 23.5 3091 25.0C 2960
AA Viht.
2520*
25.0 3021
N133
21 .5 2775
Re12
23. 0 2711
136 NUMBER mm TWELVE
. 224" Dia .
62 Grain
Sect. Density .177
Ballistic Coefficient
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ower Wt G rs.
26.5C
AA
2520*
24.5
24.5
AA
2460*
22.5
23.0
Viht.
N133
21.0
24.0
AA
2230*
22.0
24.5C
IMR
4895
22.5
. 224" Dia .
70 Grain
Sect. Density .199
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ower Wt G rs.
27.0
748*
25.0
28.0
H414*
26.0
24.5C
IMR
4895
22.5
24.5
H335*
22.5
Notes: Not recommended for
rifles with t in t 2 inch twists.
22
FMJ-BT
0.307
2.255"
1050
M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs.
3025 25.5C 2942 22.5
IMR AA
2875
4064
23.5 2661
2015BR
20.5
2966 25.5 2945 25.0C
2636
748*
23.5 2556
Re15
23.0
2948 25.0 2946 25.5C
IMR
2646
H335*
23.0 2625
4320
23.5
2975 24.0 2873 25.0
2642
H4895
22.0 2539
BL-C(2)* 23.0
2940 24.0 2889 23.5C
Viht. IMR
2548
N135
22.0 2590
3031
21.5
22 Semi
Spitz-SP
0.214
2.140"
1053
M IV I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower Wt G rs.
3068 23.5 2778 24.5
AA
IMR
2824
2460
21.5 2500
4320
22.5
2883 23.0 2715 22.0
AA
2658
2230
21 .0 2464
Re12
20.0
2826 28.0 2700 23.5
2628
H380*
26.0 2533
BL-C(2)* 21.5
2812 22.5 2661 20.0
Viht. AA
2592
N135
20.5 2425
2015BR
18.0
MIVI z . e .
2973
2509
2955
2549
2867
2568
2907
2476
2913
2466
MIVI z . e .
2644
2450
2635
2476
2618
2450
2555
2328
NUMBER mm TWELVE 137
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competition, to self defense and hunting, the
223 Remington cartridge reigns. Te 223,
and its near-twin 5.56 NATO round, arrived
in early 1964. Spawned by the military, the
223 grabbed the attention of varmint hunt-
ers, who soon dropped interest in the 222
Remington and 222 Remington Magnum --
rounds that fanked the 223 in power.
Te U.S. military M-16s
and M-4s are chambered
for the 5.56x45mm NATO
cartridge, which is almost
the same as the 223. Due
to diferences in chamber
dimensions and pres-
sures, you should not fre
5.56x45mm ammunition
in a rife with a 223 Rem-
ington chamber. You can,
however, fre 223 ammo in
a 5.56 NATO rife.
In civilian hands, the 223
Remington was usually
chambered in bolt-action
varmint rifes, and it was
seen in felds where groundhogs or prairie
dogs were the targets. In M-16s, it was used
in the national matches at Camp Perry.
Gradually, citizens began buying AR-15s,
and realized just how versatile that platform
is. It was, ironically, an efort to ban AR-15s
which caused the tsunami of interest in it, and
the 223 Remington cartridge. Te so-called
assault weapon ban in 1994 awakened gun
owners. Tey bought rifes which complied
with the cosmetic requirements of this new
law, and after this ban ended in 2004, the
dam burst.
Today, hundreds of models of ARs are made
by dozens of gun makers. From three-gun
competition to serious hunting, the AR has
become the most popular model frearm sold
in the U.S.
Long range shooters think nothing of hitting
targets at 600 yards with an accurate AR in
223. With the right bullets, this cartridge
(where legal) can easily take game the size of
big mule deer or even black bear.
Loading the 223 falls into two categories -
economy and accuracy. Competitors want
economy for loading thousands of rounds for
practice, but they still need accuracy. Long
range shooters want the
longer bullets. Note that
competition bullets such as
the Nosler Custom Compe-
tition are made for accuracy
- not terminal performance.
In other words, they are not
for hunting.
Hunters need look no
further than the amazing
Partition design. A 60gr
Partition in the 223 gives
quick expansion plus deep
penetration.
Te 223 Remington is the
latest military cartridge to
prove itself for hunting, competition, self-
defense, law enforcement, and just pure fun
shooting.
Tom Gresham is host of Tom
Greshams Gun Talk, a nationally-
syndicated talk radio program, as well
as co-host of Gun Talk and Guns and
Gear television series. Hes also the co-
author of Weatherby: Te Man, Te
Gun, Te Legend.
223 Remington
Tom Gresham
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Maximum S.A.A.M.I. Overall Cartridge Length: 2.260
BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 223 REMINGTON
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For Technical Information on the
223 Remington turn to page 109
Ballistic Tip Lead-Free
Grain
35
40
Ballistic Tip Varmint
Grain
40
50
55
60
CTBallistic Silvertip
Grain
50
55
Grain
52
Nosler HP
Grain
34
50
55
Nosler
Grain
50
55
Varmageddon HP
Grain
40
55
62
Varmageddon
Grain
40
55
Custom Competition
Bonded Solid Base

Grain
64
Partition
Grain
60
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Use Maximum Loads with Caution

Refer to page 73 for additional safety information
BC=Ballistic Coefcient SD=Sectional Density
*Most Accurate Load Tested **Compressed Load
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TESTED O.A.C.L. S.D.
34gr. FBHP 2.080" 0.097
35gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.100
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 28.2
MAXIMUM S.A.A.M.I. O.A.C.L.
223 Remington - 34/35 grain
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler PRIMER TYPE
BARREL Twist
Ballistic Tip Lead Free 0.201
Nosler 0.113
Gr. WATER
Rem 7 1/2
24" Lilja
1-12"
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
A-5744 21.5 MAX. 3577 ** ** 104%
20.5 3450 100%
19.5 * 3329 96%
RL 7 23.5 MAX. 3750 91%
22.5 3598 87%
21.5 * 3517 83%
H322 26.0 MAX. 3806 100%
25.0 3730 96%
24.0 * 3675 92%
TAC 28.5 MAX. 3832 90%
Most Accurate 27.5 * 3767 87%
Powder Tested
26.5 3720 83%
Viht N133 25.5 MAX. 3841 93%
24.5 * 3672 89%
23.5 3455 85%
IMR 4198 22.5 * MAX. 3851 ** ** 115%
21.5 3682 ** ** 111%
20.5 3533 ** ** 107%
H335 27.5 MAX. 3854 ** ** 101%
26.5 * 3743 97%
25.5 3655 94%
X-Terminator 28.0 MAX. 3890 94%
27.0 * 3796 90%
26.0 3723 86%
RL10x 25.0 MAX. 3897 ** ** 114%
24.0 * 3701 ** ** 110%
23.0 3533 ** ** 106%
A-2230 28.5 MAX. 3907 100%
27.5 3872 96%
26.5 * 3762 92%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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40gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.114
40gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.114
40gr. FBHP 2.125" 0.114
Varmageddon 40gr. FB Tipped 2.225" 0.114
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 29.2
223 Remington - 40 grain
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler PRIMER TYPE
Varmageddon 0.158
BARREL Twist
Ballistic Tip Lead Free 0.220
0.211
Ballistic Tip 0.221
Gr. WATER
Rem 7 1/2
24" Lilja
1-12"
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
Varget 27.0 MAX. 3383 100%
26.0 3247 96%
25.0 * 3111 93%
W748 28.0 * MAX. 3547 100%
Most Accurate 27.0 3426 96%
Powder Tested
26.0 3304 93%
H322 25.0 MAX. 3567 93%
24.0 3442 89%
23.0 * 3302 85%
RL7 23.5 * MAX. 3614 87%
22.5 3492 84%
21.5 3370 80%
Varmint 29.0 MAX. 3642 ** 100%
28.0 3476 97%
27.0 * 3311 93%
H335 27.5 * MAX. 3681 96%
26.5 3544 92%
25.5 3406 89%
IMR 4198 23.0 MAX. 3682 90%
22.0 3492 86%
21.0 * 3302 82%
A-2015 25.5 MAX. 3796 99%
24.5 3627 95%
23.5 * 3458 91%
Viht N120 23.5 MAX. 3810 98%
22.5 3677 94%
21.5 * 3543 90%
Benchmark 28.0 * MAX. 3860 ** ** 104%
27.0 3751 100%
26.0 3602 96%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
Varget 26.0 * MAX. 3220 ** ** 102%
25.0 3092 98%
24.0 2963 94%
IMR 4198 22.0 * MAX. 3230 91%
21.0 3110 87%
20.0 2990 83%
H335 26.0 MAX. 3260 96%
25.0 3170 92%
24.0 * 3080 89%
W748 26.5 * MAX. 3260 ** ** 100%
25.5 3150 97%
24.5 3040 93%
Varmint 27.0 MAX. 3262 99%
26.0 3119 96%
25.0 * 2977 92%
CFE 223 29.0 MAX. 3379 ** ** 107%
28.0 3233 ** ** 103%
27.0 * 3088 99%
TAC 27.0 MAX. 3393 ** ** 100%
26.0 3238 96%
25.0 * 3170 93%
Viht N133 25.0 MAX. 3412 ** ** 106%
24.0 3301 ** ** 101%
23.0 * 3190 97%
A-2460 28.0 MAX. 3497 ** ** 103%
27.0 3391 99%
26.0 * 3285 96%
Benchmark 26.5 MAX. 3540 ** ** 104%
Most Accurate 25.5 * 3411 ** ** 100%
Powder Tested 24.5 3285 96%
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
2.260"
50gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.142
50gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.142
50gr. FBHP 2.230" 0.142
Nosler 50gr. FBSP 2.200" 0.142
52gr. HPBT 2.260" 0.148
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 27.5 Gr. WATER
Nosler 0.192
Ballistic Tip 0.238
0.195
24" Lilja
1-12" BARREL Twist
223 Remington - 50/52 grain
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
CT Ballistic Silvertip 0.238
Nosler PRIMER TYPE
Custom Competition 0.220
Rem 7 1/2
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55gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.157
55gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.157
55gr. FBHP 2.260" 0.157
Nosler 55gr. FBSP 2.260" 0.157
55gr. FBHP 2.260" 0.157
55gr. FB Tipped 2.260" 0.157
CASE TYPE:
Rem 7 1/2
24" Lilja
1-12"
0.210
BARREL Length/Make
Varmageddon
B.C.
Nosler
Varmageddon
0.255
PRIMER TYPE
BARREL Twist
Ballistic Tip 0.267
0.218
Nosler 0.210
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
Varget 25.0 MAX. 3037 99%
24.0 2921 95%
23.0 * 2805 91%
H335 25.0 * MAX. 3140 93%
Powder Tested
23.0 2920 85%
Varmint 26.0 * MAX. 3140 96%
25.0 3018 92%
24.0 2897 88%
W748 26.0 MAX. 3140 99%
25.0 3060 95%
24.0 * 2980 91%
Viht N120 21.0 * MAX. 3149 93%
20.0 3020 89%
19.0 2892 85%
IMR 4895 25.5 * MAX. 3178 ** ** 102%
24.5 3083 98%
23.5 2988 94%
Viht N135 25.0 MAX. 3195 ** ** 106%
24.0 3091 ** ** 102%
23.0 * 2987 98%
TAC 26.0 MAX. 3236 97%
25.0 3096 93%
24.0 * 2913 89%
CFE 223 28.0 * MAX. 3292 ** ** 103%
27.0 3155 100%
26.0 3018 96%
Benchmark 25.0 * MAX. 3302 99%
24.0 3194 95%
23.0 3050 91%
POWDER CHG. LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME) GRS.
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60gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.171
60gr. Spitzer 2.260" 0.171
62gr. FBHP 2.180" 0.176
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 27.6
223 Rem - 60/62 grain (fast twist)
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler PRIMER TYPE
Partition 0.228
BARREL Twist
Ballistic Tip 0.270
Varmageddon 0.251
Gr. WATER
Rem 7 1/2
20" Pac-Nor
1-7"
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
Varget 24.5 MAX. 2995 96%
23.5 * 2867 92%
22.5 2769 88%
A-2460 23.0 * MAX. 3022 84%
22.0 2896 81%
21.0 2799 77%
TAC 24.5 MAX. 3061 91%
23.5 * 2983 87%
22.5 2852 83%
H322 23.5 * MAX. 3070 92%
22.5 2965 88%
21.5 2860 84%
RL15 25.5 * MAX. 3078 96%
24.5 2899 92%
23.5 2809 89%
H335 25.0 * MAX. 3102 92%
24.0 3014 88%
23.0 2909 85%
H4895 25.5 * MAX. 3119 ** ** 102%
24.5 3080 98%
23.5 2950 94%
IMR 4895 25.5 * MAX. 3131 ** ** 102%
24.5 2980 98%
23.5 2860 94%
Benchmark 23.5 MAX. 3136 92%
CFE 223 27.0 * MAX. 3152 99%
26.0 3037 95%
25.0 2922 91%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4895 25.0 * MAX. 2894 ** ** 102%
24.0 2770 98%
23.0 2648 94%
Varget 25.0 * MAX. 2899 ** 100%
24.0 2776 96%
23.0 2658 92%
Benchmark 23.0 * MAX. 2906 92%
22.0 2838 88%
21.0 2767 84%
CFE 223 26.0 * MAX. 2932 97%
Powder Tested
24.0 2633 90%
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
LOAD DENSITY
2.260"
64gr. P.PT 2.175" 0.182
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 27.0 BARREL Length/Make
BARREL Twist
PRIMER TYPE Nosler
26" Pac-Nor Gr. WATER
WSR
Bonded Solid Base 0.231
B.C.
1-12"
223 REMINGTON TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Simply a commercialized version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, the 223 Reming-
ton is without a doubt the single most popular centerfre varmint round in the civilized
world. Te loads listed here were developed using standard commercial brass. Military
brass can have less case capacity because of heavier construction, and often yields higher
pressures. We recommend caution when using military brass for the 223, and suggest
starting at or below the minimum loads listed. Additionally, if the brass you are using had
crimped primers, the crimp MUST be removed prior to re-priming. If you are loading for
a semi-auto and fnd that crimping the bullet is necessary, we recommend using a taper
crimp since there is no crimping groove on any of our .22 caliber products. Crimping
with a standard seating die (roll crimping) can adversely afect accuracy. Te standard
223 Remington barrel twist rate is 1-12. Tis twist rate will not properly stabilize bullets
longer than our 60-grain Partition.
223 Remington
Co mmen t s :
The 223 Remington/5.56 NATO has become one of the
most popular and versatile commercial cartridges in the United
States over the last forty years. It works well with a wide number
of components and is easy and economical to reload. Remington
introduced this cartridge to the commercial market in 1964 soon
after its adoption by the U.S. Army as the 5.56 NATO. Much like
the 7.62/308 and the earlier 3006, ready availability of surplus
Gl brass nurtured its popularity. The 223 Remington is similar to
the older 222 Remington Magnum but is .090" shorter in length
and has the shoulder set back approximately .030" Although the
223 Remington cartridges will chamber in 222 Magnum rifles,
shooters should not fire the 223 Remington cartridge
in any rifle chambered in 222 Magnum. The 223
Remington has been chambered for a wide variety of firearms
over the years including the T/C Contender pistol. In addition to
its military service, the cartridge has been used for varmints, small
game and target shooting with great success along with use by
law enforcement agencies. The 223 Remington should not be
considered a deer cartridge. Many states mandate the 6mm/.
243" bore size as the minimum caliber for whitetails.
Part of the versatility enjoyed by this cartridge revolves
around the wide range of usable bullet weights. Best results with a
particular bullet however requires use of a barrel with the appro-
priate rate of twist. This cartridge was originally introduced by dif-
ferent manufacturers in both l-12"and 1-14" twist barrels. These
twist rates work well for bullets weighing 40 to 55-grains. IMR-
3031, H-322, H-335, 748, and XMR-2015 are all great pow-
ders in this category. This cartridge has also come along way in
recent years due to development of heavy weight bullets featuring
high ballistic coefficients for long-range match competition. The
introduction of 80grain bullets by several different manufacturers
allowed the AR-15/M16 series of rifles to compete head to head
(shooters of the "black gun" have demonstrated) with the older
Test Co mp o n en t s :
Cases Remington
Trim-to Length 1.750"
Primers Remington 7
]
A
Primer Size Small Rifle
Lyman Shell Holder No. 26
Jacketed Bullets Used . .Hornady VMax, #22241, 40 gr.
Sierra SPT #1310, 45 gr.
Sierra Blitz #1340, 50 gr.
Sierra HPBT #1410, 52 gr.
Sierra SPT #1360, 55 gr.
Hornady V-Max #22281, 60 gr.
Sierra SMP #1370, 63 gr.
Hornady A-Max #22792, 75 gr.
Cast Bullets Used (sized to .224" dia.)
*qas check bullets * #225415, 55 qr.
* #225646, 55 gr.
30-caliber Ml 4/M1A rifles on the 600 yard stage of the
National Match course.
Use of the 77 or 80grain Sierra MatchKings require a 1 -7"
or 1-8" twist barrel for proper stabilization. The 80-grain
MatchKing has a long, slender ogive and will need to be seated
to an overall length longer than the 2.260" specified as maxi-
mum. The 80-grain bullet should not be seated to the 2.260"
magazine length. Excessive pressures will result from the reduction
in available case volume with an 80<jrain bullet seated so
deeply. Shooters are best advised to use a bullet length compara-
tor (such as those made by Stoney Point) to determine distance of
the bullet ogive's engagement to the lands. Bullets should be seat-
ed off the lands at least .005"-sometimes more-for best accura-
cy. The shooter should begin with the bullet approximately .025"
off the lands and work closer to the lands of the rifling in .005"
increments. This will produce a cartridge OAL around 2.550" in
Colt manufactured rifles, shorter in most custom barrels. HBar
rifles as manufactured by Colt have a throat approximately . 100"
longer than other commercially manufactured rifles. Cartridges
loaded with 80<jrain bullets must be loaded and fired singly. This
is no handicap as the 600 yard stage is a slow fire event. These
heavier bullets works best with slower burning propellents than
what are usually associated with the 223 Remington. H-4895
often gives excellent accuracy with the 80<jrainer while N140
and Varget also work well. The 77-grain MatchKing's ogive is
more blunt and can be loaded to 2.260" magazine length as
can their 69-grain MatchKing. Some shooters do report good
results with 75-grain bullets in 1-9" twist barrels, while many
shooters have successfully used the 52-grain Sierra MatchKing in
1 -7" barrels on the reduced 200-yard course. Sierra's 69-grain
MatchKing is suitable for 1-7" to 1-10" barrels.
Casttullets velocities should be kept between 1,900 and
2,300 feet per second for best accuracy. Bullets should be cast of
a hard alloy measuring at least 15 bhn such as Lyman's # 2
alloy. Bullet #225646 gave good results around 2,100 feet per
second.
Test Sp ec i f i c at i o n s :
( Vel o c i t y & Pr es s ur e)
Firearm Used Universal Receiver
Colt AR15
Barrel Length Universal Receiver: 24"
Colt AR15: 20"
Twist Universal Receiver: 1-12"
Colt AR 15: 1-7"
Groove Dia 224
143
223 Remington
_ _ 4 0 gr . Jacketed V-Max BC: .200
mm\m^ 2.215" OAL
Sugg
Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains fps CU.P.
IMR4198 20.6 3170 34,300
XMR-2015 24.4 3253 32,300
Load Velocity Pressure
Grains fps C.U.P.
22.9 3545 46,900
27.0 3760 49,700
RX7 21.6 3163 32,300
IMR-3031 23.4 2957 31,600
Benchmark 25.2 3276 38,800
24.0 3583 47,400
26.0+ 3395 44,500
28.0+ 3627 50,400
H322 24.3 3095 32,000
AA-2230 24.3 3156 36,800
IMR4895 25.0 3001 34,500
H335 2 5 . 5 3 1 3 5 33,200
27.0+ 3619 49,000
27.0 3649 50,200
27.8+ 3444 47,700
28.3 3640 50,000
BLC (2) 27.3 3207 37,800
Varget 25.6 3042 31,000
30.3 3685 50,400
28.0+ 3383 38,900
45 gr . Jacketed SPT
2.240" OAL
BC: .210
SD: .128
Sugg Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps Powder
Stalling velocity pressure
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.UJ>.
IMR4198 20.6 3171 36,600 22.9 3542 51,800
XMR-2015 23.8 3083 35,100 25.5 3558 50,900
RX7 21.7 3114 35,000 24.2 3537 51,700
IMR-3031 22.9 2798 31,200 25.5+ 3346 46,700
Benchmark 24.7 3173 40,200 27.5 3480 48,700
H322 24.4 3274 40,300 27.2+ 3571 50,900
AA-2230 24.3 3166 36,600 27.6 3659 51,700
IMR4895 25.2 3009 32,600 28.1 + 3420 47,700
H335 26.1 3200 37,300 29.4 3678 51,700
BLC (2) 26.0 3218 37,800 29.0 3641 51,300
748 27.0 3211 36,300 30.0 3592 47,600
Varget 25.2 3023 28,600 28.0+ 3369 40,700
50 gr. Jacketed Blitz BO .222
2.235" OAL
S D !
'
1 4 2
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
IMR4198 20.0 2739 22.0 3115

XMR-2015 23.2 3069 32,200 25.0 3480 49,200
RX7 21.7 3009 34,200 24.1 3330 47,600
IMR-3031 22.0 2688 25.5+ 3257

Benchmark 23.8 3043 36.400 26.5 3332 48,400
AA2230 23.8 3080 36,800 26.0 3453 50,300
IMR4895 23.0 2570 26.5+ 3115

H335 24.8 3025 34,300 27.7 3459 51,600
BLC (2) 24.0 2666 27.5 3076

AA2460 23.9 2964 38,800 26.6 3303 49,900
748 26.1 2977 33,300 29.0 3401 46,500
IMR4064 23.0 2538 26.0+ 2967

Varget 25.4 3010 32,800 28.2+ 3376 45,400
IMR4320
,..,<. .., ,. .
24.0 2638 27.5 3134
52 gr . Jacketed HPBT
2.250" OAL
BC: 225
SO: .148
Powder
Sugg
Starring Velocity Pressure
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
l oad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
IMR4198 19.0 2666 21.6 3039
XMR-2015 22.8 2965 32,300 25.3 3396 48,600
IMR-3031 22.0 2645 25.0+ 3125 " * "
B enchmark 23.1 2932 37,100
25.7 3251 49/400
AA2230 22.9 2868 34,300 25.5 3299 48,800
IMR4895 23.0 2538 26.5+ 3086
"""' _' *
H335 24.5 2950 34,200 27.2 3361 51,500
BLC (2) 24.0 2564 27.0 2915
AA2460 23.9 2907 39,500 26.5 3228 50,200
748 25.2 2974 36,300 28.0 3318 49,200
IMR4064 23.0 2512 26.0+ 2941

Varget 25.6 3019 35,500 28.0+ 3377 48,700
IMR4320 24.0 2659 27.5+ 3125
55 gr .
2.260"
Jacketed SPT BC: .237
kmmmm
55 gr .
2.260" OAL
SO: .157
55 gr .
2.260" OAL
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CUJ.
IMR4198 19.0 2645

21.7 3067

XMR-2015 22.5 2970 33,800 25.0 3353 50,800
IMR-3031 21.0 2506 24.5+ 3076

Benchmark 22.7 2793 33,100 25.3 3137 48,000
AA2230 22.5 2891 37,000 25.0 3272 50,600
IMR4895 23.0 2564
26.0+ 3030

H335 24.3 3142 35,200 27.0 3270 49,100
BLC (2) 23.0 2525
26.5 2949

AA2460 23.7 2853 36,700 26.3 3182 49,900
748 25.0 2849 33,500 27.8 3228 49,600
IMR4064 23.0 2531
26.0+ 2949
:
-
Var get 25.0 2977 34,700
27.8+ 3346 51,400
IMR4320 24.0 2672 27.5+ 3144
.%.,imn-,-r,m
60 gr. Jacketed V-Max
2.260" OAL
BC: .265
SO:.171
Sugg
Powder Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Grains fps CU.P.
XMR-2015 22.0 2882 35,500 24.5 3217 52,000
IMR-3031 21.4 2648 35,000 23.8 3047 48,300
Benchmark 22.0 2678 34,900 24.5 3018 48,200
AA2230 22.0 2749 37,300 24.5 3134 51,800
IMR4895 22.9 2900 37,300 25.5 3023 49,500
H335 23.2 2728 34,700 25.8 3121 51,200
BLC (2) 23.4 2673 33,200 26.0 3035 47,800
AA-2460 22.5 2678 38,700 25.0 2997 50,600
748 23.4 2608 32,200 26.0 3030 49,400
IMR4064 23.8 2725 35,500 26.0+ 3074 49,900
Varget 24.4 2854 36,300 27.2+ 3170 49,300
IMR4320 23.3 2663 36,300 25.9 2995 49,900
RX15 23.8 2783 36,800 26.5+ 3098 47,300
Not e: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate
144 -t-Designates a compressed powder charge.
load.
223 Remington
63 gr . Jacketed SMP BC: 231
" 2 260" OAL
S D :
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
IMR-4198 18.0 2487
XMR-2015 22.0 2773 35,100
20.0 2544
24.5 3088 50,500
IMR-3031 20.0 2403
Benchmark 21.8 2648 34,400
AA2230 23.5 2926 37,300
22.5 2777 -
24.3 2943 46,400
26.1 3250 50/400
IMR-4895 22.0 2444 25.0 2865 -
H335 23.7 2800 32,900 26.4 3139 48,700
BLC(2) 23.0 2544
AA2460 23.4 2739 34,700
26.0 2840 -
26.0 3103 50,400
748 24.7 2768 32,600 27.5 3142 49,300
IMR4064 22.0 2409 25.0+ 2808 -
Varget 25.0 2891 36,000 27.0 3231 49,700
IMR4320 22.0 2421 25.5 2881 -
RX15 24.7 2892 36,500 27.5 3210 51,200
75 gr . Jacketed A-Max
2.390" OAL
B G.435
SD: .214
69 gr. Jacketed HPBT
2.260" OAL
BC: .301
SO: .196
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
l oad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
XMR-2015 21.6 2677 36,600 24.0 2958 49,000
AA2230 22.5 2717 34,200 25.0 3063 48,400
IMR4895 22.5 2614 38400 25.0 2896 50,800
H335 22.9 2593 32,700 25.5 2994 51,400
BL-C (2) 23.4 2525 32,100 26.5 3018 50,700
AA-2460 22.5 2613 36,400 25.0 2928 49,300
748 23.6 2584 34,500 26.3 2994 51,100
IMR4064 22.9 2603 37,100 25.5 2930 48,800
Var get
23.4 2654 33,700 26.0+ 2922 40,500
IMR4320 23.9 2682 37,200 26.5+ 2946 47,100
N140 23.4 2650 34,300 26.0+ 2926 45,800
RX15 23.9 2721 36,700 26.5+ 2975 45,000
2.260" OAL
BC: .362
SO: .219
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps CU.P.
Max
l oad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CUJ>. Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
l oad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.UJ.
XMR-2015 20.3 2548 36,500 22.6 2797 49,100 XMR-2015 20.2 2443 35,000 22.5+ 2724 48,600
AA-2230 20.7 2462 35,300 23.0 2758 48,300 AA2230 21.7 2589 38,800 24.2 2880 49,600
IMR4895 21.6 2390 33,800 24.0 2720 49,100 IMR4895 22.0 2469 35,400 24.5+ 2771 46,100
H335 22.5 2577 37,000 25.1 2850 52,000 H335 22.5 2551 36,500 25.0 2851 51,200
BL-C (2) 23.0 2545 36,300 25.6 2845 48,800 BL-C (2) 23.0 2473 31,600 24.7 2858 50,400
AA-2460 21.6 2495 39,300 24.0 2719 49,200 AA-2460 21.9 2470 36,100 24.3 2788 51,000
748 23.0 2490 35,700 25.5 2810 50,600 748 22.6 2417 31,900 24.1 2800 50,300
IMR4064 22.2 2458 37,500 24.7 2767 49,000 IMR4064 22.5 2475 34,600 25.0+ 2772 46,200
Var get 23.0 2606 37,200 25.6 2843 48,600 Varget 22.5 2591 39,000 25.0+ 2788 44,500
IMR4320 22.1 2408 36,800 24.6 2724 50,000 IMR4320 22.0 2497 34,600 24.5+ 2742 46,900
N140 22.7 2557 38,700 25.2 2773 49,000 N140 22.2 2463 35,800 24.7+ 2758 48,500
RX15 23.4 2652 39,300 26.1 2923 52,400 RX15 22.0 2544 36,900 24.5+ 2803 46,400
2.550" OAL
BC: .420
SD: .228
' 69 gr. Jacketed HPBT
2.260" OAL
BC: .301
SO: .196
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
l oad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
XMR-2015 19.8 2495 38,200 22.2 2769 51,100 XMR-2015 21.6 2596 24.0 2936
AA-2230 21.5 2518 32,700 24.0 2849 47,500 AA-2230 22.5 2629 25.0 2979
IMR4895 22.0 2467 33,200 24.5+ 2789 47,500 IMR4895 22.5 2475 25.0 2786
H4895 21.8 2536 36,600 23.2+ 2757 43,700 H335 22.9 2498 25.5 2839 ....
H335 22.5 2464 32,400 25.0 2834 48,600 BL-C (2) 23.4 2442 26.5 2861
BL-C (2) 23.4 2522 33,800 25.0 2860 48,600 AA-2460 22.5 2511 25.0 2883
AA-2460 21.7 2467 33,900 24.1 2744 48,500 748 23.6 2468 26.3 2834
748 21.8 2443 31,900 24.0 2799 50,100 IMR4064 22.4 2344 25.5 2743
IMR4064 22.0 2451 33,700 24.0+ 2833 49,500
Var get
23.4 2589
26.0+ 2832
Varget 23.0 2595 38,300 25.0+ 2823 46,500 IMR4320 23.9 2595 26.5+ 2922
IMR4320 22.5 2460 34,000 25.0+ 2777 48,400 N140 23.4 2581 26.0+ 2897
_
N140 22.0 2453 34,000 24.5+ 2734 46,200 RX15 23.9 2632 26.5+ 2933
No t e : Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.
+Designates a compressed powder charge. 145
*Firea for velocity in 20" barrel, 1-7" twist.
223 Remington
*77 gr . Jacketed HPBT
2.260" OAL
BC: .362
SO: .219
' 80 gr. Jacketed HPBT
2.550" OAL
BC: .420
SD: .228
'owder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
XMR-2015 20.2 2395 22.5 2680 XMR-2015 19.8 2348 22.2 2742 -
AA-2230 21.7 2512 24.2 2827 AA2230 21.5 2548 24.0 2795 -
MR4895 22.0 2441 24.5+ 2721 IMR4895 22.0 2483 24.5+ 2669 -
H335 22.5 2458 250 2821
H4895
21.8 2430
23.2+ 2723 -
BL-C (2) 23.0 2342

24.7 2745 H335 22.5 2471 25.0 2752
AA-2460 21.9 2433 24.3 2716 BLC (2) 23.4 2417 25.0 2791
748 22.6 2348 24.1 2697 AA-2460 21.7 2383 24.1 2681
IMR4064 22.5 2393 25.0+ 2736 748 21.8 2332 24.0 2697
Varget 22.5 2460 25.0+ 2705 1MR4064 22.0 2413
24.0+ 2654
IMR4320 22.0 2334 24.5+ 2663 Varget 23.0 2499 25.0+ 2761
N140 22.2 2422 24.7+ 2696 N140 22.0 2348 24.5+ 2644
RX15 22.0 2472
24.5+ 2741
#225415
55 gr. (#2 Alloy) 2.060" OAL
BC: -
SD:.157
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Red Dot 5.6 1795 23400 9.0 2280 40,700
700X 5.6 1790 23400 7.7 2080 39,400
Green Dot 6.2 1855 23400 9.2 2270 39,000
PB 6.3 1775 24,000 8.7 2120 39,400
Unique 6.8 1900 20,400 9.5 2300 35,000
SR-7625 6.6 1820 24,000 8.8 2120 39,900
SR4759 9.3 1762 18,000 11.3 2195 24,200
XMP-5744 11.0 1765 18,000 14.5 2234 26,600
IMR4227 11.0 1762 18,000 14.0 2193 23,200
#225646 BC: 155
i ill i l l ) 55 gr. (#2 Alloy) 2.260" OAL
5 0 5 1 5 7
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Unique 6.2 1753 26,700 9.0 2209 41,400
SR-7625 6.7 1763 26,800 9.5 2205 43,900
AA9 7.8 1749 17,500 11.0 2198 28,900
2400 8.0 1753 18,000 11.5 2206 27,100
SR4759 8.5 1751 17,500
XMP-5744 10.3 1757 17,000
11.5 2206 27,300
14.0 2186 27,000
IMR4227 10.0 1766 17,000 13.0 2180 26,200
AA-1680 10.9 1756 16,000
IMR4198 1 0 . 7 1 7 5 6 17,000
14.3 2181 23,500
14.5 2223 25,200
RX7 11.5 1758 17,000
15.6 2226 25,300
Not e: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
146 Loads shown in bold designate potentially most accurate load.
*Fired for velocity in 20" barrel, 1-7" twist.
222 REMINGTON Continued
. (5.7 x 43mm)
4S Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 58 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
BUllET # 225438 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET # 225415 (#2 AllOY ) BUllET #225462 (#2 AllOY)
Sug. Sug. Sug.
Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Velocity
Powder Gratins F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
Unique 5.0 1795 7.0 2242 Unique 5.0 1748 6.5 2071 Unique 5.0 1674 6.5 1968
2400 9.0 1934 11.0 2320 2400 a.o 1703 10.0 2049 2400 8.0 1700 10.0 2040
IMR 4227 11.0 2053 13.0 2398 IMR 4227 11.0 2096 13.0 2364
Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder, 5.0 Grains, 1748 F.P.S. IMR 4227 Powder, 11.0 Grains, 2096 F.P.S.
SPECIFICA nONS:
Bullet Di a. Jacketed and Cast .......... .224"
Maximum Case Length .................... 1.760"
Trim-to Length .................................. 1.750"
Maximum Overall Length (w/Bullet) 2.260"
Primer Size .......... .......... .. .. .......... Small Rifle
Lyman Shell Holder Number .................. 26
Firearm used for Test .. Colt AR-15 Sporter
Barrel Length ........ 20" Twist ........ 1-12"
Inasmuch as bolt action, target type rifles are not available
for this cartridge, test accuracy was somewhat limited. All of
the jacketed loads listed functioned perfectly through the action
of our semi-auto test rifle. The only cast bullet loads that would
operate the action of our test gun were maximum, or near maxi-
mum loads using I.M.R. 4227 powder. All other cast bullet
loads require manual operation of the bolt. All testing was done
with the new Remington 7 \12 primer.
40 Grain Jacketed 45 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Jacketed
Sug. Sug. Sug.
Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity Max. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S.
IMR 4198 22.0 3215 24.0 3497 IMR 4198 21.0 2967 23.0 3322 IMR 4198 20.0 2739 22.0 3115
IMR 3031 22.0 2747 25.5' 3322 IMR 3031 22.0 2680 25.5' 3257 IMR 3031 22.0 2688 25.5' 3257
IMR 4064 23.0 2570 26.0' 3039 IMR 4064 23.0 2506 26.0- 2994 IMR 4064 23.0 2538 26.0' 2967
IMR 4895 23.0 2583 26.5' 3144 IMR 4895 23.0 2557 26.5' 3125 IMR 4895 23.0 2570 26.5' 3115
IMR 4320 24.0 2702 27.5' 3205 IMR 4320 24.0 2652 27.5- 3154 IMR 4320 24.0 2638 27.5- 3134
Rx 7 21.0 3215 23.5 3509 Rx 7 21.0 2985 23.0 3268 Rx 7 20.0 2840 22.5 3154
Rx 11 23.0 2906 26.2- 3345 Rx 11 23.0 2739 26.0' 3448 Rx 11 23.0 3048 25.5- 3215
8all C2 25.0 3012 28.5 3345 8all C2 25.0 2717 28.0 3115 Ball C2 24.0 2666 27.5 3076
H 335 25.0 3125 28.5 3415 H 335 25.0 2801 28.0 3236 H 335 24.0 2808 27.5 3174
Accuracy Load:
IMR 4198 Powder, 21.0 Grains, 2976 F.P.S.
.223 REMINGTON Cont'd. Next Page
NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your
rifle, read preamble before using.
*Designates a compressed powder charge.
22
.223 REMINGTON Continued
(S.S6mm)
52 Grain Jacketed 63 Grain Jacketed 50 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
Sug. Sug.
BULLET #225415 (#2 ALLOY)
Starting Velocity Max. Velocity Starting Velocity MIx. Velocity
Sug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
Starting Velocity Max. Velocity
IMR 4198 19.0 2666 21.6 3039 IMR 4198 18.0 2487 20.0 2544 Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
IMR 3031 22.0 2645 25.0" 3125 IMR 3031 20.0 2403 22.5 2777 Unique 5.5 1692 7.5 2227
IMR 4064 23.0 2512 26.0" 2941 IMR 4064 22.0 2409 25.0" 2808
2400 9.5 1788 11.0 1980
IMR 4895 23.0 2538 26.5" 3086 IMR 4895 22.0 2444 25.0 2865 IMR 4227 11.0 1919 13.5 2222
IMR 4320 24.0 2659 27.5" 3125 IMR 4320 22.0 2421 25.5 2881
Rx 7 20.0 2941 22.3 3076 Rx 7 19.0 2645 21.5 2890
Rx 11 22.0 2747 25.0" 3154 Rx 11 22.0 2680 24.0 3073
Ball C2 24.0 2564 27.0 2915 Ball C2 23.0 2544 26.0 2840
H 335 24.0 2583 27.0 3039 H 335 23.0 2695 26.0 2915
AccurlCY Load:
55 Grain
Sug.
Jacketed
45 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
BULLET #225438 (#2 AllOY)
Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S.
IMR 4198 19.0 2645 21.7 3067
Sug.
Sug.
Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity Starting Velocity MIX. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
IMR 3031 21.0 2506 24.5" 3076
Unique 5.5 1754 7.5 2169 Uni que 5.5 1664 7.5 2008
IMR 4064 23.0 2531 26.0" 2949
2400 10.0 1949 11.5 2132 2400 9.5 1785 11.0 1980
IMR 4895 23.0 2564 26.0" 3030
IMR 4227 11.0 2000 14.0 2314 IMR 4227 11.0 1908 13.5 2155
IMR 4320 24.0 2672 27.5" 3144
Rx 7 20.0 2770 22.0 3030
Accuracy Load :
Accuracy Load:
Rx 11 22.0 2617 24.5" 2898
IMR 4227 Powder, 11 .0 Grains, 2000 F. P.S. Unique Powder, 5.5 Grains, 1664 F.P.S.
Ball Cl 23.0 2525 26.5 2949
H 335 23.0 2617 26.5 2967
Accuracy LOld:
Flctory Duplication LOld:
NOTE - loads shown in colored panels are maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your
SPECIFICA TIONS:
Bullet Di a. Jacketed and Cast .. ........ .224"
Maximum Case Length ..... .... .......... . 1.850"
Trim-to Length .. ... .... ...... .. ... ... ... .... .... 1.840"
Maximum Overall Length (w / Bull et) 2.280"
Primer Si ze ... ... .. ..... ....... ... ....... .... Small Rifle
Lyman Shell Holder Number .. ...... ....... ... 26
Firearm used for Test .... .... Remington 700
Barrel Length ... ..... 24" Twist ....... . 1-14"
.222 REMINGTON
MAGNUM
In our testing of thi s cartridge, results were so good that
we did not list any one particular accuracy load for jacketed
bullets. All jacketed bullet weights shot well with I.M.R. 4198,
I.M.R. 3031 and I.M.R. 4895 powder and gave excellent ac-
curacy. H335 powder gave fine results with 40 grain jacketed
bullets, while RX7 was excellent with the 50 and 55 grain
weights. The new Remington 7 V2 primer was used for all testing.
.222 REM. MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page
23
RIFLE: REMINGTON 700
BARREL: 24, 1 in 12 TWIST
CASE: HORNADY/FRONTIER
PRIMER: REMINGTON 7112
BULLET DIAMETER:
MAXIMUM C.O.L.:
.224
2.260
MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.760
CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.750
The 223 Remington began as a military cartridge in 1957 and was later
introduced by Remington as a commercial round. The cartridge is now
chambered by numerous manufacturers in a variety of firearms. Be-
cause military surplus brass is readily available and inexpensive, the
223 is more popular than the 222 Magnum, and its popularity is still
growing.
When comparing the 222 Magnum and the 223, the case size appears
to be nearly identical. However, the 222 Magnum is about one tenth of
an inch longer and holds 1;2 to 1 grain more powder, 223 cartridges
should not be fired in a 222 Magnum as the case dimensions are dif-
ferent and the cases are likely to rupture, possibly causing injury.
The 223 is an excellent choice for varmint hunters and at the time of
this writing, the types of commercial actions in which this cartridge is
available, ranges from the Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic to the
Remington 40 XB. Couple this wide assortment of firearms with
Homady's superb selection of 22 caliber bullets and the 223 is ade-
quate for any 22 Caliber use.
113
In our test rifle, the best accuracy and uniformity throughout the range
of Homady bullets was obtained with Win. 748 and IMR 4198. Note:
When using a 223 with rapid twist barrels (as in Ruger Mini-14's or
Z Colt's AR-I5A2) do not use SX bullets. The rapid twist can cause these
o fragile bullets to come apart in flight, especially at maximum
I- velocities. However, the 68 grain BTHP Match bullet requires a fast twist to
C!l fully stabilize it in flight. A 1 in 10" twist or faster is required. The 68 grain
Z data was fired in a Colt AR-ISA2 with a 1 in 7" twist rate and a 20" barrel.
- Also, some manufacturers of semiautomatic firearms recommend the
use of a crimped bullet to reduce the chance of the cycling of the action
W pushing a bullet deeper into the case and accordingly increasing
a:: pressures.
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2230 Hornet
Ballistic Coafficient - .202
C.O.L. - 2.200"
POWDER 3100fps 3200fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 13- 15, Vol. /I
VELOCITY
3300fps
- Indicates maximum load use with caution
114
3400fps
.128
.224"
3500fps
50 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2240 SXSP
C.O.L. - 2.200"
#2245 SP
Ballistic Coefficient - .214
C.O.L. - 2.200'
IMR4198 19.5gr. 20.2 gr.
H322 21 .9 gr. 22.6 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 15-18, Vol. "
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VELOCITY
3100fps 3200fps
20.9 gr. 21. 6gr.
23.2 gr. 23.9 gr.
Hor:nady
HANDBOOK.
3300fps
.142
.224"
3400fps
_ Indicates maximum load use with caution
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HANDBOOK
52-53 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2249 BTHP Match
C.O.L. - 2.230
#2250 HP Match
C.O.L. - 2.230
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VELOCITY
POWDER 2900fps 3000fps 3100fps 3200fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 18-20,20-22, Vol. /I
116
.148 .151
.224"
3300fps 3400fps
55 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2260 SXSP
p..,
C.O.L. - 2.200"
#2265 SP
C.O.L. - 2 .200"
#2266 SP 'W/c
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C.O.L. - 2.200"
#2267 FM.J-BT 'W/c
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C.O.L. - 2.200"
VELOCITY
IMR4895
WIN 748 23.0 gr. 24.0 gr. 24.9gr. 25.9 gr.
IMR4320 24.0 gr. 24.8 gr. 25.6 gr. 26.4gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 23-25, 25-28, Vol. /I
Hornady
HANDBOOK
.157
.224"
3200fps 3300fps
27.2 gr.
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55 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2267 FM-I-BT w/c
C.O.L. - 2.200"
REDUCED LOADS
VELOCITY
.157
.224"
POVVDER 2100fps 2200fps 2300fps 2400fps 2500fps 2600fps
_SR_4_7_59 _______ 1_1_o3_9_r o ____ 1_2o_1_9_r o ____ 1_2o_9_9r_o ____ 1_3o_7_9r_ o ____
See Ballistics Tables on pages 25-28, Volo /I
60 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2270 SP
C.O.L. - 2.200"
#2275 HP
C.O.L. - 2.200"
VELOCITY
POVVDER 2700fps 2800fps 2900fps 3000fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 28-30, 30-32, Volo /I
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3100fps
.171
.224"
68 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#2278 BTHP MATCH
Ballistic Coafficiant - .330
C.O.L. - 2.250"
POWDER 2500 fps 2600fps
H322 20.9 gr. 21 .6gr.
20.0gr. 21 .3 gr.
AA2230 20.5 gr. 21 .8gr.
VELOCITY
2700fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 33-35, 216-218, Vol. "
2800fps
. 194
.224"
2900 fps
This 68 grain bullet data was developed and tested in Colt AR-15A2 with a
20" barrel with a 1 in 7" twist rate. A fast twist rate (i.e., a 1 in 10" twist
rate or faster) is necessary to stabilize this bullet.
_ ,ndicates maximum load use with caution
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data
load will not fit with standard 7828. Reduce by 4%.
BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP
IMR 3031 35.0 3862 62,600 PSI
17 REMINGTON FIREBALL CASE: REMINGTON 22 HORNET CASE: WINCHESTER
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210"
Benchmark 36.0 3903 51,400 CUP
BBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2 BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR
Varget 27.5C 3383 44,800 CUP
IMR 4320 27.5C 3270 48,900 PSI
H322 32.0 3628 50,300 CUP
20 GR. HOY V- MAX COL: 1.830" 35 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 1.725"
748 26.0 3200 40,000 CUP 55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.350"
H335 20.5 4027 50,000 CUP H4198 11 .5C 2420 26,300 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.0 3428 47,100 CUP
H4350 39.0 3490 47,800 CUP
Benchmark 20.0C 4013 49,100 CUP H4227 11 .6C 2896 42,500 CUP
IMR 4895 26.7C 3211 45,200 PSI
H414 39.0 3582 46,700 CUP
H322 19.5C 4019 49,200 CUP
H110 12.3 3060 41 ,400 CUP
H335 26.0 3393 51 ,700 CUP
760 39.0 3582 46,700 CUP
IMR 4198 16.7 4017 50,600 CUP
LiI'Gun 13.0 2842 24,000 CUP
H4895 27.5C 3468 51 ,300 CUP
IMR 4007 SSC39.0 3786 62,300 PSI

H4198 17.3 4037 47,800 CUP 45 GR. HOY SP COL: 1.750"
IMR 3031 25.0 3268 46,900 PSI
H380 41 .0 3713 50,700 CUP
25 GR. HOY HP COL: 1.800"
IMR 4198 10.5C 2010 20,100 CUP
Varget 36.5 3664 50,400 CUP
H335 19.4 3744 50,400 CUP
H4198 11.5C 2400 32,000 CUP
H322 24.0 3301 49,300 CUP
IMR 4320 36.5 3689 62,200 PSI
IMR 4227 9.8 2484 42,000 CUP
IMR 4198 21.9 3352 52,100 PSI
IMR 4064 36.3 3713 62,000 PSI
H322 18.3 3704 48,900 CUP
SR 4759 8.0C 2000 24,700 CUP
H4198 21.5 3223 45,900 CUP
BL-C(2) 34.0 3606 49,600 CUP
IMR 4198 16.2 3692 50,000 CUP
H110 10.4 2574 43,000 CUP IMR 4895 36.5 3725 62,400 PSI
55 GR SPR SP COL: 2.200"
H4198 17.0 3789 49,900 CUP
LiI 'Gun 13.0 2787 31,600 CUP
Varget 27.5C 3384 49,700 CUP
H335 33.0 3589 51 ,100 CUP
30 GR. BER HP COL: 1.800" 222 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER
IMR 4320 26.1C 3146 50,700 PSI
H4895 35.5 3670 49,300 CUP
H335 18.8 3512 49,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR
IMR 4064 25.7C 3201 52,600 PSI
IMR 3031 34.1 3691 62,500 PSI
Benchmark 18.7C 3569 49,400 CUP
748 26.3 3150 39,000 CUP
40 GR. SIE HP COL: 2.125"
BL-C(2) 27.5 3313 48,500 CUP
H322 30.0 3480 49,800 CUP
H322 18.0 3533 49,300 CUP H335 25.0 3371 44,600 CUP
IMR 4198 15.8 3456 49,000 CUP H4895 24.0C 3133 34,200 CUP
IMR 4895 26.2C 3219 53,200 PSI
Trail Boss 13.0 1984 26,600 PSI
H4198 15.9 3481 50,400 CUP Benchmark 25.0 3303 40,700 CUP
H335 25.3 3203 49,300 CUP
220 SWIFT CASE: WINCHESTER
H322 23.0 3313 44,000 CUP
H4895 26.0 3315 49,000 CUP
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR
204 RUGER CASE: HORNAOY
IMR 4198 21.2C 3583 48,700 PSI
IMR 3031 24.6C 3233 52,500 PSI
BBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 205M Benchmark 25.6 3264 50,000 CUP
40 GR. SIE HP COL: 2.680"
H4198 21.4 3480 45,700 CUP H414 46.0 4213 51 ,600 CUP
32 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 2.250" IMR 4227 16.0 3240 45,200 PSI
H322 23.0 3106 48,900 CUP
760 46.0 4213 51 ,600 CUP
Varget 29.0C 3798 47,400 PSI
IMR 4198 20.4 3122 53,600 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC 45.0C 4122 49,400 CUP
50 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.130"
H4198 21.0 3150 47,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 30.7 4081 55,500 PSI
Varget 25.0C 3114 40,600 CUP
H380 44.0 4124 50,000 CUP
IMR 4895 29.0C 3949 51 ,900 PSI
IMR 4320 25.0C 3100 47,600 PSI
22-250 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER
Varget 40.5 4113 49,800 CUP
H335 28.3 4044 54,800 PSI
IMR 4064 23.5C 3065 46,200 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR IMR 4064 40.0 4110 51 ,400 CUP
H4895 29.0C 3980 51,100 PSI
748 24.0 2980 38,000 CUP

..
IMR 4895 40.5 4093 51 ,300 CUP
40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.350"
Benchmark 28.0 4047 57,100 PSI BL-C(2) 25.0 3000 38,600 CUP H414 41.0 3933 47,100 CUP
H335 40.0 4158 53,100 CUP
H322 27.5 4030 56,400 PSI IMR 4895 24.0C 3106 47,400 PSI 760 41.0 3933 47,100 CUP
H4895 40.0 4126 52,000 CUP
IMR 4198 23.5 4006 55,400 PSI H335 23.6 3120 45,700 CUP IMR 4007 SSC 40.2C 3973 50,900 PSI
IMR 3031 38.5 4189 52,000 CUP

H380 41.0 39,200 CUP

35 GR. BER HP COL: 2.240"
H4895 23.8C 3022 36,500 CUP 3855 50 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.680"
Varget 29.0C 3812 53,100 PSI Benchmark 24.0 3168 45,800 CUP Varget 39.5 4135 51 ,100 CUP H414 44.0 3826 49,600 CUP
IMR 4064 27.5C 3728 51 ,000 PSI H322 22.2 3079 43,200 CUP IMR 4320 39.5 4201 62,600 PSI 760 44.0 3826 49,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 30.7 3937 54,900 PSI IMR 4198 19.3 3152 49,000 PSI
IMR 4064 38.5C 4187 60,500 PSI IMR 4007 SSC43.0 3922 52,500 CUP
IMR 4895 28.3C 3864 55,500 PSI H4198 20.5 3160 44,200 CUP
IMR 4895 39.0C 4189 60,200 PSI H380 43.5 3947 53,800 CUP
H335 27.5 3915 56,600 PSI
H4895 37.0 4060 48,700 CUP Varget 36.0 3770 50,200 CUP
H4895 28.2C 3910 55,700 PSI
223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER IMR 3031 36.3 4224 62,100 PSI BL-C(2) 38.0 3888 51 ,000 CUP
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER SR
Benchmark 36.5 4114 50,100 CUP IMR 4895 38.7 3868 52,900 CUP
IMR 3031 26.1C 3793 52,800 PSI
Benchmark 26.6 3863 56,600 PSI
50 GR. SIE SP COL: 2.350"
H4895 38.0 3840 51,200 CUP
Varget 28.0C 3674 47,200 CUP
H4350 42.0 3579 48,900 CUP IMR 3031 36.5 3877 53,100 CUP
H322 26.3 3828 55,400 PSI
IMR 4320 27.7C 3456 48,900 PSI
H414 40.0 3765 48,600 CUP

55 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.680"
40 GR. HOY V-MAX COL: 2.250" BL-C(2) 28.5 3612 45,400 CUP
760 40.0 3765 48,600 CUP H4831 46.0 3616 46,600 CUP
Varget 28.1C 3647 55,100 PSI
IMR 4895 26.5C 3390 44,200 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 40.2C 3945 63,100 PSI Hybrid 100V 42.0C 3627 52,600 CUP
IMR 4064 27.5C 3616 52,000 PSI
H335 28.0 3572 44,600 CUP H380 41 .0 3742 45,300 CUP H4350 42.0 3619 50,800 CUP
BL-C(2) 30.0 3774 56,200 PSI
H4895 27.5C 3573 44,500 CUP Varget 37.5 3834 50,400 CUP H414 44.0 3833 53,700 CUP
IMR 4895 27.8C 3695 56,000 PSI IMR 3031 25.2C 3498 46,200 PSI IMR 4320 38.0 3864 62,800 PSI 760 44.0 3833 53,700 CUP
H335 26.8 3738 56,700 PSI Benchmark 27.3 3666 51 ,000 CUP IMR 4064 37.0 3866 61 ,900 PSI IMR 4007 SSC42.0 3771 52,900 CUP
H4895 27.7C 3741 56,000 PSI H322 25.5 3574 48,000 CUP BL-C(2) 34.5 3740 48,400 CUP H380 42.5 3839 53,300 CUP
IMR 3031 25.6C 3694 56,600 PSI IMR 4198 22.2 3652 53,400 PSI IMR 4895 37.6 3862 61 ,500 PSI Varget 36.0 3645 51 ,900 CUP
Benchmark 25.7 3646 55,400 PSI H4198 22.5 3601 49,600 CUP H335 34.5 3753 48,700 CUP IMR 4064 37.5 3742 52,500 CUP
H322 25.1 3639 55,900 PSI H4895 36.5 3827 50,200 CUP BL-C(2) 36.0 3682 49,900 CUP
NEVER Exceed the Loads Listed in This Publication
18 For complete data, visit our website at www.hodgdon.com
47
. 17 REMINGTON
REM. CASE; REM. 7 1/2 PR
REM. 25 GR. PL HP
. 1722" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 100" C. O. L.
IMR 3031 22.5 4015 51700
IMR 4064 24.0C 4005 50700
IMR 4895 23.5 3995 51400
IMR 4350 24.5C 3470 39000
IMR 4831 25.0C 3330 33500
. 22 HORNET
HORNADY 45 GR.
. 224" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 1. 720" C. O. L.
SR 4759 8.0C 2000 24700
IMR 4227 11.5C 2515 38900
IMR 4198 10.5C 2010 20100
IMR 3031 11.0C 1675 14100
IMR 4064 11.0C 1545 13100
IMR 4895 12.0C 1735 15500
IMR 4320 12.0C 1650 14900
IMR 4350 11.5C 1280 11700
IMR 4831 11.5C 1085 10700
. 220 SWIFT
SIERRA 50 GR. SPITZER
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 680" C. O. L.
SR 4759 25.5 3345 53000
IMR 4227 24.5 3295 52500
IMR 4198 32.0 3685 53000
IMR 3031 37.5 3845 51400
IMR 4064 39.5 3895 52500
IMR 4895 38.5 3805 52100
IMR 4320 40.0 3790 53000
IMR 4350 43.5C 3740 49100
IMR 4831 43.5C 3560 41700
. 220 SWIFT
HORNADY 60 GR. SPIRE PT
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 680" C. O. L.
SR 4759 23.5 2980 52500
IMR 4227 23.5 3000 53000
IMR 4198 28.5 3265 52200
IMR 3031 34.0 3470 52300
IMR 4064 35.5 3505 52300
IMR 4895 34.5 3470 53000
IMR 4320 36.5 3480 52800
IMR 4350 39.5 3500 53000
IMR 4831 42.5C 3555 53000
. 222 REMINGTON
HORNANDY 45 GR.
. 224" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 2. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4759 16.5 2925 44000
IMR 4227 17.5 3055 44000
IMR 4198 21.5 3315 45000
IMR 3031 24.0C 3065 33100
IMR 4064 24.0C 2910 31700
IMR 4895 25.5C 3165 39500
IMR 4320 26.0C 3115 39700
IMR 4350 25.0C 2545 24700
IMR 4831 25.0C 2375 22300
. 222 REMINGTON
HORNADY 50 GR. SPIRE PT. SX
. 224" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 2. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4759 16.5 2845 45000
IMR 4227 17.5 2965 45500
IMR 4198 20.5 3130 44500
IMR 3031 23.5C 3045 38400
IMR 4064 23.5C 2875 34200
IMR 4895 25.0C 3085 43100
IMR 4320 26.0C 3065 40800
IMR 4350 24.5C 2495 23400
IMR 4831 24.5C 2320 21500
. 222 REMINGTON
REM. 55 GR. PTD. SP
. 224" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 2. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4759 15.5 2665 44200
IMR 4227 17.0 2835 45800
IMR 4198 20.0 2990 42600
IMR 3031 23.0C 2945 38300
IMR 4064 23.5C 2825 34100
IMR 4895 25.0C 3085 45900
IMR 4320 25.5C 2985 43500
IMR 4350 24.5C 2475 26800
IMR 4831 24.5C 2300 24100
. 22-250 REMINGTON
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 350" C. O. L.
SR 4759 23.0 3205 52500
IMR 4227 21.5 3140 49300
IMR 4198 28.5 3565 53000
IMR 3031 35.0 3785 52700
IMR 4064 35.0 3745 52100
IMR 4895 36.0 3755 52700
IMR 4320 37.0 3700 53000
IMR 4350 40.0C 3565 47000
IMR 4831 40.0C 3390 41600
. 22-250 REMINGTON
REM. 55 GR. PTD. SP
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 350" C. O. L.
SR 4759 22.0 3100 53000
IMR 4227 21.5 3030 42300
IMR 4198 27.5 3375 52200
IMR 3031 34.0 3640 53000
IMR 4064 35.5 3625 52500
IMR 4895 35.5 3645 53000
IMR 4320 36.0 3540 51500
IMR 4350 39.5C 3495 47700
IMR 4831 39.5C 3320 42500
. 223 REMINGTON
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 190" C. O. L.
SR 4759 17.5 3040 51000
IMR 4227 17.5 3085 51400
IMR 4198 22.0 3360 50300
IMR 3031 25.5C 3300 42200
IMR 4064 25.5C 3180 42500
IMR 4895 26.5C 3280 45900
IMR 4320 27.5C 3200 45100
. 223 REMINGTON
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 260" C. O. L.
IMR 3031 25.5C 3225 45300
IMR 4064 25.5C 3150 44200
IMR 4895 26.5C 3270 48800
IMR 4320 27.5C 3200 48300
. 223 REMINGTON
HORNADY 55 GR. SPIRE PT. SX
. 224" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 260" C. O. L.
IMR 3031 25.0C 3165 50900
IMR 4064 25.5C 3090 49200
IMR 4895 26.0 3120 51100
IMR 4320 27.0C 3075 50300
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IMPORTANT: Recommended uses of IMR powder relate only to the appropriate IMR powder and not to those available from other
firms. Although the four digit numerical designations of other manufacturers products may be identical to those preceded by the
IMR prefix, the powders are different. To avoid potential confusion, gun damage and personal injury, therefore, handloaders
should be careful to note the prefix of recommended powder designations.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS FOR RIFLE DATA
BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Solf Point Core-Lokt
C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length PSP Pointed Soft Point
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt
IMR CHARGE VELOCITY CHAMBER
POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (cup)
6 MM REMINGTON
REM. 80 GR. PTD. SP
. 243" DIA. ; 22" BBL. ; 2. 790" C. O. L.
SR 4759 24.5 2640 50600
IMR 4227 24.5 2650 50200
IMR 4198 31.5 3015 51500
IMR 3031 39.5 3275 52000
IMR 4064 41.0 3295 52000
IMR 4895 36.5 3105 51300
IMR 4320 40.0 3180 52000
IMR 4350 46.0 3310 52000
IMR 4831 48.0 3300 51900
6 MM REMINGTON
REM. 100 GR. PTD. SPCL
. 243" DIA. ; 22" BBL. ; 2. 735" C. O. L.
SR 4759 23.5 2400 51600
IMR 4227 23.5 2395 51500
IMR 4198 29.0 2660 52000
IMR 3031 36.5 2925 52000
IMR 4064 38.0 2945 51000
IMR 4895 35.5 2880 51600
IMR 4320 37.0 2875 51300
IMR 4350 43.5 3055 52000
IMR 4831 45.5 3095 52000
IMR 7828 48.0C 3040 48000
. 25-06 REMINGTON
SIERRA 120 GR. HOLLOW PT. BT
. 257" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 100" C. O. L.
SR 4759 27.5 2315 52000
IMR 4227 28.0 2370 53000
IMR 4198 34.0 2615 51400
IMR 3031 40.5 2800 52000
IMR 4064 43.5 2885 52300
IMR 4895 40.5 2805 52600
IMR 4320 43.0 2850 51700
IMR 4350 48.5 2950 51500
IMR 4831 50.0 2945 52000
IMR 7828 55.0 3105 52800
Vel oci ty and pressure readi ngs represent average val ues
obtained under controlled conditions. The values shown may vary sub-
stantially with the components and the reloading techniques employed.
We suggest the charge weights shown be reduced initially by 10% to
compensate for possible variations from the published data. The loads
may then be increased as pressure indications permit.
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BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP
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IFLE data
17 REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTON
BBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2
25 GR. HDY HP COL: 2. 150"
H414 27.0 3989 48,300 CUP
H380 26.0 3950 46,100 CUP
VARGET 24.5 4123 50,800 CUP
BL-C(2) 24.0 4051 49,000 CUP
H335 21.0 3963 51,300 CUP
H4895 23.0 4033 48,500 CUP
BENCHMARK 23.3 4038 50,600 CUP
H322 21.8 3921 49,700 CUP
22 HORNET CASE: WINCHESTER
35 GR. HDY V-MAX COL: 1. 725"
H4198 11.5 C 2420 26,300 CUP
H4227 11.6 C 2896 42,500 CUP
H110 12.3 3060 41,400 CUP
LIL'GUN 13.0 2842 24,000 CUP
45 GR. HDY SP COL: 1. 750"
H4198 11.5 C 2400 32,000 CUP
H4227 9.8 2484 42,000 CUP
H110 10.4 2574 43,000 CUP
LILGUN 13.0 2787 31,600 CUP
222 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER
40 GR. SIE SP COL: 2. 125"
H335 25.0 3371 44,600 CUP
H4895 24.0 C 3133 34,200 CUP
H322 23.0 3313 44,000 CUP
H4198 21.4 3480 45,700 CUP
H4227 15.0 3040 45,100 CUP
50 GR. HDY SP COL: 2. 130"
VARGET 25.0 C 3114 40,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 25.0 3000 38,600 CUP
H335 23.6 3120 45,700 CUP
H4895 23.8 C 3022 36,500 CUP
H322 22.2 3079 43,200 CUP
H4198 20.5 3160 44,200 CUP
H4227 13.8 2668 44,000 CUP
223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER
40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2. 280"
VARGET 28.0 C 3674 47,200 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.5 3612 45,400 CUP
H335 28.0 3572 44,600 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3573 44,500 CUP
H322 25.5 3574 48,000 CUP
H4198 22.5 3601 49,600 CUP
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2. 210"
VARGET 27.5 C 3383 44,800 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.0 3428 47,100 CUP
H335 26.0 3393 51,700 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3468 51,300 CUP
H322 24.0 3301 49,300 CUP
H4198 21.5 3223 45,900 CUP
55 GR. SPR SP COL: 2. 200"
VARGET 27.5 C 3384 49,700 CUP
BL-C(2) 27.5 3313 48,500 CUP
H335 25.3 3203 49,300 CUP
H4895 26.0 3315 49,000 CUP
H322 23.0 3106 48,900 CUP
H4198 21.0 3150 47,600 CUP
22 PPC CASE: SAKO (REF)
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2. 065"
VARGET 29.5 3408 48,200 CUP
BL-C(2) 30.5 3316 47,000 CUP
H335 28.0 3418 50,000 CUP
H4895 28.0 3347 46,500 CUP
H322 26.0 3385 48,000 CUP
53 GR. HDY HP COL: 2. 065"
VARGET 28.5 3363 48,900 CUP
BL-C(2) 30.5 3288 48,000 CUP
H335 27.5 3344 49,000 CUP
H4895 28.0 3321 49,000 CUP
H322 26.0 3333 48,500 CUP
22 BR REMINGTON CASE: REMINGTON (REF)
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 1. 945"
VARGET 33.5 3624 44,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 35.5 3649 49,000 CUP
H335 32.0 3628 48,800 CUP
H4895 32.0 3606 48,000 CUP
H322 30.5 3637 50,000 CUP
53 GR. HDY HP COL: 2. 065"
VARGET 33.0 3638 51,100 CUP
BL-C(2) 35.0 3592 48,800 CUP
H335 31.5 3587 49,200 CUP
H4895 31.5 3566 49,000 CUP
H322 30.0 3544 48,400 CUP
22-250 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER
40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2. 350"
H414 41.0 3933 47,100 CUP
H380 41.0 3855 39,200 CUP
VARGET 39.5 4135 51,100 CUP
H4895 37.0 4060 48,700 CUP
data.
BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP
17 REMINGTON FIREBALL CASE: REMINGTON
BBl: 24" PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2
20 GR. HDY V-MAX
H335 20.5
Benchmark 20.0C
H322 19.5C
H4198 17.3
IMR 4198 16.7
25 GR. HDYHP
H335 19.4
Benchmark 19.0
H322 18.3
H4198 17.0
IMR 4198 16.2
30 GR. BER HP
H335 18.8
Benchmark 18]C
H322 18.0
H4198 15.9
IMR 4198 15.8
17 REMINGTON
BBL: 24"
25 GR. HDY HP
H414 27.0
H380 26.0
Varget 24.5
BL -C(2) 24.0
H335 21.0
H4895 23.0
Benchmark 23.3
H322 21.8
760 27.0
17 REMINGTON (IMR)
BBL: 24"
25 GR. REM HP
IMR 4064 24.0C
IMR 4895 23.5
IMR 3031 22.5
204 RUGER
BBL: 24"

32 GR. HDY V-MAX
Varget 29.0C
BL -C(2) 3D]
H335 28.3
H4895 29.0C
Benchmark 28.0
H322 27.5
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COL: 1.830"
4027 50,000 CUP
4013 49,100 CUP
4019 49,200 CUP
4037 47,800 CUP
4017 50,600 CUP
COL: 1.800"
3744 50,400 CUP
3745 48,500 CUP
3704 48,900 CUP
3789 49,900 CUP
3692 50,000 CUP
COL: 1.800"
3512 49,000 CUP
3569 49,400 CUP
3533 49,300 CUP
3481 50,400 CUP
3456 49,000 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2
COL: 2.150"
3989 48,300 CUP
3950 46,100 CUP
4123 50,800 CUP
4051 49,000 CUP
3963 51,300 CUP
4033 48,500 CUP
4038 50,600 CUP
3921 49,700 CUP
3989 48,300 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: REMINGTON 7 1/2
COL: 2.100"
4005 50,700 CUP
3995 51,400 CUP
4015 51,700 CUP
CASE: HORNADY
PR: FEDERAL 205M
COL: 2.250"
3798 47,400 PSI
4081 55,500 PSI
4044 54,800 PSI
3980 51,100 PSI
4047 57,100 PSI
4030 56,400 PSI
COL: 2.240" 35 GR. BER HP
Varget 29.0C 3812 53,100 PSI
BL-C(2)
H335
H4895
30.7 3937 54,900 PSI
27.5 3915 56,600 PSI
28.2C 3910 55,700 PSI
Benchmark 26.6
H322 26.3
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40 GR. HDY V-MAX
Varget 28.1C
Bl-C(2) 30
H335 26.8
H4895 27.7C
Benchmark 25.7
H322 25.1
204 RUGER (IMR)
BBL: 24"
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32 GR HDY V-MAX
IMR 4895 29.0C
IMR 4198 23.5
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35 GR BER HP
IMR 4064 27.5C
IMR 4895 28.3C
IMR 3031 26.1C
40 GR.HDY V-MAX
IMR 4064 27.5C
IMR 4895 27.8C
IMR 3031 25.6C
22 HORNET
BBl: 24"
35 GR. HDY V-MAX
H4198 11.5C
H4227 11.6C
H110 12.3
LiI'Gun 13.0
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45 GR. HDY SP
H4198 11.5C
H4227 9.8
H110 10.4
LiI'Gun 13.0
22 HORNET (IMR)
BBl: 24"
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45 GR. HDY SP
IMR 4198 10.5C
IMR 4227 11.5C
SR 4759 8.0C
222 REMINGTON
BBL: 24"
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40 GR. SIE HP
H335 25.0
H4895 24.0C
Benchmark 25.0
H322 23.0
H4198 21.4
H4227 15.0
IMR 4198 21.2C
IMR 4227 16.0
3863 56,600 PSI
3828 55,400 PSI
COL: 2.250"
3647 55,100 PSI
3774 56,200 PSI
3738 56,700 PSI
3741 56,000 PSI
3646 55,400 PSI
3639 55,900 PSI
CASE: HORNADY
PR: FEDERAL 205M
GOL: 2.250"
3949 51,900 PSI
4006 55,400 PSI
GOL: 2.240"
372851,000 PSI
3864 :55,500 PSI
3793 :52,800 PSI
I:OL: 2.240"
3616 :i2,000 PSI
3695 :i6,000 PSI
3694 :i6,600 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCIIESTER SR
(;Ol: 1.725"
2420 ;'6,300 CUP
2896 <:2,500 CUP
3060 L1 ,400 CUP
2842 ;:4,000 CUP
COL: 1.750"
2400 2,000 CUP
2484 42,000 CUP
2574 43,000 CUP
2787 31,600 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: REM INmON 6 1/2
COL: 1.720"
2010 20,100 CUP
2515 38,900 CUP
2000 24,700 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
COL: 2.125"
3371 44,600 CUP
3133 CUP
3303 41),700 CUP
3313 4-1,000 CUP
3480 4:i,700 CUP
3040 4:5,100 CUP
3583' 4il,700 PS I
3240 4:i,200 PSI
'Max loads that show an asterik following the "C" for compressed
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50 GR. HDY SP
Varget 25,OC
BL -C(2) 25.0
H335 23.6
H4895 23,8C
Benchmark 24.0
H322 22,2
H4198 20,5
H4227 13.8
IMR 4320 250C
IMR 4064 23.5C
IMR 4895 24.0C
IMR 3031 22.4C
IMR 4198 19.3
222 REMINGTON (WIN)
BBL: 24"
45 GR. SP
748 25.5
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50 GR. PSP
748 24.0
223 REMINGTON
BBL: 24"
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40 GR. NOS BT
Varget 28.0C
BL -C(2) 28.5
H335 28.0
H4895 27.5C
Benchmark 27.3
H322 25.5
H4198 22.5
IMR 4320 27.7C
IMR 4895 26.5C
IMR 3031 25.2C
IMR 4198 22.2
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50 GR. SPR SP
Varget 27.5C
BL-C(2) 28.0
H335 26.0
H4895 27.5C
Bench mark 26.5
H322 24.0
H4198 21.5
IMR 4320 27.5C
IMR 4895 26.7C
IMR 3031 25.0
IMR 4198 21.9
55 GR SPR SP
Varget 27.5C
BL -C(2) 27.5
H335 25.3
H4895 26.0
Benchmark 25.6
H322 23.0
COL: 2.130"
3114 40,600 CUP
3000 38,600 CUP
3120 45,700 CUP
3022 36,500 CUP
3168 45,800 CUP
3079 43,200 CUP
3160 44,200 CUP
2668 44,000 CUP
3100 47,600 PSI
3065 46,200 PSI
3106 47,400 PSI
3156 47,800 PSI
3152 49,000 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
COL: 2.130"
3210 41,000 CUP
COL: 2.130"
2980 38,000 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
COL: 2.280"
3674 47,200 CUP
3612 45,400 CUP
3572 44,600 CUP
3573 44,500 CUP
3666 51,000 CUP
3574 48,000 CUP
3601 49,600 CUP
3456 48,900 PSI
3390 44,200 PSI
3498 46,200 PSI
3652 53,400 PSI
COL: 2.210"
3383 44,800 CUP
3428 47,100 CUP
3393 51,700 CUP
3468 51 ,300 CU P
3396 50,400 CUP
3301 49,300 CUP
3223 45,900 CUP
3270 48,900 PSI
3211 45,200 PSI
3268 46,900 PSI
3352 52,100 PSI
COL: 2.200"
3384 49,700 CUP
3313 48,500 CUP
3203 49,300 CUP
3315 49,000 CUP
3264 50,000 CUP
3106 48,900 CUP
H4198 21.0
IMR 4320 26.1C
IMR 4064 25.7C
IMR 4895 26.2C
IMR 3031 24.6C
IMR 4198 20.4
223 REMINGTON (WIN)
BBL: 24"
50 GR. PSP
748 26.0
53 GR. HP
748 26.0
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55 GR. FMJ
748 26.2
22-250 REMINGTON
BBL: 24"
40 GR. NOS BT
H414 41.0
H380 41.0
Varget 39.5
H4895 37.0
Benchmark 36.5
IMR 4007 SSC40.2C
IMR 4320 39.5
IMR 4064 38.5C
IMR 4895 39.0C
IMR 3031 36.3
760 41.0
50GR. SIE SP
H4350 42.0
H414 40.0
H380 41.0
Varget 37.5
BL-C(2) 34.5
H335 34.5
H4895 36.5
Benchmark 36.0
H322 32.0
IMR 4007 sse 40.2C
IMR 4320 38.0
IMR 4064 37.0
IMR 4895 37.6
IMR 3031 35.0
760 40.0

55 GR. SPR SP
H4350 39.0
H414 39.0
H380 41.0
Varget 36.5
BL-C(2) 34.0
H335 33.0
H4895 35.5
Benchmark 33.6
3150 47,600 CUP
3146 50,700 PSI
3201 52,600 PSI
3219 53,200 PSI
3233 52,500 PSI
3122 53,600 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
COL: 2.120"
3200 40,000 CUP
COL: 2.120"
3200 43,500 CUP
COL: 2.120"
3170 41,000 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER LR
COL: 2.350"
3933 47,100 CUP
3855 39,200 CUP
4135 51,100CUP
4060 48,700 CUP
4114 50,100 CUP
3973 50,900 PSI
4201 62,600 PSI
4187 60,500 PSI
4189 60,200 PSI
4224 62,100 PSI
3933 47,100 CUP
COL: 2.350"
3579 48,900 CUP
3765 48,600 CUP
3742 45,300 CUP
3834 50,400 CUP
3740 48,400 CUP
3753 48,700 CUP
3827 50,200 CUP
3903 51,400 CUP
3628 50,300 CUP
3945 63,100 PSI
3864 62,800 PSI
3866 61,900 PSI
3862 61,500 PSI
3862 62,600 PSI
3765 48,600 CUP
COL: 2.350"
3490 47,800 CUP
3582 46,700 CUP
3713 50,700 CUP
3664 50,400 CUP
3606 49,600 CUP
3589 51,100 CUP
3670 49,300 CUP
3674 50,200 CUP
NEVER Ex(eed the Loads Listed in This Publication
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LOADING DATA

30-06 Springfield

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Te 30-06 cartridge was conceived in 1900,
when engineers at Springfeld Armory began
work on a battle rife to replace the 30-40
Krag-Jorgensen. Teir prototype emerged in
1901. Two years later the Model 1903 Spring-
feld appeared. Its 30-caliber rimless cartridge
headspaced on the shoulder, like the 8x57
Mauser. A 220-grain bullet at 2,300 fps made
the 30-03 a ballistic match for the 8x57 with a
236-grain bullet at 2,125.
A year after the 30-03s debut,
Germany switched to a new
154-grain 8mm spitzer at 2,800
fps. Te Americans coun-
tered with the Ball Cartridge,
Caliber .30, Model 1906. It
spat a 150-grain bullet at 2,700
fps. Ten someone decided to
shorten the case .07, to .494.
All 30-03 rifes were recalled for
rechambering.
Te frst 30-06 bullets were jack-
eted with an alloy of 85 percent
copper and 15 percent nickel. It
did not hold up at 30-06 veloci-
ties, and fouling rendered rifes inaccurate.
Tin plating reduced fouling, but over time,
tin cold-soldered to case mouths and could
cause pressure spikes. An alloy of zinc and
copper, 5-95 or 10-90, solved this problem. It
became known as gilding metal.
World War I demonstrated that bullets of high
ballistic coefcient increased efective range,
so the Army replaced the 150-grain 30-06
bullet with a 173-grain spitzer at 2,646 fps. In
1939, the Army adopted the M-2 load. With
a 152-grain spitzer at 2,805 fps, it saw U.S.
troops through World War II. At the same
time, it established an enviable reputation on
the target range. Rifemen began calling it
the all-around cartridge. During its frst 25
years, Winchesters Model 70 was sold in 18
chamberings but more than a third of rifes
shipped (208,218) were 30-06s!
Well-credentialed in all the worlds game
felds, the 30-06 will handily take any North
American animal and all but a few huge beasts
abroad. With 180-grain bullets, the 30-06 is a
near match, ballistically, for heavy-bullet loads
in the 7mm Remington Magnum. Given
identical bullets and 200-yard zeros, the 06
hits within 2 vertical inches of the 300 Win.
Mag. at 300 yards. It is chambered in more
rifes than any other round save, now, the
308 Win. You can buy ought-six ammo in
remote outposts, from the Canadian North to
sub-Saharan Africa. Such ubiquity endears this
cartridge to any traveler who has lost luggage.
Planning a hunt for Alaskan moose and Dalls
sheep, I didnt have to look past a converted
Springfeld in 30-06, with iron sights. It
downed both animals cleanly performance
thats distinguished this cartridge for more
than a century!
30-06 springfeld
Wayne van Zwoll
Wayne van Zwoll has published 14
books and several thousand magazine
articles on rifes, shooting and big
game hunting.
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BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 30-06 SPRINGFIELD
Te loads listed here were developed using standard commercial
brass. Military brass has less case capacity because of its heavier
construction, resulting in a smaller combustion chamber, and high-
er pressures. We recommend caution when using military brass,
and suggest starting at or below the minimum loads listed. Ad-
ditionally, if your brass originally had crimped primers, this crimp
MUST be removed prior to re-priming.
AccuBond
Grain
125
150
165
180
200
Ballistic Tip
Grain
125
150
165
168
180
CTBallistic Silvertip
Grain
150
168
180
E-Tip
Grain
150
168
180
Grain
155
168
175
190
Partition
Grain
150
165
180
200
Partition Protected Point
Grain
180
Partition Semi Spitzer
Grain
220
Custom Competition
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CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 65.1
BARREL Twist
Nosler
BARREL Length/Make Gr. WATER
WLR
24" H-S Prec.
0.293
30-06 Springfeld - 110 grain
B.C.
PRIMER TYPE
1-10"
Varmageddon
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
Benchmark 54.0 MAX. 3402 90%
52.0 3333 86%
50.0 * 3263 83%
RL15 60.0 MAX. 3419 96%
Powder Tested
56.0 3180 90%
IMR 4895 58.5 MAX. 3428 99%
56.5 3295 95%
54.5 * 3162 92%
Varget 59.0 * MAX. 3448 98%
57.0 3363 95%
55.0 3266 91%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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3.340"
125gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.188
125gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.188
CASE TYPE:
WLR
24" Lilja
PRIMER TYPE
Ballistic Tip 0.366
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler
AccuBond 0.366
1-10" BARREL Twist
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4831 61.5 * MAX. 3112 97%
59.5 3027 93%
57.5 2942 90%
H414 60.0 MAX. 3138 92%
58.0 3033 89%
56.0 * 2928 86%
IMR 4350 60.5 MAX. 3169 95%
58.5 3069 91%
56.5 * 2943 88%
W760 61.0 MAX. 3179 94%
59.0 3094 91%
57.0 * 3009 88%
H4895 52.5 MAX. 3200 85%
50.5 3110 82%
48.5 * 3020 79%
Viht N140 55.0 MAX. 3246 94%
53.0 3153 91%
51.0 * 3069 88%
Big Game 61.0 MAX. 3249 95%
59.0 * 3198 92%
57.0 3097 89%
Viht N150 57.0 MAX. 3309 99%
55.0 3215 96%
53.0 * 3122 92%
RL15 56.0 MAX. 3337 86%
Powder Tested 52.0 * 3136 80%
Varget 57.5 MAX. 3418 92%
55.5 * 3267 89%
53.5 3171 85%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4831 59.0 * MAX. 2862 100%
57.0 2757 97%
55.0 2652 93%
IMR 4064 52.0 * MAX. 2908 91%
50.0 2793 88%
48.0 2678 84%
W760 57.0 * MAX. 2912 ** 95%
55.0 2797 92%
53.0 2682 89%
IMR 4895 51.0 * MAX. 2922 89%
49.0 2837 86%
47.0 2752 82%
Viht N150 54.0 MAX. 2939 ** 101%
52.0 2848 98%
50.0 * 2756 94%
IMR 4320 53.0 MAX. 2940 91%
51.0 2850 87%
49.0 * 2760 84%
RL19 61.5 * MAX. 2982 ** 107%
Most Accurate 59.5 2881 ** 103%
IMR 4350 59.0 * MAX. 3000 100%
57.0 2880 96%
55.0 2760 93%
Big Game 58.0 MAX. 3056 97%
56.0 2979 94%
54.0 * 2912 91%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
3.340"
150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226
150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226
150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226
150gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.226
150gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.226
155gr. HPBT 3.320" 0.233
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 62.7
1-10" BARREL Twist
Gr. WATER
WLR
24" Lilja
PRIMER TYPE
Partition 0.387
0.450
Ballistic Tip 0.435
30-06 Springfeld - 150/155 grain
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler
E-Tip 0.469
AccuBond 0.435
Custom Competition
Due to internal construction diferences, always begin with starting loads when using E-Tip products.
4
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165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248
165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248
165gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.248
168gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.253
168gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.253
168gr. HPBT 3.320" 0.253
168gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.253
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 60.2
0.475
Ballistic Tip 0.490
0.490
24" Lilja
PRIMER TYPE
Partition 0.410
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler
E-Tip 0.503
AccuBond 0.475
CT Ballistic Silvertip
Ballistic Tip
Gr. WATER
WLR
1-10" BARREL Twist
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4895 48.0 MAX. 2720 88%
46.0 2640 84%
44.0 * 2560 80%
IMR 4320 50.0 MAX. 2730 89%
48.0 2620 86%
46.0 * 2510 82%
Viht N160 58.0 MAX. 2767 ** ** 107%
56.0 2664 ** 103%
54.0 * 2560 100%
Viht N150 52.0 MAX. 2802 ** 102%
50.0 2717 98%
48.0 * 2632 94%
IMR 4831 58.0 MAX. 2820 ** 102%
56.0 2710 99%
54.0 * 2600 95%
IMR 4350 57.0 * MAX. 2832 100%
Powder Tested
53.0 2602 93%
Big Game 55.5 MAX. 2859 97%
53.5 2792 94%
51.5 * 2725 90%
H4350 57.5 * MAX. 2872 ** 101%
55.5 2757 98%
53.5 2642 94%
W760 56.0 MAX. 2882 97%
54.0 2792 94%
52.0 * 2720 90%
RL22 63.0 MAX. 3002 ** 114%
61.0 2907 ** 110%
59.0 * 2812 ** 107%
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
LOAD DENSITY
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175gr. HPBT 3.330" 0.264
180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271
180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271
180gr. Spitzer 3.330" 0.271
180gr. Spitzer 3.300" 0.271
Partition 180gr. Spitzer 3.310" 0.271
180gr. PPT 3.210" 0.271
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 63.9
Custom Competition
B.C.
0.505
PRIMER TYPE
BARREL Twist
0.474
BARREL Length/Make
E-Tip
24" H-S Prec.
1-10"
Gr. WATER
WLR
AccuBond
Partition 0.361
0.507
Ballistic Tip 0.507
Nosler
0.523
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4007 SSC 53.5 MAX. 2700 90%
51.5 2622 86%
49.5 * 2497 83%
IMR 4350 56.5 * MAX. 2734 94%
54.5 2636 90%
52.5 2528 87%
RL19 60.0 * MAX. 2742 ** ** 102%
58.0 2677 99%
56.0 2576 95%
4000-MR 57.5 MAX. 2750 95%
55.5 2665 91%
53.5 * 2543 88%
H4831 62.0 MAX. 2754 ** ** 101%
60.0 * 2683 98%
58.0 2589 95%
Hybrid 100V 56.0 * MAX. 2767 90%
54.0 2702 87%
52.0 2613 84%
H4350 56.5 MAX. 2769 94%
54.5 2679 90%
52.5 * 2560 87%
W760 55.5 * MAX. 2773 91%
53.5 2686 88%
51.5 2597 84%
RL22 62.0 * MAX. 2812 ** ** 105%
Most Accurate 60.0 2748 ** ** 102%
Powder Tested
58.0 2641 99%
Hunter 59.0 MAX. 2825 97%
57.0 * 2764 94%
55.0 2654 91%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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3.340"
190gr. HPBT 3.330" 0.286
CASE TYPE:
WLR
24" H-S Prec.
0.530
BARREL Length/Make
1-10"
Nosler
Custom Competition
BARREL Twist
B.C.
PRIMER TYPE
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
MAGPRO 59.5 MAX. 2560 98%
57.5 2487 95%
55.5 * 2393 91%
H4831 57.0 MAX. 2613 95%
55.0 2494 91%
53.0 * 2370 88%
IMR 4350 53.5 MAX. 2620 90%
Powder Tested
49.5 * 2394 84%
Hybrid 100V 52.0 MAX. 2620 85%
50.0 * 2543 82%
48.0 2445 79%
4000-MR 55.0 * MAX. 2653 92%
53.0 2558 89%
51.0 2433 86%
IMR 7828 SSC 59.5 MAX. 2658 98%
57.5 2604 95%
55.5 * 2475 91%
H4350 53.5 MAX. 2661 90%
51.5 * 2567 87%
49.5 2468 84%
RL19 56.5 MAX. 2668 98%
54.5 * 2558 94%
52.5 2428 91%
W760 53.5 MAX. 2683 89%
51.5 * 2566 86%
49.5 2434 83%
Supreme 780 59.5 MAX. 2697 99%
57.5 * 2589 96%
55.5 2507 93%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
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3.340"
200gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.301
200gr. Spitzer 3.320" 0.301
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 59.4
1-10" BARREL Twist
BARREL Length/Make
B.C.
Nosler
AccuBond 0.588
PRIMER TYPE
Partition 0.481
Gr. WATER
WLR
24" Lilja
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4320 47.0 * MAX. 2438 85%
45.0 2343 81%
43.0 2248 78%
IMR 4350 53.0 MAX. 2528 94%
51.0 2443 91%
49.0 * 2358 87%
IMR 4831 55.0 MAX. 2558 ** 99%
53.0 2463 95%
51.0 * 2368 91%
H414 53.0 * MAX. 2560 93%
51.0 2450 89%
49.0 2340 86%
W760 52.0 * MAX. 2568 92%
50.0 2453 88%
48.0 2338 85%
Hunter 54.5 MAX. 2591 97%
52.5 * 2532 93%
50.5 2462 89%
RL19 56.0 MAX. 2620 ** 102%
Powder Tested 52.0 * 2420 95%
Viht N160 57.0 MAX. 2632 ** 107%
55.0 2544 ** 103%
53.0 * 2457 99%
RL22 58.0 MAX. 2688 ** 106%
56.0 2603 ** 102%
54.0 * 2518 99%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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220gr. Semi Spitz 3.320" 0.331
CASE TYPE:
B.C.
Nosler
1-10" BARREL Twist
PRIMER TYPE
Partition 0.351
Gr. WATER
WLR
24" Lilja
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
W760 48.0 MAX. 2398 81%
46.0 2296 78%
44.0 * 2214 74%
Viht N165 56.5 MAX. 2431 ** 101%
54.5 2354 98%
52.5 * 2275 94%
H4831 55.0 MAX. 2478 ** 93%
Powder Tested
51.0 * 2287 86%
Hunter 54.5 MAX. 2487 93%
52.5 * 2433 89%
50.5 2350 86%
IMR 4350 51.5 * MAX. 2488 88%
49.5 2400 85%
47.5 2312 81%
Viht N160 55.5 * MAX. 2503 100%
53.5 2415 96%
51.5 2327 92%
IMR 7828 56.0 MAX. 2507 96%
54.0 2412 93%
52.0 * 2316 89%
RL19 55.0 MAX. 2507 97%
53.0 2416 93%
51.0 * 2325 90%
RL22 57.0 MAX. 2602 100%
55.0 2512 97%
53.0 * 2423 93%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
RIFLE DATA PAGE 21
WARNING: USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION (REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION)
30-06 Springeld
Barrel length: 24 Twist: 1-10
Case: Norma
Primer: Winchester Magnum (WLRM)
Bullet
Powder
Start Chg.
Grains
Velocity
Fps
Max. Chg.
Grains
Velocity
Fps
110 gr Hornady SP C.O.L. 3,110
Norma 201 54.0 3307 57.1 3481
Norma 202 54.0 3235 56.8 3438
110 gr Hornady RN C.O.L. 2,874
Norma 201 54.0 3284 57.1 3458
Norma 202 54.0 3209 56.5 3415
Norma 201 51.0 3045 53.8 3225
Norma 202 52.0 3054 55.6 3264
Norma 203-B 53.0 3051 56.4 3261
150 gr Norma FMJ C.O.L. 3,110
Norma 203-B 50.0 2874 53.8 3051
Norma 204 55.0 2753 57.1 2907
150 gr Nosler BST C.O.L. 3,228
Norma 203-B 50.0 2897 53.2 3028
Norma 204 55.0 2736 57.1 2927
Norma 203-B 50.0 2592 52.5 2828
Norma 204 54.0 2694 56.9 2867
168 gr Sierra MK C.O.L. 3,228
Norma 203-B 50.0 2644 52.8 2867
Norma 204 53.0 2697 55.6 2844
180 gr Nosler Partition C.O.L. 3,228
Norma 203-B 48.0 2480 50.9 2713
Norma 204 51.0 2553 53.4 2612
Norma MRP 55.0 2559 57.9 2654
Norma 203-B 48.0 2484 50.6 2707
Norma 204 51.0 2530 53.4 2723
Norma MRP 56.0 2595 58.6 2746
Norma 203-B 48.0 2500 50.9 2720
Norma 204 52.0 2562 54.3 2723
Norma MRP 56.0 2585 58.6 2736
180 gr Norma Oryx C.O.L. 3,189
Norma 203-B 48.0 2493 50.5 2720
Norma 204 51.0 2579 53.7 2684
Norma MRP 56.0 2572 58.8 2733
180 gr Norma Vulkan C.O.L. 3,189
Norma 203-B 48.0 2510 50.8 2720
Norma 204 52.0 2526 54.3 2707
Norma MRP 56.0 2566 59.0 2710
180 gr Norma Alaska C.O.L. 3,189
Norma 203-B 49.0 2497 51.6 2697
Norma 204 53.0 2546 55.4 2710
Norma MRP 56.0 2500 59.0 2690
Norma 204 49.0 2379 52.0 2592
Norma MRP 53.0 2448 55.7 2569
220 gr Hornady RN C.O.L. 3,228
Norma 204 48.0 2330 50.9 2441
Norma MRP 53.0 2326 55.6 2500
300 Win. Short Magnum
Barrel length: 24 Twist: 1-10
Case: Norma
Primer: Winchester Magnum (WLRM)
Bullet
Powder
Start Chg.
Grains
Velocity
Fps
Max. Chg.
Grains
Velocity
Fps
Norma 204 66.0 3196 68.0 3291
165 gr Swift A-Frame C.O.L. 2,756
Norma 204 62.0 2923 65.5 3107
Norma 204 61.0 2891 64.5 3068
Norma 204 61.0 2864 63.2 2969
Norma MRP 65.0 2897 67.8 3009
30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63mm;
3.340
I --.049
17 30' rr-
441 -.3397
L_
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2.494-
Co mmen t s :
The 3 0 0 6 has r e i g n e d f o r 1 0 0 y e a r s as p r o b a b l y t he m ost
p o p u l a r A m e r i c a n c e n t e r -f i r e r i f l e c a r t r i d g e . It s a b i l i t y t o shoot b u l -
let s f r o m 1 1 0 t o 2 2 0 g r a i n s a n d d i g e s t a w i d e num ber o f sm ok e-
less p o w d e r s gi ves i t a f l e x i b i l i t y t h a t f e w r i f l e c a r t r i d g e s c a n
m at c h. As a m i l i t a r y c a r t r i d g e , i t served t he Un i t e d St at es i n b o t h
Wo r l d Wa r s a n d K o r e a . In c i v i l g u i s e , i t has hunt ed a l l o f N o r t h
A m e r i c a a n d most i f not a l l o f t he rest o f t he w o r l d , a n d
d o m i n a t e d Hi gh-Pow er r i f l e c o m p e t i t i o n f o r y e a r s . The 3 0 0 6 has
served as t he basi s f o r m any o f our c ur r ent r i f l e c a r t r i d g e s as w e l l
as t he p a r e n t o f i n n u m e r a b l e w i l d c a t s . The 3 0 O6 is s t i l l g o i n g
st r ong d e s p i t e t he best ef f or t s b y som e g u n w r i t e r s over t he y e a r s
t o d e c l a r e i t o b s o l e t e . Re l o a d i n g d i e s f o r t he 3 0 0 6 have c onsi s-
t ent l y been o n e o f t he t hr ee best s e l l i n g Lyman d i e set s f o r
d e c a d e s .
The 3 0 0 6 e v o l v e d f r o m t he s h o r t -l i v e d 3 0 0 3 c a r t r i d g e o r i g -
i n a l l y c h a m b e r e d i n M l 9 0 3 Sp r i n g f i e l d Ri f l e. In s p i t e o f t he t h o r -
o u g h l y m oder n d e s i g n o f t he new 0 3 r i f l e , t he b a l l i s t i c s o f t he
3 0 0 3 s h o w e d l i t t l e i m pr ovem ent o v e r t he 3 0 4 0 K r a g , w h i c h i t
r e p l a c e d . The Ge r m a n m i l i t a r y ' s r ef i nem ent o f t h e i r 7 . 9 2 x 5 7 m m
c a r t r i d g e w i t h a 1 5 4 -g r a i n s p i t ze r b u l l e t i n 1 9 0 5 c a u g h t t he
a t t e n t i o n o f t he w o r l d ' s m a j o r p o w e r s . The j u s k i d o p t e d 3 0 0 3
w i t h it s 2 2 0 g r a i n r o u n d nose b u l l e t a t 2 , 3 0 0 f e e t per sec ond
bec am e obsol et e o v e r n i g h t . The U.S. m i l i t a r y r e f i n e d t he 3 0 0 3
i n t o t he 3 0 0 6 i n short o r d e r . The n e w l y a l t e r e d c a r t r i d g e f e a -
t u r e d a c ase shor t ened b y . 0 7 0 " a n d f i r e d a 1 5 2 -g r a i n b u l l e t a t
2 , 7 4 0 f eet per s e c o n d . This c a r t r i d g e served i n t he U.S. m i l i t a r y
i n num erous l o a d i n g s i n t o t he e a r l y 1 9 6 0 s . The o r i g i n a l 3 0 0 3
r o u n d sur vi ved a f e w m or e y e a r s as a c h a m b e r i n g i n
Wi n c h e s t e r ' s M o d e l 9 5 b e f o r e f i n a l l y f a d i n g i n t o h i s t o r y .
Ca s e s W i n c h e s t e r
T r i m -t o L e n g t h 2 . 4 8 4 "
Pr i m e r s W i n c h e s t e r WL R
Pr i m e r S i z e L a r g e Ri f l e
L y m a n Sh e l l H o l d e r N o . 2
J a c k e t e d B u l l e t s U s e d S i e r r a H P # 2 1 1 0 , 1 1 0 g r .
S i e r r a SP # 2 1 2 0 , 1 2 5 g r .
H o r n a d y SP # 3 0 2 0 , 1 3 0 g r .
H o r n a d y SP # 3 0 3 1 , 1 5 0 g r .
B a r n e s XLC # 3 0 8 5 4 , 1 5 0 g r .
N o s i e r B a l l i s t i c T i p # 3 0 1 6 5 , 1 6 5 g r .
S i e r r a HPBT # 2 2 0 0 , 1 6 8 g r .
B a r n e s X # 3 0 8 3 5 , 1 8 0 g r .
S i e r r a SBT # 2 1 6 0 , 1 8 0 g r .
S i e r r a HPBT # 2 2 1 0 , 1 9 0 g r .
S i e r r a HPBT # 2 2 3 0 , 2 0 0 g r .
H o r n a d y R N # 3 0 9 0 , 2 2 0 g r .
Wh i l e t he 3 0 0 6 is a n ex t r em el y f l e x i b l e c a r t r i d g e , shoot ers
l o a d i n g f o r t he M l Ga r a n d r i f l e must f o l l o w c e r t a i n p r e c a u t i o n s .
The Ga r a n d ' s g a s syst em is d e s i g n e d a r o u n d m i l i t a r y issue
a m m u n i t i o n w i t h bul l et s us ual l y w e i g h i n g ei t her 1 5 2 o r 1 7 3 -
g r a i n s . The best p o w d e r s f o r l o a d i n g i n t he M l Ga r a n d a r e IMR-
4 8 9 5 , o r I M R 4 0 6 4 . Ga r a n d shoot ers s houl d st ic k w i t h s pi t zer
bul l et s w e i g h i n g bet w een 1 5 0 t o 1 6 8 -g r a i n s . Round nosed b u l -
let s m ay not f e e d p r o p e r l y t h r o u g h t he M l ' s m ec hani sm .
M o r e o v e r , t he use o f h e a v i e r bul l et s c a n e v e n t u a l l y d a m a g e t he
r i f l e ' s o p e r a t i n g syst em . Shoot ers r e l o a d i n g m i l i t a r y c ases shoul d
k eep m ax i m um l o a d s o n e t o t w o g r a i n s b e l o w t hose l i s t ed h e r e .
Cases s houl d be f u l l -l e n g t h s i ze d f o r p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g as i n a n y
s em i aut om at i c r i f l e .
The w i d e -r a n g e o f b u l l e t w e i g h t s us abl e i n t he 3 0 0 6
m andat e som e d i s c r e t i o n i n p o w d e r s e l e c t i o n . M i d -r a n g e p o w -
d e r s suc h as I M R4 8 9 5 us ual l y w o r k w e l l w i t h a l l b u l l e t w e i g h t s .
Light er bul l et s w i l l w o r k w i t h f ast er p o w d e r s suc h a s , IM R-3 0 3 1
o r H -3 3 5 . He a v i e r 2 0 0 a n d 2 2 0 -g r a i n bul l et s s houl d r e s p o n d
w e l l w i t h I M R 4 3 5 0 , Reloder 1 9 a n d o t h e r s l ow er b u r n i n g
p o w d e r s .
The 3 0 0 6 a l s o w o r k s e x t r e m e l y w e l l w i t h c ast bul l et s .
Result s c a n v a r y f r o m o n e g u n t o t he nex t a n d shoot ers w i l l of t en
need t o e x p e r i m e n t w i t h s i zi n g d i a m e t e r s a n d s e a t i n g dept hs but
t he result s a r e w e l l w o r t h i t . Shoot ers l o a d i n g f o r t he M l 9 0 3 A 3
r i f l e s w i t h t w o -g r o o v e b a r r e l s h a v e h a d p a r t i c u l a r l y g o o d a c c u r a -
c y f r o m Lyman c ast bul l et s # 3 1 1 2 9 1 a n d # 3 1 1 6 4 4 . Best p o w -
d e r c h o i c e s f o r c ast bul l et s i n c l u d e Reloder 7 , X M P-5 7 4 4 , a n d
SR4 7 5 9 .
Ca s t B u l l e t s U s e d .
* g a s c h e c k b u l l e t
2 2 0
. ( s i z e d t o . 3 0 9 " d i a )
* # 3 1 1 3 5 9 , 1 1 5 g r .
* # 3 1 1 6 7 2 1 6 0 g r .
* # 3 1 1 2 9 1 , 1 7 0 g r .
* # 3 1 1 0 4 1 1 7 3 g r .
* # 3 1 1 6 4 4 1 9 0 g r .
* # 3 1 1 2 9 9 2 0 0 g r .
* # 3 1 1 2 8 4 2 1 0 g r .
F i r e a r m U s e d U n i v e r s a l Re c e i v e r
B a r r e l L e n g t h 2 4 "
T w i s t 1 -1 0 "
G r o o v e D i a 3 0 8 "
Not e: L o a d s s h o w n i n s h a d e d p a n e l s a r e m a x i m u m .
L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t
a c c u r a t e l o a d .
+ D e s i g n a t e s a c o m p r e s s e d p o w d e r c h a r g e .
In p r e s s u r e c o l u m n , C = C o p p e r U n i t s o f Pr e s s u r e
( CU P) ; P=Po u n d s p e r S q u a r e I n c h (PSI)
30-06 Springfield
m
^
110 gr. Jacketed HP
3 .0 0 0 " OAL
BC: . 177
SD: . 166
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
RX7 3 7 . 0 2 7 3 6 3 5 , 5 0 0 4 2 . 0 3 0 7 3 5 0 , 0 0 0 C
IMR-3031 4 7 . 0 2 9 3 0 3 5 , 0 0 0 5 2 . 0 3 2 5 7 4 6 , 7 0 0 C
1+335 4 5 . 0 2 9 2 3 4 0 , 4 0 0 5 1 . 0 3 2 0 3 4 8 , 9 0 0 C
IMR4895 4 9 . 0 3 0 1 2 3 9 , 4 0 0 5 3 .5 3 2 6 6 5 0 , 0 0 0 C
BLC(2) 5 1 . 0 3 1 4 4 4 1 , 1 0 0 5 5 . 0 3 3 7 8 5 0 , 4 0 0 C
A A 2 4 6 0 5 3 . 0 3 1 2 2 4 1 , 9 0 0 5 8 . 5 3 4 5 3 5 8 , 6 0 0 P
7 4 8 5 1 . 0 3 0 6 0 3 9 , 0 0 0 6 0 . 0 3 3 8 7 4 9 , 0 0 0 C
IMR-4064 5 0 . 0 3 0 3 0 3 9 , 0 0 0 55.5 3356 48300 C
IMR4 3 2 0 5 0 . 0 2 9 0 6 3 8 , 6 0 0 5 5 . 5 3 1 8 4 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
7 6 0 5 5 . 5 2 9 2 2 3 3 , 8 0 0 6 3 . 0 + 3 2 0 6 4 2 , 9 0 0 C
IMR4 3 5 0 5 6 . 0 2 8 9 8 3 7 , 3 0 0 6 1 . 0 + 3 1 9 4 4 5 , 4 0 0 C
H 4 8 3 1 5 5 . 0 2 5 5 7 2 8 , 8 0 0 6 1 . 5 + 2 9 8 5 3 9 , 4 0 0 C
130 gr. Jacketed SP
3 .0 9 0 " OAL
BC: . 295
SD: . 196
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
IMR-3031 4 5 . 0 2 7 9 3 3 6 , 4 0 0 5 0 . 0 3 0 4 8
4 5 , 0 0 0 C
1+335 4 6 . 0 2 8 1 3 4 0 , 8 0 0 5 2 . 0 3 0 8 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 C
IMR4895 4 8 . 0 2 8 9 0 4 2 , 0 0 0 5 1 . 0 3 0 3 6 4 9 , 9 0 0 C
BLC(2) 4 9 . 0 2 9 3 2 3 8 , 1 0 0 5 3 . 5 3 1 7 4 4 8 , 4 0 0 C
A A -2 4 6 0 4 9 . 5 2 8 5 6 4 2 , 0 0 0 5 5 . 0 3 1 9 6 5 8 , 8 0 0 P
748 5 3 .0 2 9 6 7 4 6 ,8 0 0 580 3214 56,500 P
IMR4 0 6 4 4 8 . 0 2 8 0 8 3 6 , 0 0 0 5 4 . 0 3 1 8 4 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
IMR4 3 2 0 4 9 . 0 2 7 9 3 3 9 , 0 0 0 5 4 . 0 3 0 7 6 4 8 , 4 0 0 C
1+380 5 1 . 0 2 9 6 7 4 2 , 0 0 0 5 4 . 5 3 1 2 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 C
7 6 0 5 5 . 5 2 8 2 2 3 5 , 0 0 0 6 3 .0 + 3 1 1 1 4 4 , 2 0 0 C
IMR4 3 5 0 5 1 . 0 2 6 2 3 3 4 , 2 0 0 5 8 .0 + 2 9 4 9 4 4 , 2 0 0 C
IMR4831 5 7 . 0 2 6 8 6 3 2 , 9 0 0 6 2 .0 + 2 9 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 C
B 4 8 3 1 5 5 . 0 2 5 7 0 3 2 , 5 0 0 6 1 .5 + 2 9 2 3 4 1 , 6 0 0 C
_ 150 gr. Jacketed XLC BC: 428
^ r a i CD-
P**3 .2 3 0 " OAL
Sugg
Powder Grains fps P.S.I.
Max
Grains fps P.S.I.
IMR-3031 44.0 2 5 3 8 3 7 , 6 0 0 4 9 . 2 2 8 7 4 5 5 , 4 0 0
H-335 4 6 . 0 2 6 0 7 4 3 , 3 0 0 5 1 . 2 2 9 1 8 5 9 , 5 0 0
IM R4 8 9 5 4 7 . 0 2 6 2 4 4 1 , 4 0 0 5 2 . 5 2 9 5 2 5 8 , 4 0 0
7 4 8 4 8 . 0 2 6 8 0 4 3 , 8 0 0 5 3 . 0 2 9 6 3 5 9 , 0 0 0
BL-Q2) 4 8 . 5 2 6 4 6 4 2 , 7 0 0 5 4 . 0 2 9 7 0 5 9 , 4 0 0
IM R4 0 6 4 4 7 . 0 2 5 1 5 3 6 , 5 0 0 5 2 . 0 2 9 0 0 5 5 , 9 0 0
IM R4 3 2 0 4 7 . 0 2 5 9 8 4 1 , 8 0 0
RX15 4 8 . 0 2 5 6 9 3 8 , 7 0 0
5 2 . 5 2 9 1 6 5 8 , 4 0 0
52.5 2940 57,900
N 1 5 0 4 9 . 5 2 6 3 6 4 1 , 6 0 0 5 5 . 0 2 9 4 5 5 9 , 3 0 0
H-380 5 2 . 5 2 6 6 4 4 3 , 0 0 0 5 8 . 5 2 9 3 1 5 6 , 4 0 0
N 5 5 0 5 3 . 0 2 6 9 6 4 3 , 1 0 0 5 9 . 0 3 0 0 2 5 7 , 3 0 0
7 6 0 5 3 . 5 2 7 9 7 4 7 , 6 0 0 5 9 . 5 3 0 0 5 5 7 , 9 0 0
125 gr. Jacketed SP
3 .0 8 0 " OAL
BC: .279
SD:. 188
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
RX7 3 8 . 5 2 7 1 0 3 8 , 5 0 0 4 3 . 0 2 9 3 2 4 7 , 6 0 0 C
IMR-3031 4 5 . 0 2 7 3 2 3 3 , 0 0 0 5 0 . 0 3 0 9 5 4 5 , 0 0 0 C
t +3 3 5 4 5 . 5 2 8 1 5 3 7 , 5 0 0 5 1 . 5 3 1 4 4 4 8 , 5 0 0 C
IMR4 8 9 5 4 8 . 0 2 8 1 5 3 6 , 5 0 0 5 3 . 5 3 0 9 6 4 7 . 3 0 0 C
BLC(2) 4 9 . 0 2 8 9 0 3 5 , 0 0 0 5 4 . 0 3 2 1 5 4 8 , 0 0 0 C
A A -2 4 6 0 5 0 . 5 2 7 3 7 3 5 , 6 0 0 5 6 . 0 3 2 2 2 5 7 , 0 0 0 P
7 4 8 5 1 . 5 2 8 9 0 3 5 , 3 0 0 5 8 . 0 3 2 4 1 4 8 , 3 0 0 C
IMR4 0 6 4 4 8 . 0 2 7 6 2 3 1 , 5 0 0 5 5 . 0 3 2 1 5 4 7 , 2 0 0 C
IMR-4320 4 9 . 0 2 7 7 0 3 6 , 0 0 0 55A 3105 46,700 C
H-380 5 1 . 0 2 9 6 7 3 9 , 0 0 0 5 6 . 5 3 1 9 4 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
7 6 0 5 6 . 0 2 8 0 1 3 4 , 2 0 0 6 3 . 0 + 3 2 1 5 4 7 , 6 0 0 C
IMR4 3 5 0 5 5 . 0 2 7 5 4 3 4 , 0 0 0 6 1 . 0 + 3 1 0 5 4 6 , 0 0 0 C
IMR4 8 3 1 5 7 . 0 2 7 0 0 3 3 , 6 0 0 6 3 . 0 + 3 0 1 7 4 3 , 2 0 0 C
H 4 8 3 1 5 5 . 0 2 5 4 4 3 0 , 0 0 0 6 1 . 5 + 2 9 0 6 4 0 , 0 0 0 C
150 gr. Jacketed SP
BC: .338
SO: .226
3 .2 0 0 " OAL
BC: .338
SO: .226
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
IMR-3031 4 2 . 0 2 4 5 0 2 9 , 4 0 0 5 0 . 0 2 9 3 2 4 8 , 0 0 0 C
A A 2 2 3 0 4 6 . 0 2 5 9 7 3 9 , 8 0 0 5 1 . 0 2 8 7 0 4 9 , 3 0 0 C
IMR4 8 9 5 4 6 . 0 2 6 8 0 3 6 , 9 0 0 5 1 .5 2 9 5 8 4 9 , 2 0 0 C
Bt C(2) 4 6 . 0 2 7 7 0 4 4 , 6 0 0 5 1 . 0 2 9 3 2 4 8 , 0 0 0 C
A A -2 4 6 0 4 6 . 5 2 5 9 7 3 8 , 5 0 0 5 1 . 7 2 8 6 9 4 8 , 5 0 0 C
IMR-4064 48.0 2695 36,000 5 3 . 0 3 0 1 2 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
IMR4 3 2 0 4 7 . 0 2 6 2 4 3 7 , 3 0 0 5 3 . 0 2 9 2 3 4 8 , 4 0 0 C
RX15 5 0 . 5 2 7 7 7 4 0 , 0 0 0 5 4 . 0 2 9 8 7 4 9 , 3 0 0 C
1+380 4 8 . 0 2 7 2 4 4 0 , 3 0 0 5 3 . 0 2 9 7 6 5 0 , 0 0 0 C
7 6 0 4 8 . 0 2 5 3 5 3 4 , 2 0 0 5 6 . 0 2 8 7 8 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
N 1 6 0 5 4 . 5 2 5 8 8 3 5 , 9 0 0 6 0 . 5 + 2 9 1 9 5 0 , 5 0 0 P
IMR4 3 5 0 4 9 . 0 2 5 4 5 3 7 , 3 0 0 5 7 . 0 + 2 8 8 7 4 7 , 8 0 0 C
RX19 5 8 . 5 2 6 9 0 4 0 , 8 0 0 6 4 . 3 + 2 9 2 5 4 9 , 6 0 0 C
IMR4831 5 5 . 0 2 5 7 1 3 3 , 8 0 0 6 1 . 0 + 2 9 0 3 4 7 , 1 0 0 C
H 4 8 3 1 5 5 . 0 2 5 5 1 3 3 , 0 0 0 6 1 . 5 + 2 8 9 0 4 3 , 3 0 0 C
165 gr. Jacketed Ballistic Tip
BC: .475
m .
3 .2 8 5 " OAL
SD: .248
t
3 .2 8 5 " OAL
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps P.S.I.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
PJ5.I.
IMR-3031 4 4 . 0 2 4 9 5 3 8 , 5 0 0 4 9 . 0 2 7 8 4 5 6 , 1 0 0
H 3 3 5 4 3 . 0 2 4 7 4 4 2 , 6 0 0 4 8 . 0 2 6 9 0 5 4 , 3 0 0
IM R4 8 9 5 4 5 . 0 2 5 0 3 3 7 , 7 0 0 5 0 . 0 2 8 1 5 5 6 , 2 0 0
IMR-4064 4 7 . 0 2 4 9 5 3 8 , 0 0 0 52.0 2851 58,100
IM R4 3 2 0 4 7 . 0 2 5 4 2 4 1 , 2 0 0 5 2 . 0 2 8 4 3 5 7 , 5 0 0
RX15 4 7 . 0 2 5 3 1 3 9 , 3 0 0 5 2 . 0 2 8 0 7 5 3 , 6 0 0
H -3 8 0 4 8 . 5 2 5 1 5 4 0 , 1 0 0 5 3 . 0 2 8 0 4 5 4 , 0 0 0
7 6 0 5 2 . 5 2 6 9 7 4 3 , 5 0 0 5 7 . 0 2 9 5 9 5 8 , 6 0 0
IM R4 3 5 0 5 2 . 5 2 6 1 3 4 5 , 1 0 0 5 7 . 0 + 2 8 7 8 5 6 , 6 0 0
RX19 5 4 . 5 2 4 6 4 3 7 , 6 0 0 6 0 . 4 + 2 8 1 6 5 3 , 3 0 0
N 1 6 0 5 5 . 5 2 5 9 7 4 1 , 1 0 0 6 1 . 0 + 2 8 9 5 5 6 , 5 0 0
IM R4 8 3 1 5 4 . 0 2 4 8 5 3 8 , 4 0 0 5 9 . 0 + 2 7 8 6 5 2 , 0 0 0
H 4 8 3 1 5 6 . 0 2 4 3 1 3 4 , 9 0 0 6 2 . 0 + 2 7 5 4 4 9 , 0 0 0
WXR 5 5 . 0 2 4 0 1 3 4 , 2 0 0 6 1 . 0 + 2 7 2 0 4 7 , 8 0 0
L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
+ De s i g n a t e s a c o m p r e s s e d p o w d e r c h a r g e .
In p r e s s u r e c o l u m n , C= Co p p e r U n i t s o f P r e s s u r e (CU P); P=Po u n d s p e r S q u a r e In c h (PSI)
2 2 1
30-06 Springfield (7.62 x 63mm)
3 .3 0 0 " OAL
BC: .462
SD: .253
180 gr. Barnes " X"
3 .2 7 5 " OAL
BC: .511
ST*.271
Sugg
Powder Grains fps
Max
Grains fps
IMR-3031 42.0 2463 34,000
IMR-4895 43.0 2444 35,500
IMR-4064 45.0 2551 34,000
48.0 2808 49,600 C
48.5 2762 47,600 C
50.0 2816 46/ OOC
AA2520 42.5 2383 36,200 48.0 2653 48,800 C
IMR4320 45.0 2475 36,400 51.0 2816 50,000 C
RX15 47.5 2592 38,800 51.8 2832 50,000 C
AA2700 49.5 2475 41,800 55.0 2745 54,900 P
760 50.0 2541 37,300
IMR4350 52.0 2590 38,000
RX19 55.0 2489 37,800
57.0 2839 49,700 C
57.0+ 2873 50,400 C
60.9+ 2810 50,000 C
N160 55.0 2559 39,800 61.0+ 2891 58,800 P
IMR4831 54.5 2544 35,700 60.6+ 2847 47,800 C
H4831 55.0 2564 37,300 61.5+ 2873 47,200 C
WXR 55.0 2489 38,100 61.0+ 2799 53,300 P
180 gr. Jacketed SBT BC: 475
Sugg
Powder Grains fps
Max
Grains fps
IMR4895 42.0 2386 36,000
IMR4064 43.0 2403 35,000
47.5 2659 48,000 C
49.0 2710 47,200 C
AA2520 41.0 2275 35,400
IMR4320 41.0 2281 35,800
47.3 2572 49,700 C
46.3 2584 49,900 C
760 45.0 2360 35,500 52.0 2666 49,000 C
IMR-4350 50.0 2469 38,300 560+ 2801 50,000C
RX19 52.0 2497 41,200 58.3+ 2698 48,800 C
N160 53.0 2418 37,700
IMR4831 52.5 2525 39,000
XMR3100 53.5 2425 38,300
H4831 55.0 2604 40,300
58.5+ 2743 55,1 OOP
58.4+ 2788 48,700 C
59.0+ 2648 48,300 C
60.0+ 2840 50,000 C
WXR 54.0 2311 33,600 60.0+ 2674 50,300 P
RX22 55.5 2536 39,300 60.8+ 2780 48,400 C
200 gr. Jacketed HPBT BC: .565
!
3 .2 8 0 " OAL
S O !
-
3 0 1
Sugg
Powder Grains fps
Max
Grains fps
IMR4895 41.0 2262 37,300
IMR4064 42.0 2309 38,100
IMR4320 43.0 2294 38,600
46.5 2512 48,400C
47.0 2552 50,000 C
47.5 2502 47,600 C
760 45.0 2224 36,300 52.0 2565 50,000 C
H414 46.0 2258 35,000
IMR4350 49.0 2380 39,900
53.0 2606 49,800 C
54.0+ 2638 48,400 C
RX19 51.5 2302 36,500 55.6+ 2526 45,800 C
N160 51.5 2340 38,800
IMR4831 50.0 2323 35,800
XMR-3100 53.0 2336 39,000
57.0+ 2655 58,000 P
55.5+ 2587 47,400 C
58.8+ 2573 48,600 C
H4831 52.0 2343 36,400 58.0+ 2620 46,300 C
WXR 52.0 2360 40,800 580+ 2659 57600 P
RX22 53.0 2340 40,900 59.0+ 2650 56,600 P
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
IMR4895 41.5 2307 37,500 47,0 2578 48.1 00C
IMR4064 43.0 2447 34,000 48.5 2614 48,300 C
AA2520 40.0 2209 38,700 45.5 2467 48,500 C
IMR4320 41.5 2178 35,700 47.5 2497 45,700 C
760 47.0 2325 37,100 53.3 2557 48,000 C
IMR4350 51.0 2399 37,500 55.7+ 2688 49,200 C
497 00C RX19 52.0 2336 37,200 57.0+ 2627
49,200 C
497 00C
N160 53.0 2492 45,600 58.5+ 2733 59,600 P
IMR4831 52.0 2374 34,100 57.6+ 2717 48,700 C
XMR-3100 54.5 2419 40,500 59.8+ 2625 48,400 C
H4831 52.0 2390 38,200 57.4+ 2649 48.1 00C
WXR 55.0 2513 47,300 61.0+ 2756 59,400 P
RX22 54.5 2441 38,200 61.5+ 2715 48,200 C
3 .2 8 0 " OAL
BC: .533
SO: .286
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
50,000 C
IMR4895 41.0 2288 35,000 46.0 2569
Pressure
50,000 C
MR4064 42.0 2309 32,500 47.5 2624 48,400 C
AA2520 41.0 2233 36,800 46.0 2469 48,500 C
IMR-4320 44.0 2341 34,500 49j 0 2631 48,800C
760 46.0 2350 36,200 53.0 2662 50,000 C
H414 47.0 2368 36,200 54.0 2694 49,800 C
IMR4350 45.0 2205 31,500 51.0 2586 50,000 C
RX19 51.5 2341 37,300 56.0+ 2606 48,300 C
N160 52.0 2383 39,800 58.0 2695 57,400 P
MR4831 51.0 2395 37,300 56.8+ 2686 49,300 C
XMR-3100 53.5 2368 38,8CO 59.0+ 2614 48,600 C
H4831 53.0 2450 36,900 59.0+ 2724 47,200 C
WXR 53.0 2341 38,200 58.0+ 2647 54,100 P
RX22 55.0 2461 37,800 60.5+ 2722 48.7 00C
220 gr. Jacketed RN
3 .2 2 0 " OAL
BO.300
SD: .331
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
IMR4064 41.0 2183 37,300 46.5 2439 49,200 C
IMR4320 41.0 2118 36,400 47.5 2421 49.200C
760 44.5 2106 37,200 50.5 2381 49,400 C
H414 45.0 2153 40,200 51.0 2379 49,200 C
IMR4350 49.0 2309 40,700 53.0+ 2500 49,200 C
RX19 50.0 2127 34,600 55.8+ 2451 48,800c
N160 52.0 2303 46,400 58.0+ 2463 57,900 P
IMR4831 49.5 2192 35,700 54.6+ 2458 47,100 C
XMR-3100 51.5 2172 37,800 57.5 2427 49,000 C
H4831 51.0 2283 38,600 57.5+ 2583 50.000C
WXR 50.0 2208 38,500 56.0+ 2490 55,100P
RX22 53.0 2201 36,100 58.0+ 2477 51.600P
IMR-7828 51.0 2058 33,800 56.0+ 2357 48,900 P
2 2 2 L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
In p r e s s u r e c o l u m n , C= Co p p e r U n i t s o f Pr e s s u r e (CU P); P=Po u n d s p e r S q u a r e In c h (PSI)
(7.62 x 63mm)

115 gr l # 2 Al l o v l 2 .9 0 9 " OAL
SD:J 7 3
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
Red Dot 11.0 1683 2 3 4 0 0 1 5 .0 2 0 0 0 3 6 , 9 0 0 C
700X 1 0 .0 1 6 1 0 2 2 , 0 0 0 1 4 .0 1953 3 8 . 1 0 0 C
Green Dot 13.0 1792 2 8 , 8 0 0 16.0 2 0 2 0 3 8 , 6 0 0 C
Unique 1 4 .0 1 9 6 0 2 7 , 0 0 0 1 9 .0 2 3 3 1 42,0O0C
SR-7625 12.5 1 6 7 7 2 1 , 6 0 0 16.5 2 0 0 8 4 2 , 4 0 0 C
Herc o 14.5 1 8 7 6 2 8 , 2 0 0 1 8 .0 2 1 3 2 3 9 , 0 0 0 C
XMP-5744 24.0 1904 15,600 3 2 . 0 2 3 9 9 2 6 , 6 0 0 P
BO .202
SD: .256
170 gr . (#2 Alloy) 3 .0 1 3 " OAL
BO .202
SD: .256
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
Unique 1 2 .0 1 5 0 8 2 4 , 0 0 0 1 6 .5 1 8 4 2 3 6 , 4 0 0 C
SR-7625 1 1 .5 1363 2 3 , 4 0 0 14.5 1 5 8 5 3 6 , 0 0 0 C
Herc o 12.5 1 4 8 8 2 6 , 4 0 0 1 6 .0 1 6 9 7 3 5 , 5 0 0 C
SR4756 12.5 1 4 1 8 2 2 , 2 0 0 16.5 1 6 9 2 3 5 , 5 0 0 C
2 4 0 0 18.5 1635 1 8 ,2 0 0 2 9 .5 2 2 9 6 4 3 ,1 0 OC
SR4759 2 0 . 0 1 6 6 6 1 6 ,7 0 0 3 1 . 0 2 3 2 5 4 6 , 9 0 0 C
XMP-5744 26.0 1928 25,000 3 5 . 0 2 3 8 8 4 5 , 6 0 0 P
IMR4 1 9 8 2 5 . 0 1 7 2 9 1 5 ,1 0 0 3 8 .5 2 5 0 1 4 5 , 1 0 0 C
RX7 25.0 1733 15,100 3 8 .3 2 4 8 0 4 7 , 6 0 0 C
IMR-3031 2 9 . 0 1 7 1 0 1 3 ,9 0 0 4 2 . 0 2 4 6 9 3 8 , 2 0 0 C
#311644
190 gr . (#2 Al l oy) 3 .0 7 5 " OAL
BC:.272
SD: .286
Sugg
Starling
Powder
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
Unique 13.0 1 4 0 4 2 1 , 8 0 0 17.2 1 6 7 7 3 6 , 8 0 0 C
SR-7625 12.2 1295 2 3 , 4 0 0 15.2 1 5 1 4 3 8 , 0 0 0 C
Herc o 14.5 1 4 3 7 2 0 , 5 0 0 1 8 .0 1 6 6 4 3 1 , 1 0 0 C
SR4756 13.5 1378 2 3 , 6 0 0 1 7 .0 1 5 8 7 3 4 . 1 0 0 C
SR4759 2 3 . 0 1 7 1 6 2 1 , 0 0 0 2 8 . 2 1975 3 7 , 7 0 0 C
XMP-5744 2 7 . 0 1891 2 5 , 9 0 0 3 7 . 0 2 3 8 5 4 9 , 9 0 0 P
RX7 22.0 1650 21,000 3 8 . 0 2 2 5 0 4 0 , 5 0 0 P
#311284 BC: .332
i

2 1 0 gr. (#2 Al l oy) 3 .0 6 3 " OAL
SDs.316
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
Unique 11.5 1 3 2 6 2 6 , 4 0 0 15.5 1 5 7 7 3 6 , 4 0 0 C
SR-7625 11.5 1242 3 0 , 0 0 0 1 3 .0 1 3 2 0 3 6 4 0 0 C
Herc o 12.5 1335 3 0 , 5 0 0 15.5 1 5 1 0 3 9 , 0 0 0 C
SR4756 12.5 1 2 6 4 2 6 , 4 0 0 15.5 1445 3 5 , 0 0 0 C
2 4 0 0 1 9 .0 1592 2 7 , 0 0 0 2 4 . 0 1 8 2 7 3 2 , 0 0 0 C
SR4759 2 2 . 0 1 6 7 9 2 7 , 8 0 0 2 7 . 8 " 2 0 0 4 4 5 , 3 0 0 C
XMP-5744 28.0 1885 30,300 3 8 .5 2 3 2 7 5 7 , 9 0 0 P
RX7 2 5 . 0 1 6 8 5 2 2 , 2 0 0 3 8 . 2 2 2 5 4 4 7 . 0 0 0 C
^ ^ #311672
plllliUlBWiiilJ ] o 0 g r . (#2 Al l oy) 3 .0 5 0 " OAL
BC: .245
SD: .241
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps P.S.I.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
P.S.I.
Unique 18.0 1852 34,300 2 4 . 0 2 1 8 2 5 6 , 7 0 0
SR4 7 5 9 2 5 . 0 1 9 5 0 2 4 , 7 0 0 3 3 . 0 2 3 8 1 5 0 , 4 0 0
XMP-5744 2 6 0 1 9 2 9 2 2 , 0 0 0 3 5 . 0 2 3 9 6 3 7 , 8 0 0
IMR4 1 9 8 2 7 . 0 1 9 4 0 1 9 ,6 0 0 3 7 . 0 2 4 2 1 3 6 , 0 0 0
RX7 2 8 . 0 1 9 0 4 1 7 ,6 0 0 3 8 . 0 2 4 1 1 3 6 , 7 0 0
IMR-3031 3 2 . 0 1752 1 3 ,8 0 0 4 3 . 0 2 3 8 4 2 9 , 8 0 0
#311041 BC: .220
SD: .260
BC: .220
SD: .260
mm
173 gr . [WZ Al l oy) Z9 6 b " ' UAL
BC: .220
SD: .260
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
Unique 1 2 .0 1 5 0 4 2 4 , 0 0 0 16.5 1811 3 5 , 5 0 0 C
SR-7625 1 1 .5 1 3 4 6 2 4 , 0 0 0 14.5 1 5 7 0 3 6 , 9 0 0 C
Herc o 1 3 .0 1 4 9 7 2 7 , 0 0 0 1 6 .0 1689 3 6 , 0 0 0 C
SR4 7 5 6 1 2 .5 1 4 0 6 2 2 , 8 0 0 16.5 1653 3 6 , 4 0 0 C
2 4 0 0 2 0 . 0 1751 2 2 , 2 0 0 2 7 . 0 2 1 4 1 3 4 , 5 0 0 C
SR4759 2 0 . 0 1 6 4 2 1 3 ,9 0 0 3 1 . 5 2 3 2 9 4 7 , 4 0 0 C
XMP-5744 26.0 1929 24,300 3 4 . 0 2 3 9 3 4 3 , 0 0 0 P
IM R4 1 9 8 " 2 5 . 0 1 7 1 7 1 3 ,1 0 0 3 8 .5 2 4 6 3 4 3 , 1 0 0 C
RX7 2 5 . 0 1661 1 2 ,8 0 0 4 0 . 5 2 5 1 5 4 6 , 9 0 0 C
IMR-3031 3 0 . 0 1 6 3 6 1 1 ,1 0 0 4 4 . 0 2 5 2 2 4 0 , 8 0 0 C
#311299
2 0 0 g r . (#2 Al l oy) 3 .2 5 0 " OAL
BG.377
SD:.301
Sugg
Powder Grains fps P.S.I.
Max
Grains fps P.SJ.
Uni que 1 2 . 7 1 3 9 8 2 5 , 5 0 0 1 7 .2 1 6 7 3 3 8 , 3 0 0
2 4 0 0 1 5 . 0 1 3 7 6 7 5, 4 0 0 2 1 . 0 1 7 3 6 2 7 , 3 0 0
SR4 7 5 9 1 9 .5 1 6 2 6 2 3 , 1 0 0 2 7 . 0 2 0 0 2 4 2 , 3 0 0
IMR-4227 2 1 . 0 1 6 0 0 1 9 , 1 0 0 29.0 1992 35400
XMP-5744 2 1 . 0 1 6 0 9 " 1 9 , 5 0 0 2 9 . 5 1 9 9 8 3 3 , 2 0 0
N 1 3 0 2 3 . 0 1 5 7 5 1 7 , 0 0 0 3 1 . 0 2 0 2 0 3 4 , 2 0 0
IM R4 1 9 8 2 1 . 0 1 6 0 1 1 9 , 1 0 0 3 0 . 0 1 9 9 7 3 0 , 8 0 0
RX7 2 2 . 0 1 5 8 8 1 7 , 7 0 0 3 0 . 5 1 9 8 9 3 0 , 3 0 0
N 1 3 3 2 5 . 0 1 5 6 9 1 5 , 4 0 0 3 2 . 7 1 9 8 1 2 7 , 7 0 0
V a r g e t 3 0 . 0 1 5 8 8 1 5 , 3 0 0 3 8 . 0 2 0 1 7 2 7 , 8 0 0
In p r e s s u r e c o l u m n , C= Co p p e r U n i t s o r Pr e s s u r e (CU P); P=Po u n d s p e r S q u a r e In c h (PSI)
223
30-06 SP1UHGflflD
It is safe to say that the 30-06 is the
best-known and most successful
centerfire cartridge ever developed.
It served its country well in three
wars, accounted for countless head
of game all over the world and still
holds many target shooting records.
The U.S. military adopted its first
rimless 30 caliber service cartridge
in 1903 in the famous M1903
Springfield service rifle. Ballistically,
the cartridge was similar to the
30-40 Krag using the same 220
grain bullet at a slightly higher
velocity. In 1906, the cartridge was
changed to incorporate a lighter,
spitzer bullet at higher velocity.
Case dimensions were also changed
slightly and the new version was
called the "Ball Cartridge, Caliber
30, Model of 1906". Fortunately,
this rather lengthy name was short-
ened to 30-06 for commercial use.
Almost every U.S. military service
cartridge has been a commercial
success, and the 30-06 is no
exception. Hunters found that its
power, quite impressive for the time,
made the 30-06 a versatile game
cartridge. It has been used on every
species of North American game
and has also proved effective on
Mrican plains animals.
Factory ammunition is loaded
with a wide range of bullet weights
from 125 grain soft points for
varmints to the long, 220 grain
bullets for large game. The most
popular weights for big game fall
between 150 and 180 grains.
Although somewhat underpowered
for the great bears, the 30-06 has
been used on them anyway (with
varying degrees of success!).
Normally, bullets weighing 200 to
220 grains would be chosen for bear,
although we strongly encourage
using larger bores and heavier
bullets for big and dangerous bruins.
The 30-06 with the Speer 165
grain flat base or boat tail bullet is a
flat-shooting cartridge for most
western hunting. The same car-
tridge loaded with a 165 or 180
grain round nose is quite at home in
dense eastern woods. Load the 125
grain TNT and you're ready for long
shots on varmints. For formal target
shooting, the Speer 168 or 190 grain
match hollow points will print tight
groups at long ranges. Are you
teaching a youngster how to shoot a
centerfue rifle? Load the 100 grain
Speer Plinker at 2000 feet/sec and
you have a light-recoil training
round. Larger cases make loading
accurate reduced loads difficult. The
30-06 case seems to be about the
largest 30 caliber case which still
allows loading efficient reduced
loads.
For the North American hunter
who wants one rifle to use on a wide
variety of game, the 30-06 is still
hard to beat. Velocities are only 200
to 400 feet/sec behind the 30 caliber
magnums and the 30-06 uses much
less powder and kicks less. Thus,
nearly ninety years after its intro-
duction, the 30-06 remains one of
the most effective and flexible
cartridges on the shooting scene.
The following data do not exceed
the SAAMI maximum average
pressure of 50,000 cup.
286
NUMBER llB TWELVE
0.4730. in. [12.01 mm]
0.470.7 in. [11.95 mm]
Max. Case Lengt h: 2.494"
RCBS Shell holder: #3
Barrel Length: 22"
Twist : 1-10"
. 308" Dia .
100 Grain
30
Sect. Density .151 RN-SP
Speer Part No.
1805
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
57.0 3448
IMR
3031
53.0 3199
IMR
59.0 3390
4064
55.0 3152
58.0 3326
H335
54.0 3099
0.3397 in. [8.63
Test Firearm: Remington Model 700
Case: WoW
Primers: CCI 200, 250, No. 34
Comment s: The No. 34 Primers are the balli sti c
equivalent of the 250 Primers. They are
recommended for military style semi -
automati c rifles.
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel.
60.0 3313 52.0 3216
748
56.0 3117
H322
48.0 2943
55.0 3268 47.0 3188
IMR
4895
51 .0 3028
Re7
43.0 2837
IMR
58.0 3236
Reduced Load
SR
20.0 1960
4320
54.0 3000
4759
16.0 1548
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution.
NUMBER TWELVE
Note: Hold velocities
. 308" Dia.
to under 2900 fps .
110 Grain
30
Sect. Density .166 HP
Speer Part No.
1835
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
56.0 2865
IMR
46.5 2833 45.0 2735
760*
52.0 2651
3031
42.5 2572
H322
41 .0 2504
48.5 2850
IMR
48.0 2810 52.0 2732
748*
44.5 2601
4895
44.0 2560
BL-C(2)* 48.0
2511
IMR
58.0 2835 42.0 2799
IMR
31.0 2475
4350
54.0 2621
Re7
38.0 2514
4227
29.0 2297
.308" Dia.
110 Grain
30 30 30
Sect. Density .166 RN-SP FMJ Spire-SP
Ballistic Coefficient 0.144 0.179 0.273
C.O.L. Tested At 2.915 2.915" 3.000"
Speer Part No.
1845 1846 1855
62.0C 3356 58.0 3212 53.0 3076
IMR
748*
58.0 3151
4064
54.0 2924
H4895
49.0 2818
60.0C 3307 55.0
Viht.
3206 55.0 3050
Re15
56.0 3077
N135
51 .0 3003
BL-C 2 * 51.0
2779
55.0 3293
AA AA
55.0 3167 54.0 3027
2460*
51.0 3082
2495
51.0 2909
H335*
50.0 2735
56.0
AA
3288
IMR
57.0 3088 50.0 2901
2520*
52.0 3096
4320
53.0 2891
H322
46.0 2754
56.0 3214 54.5 3080
Reduced l oad
21.0 1980
IMR SR
Re12
52.0 2975
4895
50.5 2869
4759
17.0 1590
288
NUMBER mE) TWELVE
. 308" Dia .
125 Grain
30
Secl. Density . t 88 TNT-HP
Bali istic Coefficient 0.326
Speer Part No.
1986
P d ower W G I. rs. MI z .Vel. Powder G WI. rs. Mzl. Vel. Powder WI. Grs.
53.0 3129 54.0 3059 54.0
AA AA
2460*
49.0 2932
2495
50.0 2838
Re12
50.0
54.0 3118 51.0 3057 55.0
IMR AA IMR
3031
50.0 2824
2230
47.0 2849
4320
51.0
53.0 3069 55.0 3047 52.0
Viht.
IMR
N135
49.0 2807
H335
51 .0 2834
4895
48.0
50.0 3064 52.0 3039 48.0
AA AA
2015BR
46.0 2866
2520*
48.0 2829
H322
44.0
55.0 3060 51 .0 2982
BL-C(2)* 51 .0
2836
H4895
47.0 2708
. 308" Dia .
130 Grain
30 30
Secl. Density .196 HP Flat-SP
Baliistic Coefficient 0.263 0.248
C.O.L. Tested At 3.060" 3.045"
Speer Part No.
2005 2007
Powder WI. G rs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs.
AA
51.0 2987
AA
53.0 2941 53.0
2460*
47.0 2769
2495
49.0 2744
BL-C(2)* 49.0
55.0 2979 54.0 2937
IMR Viht .
4064
51 .0 2767
H335*
50.0 2724
N140
60.0 2969 51.5 2897
IMR IMR
H414*
56.0 2752
4895
47.5 2695
4320
49.0 2961 55.0 2871
AA
2015BR
45.0 2768
748*
51 .0 2695
H4895
52.5 2960 52.0 2864
IMR
3031
48.5 2647
Re12
48.0 2666
H322
Notes: Bold print denotes maxi mum loads. They should be used with cauti on .
52.0
48.0
53.0
49.0
49.0
45.0
47.0
43.0
NUMBER mm TWELVE
Mzl.Vel.
2979
2784
2968
2728
2959
2742
2877
2687
Mzl.Vel.
2855
2667
2830
2640
2737
2516
2730
2624
2723
2519
289
290
. 308" Dia .
150 Grain
30 30 BT
Sect. Densi ty .226 AN-SP FMJ
C.O.l. Tested At 3.130" 3.295"
Speer Part No.
2017 2018
P d ower W G t. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower
58.0 2847
Viht.
H380*
54.0 2658
N140
59.0 2834
IMA IMA
4350
55.0 2591
3031
58.0 2803
H414*
54.0 2603
Re15
57.0 2778
IMA
760*
53.0 2531
4895
59.0C 2765
Viht.
H4350
55.0 2514
N135
30 BT 30 30
.
E
..
iii
'a
C

"
Spitz-SP Spitz-SP MT-SP
0.423 0.389 0.301
3.250" 3.250" 3.165"
2022 2023 2025
W G t. rs. M IV I P d z . e . ower W G t. rs.
51 .0 2738 49.0
AA
47. 0 2548
2495
45.0
49.5 2735 52.0
IMA
45.5 2551
4320
48.0
52.0 2728 47.0
AA
48.0 2523
2520*
43.0
49.5 2722 46.0
45.5 2516
H4895
42.0
49.0 2720
Reduced Load
24.0
SA
45.0 2529
4759
20.0
30
GS-SP
0.305
3.160"
2026
MIVI z . e .
2716
2532
2700
2480
2657
2488
2572
2427
1957
1620
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caullon. C = Compressed Load
Ken Alexander, GGl/Speer Development Engineer
(30-06,165 gr. Hot-Gor)
NUMBER mm TWELVE
. 308" Dia .
165 Grain
Sect. Density .248
Ballisti c Coefficient
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ow ef Wt G rs.
57.0
760*
53.0
58.0
IMR
4350
54.0
62.0C
Re22
58.0
58.0C
H4350
54.0
56.0
H414*
52.0
. 308" Dia .
168 Grain
30 30 BT 30 30
RN-SP Spitz-SP Spitz-SP GS-SP
0.274 0.477 0.433
3.130" 3.250" 3.250"
2029 2034 2035
M IV I P d z . e. ow ef Wt G rs.
2803
2601
2747
2476
2725
2504
2724
2464
2723
2494
30 BT
55.0
H380*
51.0
IMR
59.0
4831
55.0
Viht.
50.0
N140
46.0
IMR
50.5
4064
46.5
61 .0C
H4831
57.0
a = Recommended for
gasoperated semi
automatic match rifles.
0.393
3.165"
2038
M I V I P d z . e . owef
2707
AA
2517
2495
2670
2419
Re19
2663
AA
2465
2520*
2640
2410
H4895
2632
Reduced load
SR
2387
4759
Sect. Density .253 HP-Match
Speer Part No.
2040
Powder Wt. G rs. Mzl.Vel. P d ower W G t. rs. IV I Mz . e. Powder
61.0 2825 62.0C 2706
Viht.
IMR
N160
57.0 2581
7828*
58.0 2547
H414*
60.0C 2795 61 .0C 2697
H4350
56.0 2563
Re19
57.0 2464
760*
59.0 2782 61.0C 2661
IMR IMR
4350
55.0 2558
H4831*
57.0 2426
4895
55.0 2736 60.0 2633
[] IMR IMR
H380*
51 .0 2454
4831*
56.0 2376
4064
W G t. rs. MIVI z . e .
48.0 2628
44.0 2386
59.0C 2614
55.0 2351
46.0 2595
42.0 2333
44.0 2464
40.0 2272
25.0 1941
21 .0 1616
Wt. G rs. IV I Mz . e .
54.0 2633
50.0 2429
54.0 2628
50.0 2389
48.0 2605
[]
44.0 2437
49.0 2549
[]
45.0 2367
Notes: Bold print denotes-maximum loads. They should be used wi th caution. C = Compressed Load
CCI Magnum Primer used wi th thi s powder.
N U M B E R mm TWELVE
291
292

E
.
I
D- iii
j:
" io
c
I
I
0 ::Ii
.308" Dia.
180 Grain
30 30 BT 30 30 30
Sect. Density .271 RN-SP Spitz-SP Spitz-SP MT-SP GS-SP
Ballistic Coefficient 0.304 0.540 0.483 0.352 0.416
C.O.l. Tested At 3.130" 3.250" 3.160" 3.160" 3.160"
Speer Part No.
2047 2052 2053 2059 2063
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl. Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl. Vel.
58.0C 2756 55.0 2673 52.0 2545
H4350
54.0 2640
H414
51 .0 2545
H380*
48.0 2453
IMR
50.0 2756 59.0C 2640
AA
45.0 2544
4064
46.0 2583
Re19
55.0 2458
2520*
41.0 2355
62.0C 2721
IMR
56.0C 2639
IMR
47.0 2537
Re22
58.0 2618
4350
52.0 2497
4895
43.0 2365
IMR
59.0C 2684 61 .0C 2634
IMR
46.0 2476
4831
55.0 2544
H4831*
57.0 2524
3031
42.0 2276
55.0 2677 56.0 2556
Reduced Load
30.0 2000
Viht. IMR
760*
51 .0 2540
N160
52.0 2331
4198
26.0 1723
Notes: Bold pri nt denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C = Compressed Load
CCI Magnum Primer used wi th this powder.
Ron Zielinski, eel/Speer Hot-Swage Machine set-up, with a fine whitetail. And, take note
on the next page oj wife Deanna's deer .. . (.30-06,165 gr. Grand Slam)
NUMBER mm TWELVE
. 308" Dia .
190 Grain
30 BT
lJ ; Recommended for
gas-operated semi-
automatic match rifles.
Secl. Density .286 HP-Match
Speer Part No.
2080
P Qwder W G t. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower W G I. rs.
56.0 2621 48.0
IMR c
H4350
52.0 2356
4064
44.0
61.0C 2614 56.0
IMR
IMR
7828
57.0 2381
4831
52.0
Viht.
57.0 2601 59.0C
N160
53.0 2380
H4831 *
55.0
59.0 2596 63.0C
Re19
55.0 2376
H1000
59.0
55.0 2580 46.0
IMR AA
c
4350
51 .0 2330
2520*
42.0
M I V I P z . e . Qwder G WI. rs. Mzl.Vel.
2552 57.0 2482
AA
2263
3100
53.0 2240
2551 51.0 2423
2254
760*
47.0 2234
2538 50.0 2417
c
2317
H380*
46.0 2144
2497 51.0 2410
2268
H414*
47.0 2216
2492 46.0 2397
c
2316
Re15
42.0 2208
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caullon. C; Compressed Load
Deanna Zielinski, eel/Speer Header Operator, with her whitetail. Deanna and Ron
exemplifY the shooting sports'family experiences. (.30-30 caliber, 150 gr.jlat nose)
NUMBER TWELVE
293
294
.
308" D-
la .
200 Grain
30
Sect. Density .114 Spitz-SP
Speer Part No.
2211
Powder Wt. G rs. I P d Mz .Ve . ower Wt. G rs. M IV I P z . e . Qwder Wt. G rs. Mzl.Vel.
57.0C 2554 56.0C 2429 51.0 2348
IMR
H4350
53.0 2337
4831
52.0 2283
760*
47.0 2240
58.0C 2499 54.0
Viht.
2386 55.0 2335
Re22*
54.0 2263
N160
50.0 2198
Re19
51 .0 2158
53.0 2453 47.0 2371 45.0 2333
IMR
H414*
49.0 2319
Re15
43.0 2203
4895
41 .0 2170
54.0 2449 61 .0C 2371 46.0 2312
IMR IMR
4350
50.0 2247
H1000*
57.0 2152
4064
42.0 2146
58.0C 2431 50.0 2361
Reduced Load
31 .0 1988
IMR
H4831 *
54.0 2205
H380*
46.0 2162
4198
27.0 1721
Larry Teague, RCBS Die Line employee, shot this broad beamed muley buck near
Winnemucca, Nevada. (30-06, 165 gr. Grand Slam)
NUMBER mm TWELVE
30/40 KRAG Continued
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#311332 (183 Grs. wl Gas Check)
Sug.
Velocity Starting Velocity Max.
Unique 8.0 1204 11 .0 1445
2400 17.0 1547 22.0 1854
Powder
Unique
2400
IMR 4227
IMR 4198
Sug.
Graoins F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S.
8.0 1138 11.0 1355
16.0 1415 21.0 1716
17.0 1413 22.0 1689
21.0 1554 25.0 1769
IMR 4227 18.0 1549 23.0 1808
26.0 1901
Accurocy Load:
IMR 4198 22.0 1700
Accuracy Load:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast .. .. .. .. .... .308
Maximum Case Length ...... .. .. .. .. .. ...... 2.494
Trim-to Length .... ...... .. ..... .. .. .... .... .. ..... 2.484
Maximum Overall Length (with Bullet) 3.340
Primer Size ...... .. .. .............. ... .. ... .. Large Rifle
Lyman Shell Holder Number .......... .. .. ... ... 2
Firearm used for Test .. ... ...... ..... Savage 110
Barrel Length ........ 22" Twist ........ 110"
In working for accuracy with this cartridge, the 110 grain
jacketed bullet gave rather poor results. We suggest that the
130 grain jacketed bullet be used for varmint.
Best lead bullet accuracy occurred with bullets of 150
grains or heavier and with Unique, 2400 and IMR 4227 pow-
ders. Lead bullet velocities of approximately 1800 F.P.S. pro-
duced the most consistent groups. Lyman cast bullet #311291
(173 grs) gave exceptionally good results.
Sug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
Sug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Or,ins F.P.S.
Sug.
IMR 3031 47.0 3039 52.0 3345 IMR 3031 44.0 2754 49.0 3030 IMR 3031 42.0 2570 47.0 2793
IMR 4895 49.0 2967 54.5 3311 IMR 4895 48. 0 2832 53.0 3115 IMR 4895 46.0 2624 51.5 2941
IMR 4064 50.0 2994 55.5 3378 IMR 4064 48.0 2777 53.5 3115 IMR 4064 47.0 2638 52.0 2923
IMR 4320 50.0 2898 56.5 3311 IMR 4320 49.0 2762 54.0 3048 IMR 4320 47.0 2583 52.5 2873
IMR 4350 56.0 2929 62.5* 3279 IMR 4350 55.0 2785 61.5* 3144 IMR 4350 55.0 2747 61.0* 3012
Sali C2 51.0 3067 56.0 3322 Sali C2 49.0 2824 54.0 3058 Sali C2 46.0 2583 51.0 2793
H 380 53.0 2890 59.0 3154 H 380 51.0 2672 57.0 3086 H 380 50.0 2,538 56.0 2840
4831 55.0 2538 61.5* 2881 4831 55.0 2469 61.5* 3115 4831 55.0 2409 61.5* 2717
H 450 60.0 2865 66.0* 3154 H450 58.0 2710 64.0* 2958 H 450 57.0 2583 63.0* 2857
Rx 11 47.0 2923 52.0 3100 Rx 11 46.0 2702 51.0 2923 Rx 11 45.0 2577 50.0 2m
Rx 21 50.0 2824 55.0 3086 Rx 21 49.0 2717 54.0 2949 Rx 21 48.0 2551 53.0 2824
Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load: Accuracy Load:
IMR 3031 Powder, 49.0 Grains, 3160 F.P.S. IMR 3031 Powder, 48.0 Grai ns, 2975 F.P.S. IMR 4895 Powder, 48.0 Grains, 2750 F.P.S.
Factory Duplication Load: Faetory Duplication Load:
IMR 3031 Powder, 49.1 Grains, 3184 F.P.S. IMR 4350 Powder, 57.3 Grains, 2865 F.P.S.
30/06 Cont'd. Next Page
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165 Grain Jacketed 220 Grain Jacketed 155 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
Sug.
Start ing Velocit y Max. Velocity
Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.
IMR 3031 40.0 2398 45.5 2688
Sug.
St arti ng Velocity Max. Velocity
Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Or.ins F.P.S.
IMR 3031 38.0 2087 42.0 2288
Sug.
Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Gralno F.P.S.
IMR 4895 44.0 2500 49.0 2732 IMR 4895 40.0 2096 44.5 2410 Unique 12.0 1575 15.0 1788
IMR 4064 45.0 2469 50.0 2754 IMR 4064 41.0 2109 46.0 2358 2400 22.0 1919 26.0 2150
IMR 4320 45.0 2444 50.0 2702 IMR 4320 41.0 2096 46.5 2392 IMR 4227 20.0 1704 28.0 2155
IMR 4350 53.0 2610 59.0" 2906 IMR 4350 49.0 2277 54.5 2531 IMR 4198 24.0 1828 31.0 2178
Sail (2 44 .0 2444 49.0 2680 Sail C2 39.0 2044 43.0 2283 IMR 3031 29.0 1872 38.0 2341
H 380 50.0 2518 55.0 2739 H 380 45.0 2096 50.0 2358 IMR 4064 31.0 1779 41.0 2237
4831 55.0 2392 61.0" 2666
H 450 56.0 2493 62.0" 2762
4831 52.0 2145 58.0 2415
H 450 52.0 2232 58.0 2469
Accuracy Load:
Rx 11 42.0 2380 47.0 2597 Rx 11 39.0 2057 43.0 2267
Rx 21 47.0 2481 52.0 2724 Rx 21 43.0 2217 48.0 2386
Accuracy Load:
Accuracy Load:
Factory Dupl icat ion Load:
180 Grain Jacketed 118 Grain Cast (wi Gas Check) 173 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
Sug.
BUllET # 311359 (#2 AllOY) BUllET #311291 (#2 ALLOY)
St arting Velocity Mox. Velocity
Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Grain. F.P.S.
IMR 3031 40.0 2341 44.5 2557
CAN ALSO USE BUllET
# 311316 ( 115 Gr . w / Gas Check)
CAN ALSO USE BUllET
# 31141 (1 76 Grs. w / Gas Check)
IMR 4895 42.0 2328 47.5 2604
IMR 4064 43.0 2341 48.0 2583
Sug.
St art ing Velocity MIX. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Orains F.P.S.
Sug.
Start ing Velocity MIX. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Orlins F.P.S.
IMR 4320 44.0 2364 49.0 2610
IMR 4350 51.0 2487 57.0" 2762
Uni que 14.0 1945 17.0 2169
2400 24.0 2230 28.0 2463
Unique 11.0 1449 14.0 1658
2400 20.0 1750 25.0 2032
Sail C2 42.0 2288 47.5 2538
IMR 4227 23.0 2049 32.0 2570 IMR 4227 20.0 1683 27.0 2053
H 380 48.0 2386 53.0 2557
IMR 4198 25.0 2004 35.0 2538 IMR 4198 23.0 1751 30.0 2109
4831 54.0 2325 60.0" 2583
IMR 3031 30.0 2024 38.0 2450 IMR 3031 28.0 1831 38.0 2272
H 450 54.0 2403 60.0" 2624
IMR 4064 32.0 1945 41.0 2375 IMR 4064 31.0 1734 41.0 2222
Rx 11 41.0 2272 45.0 2469
Rx 21 46.0 2403 51.0 2638
Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder, 14.0 Grains, 1945 F.P.S.
Accuracy Load:
2400 Powder, 20.0 Grains, 1750 F.P.S.
Accuracy Load:
IMR 4350 Powder, 54.2" Grains, 2652 F.P.S.
Factory Duplication Load:
IMR 4350 Powder, 54.2" Grains, 2652 F.P.S.
200 Grain Jacketed 131 Grain Cast 183 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
Sug.
BUllET # 311410 (#2 AllOY) BUllET # 311407 (#2 ALLOY)
Start ing Velocity Max. Velocity
IMR 3031 39.0 2217 43.0 2415
Sug.
Start ing Velocity Max. Velocity
Powder Grai ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
CAN ALSO USE BUllET
# 311332 (1 83 Grs. w / Gas Check)
IMR 4895 40.0 2169 45.5 2433
IMR 4064 42.0 2192 47.0 2481
Unique 13.0 1775 16.0 1996
2400 23.0 2006 27.0 2272
Sug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Gralno F.P.S.
IMR 4320 42.0 2202 47.5 2475
IMR 4350 50.0 2409 56.0 2645
IMR 4227 22.0 1865 30.0 2377
IMR 4198 24.0 1862 33.0 2369
Unique 10.5 1360 13.5 1585
2400 19.0 1680 24.0 1955
Sail C2 41.0 2155 45.0 2347 IMR 3031 29.0 1904 38.0 2347
IMR 4227 19.0 1607 26.0 1995
H 380 46.0 2207 51.0 2457 IMR 4064 32.0 1865 41.0 2277
IMR 4198 22.0 1664 30.0 2083
4831 53.0 2283 59.0" 2512
H 450 53.0 2293 59.0" 2531
Rx 11 40.0 2145 44.0 2325
Accuracy Load:
IMR 3031 27.0 1754 38.0 2272
IMR 4064 30.0 1706 41.0 2257
Rx 21 44.0 2262 49.5 2481
Accuracy Load:
Accuracy Load:
30/06 Cont'd. Next Page
NOTE - Loads shown in colored panels are max imum. These loads may be dangerous in your
ri fle, read preamble before usi ng.
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193 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check) 213 Grain Cast (w/Gas Check)
BULLET #311334 (#2 ALLOY) BULLET #311290 (#2 ALLOY)
Sug. Sug.
Starting Velocity MIx. Velocity Starting Ve locity MIx. Velocity
Powder Grai ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grai ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
Unique 10.2 1298 13.2 1510 Unique 10.0 1244 13.0 1436
2400 18.0 1535 23.0 1815 2400 17.0 1450 22.0 1725
IMR 4227 18.0 1464 25.0 1860 IMR 4227 18.0 1436 24. 0 1552
lMR 4198 22.0 1545 30.0 1890 IMR 4198 28.0 1543 30.0 1890
IMR 3031 27.0 1680 37.0 2074 IMR 3031 27.0 1602 37.0 2057
IMR 4064 29.0 1438 40.0 2092 IMR 4064 29.0 1572 40.0 2080
AccurKY load: Accuracy Load:
2400 Powder, 18.0 Grains, 1535 F.P.S. IMR 4227 Powder, 24.0 Grai ns, 1552 F.P.S.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Bullet Dia. Jacketed and Cast ..... .. ... .308"
Maximum Case Length ... .... ..... ... ..... 2.850"
Trim-to Length .. .. .............................. 2.840"
Primer Size .. ....... ....... ..... .. .. . ...... Large Rifle
Lyman Shell Holder Number .................. 13
Firearm used for Test ...... .. Remington 721
Barrel Length ....... . 26" Twist ........ 1-10"
Very uniform velocities and excellent accuracy were the
rule throughout our testing of this cartridge. Bullets from 150
grai ns up to 200 grai ns produced the best groups.
Our very best results were had when using the Winchester
120 primer.
Sug . Sug. Sug.
Velocity Start ing Ve locity Max. Velocity Start ing Ve loc ity Max. Velocity Starting Ve locity Max.
Powder Graoins F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P.S. Powder Graoi ns F.P.S. Grains F.P.S.
IMR 3031 58.0 3427 64. 0 3708 IMR 3031 57.0 3205 63.0 3448 IMR 3031 55.0 3012 61.0 3215
IMR 4895 61.0 3390 68.0 3731 IMR 4895 60.0 3205 67.0 3521 IMR 4064 59.0 3012 65.0 3268
IMR 4064 61.0 3322 68.0 3708 IMR 4064 60.0 3164 67.0 3497 IMR 4320 59.0 3039 66.5 3322
IMR 4320 63.0 3427 70.0 3773 IMR 4320 61.0 3225 68.0 3509 IMR 4895 60.0 3115 66.5 3390
IMR 4350 72.0 3460 80.0' 3773 IMR 4350 71.0 3322 77.0 3623 IMR 4350 67.0 3086 75.0' 3427
H 380 68.0 3390 76.0 3731 H 380 66.0 3164 73.0 3460 H 380 64.0 3003 71.0 3268
4831 73.0 3134 80.0' 3401 4831 73.0 3058 80.0' 3333 4831 72.0 2923 80.0' 3236
Accuracy Load: Accuracy l oad: Accura cy Load:
IMR 4895 Powder, 61 .0 Grains, 3390 F. P.S. IMR 4064 Powder, 60.0 Gra ins, 3164 F.P.S. IMR 4895 Powder, 60.0 Grains, 3115 F. P.S .
300 H & H MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page
NOTE - loads shown in colored pa ne ls a re maximum. These loads may be dangerous in your
*Designates a compressed powder cha rge.
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RIFLE: WINCHESTER MODEL 70
BARREL: 22",1 in 10" TWIST
PRIMER: FEDERAL 210
BULLET DIAMETER:
MAXIMUM C.O.L.:
.308"
3.340"
MAX. CASE LENGTH: 2.494"
CASE TRIM LENGTH: 2.484"
The initial development date of this cartridge was 1903, but the stand-
ard dimensions as we know them today were introduced in 1906. This
military round was designated the "ball cartridge, caliber .30, Model of
1906," hence the title 30-06. After two World Wars and Korea, the 30-
06 was destined to become the most popular centerfire cartridge ever
introduced in America. It is or has been offered in every conceivable
type of firearm from lever actions to semi automatics to single shots.
Because of the extremely wide range of bullet weights available for
this round, the versatility of the 30-06 is unmatched; it provides ade-
quate power for virtually all North American game with tolerable
recoil.
Not all powders listed gave optimum results throughout the range of
bullets, mainly because the weights vary by such a large amount (110
grain - 220 grain). The 30-06 has the largest variety of suitable pow-
ders of all the cartridges listed in the Homady Manual, which il-
lustrates the efficiency of the cartridge. Best results in our rifle were
obtained using IMR 4064 and IMR 4831. H414 and IMR 4350 also gave
very good results, and no powders listed gave less than acceptable
results.
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3010 SP
C.O.L. - 3.170"
#3015 RN
Ballistic Coafficiant - . 150
C.O.L. - 3.015"
#3017 FM.J
C.O.L. - 3.015"
AA2460 48.9 gr. 50.9 gr.
IMR3031 49.3 gr. 51 .1 gr.
VELOCITY
3300fps
52.9 gr.
52.9 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 124-127, 127-128, 128-129, Vol. "
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.166
.308"
3500fps
130 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3020 SP
C.O.L. - 3.170"
VELOCITY
.196
.308"
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3031 SP
Ballistic Coefficiant - .338
C.O.L. - 3.230"
#3033 BTSP
C.O.L. - 3.236"
#3035 RN
Ballistic Coefficient - .'86
C.O.L. - 3.000"
#3037 FMJ-BT
C.O.L. - 3.258"
POWDER 2700fps
IMR3031 44.0 gr.
H4895 45.1 gr.
IMR4320 46.1 gr.
2800fps
46.2 gr.
46.9 gr.
48.2 gr.
VELOCITY
2900fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 132 134, 134137, 137139, 139 141, Vo!.11
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.308"
3000fps
165 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3040 SP
C.O.L. - 3.230'
#3045 BTSP
Balistic Coefficient - .435
C.O.L. - 3.230'
44.2 gr.
WIN 748 45.4 gr.
IMR4064 46.6 gr.
IMR4350 51 .4gr.
H4350 51 .9 gr.
VELOCITY
2700fps
46.5 gr.
47.6 gr.
48.3 gr.
51 .7gr.
j?
2800fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 141-143. 144-146. 241-242. 266-267. Vol. II
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.308'
2900fps
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3050 BTHP National Match
C.O.L. - 3.230"
VELOCITY
See Ballistics Tables on pages 146-148, 242-243, 267-269, Vol. /I
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2900fps
.263
.308"
3000fps

180 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3070 SP
Ballistic Coafflclant - .426
C.O.L. - 3.246"
#3072 BTSP
Ballistic Coafflclent - .462
C.O.L. - 3.246"
#3075 RN
C.O.L. - 3.210"
POWDER
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VELOCITY
2600fps 2700fps
.271
.308"
2800fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 150-152, 152-155, 155-157, 243-245, 269-270, 270-271, Vol. II
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190 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3080 BTHP Match
C.O.L. - 3.220"
#3085 BTSP
C.O.L. - 3.220"
VELOCITY
2500fps 2600fps
.286
.308"
2700fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 157-158, 158-159, 245-246, 246-247, 271-272, 272-273, Vol."
220 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3090 RN
C.O.L. - 3.230"
POWDER
See Ballistics Tables on page 160, Vol. "
VELOCITY
350 _ Indicates maximum load use with caution
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.308"
R FLE data
'Max loads that show an asterik following the "C" for compressed
Varget 46.0C 2731 50,600 CUP H335 42.0 2580 59,400 PSI IMR 4064 48.7 2700 58,200 PSI Hybrid 100V 67.0 C 3127 57,700 PSI
IMR 4320 46.0 2733 59,300 PSI H4895 42.5C 2596 59,400 PSI BL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUP H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSI
IMR 4064 45.9C 2766 58,800 PSI IMR 3031 39.9C 2544 59,000 PSI IMR 4895 48.0 2680 56,800 PSI H414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI
BL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUP Benchmark 41 .0 2565 59,300 PSI H335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUP IMR 4350 68.0 3221 62,100 PSI
IMR 4895 45.4C 2758 58,000 PSI
30-06
H4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUP 760 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI
H335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
Benchmark 46.0 2660 49,000 CUP IMR 4007 sse 63.7 3220 63,100 PSI
H4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUP
H380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSI

300 RUGER COMPACT MAGNUM
IMR 3031 42.0 2710 58,900 PSI
150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3.250"
Varget 58.5 3140 63,800 PSI
H4350 62.0C 3068 48,400 CUP CASE: HORNADY
H414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LRM
H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI
Titegroup 8.0 1080 25,000 CUP IMR 4320 61 .0 3172 63,900 PSI
t s 8,;0.
1060 26,800 CUP
IMR 4350 58.0C 2942 57,200 PSI 150 GR. HADY IB COL: 2.830"
IMR 4064 61.0 3198 63,300 PSI
760 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP
Hybrid 100V 63.0C 3131 58,800 PSI
175 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800"
IMR 4007 SSC55.3 2972 58,000 PSI
H4350 63.5C 3118 61 ,800 PSI
IMR 4895 60.5 3176 62,300 PSI
H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP
H380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUP
H414 62.5 3121 61,800 PSI
H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI
760 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP
Varget 51 .0 2975 50,000 CUP
IMR 4350 63.0C 3081 60,800 PSI
Trail Boss 23.3 1758 31 ,600 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC48.0C 2666 56,500 PSI

IMR 4320 52.3 3016 58,000 PSI
760 62.5 3121 61,800 PSI 180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2.860"
Varget 45.0C 2690 48,600 CUP
IMR 4064 51 .0 2928 58,600 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC61 .6 3121 63,200 PSI
IMR 7828 69.5 C' 2943 62,600 PSI
IMR 4320 45.7C 2687 57,600 PSI
748 48.0 2810 46,000 CUP
H380 62.0 3123 62,400 PSI
Supreme 780 70.0 2923 60,800 PSI
IMR 4064 45.6C 2728 59,500 PSI
BL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUP
Varget 56.4 3086 62,700 PSI
Hybrid 100V 64.0 C 2918 59,800 PSI
BL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUP
IMR 4895 53.0 3009 56,700 PSI
IMR 4064 56.2 3114 62,900 PSI
IMR 4831 66.3 C 2980 62,900 PSI
IMR 4895 45.0C 2704 57,800 PSI
H335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUP
748 57.7 3095 61 ,300 PSI
H4831 70.0 C 2929 64,000 PSI
H335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUP
H4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUP
IMR 4895 56.0 3081 60,600 PSI H4350 64.0 2950 63,900 PSI
H4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUP
IMR 3031 46.7 2887 59,300 PSI
H4895 55.0 3091 62,500 PSI H414 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI
IMR 3031 41 .3 2653 59,100 PSI IMR 4350 65.0 C 2991 63,700 PSI
Benchmark 49.5 2944 49,300 CUP 165 GR. BAR TSX COL: 2.800"
Benchmark 41 .5 2590 50,800 CUP
Trail Boss 19.0 1477 26,400 PSI
Hybrid 100V 61.0C 2962 57,900 PSI
760 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI
30 TC CASE: HORNADY
H4350 62.5C 2979 62,700 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC59.8 2927 63,000 PSI
165 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3.300"
H414 59.5 2958 62,200 PSI
H380 61.0 2884 63,400 PSI
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR Hybrid 100V 57.0C 2801 52,800 PSI

IMR 4350 63.0C 2967 62,300 PSI 200 GR. SFT SP COL: 2.790"
150 GR. HOY IB COL: 2.640"
H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUP
Varget 45.8C 2830 56,100 PSI H414 56.5 2877 49,700 CUP
760 59.5 2958 62,200 PSI H1000 72.0 C 2737 57,200 PSI
IMR 4320 46.5C 2861 58,800 PSI IMR 4350 60.0C 2934 57,600 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC60.5C 2976 63,300 PSI IMR 7828 67.5C 2793 63,100 PSI
748 46.0 2813 51 ,600 PSI 760 56.5 2877 49,700 CUP
H380 59.0 2951 62,900 PSI Supreme 780 69.5 2815 61,800 PSI
BL-C(2) 48.0 2856 55,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC55.9 2867 58,300 PSI
Varget 54.2 2908 62,600 PSI H4831 66.5C 2802 63,700 PSI
IMR 4895 45.8C 2863 57,500 PSI H380 56.5 2892 50,000 CUP
IMR 4064 54.0 2920 61,400 PSI IMR 4831 63.7C 2780 62,200 PSI
H335 44.8 2907 59,200 PSI Varget 50.5 2873 49,700 CUP
748 54.3 2921 62,500 PSI H4350 62.0 2792 63,200 PSI
H4895 45.5C 2901 58,900 PSI IMR 4320 51.2 2869 58,600 PSI
IMR 4895 54.0 2902 60,700 PSI H414 61 .0 2803 63,200 PSI
H4895 53.0 2917 62,700 PSI IMR 4350 63.5C 2827 63,700 PSI
IMR 3031 42.5C 2856 60,200 PSI IMR 4064 52.5 2901 58,900 PSI

760 61 .0 2803 63,200 PSI
Benchmark 42.5C 2831 59,400 PSI BL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUP
180 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.820"
H322 42.5C 2857 60,700 PSI IMR 4895 52.0 2888 57,200 PSI
Hybrid 100V 61 .0C 2922 62,800 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 59.8 2788 64,000 PSI

H335 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP
IMR 4831 62.5C 2840 59,700 PSI
300 WINCHESTER MAGNUM 165 GR. BAR TSX COL: 2.630"
H4350 60.0C 2826 62,600 PSI
Varget 45.0C 2748 60,500 PSI H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUP CASE: WINCHESTER
IMR 4320 44.8C 2764 60,200 PSI IMR 3031 48.0 2825 57,500 PSI
H414 58.2 2813 61,100 PSI
748 46.0 2748 53,900 PSI Benchmark 47.7 2795 49,300 CUP
IMR 4350 60.8C 2850 62,500 PSI

IMR 4350 60.8C 2850 62,500 PSI
150 GR. SIE SP COL: 3.340"
BL-C(2) 47.5 2796 58,600 PSI

H1000 85.0 C 3255 52,200 CUP
760 58.2 2813 61 ,100 PSI
IMR 4895 45.0C 2764 59,800 PSI Supreme 780 61.0 2673 54,100 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC59.3 2835 62,000 PSI
IMR 7828 80.OC 3148 55,600 PSI
H335 43.5 2761 58,700 PSI H4831 60.0C 2710 44,300 CUP
H380 58.5 2812 62,900 PSI
Supreme 780 81.0 3264 62,500 PSI
H4895 43.4C 2755 59,700 PSI Hybrid 100V 57.0C 2742 55,200 PSI
Varget 52.6 2755 62,700 PSI
H4831 78.0 3207 52,700 CUP
IMR 3031 41 .0C 2708 59,800 PSI IMR 4831 56.8C 2749 57,100 PSI
IMR 4064 53.2 2777 61 ,300 PSI
Hybrid 100V 73.5 3289 62,700 PSI
Benchmark 42.0C 2719 58,800 PSI H4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP
748 54.5 2766 60,600 PSI
IMR 4831 78.0C 3289 63,300 PSI
H322 40.5C 2691 59,600 PSI H414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP
IMR 4895 52.5 2766 61 ,400 PSI
H4350 72.0 3205 52,500 CUP

IMR 4350 56.5C 2752 57,200 PSI H414 68.0 3145 52,500 CUP
180 GR. HOY SP COL: 2.640"
H4895 50.2 2711 60,400 PSI
Varget 43.8C 2579 59,100 PSI 760 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP IMR 4350 74.0 3254 61 ,500 PSI
IMR 4320 43.9C 2601 59,800 PSI IMR 4007 SSC53.5 2732 58,100 PSI 300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
760 68.0 3145 52,500 CUP
748 44.5 2626 57,900 PSI H380 53.0 2682 48,700 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER WLRM IMR 4007 sse 71.0 3185 61,400 PSI
BL-C(2) 46.0 2652 59,200 PSI Varget 47.0 2668 50,000 CUP

H380 65.0 3031 52,200 eup
150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2.780"
IMR 4895 43.5C 2599 58,800 PSI IMR 4320 47.8 2661 58,000 PSI Supreme 780 74.0 3134 59,200 PSI Varget 60.0 3108 51,400 CUP
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RI FLE
. 300 SAVAGE
SPEER 180 GR. RN
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 600" C. O. L.
SR 4759 22.5 1910 45500
IMR 4227 23.0 1965 44800
IMR 4198 29.5 2190 45200
IMR 3031 37.0 2390 45900
IMR 4064 38.5 2395 45900
IMR 4895 38.5 2390 45700
IMR 4320 40.0 2390 46000
IMR 4350 44.0C 2350 41900
IMR 4831 44.0C 2240 39300
. 308 WINCHESTER
HORNADY 110 GR. SPIRE PT.
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 2. 600: C. O. L.
SR 4759 31.0 2710 51600
IMR 4227 32.0 2835 51900
IMR 4198 38.5 3015 51100
IMR 3031 45.0C 2990 42200
IMR 4064 47.0C 2955 43300
IMR 4895 49.0C 3130 49200
IMR 4320 49.0C 3010 49200
IMR 4350 47.0C 2500 32000
IMR 4831 47.0C 2330 29200
. 308 WINCHESTER
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 2. 725" C. O. L.
SR 4759 26.5 2085 51200
IMR 4227 27.0 2110 52000
IMR 4198 33.5 2350 51600
IMR 3031 41.5C 2550 51700
IMR 4064 43.5C 2580 51700
IMR 4895 42.5C 2540 50900
IMR 4320 44.5C 2550 52000
IMR 4350 46.0C 2365 38900
IMR 4831 46.0C 2225 36900
.30-40 KRAG
WIN. CASE; WIN. 8 1/2-120 PR
SPEER 150 GR. SPITZER
. 308" DIA. ; 25. 5" BBL. ; 3. 00" C. O. L.
SR 4759 24.5 2080 37300
IMR 4227 23.5 2090 37700
IMR 4198 30.0 2355 38100
IMR 3031 42.0 2695 39500
IMR 4064 44.0 2695 39000
IMR 4895 36.0 2435 39700
IMR 4320 37.0 2420 39700
IMR 4350 48.5C 2615 36300
IMR 4831 48.5C 2430 29800
. 30-40 KRAG
REM. 180 GR. SPCL
. 308" DIA. ; 25. 5" BBL. ; 3. 00" C. O. L.
SR 4759 24.0 1940 39100
IMR 4227 23.0 1900 37800
IMR 4198 29.5 2150 39800
IMR 3031 38.0 2375 39300
IMR 4064 41.0 2435 39000
IMR 4895 35.5 2270 38800
IMR 4320 35.5 2210 38100
IMR 4350 46.0C 2445 38700
IMR 4831 49.0C 2425 3590
.30-06
HORNADY 110 GR. SPIRE PT.
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 3. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4759 35.0 2820 49700
IMR 4227 32.0 2730 49400
IMR 4198 39.5 2980 49400
IMR 3031 56.0 3365 49300
IMR 4064 58.0C 3320 49400
IMR 4895 54.5 3265 49300
IMR 4320 57.5 3255 49100
IMR 4350 59.0C 2960 36900
IMR 4831 59.0C 2780 32500
. 30-06
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 3. 200" C. O. L.
SR 4759 31.0 2365 49700
IMR 4227 30.0 2310 50000
IMR 4198 38.0 2600 50000
IMR 3031 49.5 2850 49800
IMR 4064 52.0 2885 50000
IMR 4895 49.5 2845 50000
IMR 4320 51.0 2825 50000
IMR 4350 59.0C 2825 47800
IMR 4831 59.0C 2715 42900
. 30-06
SIERRA 200 GR. MATCH KING HP
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 3. 340" C. O. L.
SR 4759 28.5 2000 49800
IMR 4227 28.5 2045 50000
IMR 4198 36.0 2285 48400
IMR 3031 44.5 2450 49700
IMR 4895 43.0 2445 49700
IMR 4320 46.0 2445 48800
IMR 7828 55.0C 2385 44100
. 30-06
REM. CASE; REM 9 1/2 PR
HORNADY 220 GR. RN
. 308" DIA. ; 23" BBL. ; 3. 185" C. O. L.
SR 4759 27.0 1835 50000
IMR 4227 27.0 1850 50000
IMR 4198 33.0 2055 48800
IMR 3031 42.5 2300 49000
IMR 4064 46.0 2370 50000
IMR 4895 40.5 2230 50000
IMR 4320 44.0 2295 49500
IMR 4350 53.5C 2470 50000
IMR 7828 55.0C 2285 41900
.300 H & H MAG.
REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M PR
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 550" C. O. L.
SR 4759 40.0 2455 53600
IMR 4227 37.0 2515 54000
IMR 4198 44.0 2715 53500
IMR 3031 60.0 3100 51000
IMR 4064 64.0 3170 53800
IMR 4895 55.0 2960 54000
IMR 4320 58.0 2970 53700
IMR 4350 73.0 3215 53600
IMR 4831 75.5C 3200 53100
. 300 H & H MAG.
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 520" C. O. L.
SR 4759 38.0 2330 54000
IMR 4227 36.0 2300 54000
IMR 4198 43.0 2515 53000
IMR 3031 57.0 2815 53400
IMR 4064 60.0 2875 53400
IMR 4895 54.5 2760 53800
IMR 4320 57.5 2795 53800
IMR 4350 69.0 2990 54000
IMR 4831 73.0C 3035 53500
. 300 H & H MAG.
REM. 220 GR. SPCL
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 575" C. O. L.
SR 4759 36.5 2030 54000
IMR 4227 35.5 2015 53600
IMR 4198 42.0 2240 52600
IMR 3031 52.5 2485 53300
IMR 4064 56.5 2565 53300
IMR 4895 51.5 2465 53300
IMR 4320 54.0 2495 53000
IMR 4350 65.0 2695 54000
IMR 4831 67.0 2710 54000
. 300 WINCHESTER MAG.
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 340" C. O. L.
SR 4759 41.5 2660 53400
IMR 4227 39.5 2590 52400
IMR 4198 49.0 2900 53600
IMR 4064 65.5 3240 53700
IMR 4895 64.0 3240 53000
IMR 4350 76.0 3335 53900
IMR 4831 80.0 3365 54000
7. 62 MM X 39
IMI CASE; CCI 200 PR
SPEER 125 GR. SP; . 311 DIA.
20" BBL. ; 2. 180" C. O. L.
IMR 4227 18.5 1995 44100
IMR 4198 24.0 2250 42500
7. 62 MM X39
IMI CASE; CCI 200 PR
REM. 150 GR. PSPCL; . 308" DIA.
20" BBL. ; 2. 210" C. O. L.
IMR 4227 18.0 1885 44400
IMR 4198 22.5 2070 43600
8 X 57 MM MAUSER
. 323" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 2. 945" C. O. L.
SR 4759 21.5 1960 37000
IMR 4227 22.5 2015 36700
IMR 4198 28.5 2225 37000
IMR 3031 34.5 2335 37000
IMR 4064 36.0 2305 37000
IMR 4895 36.0 2310 37000
IMR 4320 36.0 2270 36900
IMR 4350 43.0 2315 36800
IMR 4831 47.0 2325 36800
8 x 57 MM MAUSER
WIN. CASE; WIN 8 1/2-120 PR
HORNADY 170 GR. RN
. 323" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 2. 840" C. O. L.
SR 4759 20.5 1855 37000
IMR 4227 21.5 1860 36600
IMR 4198 27.54 2075 37000
IMR 3031 32.5 2105 36100
IMR 4064 35.0 2175 36900
IMR 4895 33.5 2145 37000
IMR 4320 34.5 2105 36200
IMR 4350 42.0 2180 37000
IMR 4831 46.0 2255 37000
WIN. 200 GR. POWDER PT. SP
. 338" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 3. 330" C. O. L.
SR 4759 39.5 2335 54000
IMR 4227 38.0 2300 53500
IMR 4198 47.5 2565 53500
IMR 3031 61.0 2860 54000
IMR 4064 64.0 2920 54000
IMR 4895 61.0 2880 53700
IMR 4320 63.0 2875 54000
IMR 4350 73.0 3030 53900
IMR 4831 76.0C 3020 51000
NOSLER 250 GR. SPITZER
. 338" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 340" C. O. L.
IMR 7828 74.0C 2565 44400
. 338" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 340" C. O. L.
IMR 7828 71.0C 2430 43400
WIN. 300 GR. POWER PT. SP
. 338" DIA. ; 25" BBL. ; 3. 330" C. O. L.
SR 4759 34.5 1795 54000
IMR 4227 34.0 1800 53600
IMR 4198 42.5 2050 53500
IMR 3031 53.5 2260 53800
IMR 4064 56.0 2305 53800
IMR 4895 52.5 2265 54000
IMR 4320 54.5 2275 53700
IMR 4350 64.5 2410 53800
IMR 4831 68.5C 2480 54000
. 357 MAGNUM (RIFLE)
HORNADY 125 GR. HP
. 357" DIA. ; 18. 5" BBL. ; 1. 590" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.7 1455 35700
PB 7.2 1435 34600
SR 7625 7.4 1460 35300
SR 4756 9.2 1615 35800
IMR 4227 20.0X 1935 34100
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POWDER (grains) (ft/sec) PRESS. (psi)
7MM WIN SHORT MAG
WIN. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M
BARNES 140 GR. XBT
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 830" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 63.2 3155 63200
IMR 4831 64.3 3130 63000
IMR 7828 68.0c 3104 59600
7MM WIN SHORT MAG
NOSLER 150 GR. BALLISTIC TIP
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 830" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 62.0 3072 62800
IMR 4831 63.5 3068 63000
IMR 7828 68.0c 3089 61900
7MM WIN SHORT MAG
NOSLER 160 GR. PARTITION
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 830" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 58.3 2925 62800
IMR 4831 59.3 2922 62700
IMR 7828 65.5 3004 62900
7MM WIN SHORT MAG
HORNADY 175 GR. SP
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 830" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 56.5 2760 62800
IMR 4831 57.0 2753 63400
IMR 7828 62.1 2811 62600
7MM REMINGTON MAG
REM. CASE; FED. 215 PR
BARNES 140 GR. XBTLC
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 270" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 65.3 3060 58000
IMR 4831 66.5 3040 56000
IMR 7828 72.3c 3100 58000
7MM REMINGTON MAG
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 290" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 60.6 2940 56000
IMR 4831 63.2 2960 57000
IMR 7828 68.2 3000 57000
7MM REMINGTON MAG
SWIFT 150 GR. SCIROCCO
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 270" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 58.8 2930 56000
IMR 4831 62.0 2940 57000
IMR 7828 67.1 2980 56000
7MM REMINGTON MAG
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 290" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 58.7 2880 57000
IMR 4831 60.2 2860 56000
IMR 7828 66.0 2940 57000
7MM REMINGTON MAG
SWIFT 160 GR. A-FRAME
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 250" C. O. L.
IMR 7828 66.5 2940 59000
7 MM SHOOTING TIMES
WESTERNER
BARNES 120 GR. XFB
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 580" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 73.0 3460 63000
IMR 4831 74.0 3445 63400
IMR 7828 80.0 3495 62900
7 MM SHOOTING TIMES
WESTERNER
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 580" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 71.5 3285 62700
IMR 4831 74.0 3285 62500
IMR 7828 79.5 3335 62100
7 MM SHOOTING TIMES
WESTERNER
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 580" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 67.5 3110 62300
IMR 4831 69.5 3110 61700
IMR 7828 77.0 3190 61600
7 MM SHOOTING TIMES
WESTERNER
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4350 66.5 2995 62000
IMR 4831 68.5 3010 62400
IMR 7828 76.0 3110 62300
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 80.2 3270 62000
IMR 7828 88.6 3350 62000
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
BARNES 140 GR. XBT
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 79.3 3220 62000
IMR 7828 86.8 3290 62000
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
BARNES 140 GR. XLC
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 81.2 3230 62000
IMR 7828 88.6 3300 61000
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 76.8 3150 62000
IMR 7828 86.0 3230 61000
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 76.5 3050 61000
IMR 7828 84.5 3140 62000
7MM REM ULTRA MAG
HORNADY 175 GR. SP
. 284" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 600" C. O. L.
IMR 4831 73.3 2870 61000
IMR 7828 80.5 2950 61000
30-30 WINCHESTER
REM. CASE; REM. 9 PR
SIERRA 150 GR. FN
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 550" C. O. L.
IMR 4198 24.6 2190 40000
IMR 3031 31.1 2300 39000
IMR 4064 33.7 2300 40000
IMR 4895 33.3 2310 40000
IMR 4320 33.0 2250 38000
30-30 WINCHESTER
REM. CASE; REM. 9 PR
HORNADAY 170 GR. FP
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 545" C. O. L.
IMR 4198 23.6 2020 40000
IMR 3031 29.7 2110 39000
IMR 4064 31.6 2120 40000
IMR 4895 31.5 2130 40000
IMR 4320 32.0 2090 39000
308 WINCHESTER
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 755" C. O. L.
IMR 3031 42.5 2750 57000
IMR 4064 45.0c 2840 58000
IMR 4895 45.5 2880 59000
IMR 4320 45.8 2830 59000
308 WINCHESTER
BARNES 165 GR. X
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 800" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 42.5 2600 58000
IMR 4895 43.7 2650 59000
IMR 4320 43.0 2600 58000
308 WINCHESTER
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 755" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 43.0c 2640 57000
308 WINCHESTER
SIERRA 165 GR. HPBT
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 755" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 42.5 2640 57000
IMR 4895 43.3 2680 59000
30-06 SPRG
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 300" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 51.3 2940 57000
IMR 4895 49.0 2880 57000
IMR 4350 59.0c 2960 57000
30-06 SPRG
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 335" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 48.7 2750 57000
IMR 4895 47.0 2710 57000
IMR 4350 57.2 2840 57000
IMR 4831 56.0 2760 56000
30-06 SPRG
SIERRA 165 GR. HPBT
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 215" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 47.5 2740 57000
IMR 4895 46.0 2700 57000
IMR 4350 54.0 2760 55000
IMR 4831 57.4 2830 57000
30-06 SPRG
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 205" C. O. L.
IMR 4895 48.5 2710 56000
IMR 4350 56.0 2790 55000
IMR 4831 59.0c 2770 54000
30-06 SPRG
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 340" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 44.7 2460 55000
IMR 4350 53.0 2590 57000
IMR 4831 54.3c 2580 56000
30-06 SPRG
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 290" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 45.5 2530 56000
IMR 4350 53.5 2630 56000
IMR 4831 54.0 2600 55000
30-06 SPRG
SIERRA 180 GR. SPITZER BT
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 3. 325" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 46.0 2600 55000
IMR 4350 54.3 2670 55000
IMR 4831 55.8 2700 57000
IMR 4831 55.3 2670 56000
300 REM SAUM
REM. CASE; REM. 9 1/2 M
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 815" C. O. L.
IMR 3031 53.5 3085 62400
IMR 4064 57.5 3148 62100
IMR 4350 65.0c 3140 60100
IMR 4831 65.0c 3050 55700
300 REM SAUM
HORNADY 150 GR. SP
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 760" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 58.1 3138 62500
IMR 4350 65.5c 3131 60500
IMR 4831 65.5c 3028 54800
300 REM SAUM
SPEER 165 GR. GS-SP
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 690" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 56.6 2989 63100
IMR 4350 64.0c 3029 62600
300 REM SAUM
. 308" DIA. ; 24" BBL. ; 2. 815" C. O. L.
IMR 4064 56.0 2968 61800
IMR 4350 63.5c 3015 61800
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IFLE data
180 GR. HDY RN COL: 2. 730"
H4831 47.0 2289
H4350 47.0 2416
H414 46.0 2470
H380 45.0 2440
BL-C(2) 43.0 2474
H335 40.0 2417
H4895 39.0 2373
308 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 210M
150 GR. NOS BT COL: 2. 800"
VARGET 47.0 C 2937 50,300 CUP
BL-C(2) 48.0 2839 50,000 CUP
H335 44.0 2787 51,200 CUP
H4895 45.5 2870 51,000 CUP
H322 40.0 2702 50,500 CUP
168 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2. 800"
VARGET 46.0 C 2731 50,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUP
H335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUP
H4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUP
H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP
VARGET 45.0 C 2690 48,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUP
H335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUP
H4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUP
30-06 CASE: WINCHESTER
150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3. 250"
H4350 62.0 C 3068 48,400 CUP
H414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP
H380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUP
VARGET 51.0 2975 50,100 CUP
BL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUP
H335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUP
H4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUP
165 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3. 300"
H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUP
H414 56.5 2877 49,700 CUP
H380 56.5 2892 50,000 CUP
VARGET 50.5 2873 49,700 CUP
BL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUP
H335 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP
H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUP
180 GR. SIE SPBT COL: 3. 300"
H4831 60.0 2710 44,300 CUP
H4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP
H414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP
H380 53.0 2682 48,700 CUP
VARGET 47.0 2668 50,000 CUP
BL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUP
H335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUP
H4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUP
300 H & H MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
150 GR. HDY SP COL: 3. 560"
H4831 78.0 3313
H4350 71.0 3202
H414 65.0 3247
165 GR. NOS PART COL: 3. 560"
H4831 77.0 3099
H4350 69.0 3164
H414 63.0 3046
H870 83.0 2779
H4831 72.0 2932
H4350 66.0 2909
H414 56.0 2649
300 REM. S.A. ULTRA MAG. CASE: REMINGTON
BBL: 24" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2 M
150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2. 700"
H4350 65.5 C 3147 62,100 PSI
H414 65.5 3201 62,800 PSI
H380 63.0 3119 60,700 PSI
VARGET 59.0 3148 63,200 PSI
H4895 57.0 3147 62,800 PSI
180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2. 825"
H4350 61.6 C 2907 63,500 PSI
H414 60.5 2935 63,400 PSI
VARGET 54.0 2842 63,600 PSI
H4895 51.5 2823 64,700 PSI
H4831 66.0 C 2755 63,300 PSI
H4350 59.5 C 2751 63,200 PSI
H414 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI
300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LRM
150 GR. SPR GSSP COL: 2. 780"
H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSI
H414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI
H380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSI
VARGET 58.5 3140 63,800 PSI
H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI
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IMR 4064 31.7 2090 35,300 CUP H322 40.0 2702 50,500 CUP IMR 4895 53.0 3009 56,700 PSI IMR 4831 65.0 C 3050 55,700 PSI
IMR 4895 31 .7 2068 35,300 CUP IMR 4007 sse 46.0 C 2648 PSI IMR 3031 46.7 2887 59,300 PSI IMR 4350 65.0 C 3140 60,100 PSI
IMR 3031 29.2 2085 35 ,BOO CUP IMR 4320 49.0C 2936 59,800 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC 62.0 3112 61,900 PSI
IMR 41 98 22.3 1896 32,100 CUP IMR 4064 47.7C 2903 57,100 PSI Hybrid 100V 57.0 C 2B01 52 ,BOO PSI IMR 4064 57.5 3148 62,100 PSI
30-30 WINCHESTER (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER
IMR 4895 47.3C 2920 57,700 PSI H4350 59.0 2938 49,400 CUP IMR 3031 53.5 3085 62,400 PSI
IMR 3031 43.5C 28B1 59,200 PSI H414 56.5 2B77 49,700 CUP 760 65.5 3201 62,BOO PSI
168 GR. SIE HPBT 2.800"
H3BO 56.5 2B92 50,000 CUP
180 GR. SFT SCIR COL: 2.825"
150 GR. SP COL: 2.550"
Varget 46.0 C 2731 50,600 CUP Varget 50.5 2873 49,700 CUP H4350 61 .6 C 2907 63,500 PSI
760 35.9 2090 30,000 CUP
BL-C(2) 47.0 2754 50,200 CUP BL-C(2) 51.0 2805 49,800 CUP H414 60.5 2935 63,400 PSI
748 34.5 2310 36,000 CUP
H335 42.0 2631 49,300 CUP H33S 47.0 2749 49,300 CUP Varget 54.0 2842 63,600 PSI
170 GR. SP COL: 2.550" H4895 43.5 2703 49,500 CUP H4895 47.5 2782 49,000 CUP H4895 51.5 2823 64,700 PSI
760 33.6 1975 30,000 CUP
Benchmark 42.0 2630 49,300 CUP Benchmark 47.7 2795 49,300 CUP IMR 4831 63.0 C 2836 58,500 PSI
748 32.0 2145 36,000 CUP
IMR 4007 sse 45.8 C 2606 52,000 PSI IMR 4350 60.0 C 2934 57,600 PSI IMR 4350 62.7 2902 62,800 PSI
308 MARLIN EXPRESS CASE: HORNAOY
IMR 4320 46.0 2733 59,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC55.9 2867 58,300 PSI IMR 4007 SSC 58.0C 2836 62,900 PSI
IMR 4064 45.9C 2766 58,800 PSI IMR 4320 51.2 2869 58,600 PSI IMR 4064 54.8 2822 62,400 PSI
130 GR. SPR FP COL: 2.420"
IMR 4895 45.4C 2758 58,000 PSI IMR 4064 52.5 2901 58,900 PSI 760 60.5 2935 63,400 PSI
Varget 42.5 2730 46,400 PSI
IMR 3031 42.0 2710 58,900 PSI IMR 4895 52.0 2888 57,200 PSI 200 GR. NOS PART COL: 2.825"
BL-C(2) 46.0 2799 45,600 PSI 175 GR. SIE HPBT COL: 2.800"
IMR 3031 48.0 2825 57,500 PSI H4831 66.0 C 2755 63,300 PSI
H335 41.5 2772 45,700 PSI
H414 49.0 2629 50,100 CUP
H4350 59.5 C 2751 63,200 PSI
H4895 41.7 2762 46,000 PSI
Varget 45.0 C 2690 48,600 CUP
H4831 60.0 C 2710 44,300 CUP H414 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI
Benchmark 36.5 2635 46,300 PSI
BL-C(2) 46.0 2706 50,300 CUP Hybrid 100V 57.0 C 2742 55,200 PSI IMR 4831 59.5C 2649 56,300 PSI
H322 35.3 2617 45,800 PSi
H335 41.3 2592 50,100 CUP
H4350 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP
IMR 4350 59.5C 2732 61,800 PSI
IMR 4064 41,5C 2686 45,400 PSI
H4895 42.7 2647 49,000 CUP
H414 55.5 2743 48,700 CUP
IMR 4064 52.5 2663 63,100 PSI
IMR 4895 41.7 2700 46,500 PSI
H380 53.0 2682 . 48,700 CUP
760 59.5 2788 64,100 PSI
IMR 3031 38.5 2700 45,800 PSI
IMR 4007 SSC 48.0 C 2666 56,500 PSI
Varget 47.0 2668 50,000 CUP
300 WIN. SHORT MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
748 43.0 2677 40,500 PSI
IMR 4320 45.7 C 2687 57,600 PSI
BL-C(2) 48.5 2634 48,100 CUP
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER WLRM
150 GR. HOY RN COL: 2.430"
IMR 4064 45.6 C 2728 59,500 PSI
H335 46.0 2621 49,200 CUP
IMR 4895 45.0 C 2704 57,800 PSI
H4895 46.0 2638 48,800 CUP
Varget 41.5C 2572 46,100 PSI
IMR 3031 41 .3 2653 59,100 PSI
Hybrid 100V 67.0 C 3127 57,700 PSI
BL-C(2) 43.0 2544 41 ,200 PSI
H4350 67.0 3187 63,200 PSI
H335 40.0C 2611 46,800 PSI
308 WINCHESTER (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER
IMR 4831 56.8C 2749 57,100 PSI
H414 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI
H4895 40.5 2607 45,900 PSI BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR
IMR 4350 56.5C 2752 57,200 PSI
H380 64.0 3141 63,600 PSI
IMR 4320 41.0 C 2533 46,400 PSI
150 GR. FS (CT) COL: 2.800"
IMR 4007 SSC 53.5 2732 58,100 PSI
Varget 58.5 3140 63,800 PSI
IMR 4895 41.0 C 2575 46,500 PSI 748 43.0 2540 45,100 PSI
IMR 4320 47.8 2661 58,000 PSI
H4895 54.5 3078 63,100 PSI
IMR 3031 37.3 C 2545 46,200 PSI
165 GR. FS (CT) COL: 2.800"
IMR 4064 48.7 2700 58,200 PSI
IMR 4350 68.0 3221 62,100 PSI
748 42.0 2560 42,100 PSI
748 42.0 2400 43,800 PSI
IMR 4895 48.0 2680 56,800 PSI
IMR 4007 sse 63.7 3220 63,100 PSI
170 GR. HOY FP COL: 2.400"
180 GR. SP COL: 2.800" 30-06 (WIN) CASE: WINCHESTER
IMR 4320 61.0 3172 63,900 PSI
Varget 39.3 C 2394 46,300 PSI
760 48.0 2580 43,000 CUP BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER LR
IMR 4064 61.0 3198 63,300 PSI
BL-C(2) 40.6 2420 44.800 PSI
748 46.5 2610 48,500 CUP
150 GR. SP COL: 3.340"
IMR 4895 60.5 3176 62,300 PSI
H335 37.5 2409 46,300 PSI
760 54.0 2900 48,000 CUP
Supreme 780 74.0 3134 59,200 PSI
H4895 38.6C 2439 46,300 PSI
30-06 CASE: 'NINCHESTER
748 48.0 2810 46,000 CUP
760 66.0 3204 63,300 PSI
IMR 4320 39.4 2383 45,800 PSI
BBL: 24" PR: WINCHESTER lR .
180 GR. SFT SCIR
165 GR. FS (CT) COL: 3.340"
COL: 2.860"
IMR 4064 39.3 C 2416 46,100 PSI 150 GR. NOS BT COL: 3.250"
H4831 70.0 C 2929 64,000 PSI
H4350 62.0 C 3068 48,400 CUP
760 54.6 2690 53,300 PSI
IMR 4895 39.0 C 2409 46,300 PSI Hybrid 100V 64.0 C 2918 59,800 PSI
IMR 3031 35.6 C 2372 45,800 PSI
H414 60.0 2992 48,600 CUP 180 GR. SP COL: 3.340"
H4350 64.0 2950 63,900 PSI
760 53.0 2725 50,000 CUP
748 40.0 2432 45,400 PSI
H380 59.0 3005 45,900 CUP
H414 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI
Varget 51 .0 2975 50,100 CUP
748 45.0 2540 48,500 CUP
H380 61.0 2884 63,400 PSI
308 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTER BL-C(2) 54.0 2962 48,600 CUP
300 REM. S.A. ULTRA MAG. CASE: REMINGTON IMR 7828 69.5 C* 2943 62,600 PSI
BBL: 24" PR: FEDERAL 210M H335 51.5 2982 49,200 CUP
BBl: 24" PR: REMINGTON 9 1/2 M IMR 4831 66.3 C 2980 62,900 PSI
150 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.800"
H4895 51.0 2976 48,500 CUP
IMR 4350 65.0 C 2991 63,700 PSI
Varget 47.0 C 2937 50,300 CUP Benchmark 49.5 2944 49,300 CUP
H4350 65.5 C 3147 62,100 PSI IMR 4007 SSC59.8 2927 63,000 PSI
BL-C(2) 48.0 2839 50,000 CUP IMR 4350 58.0 C 2942 57,200 PSI
H414 65.5 3201 62,800 PSI Supreme 780 70.0 2923 60,800 PSI
H335 44.0 2787 51 ,200 CUP IMR 4007 SSC55.3 2972 58,000 PSI
H380 63.0 3119 60,700 PSI 760 62.5 2959 63,000 PSI
H4895 45.5 2870 51,000 CUP IMR 4320 52.3 3016 58,000 PSI
Varget 59.0 3148 63,200 PSI
Benchmark 43.0 2752 49,000 CUP IMR 4064 51.0 2928 58,600 PSI
200 GR. SFT SP COL: 2.790"
H4895 57.0 3147 62,800 PSI Hl000 72.0 C 2737 57,200 PSI
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LOADING DATA

9mm Loading Data

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Te 9mm Parabellum is 111 years young.
Happy birthday! Being asked to write a
few words on the most popular handgun
cartridge ever designed is a somewhat
intimidating task, as theres been enough
words expended on Georg Lugers crea-
tion to fll a Manhattan phone book, but
its easy to appreciate why this round has
been so popular for so long. Economi-
cal and versatile with moderate recoil, it
can be loaded with a wide range of bullet
weights and powders and fll a variety of
roles, ranging from the deadly serious
task of self-defense, to casual plinking or
introducing a new shooter to the world
of centerfre handguns. Tere are several
very good reasons why it can be found
in the maga-
zines of action
pistol shoot-
ers, as it easily
makes minor
power factor
and can be
incredibly ac-
curate. Many
Open Division
USPSA shoot-
ers have also
discovered that,
properly loaded and launched from a cus-
tom pistol that locks up like a bank vault,
the round can be driven hard enough to
make major PF too, though those loads
are both beyond SAAMI specs and the
scope of this book.
Designed from the outset as a high pres-
sure cartridge, the 9mms limited case
capacity makes it a little trickier to reload
than say, the 45ACP. A small decrease
in OAL can produce a large increase in
pressure, so stick to the recommended
minimum lengths in your reloading
manual. Its generally OK to load longer
than book values, up to the point where
the bullets ogive approaches the lands;
for certain loads in certain guns a longer
round will produce better accuracy.
Which ones? Terein lies the science and
mystery of reloading youll have to do
your own experiments to fnd out.
As long as there are still frearms being
built, you can bet a large quantity of
them will be chambered in 9mm Para.
Heres to another century of life for this
exceptional cartridge.
9mm luger (parabellum)
Iain Harrison
Iain Harrison is the Media Relations
Manager for Crimson Trace, TV host
and competitive shooter as well as a
Nosler Pro-Staf member.
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BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 9MM LUGER (PARABELLUM)
Like most pistol cartridges, the 9mm headspaces on the case mouth. When loading for
this cartridge, bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position
and then secure the bullet with a taper crimp. Using this seating and crimping technique
will help ensure proper headspacing.
Te S.A.A.M.I. overall cartridge lengths for this cartridge are 1.000 min. and 1.169
max. We suggest seating on the higher end of this range, provided that the longer rounds
will function well in your particular frearm.
Tis load data is not +P rated and does not exceed the parameters for standard 9mm Luger
pressures.
Sporting Handgun JHP
Grain
115
Grain
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1.169"
115gr. JHP 1.100" 0.130
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 10.0
1-16"
Gr. WATER
Rem 1 1/2
Sporting Handgun Pistol 0.109
B.C.
9mm Luger - 115 grain
Winchester
4" Douglas BARREL Length/Make
BARREL Twist
PRIMER TYPE
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
HS-6 7.1 * MAX. 990 79%
6.6 880 73%
6.1 770 68%
A-No.7 8.5 * MAX. 998 86%
8.0 933 81%
7.5 868 76%
HP-38 5.2 MAX. 1042 76%
4.7 937 69%
4.2 * 832 61%
A-No.5 6.7 MAX. 1091 71%
6.2 * 1009 65%
5.7 927 60%
Unique 6.1 MAX. 1120 100%
5.6 1060 92%
5.1 * 1000 84%
Blue Dot 8.5 MAX. 1130 ** ** 109%
8.0 1080 ** ** 103%
7.5 * 1030 96%
5.0
Auto-Comp 5.5 * MAX. 1139 64%
5.0 1055 58%
4.5 979 52%
W231 5.0 * MAX. 1140 73%
4.5 1033 66%
4.0 932 58%
SR4756 6.5 * MAX. 1178 ** ** 109%
Most Accurate 6.0 1083 ** ** 101%
Powder Tested
5.5 988 92%
Power Pistol 6.6 MAX. 1198 88%
6.1 * 1107 81%
5.6 1031 75%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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1.169"
124gr. JHP 1.120" 0.141
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 10.0
1-16"
Gr. WATER
Rem 1 1/2
B.C.
9mm Luger - 124 grain
Winchester
BARREL Twist
PRIMER TYPE
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
A-No.5 5.3 * MAX. 1022 56%
4.8 937 51%
4.3 852 45%
Bullseye 4.4 MAX. 1046 71%
3.9 * 953 63%
3.4 859 55%
W231 4.6 * MAX. 1048 67%
4.1 957 60%
3.6 861 53%
True Blue 5.8 MAX. 1099 62%
Powder Tested
4.8 909 51%
Universal 4.8 MAX. 1104 76%
4.3 1032 68%
3.8 * 959 60%
5.6 * 1034 75%
5.1 957 68%
5.0
Titegroup 4.3 MAX. 1114 57%
3.8 * 1002 51%
3.3 890 44%
A-No.7 7.9 MAX. 1140 80%
7.4 1076 75%
6.9 * 1011 70%
Auto-Comp 5.1 * MAX. 1144 59%
4.6 1061 53%
4.1 978 48%
Unique 5.6 MAX. 1147 92%
5.1 * 1046 84%
4.6 981 75%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
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why reload? Accuracy! Weight sorting bullets and weighing each powder charge will
produce accurate ammo that is difficult to match with mass production. You also get
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The below reloading information has been collected
from many online sources, including user
submitted data in forums. Powder charges shown
are the maximum. It is always a good idea to
reduce powder charges by 10%, then work up to
maximum. Pay close attention to case length, case
thickness, and overall cartridge length! The
velocities are most likely from a 4 inch barrel
shooting jacketed bullets. Maximum loads are for
modern pistols that are approved for +P ammo.
Use this information at your own risk. We accept no
responsibility for the use of this data. Feel free to
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Bullet Weight Maximum Charge* Muzzle Velocity
90 grain 7.3gr v-3N37 1518 FPS
90 grain 8.2gr HS6 1419 FPS
95 grain 7.8gr PowerPistol 1445 FPS
95 grain 5.5gr Bullseye 1295 FPS
95 grain 8.3gr Win 571 1290 FPS
100 grain 7.5gr v-3N37 1444 FPS
100 grain 8.2gr Blue Dot 1296 FPS
115 grain 6.9gr v-3N37 1322 FPS
115 grain 6.5gr v-N350 1313 FPS
115 grain 8.5 Blue Dot 1258 FPS
115 grain 6.7gr WAP 1245 FPS
115 grain 6.3gr Unique 1244 FPS
115 grain 6.0gr Longshot 1203 FPS
124 grain 8.9gr HS7 1249 fps
124 grain 6.6gr v-3N37 1248 fps
124 grain 7.9gr Blue Dot 1238 fps
124 grain 6.6gr PowerPistol 1235 fps
124 grain 6.1gr v-N350 1228 fps
124 grain 6.4gr Accu #5 1200 FPS
130 grain 5.6gr v-N350 1150 FPS
130 grain 8.1 Accu #7 1140 FPS
147 grain 5.1gr v-N350 1084 FPS
147 grain 5.2gr v-3N37 1066 FPS
147 grain 6.2gr Blue Dot 1050 FPS
147 grain 7.2gr Accu #7 1047 FPS
147 grain (1) 5.3gr 800-X 1025 FPS
147 grain 4.2gr Bullseye 1010 FPS
147 grain 4.9gr Herco 1010 FPS
147 grain 4.7gr Longshot 1004 FPS
*Warning! Reduce powder charges by 10%, then work up to maximum. Pay close
attention to case length, case thickness, and overall cartridge length! Use this
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9mm Luger ( 9 m m P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x 1 9 m m )
.391
.380
.394 .347
.050
.200
-.754
1.169-
.355
Co mmen t s :
The m ost c om m on d i a m e t e r f o r t hi s c a r t r i d g e is 0 . 3 5 4
i n c h . H o w e v e r , t he i n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d has r e c e n t l y b e e n e s t a b -
l i s h e d a t 0 . 3 5 5 i n c h . A l l b a r r e l s o f 0 . 3 5 4 " t o 0 . 3 5 6 " a r e c o r -
r e c t l y m a t c h e d w i t h a b u l l e t d i a m e t e r o f 0 . 3 5 5 i n c h . Bar r el s
w i t h l a r g e r g r o o v e d i a m e t e r s w i l l o f t e n p r o v i d e p o o r a c c u r a c y
w i t h a 0 . 3 5 5 " b u l l e t b u t c h a m b e r r e s t r i c t i o n s p r e v e n t t h e saf e
use o f l a r g e r d i a m e t e r b u l l e t s .
This c a r t r i d g e h e a d s p a c e s f r o m t he m out h a n d t h e r e f o r e
c ases t r i m m i n g must b e u n i f o r m a n d a c c u r a t e . Do n o t r e d u c e
c ases b e l o w t he t r i m -t o l e n g t h . A d d i t i o n a l l y d o not r o l l c r i m p
bul l et s as t his w i l l p r e v e n t t he c ase f r o m p r o p e r l y h e a d s p a c i n g
o n it s m out h. A m odest t a p e r c r i m p m ay b e e m p l o y e d i f f o u n d
Ca s e s F e d e r a l
T r i m -t o L e n g t h 7 5 1 "
Pr i m e r s CCI 5 0 0
Pr i m e r Si ze Sm a l l Pi s t o l
L y m a n Sh e l l H o l d e r No . 12
J a c k e t e d B u l l e t s U s e d Si e r r a J HP # 8 1 0 0 , 9 0 g r .
Si e r r a FMJ # 8 1 0 5 , 9 5 g r .
H o r n a d y FMJ # 3 5 5 2 7 , l O O g r .
H o r n a d y H P/XT P # 3 5 5 4 0 , 115 g r .
Si e r r a J HP # 8 1 2 5 , 125 g r .
Si e r r a FMJ # 8 3 4 5 , 13 0 g r .
Sp e e r T M J # 4 0 0 6 , 1 4 7 g r .
nec essar y.
The m ost p o p u l a r c as t b u l l e t f o r t h i s r o u n d has b e e n
# 3 5 6 4 0 2. H o w e v e r , t h e r e a r e m a n y g o o d c h o i c e s b a s e d
u p o n i n t e n d e d use. Bul l et # 3 5 6 6 3 7 ( 14 7 g r .) c l o s e l y d u p l i -
c at es t h e U.S. M i l i t a r y s ubs oni c b u l l e t d e s i g n a n d has p r o v e n
t o b e v e r y a c c u r a t e .
A l l i a n t s Bul l s ey e, Wi n c h e s t e r 23 1 , a n d A l l i a n t s U n i q u e
a r e v e r y g o o d p o p u l a r p r o p e l l a n t s f o r t hi s c a r t r i d g e .
W i t h a n y h a n d g u n c a r t r i d g e , i t is i m p o r t a n t n o t t o seat
b u l l e t s t o a shor t er l e n g t h t h a n s p e c i f i e d i n t h e d a t a . This i s
e s p e c i a l l y i m p o r t a n t w i t h 9m m l o a d s . Pressures c a n b e r a i s e d
d r a m a t i c a l l y w i t h d e e p s e a t i n g .
Ca s t B u l l e t s U s e d .
* g a s c h e c k b u l l e t
. ( s i ze d t o . 3 5 6 " d i a )
# 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 9 0 g r .
# 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 1 2 0 g r .
# 3 5 6 4 0 2 , 1 2 0 g r .
* # 3 5 8 0 9 3 , 125 g r .
# 3 5 6 6 3 7 , 1 4 7 g r .
B a r r e l L e n g t h 4 "
G r o o v e D i a 3 5 5 "
90 gr. Jacketed HP
1.010" OAL
BC: .115
SD:.10 2
95 gr . FMJ
1.005" OAL
BC:.107
SD:.108
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.UJ. Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Cl ays 3 .0 98 2 22, 0 0 0 3 . 7 1213 3 0 , 8 0 0 Ti t egr oup 4 .3 115 0 25 , 5 0 0 4 . 8 126 4 3 0 , 8 0 0
Tit egroup 4 . 4 1170 24 , 10 0 4 . 9 13 0 5 3 1, 70 0 Bullseye 3 .5 8 93 19, 4 0 0 5 . 0 13 0 7 3 0 , 6 0 0
B ullseye
4 . 1 971 21, 6 0 0
5.2 1376 30,900
70 0 X 3 .2 8 93 19, 6 0 0 4 . 5 13 0 1 3 1, 4 0 0
70 0 X 3 . 6 10 27 25 , 0 0 0 4 . 5 1292 3 0 , 5 0 0 23 1 3 . 7 10 6 8 19, 20 0 5 .1 13 74 3 2, 4 0 0
23 1 4 . 0 115 6 20 , 6 0 0 5 . 2 14 11 3 0 , 4 0 0 A A # 5 5 . 2 915 18 , 10 0 6 . 5 13 94 3 1, 0 0 0
A A # 5 5 . 2 8 3 5 16 ,6 0 0 6 .5 13 4 7 3 0 , 8 0 0 Uni que 4 . 5 10 0 7 22, 0 0 0 5 .8 13 99 3 2, 0 0 0
Unique 5 . 0 10 8 9 26 , 90 0 6 .3 13 4 3 3 2, 6 0 0 Pow er Pist ol 6 . 2 1214 26 , 0 0 0 6 . 9 13 3 7 3 1, 8 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 6 .3 1216 23 , 8 0 0 7. 0 13 3 1 3 0 , 4 0 0 Uni versal 4 . 7 93 9 15 , 6 0 0 5 .3 128 6 28 , 8 0 0
N3 4 0 5 . 2 116 1 24 , 4 0 0 5 .8 13 0 0 3 1, 0 0 0
N340 5.1 1162 25,200
5 . 7 1291 3 2, 4 0 0
SR4 75 6 5 . 0 10 28 24 , 0 0 0 6 .2 13 5 2 3 1, 90 0 SR4 75 6 4 . 5 98 3 20 , 70 0 5 . 8 13 0 6 3 2, 70 0
H S6 5 . 9 8 5 8 20 , 20 0 7. 4 13 3 3 3 1, 8 0 0 H S6 5 . 8 95 2 20 , 10 0 7. 0 13 15 29, 6 0 0
Blue Dot 7. 0 10 72 24 , 8 0 0 8 .9 13 4 1 3 1, 5 0 0 Blue Dot 6 . 8 110 1 22, 90 0 8 . 9+ 14 5 7 3 2, 3 0 0
3 22 L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
( 9 m m P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x
100 gr. FMJ BC: .115
SD: .113
m m 1.105" U A L
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Ti t egroup
Bullseye
4.2
4 . 0
1131
976
25,800
22, 0 0 0
4 . 7
5 . 0
1222
126 3
3 0 , 20 0
3 1, 70 0
70 0 X 3 .5 8 70 20 , 20 0 4 . 4 1171 3 1, 5 0 0
23 1 4 . 5 10 6 1 22, 90 0 5 . 0 116 2 27, 20 0
Unique 4 . 5 93 1 20 , 0 0 0 5 .6 125 6 3 1, 4 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 6 .1 114 3 24 , 10 0 6 . 8 13 10 3 2, 20 0
N3 4 0 5 . 1 113 3 24 , 0 0 0 5 . 7 125 5 3 1, 0 0 0
SR4 75 6 4 . 5 6 8 1 13 , 0 0 0 5 . 7 1225 3 0 , 4 0 0
HS-6 6 . 0 8 0 1 15 , 90 0 7. 4 120 6 3 0 , 10 0
A A # 7 8 .0 8 8 4 18 , 6 0 0 9. 6 1271 3 1, 0 0 0
Blue Dot 6 .5 973 19, 8 0 0 7.8 125 2 3 0 , 20 0
115 gr. Jacketed HP
1.090" OAL
BC: .129
SD: .130
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
Load
Grams
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Ti t egroup 4 . 0 10 4 6 27, 10 0 4 . 5 1119 3 1, 4 0 0
Bullseye 3 .5 94 5 18 , 70 0 4 . 8 118 4 3 1, 70 0
70 0 X 3 . 1 918 20 , 20 0 4 . 5 1171 3 1, 70 0
23 1 3 .5 95 9 20 , 70 0 4 . 9 125 3 3 2, 10 0
Uni que 4 . 4 996 20 , 6 0 0 5 . 8 123 3 3 0 , 70 0
Power Pi stol 5 . 9 110 2 27, 10 0
6.5 1212 31,500
N3 4 0 4 . 5 999 24 , 3 0 0 5 . 0 1124 3 0 , 5 0 0
SR4 75 6 4 . 5 94 6 18 , 6 0 0 6 . 2+ 114 7 28 , 10 0
H S6 5 . 7 95 6 17, 4 0 0 7.2 1193 3 0 , 4 0 0
A A # 7 6 .8 8 71 20 , 70 0 8 .5 115 8 3 0 , 4 0 0
Blue Dot 6 .8 1110 27, 3 0 0 7. 6 + 118 9 3 2, 3 0 0
125 gr. Jacketed HP
1.075" OAL
BC: .137
50:1 42
130gr .FMJ
1.160" OAL
BC:.160
SD:.147
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Cl ays 3 .1 8 72 26 , 70 0 3 .6 96 0 3 1, 70 0 Cl a y s 2.5 6 90 19, 20 0 3 .6 93 3 3 1, 5 0 0
Ti t egroup 3 .8 96 2 26 , 10 0 4 . 2 10 4 5 3 1, 20 0 Ti t egr oup 3 .8 93 6 24 , 4 0 0 4 . 2 10 3 5 3 0 , 3 0 0
Bullseye 3 . 9 979 27, 90 0 4 . 5 10 73 3 0 , 10 0 Bullseye 3 . 6 78 0 21, 5 0 0 4 . 5 10 0 2 3 1, 0 0 0
70 0 X 3 .8 93 0 22, 90 0 4 . 2 10 22 3 1, 4 0 0 70 0 X 3 . 0 8 0 3 21, 70 0 4 . 0 991 3 2, 5 0 0
23 1 3 .9 96 0 27, 0 0 0 4 . 4 10 4 3 3 2, 0 0 0 23 1 3 . 9 94 9 25 , 3 0 0 4 . 4 10 3 9 3 0 , 6 0 0
A A # 5 5 . 4 95 5 24 , 20 0 6 .1 10 78 3 1, 4 0 0 Uni que 3 . 5 710 18 , 20 0 4 . 8 10 14 3 1, 20 0
Unique 4 . 5 997 27, 3 0 0 5 . 0 10 78 3 0 , 70 0 Pow er Pist ol 5 . 1 10 10 25 , 3 0 0 5 . 7 1115 3 0 , 70 0
Pow er Pist ol 5 .1 979 23 , 10 0 5 . 7 110 7 3 1, 3 0 0 Uni versal 4 . 0 90 4 18 , 3 0 0 4 . 5 10 4 5 28 , 70 0
Universal 4 . 0 8 8 0 17, 4 0 0 4 . 5 10 4 2 29, 3 0 0 N3 4 0 4 . 1 94 1 23 , 3 0 0 4 . 6 10 6 7 3 2, 0 0 0
N3 4 0 4 . 0 93 7 21, 90 0 4 . 6 10 6 0 3 1, 20 0 HS-6 5 . 0 75 2 18 , 0 0 0 6 .5 1112 3 2, 5 0 0
H S6 5 .8 94 9 23 , 8 0 0 6 . 6 10 8 0 3 0 , 4 0 0 A A # 7 6 .5 8 3 3 20 , 5 0 0 8 .2 1119 3 2, 6 0 0
A A # 7
Blue Dot
7. 0
6 .3
10 0 8
10 4 9
26 , 70 0
27, 4 0 0
7.8
7.1 +
1119
116 3
31,600
3 2, 4 0 0
Blue Dot 5 . 4 8 5 2 21, 70 0 6 .8 1114 3 1, 70 0
147 gr . TMJ
1.115" OAL
BC: .208
SD: .167
#356242
90 gr . (#2 Alloys) 1.045" OAL
BC: .105
SD: .101
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CUJ>. Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Tit egroup 3 .2 914 27, 70 0 3 .6 98 3 3 1, 90 0 Ti t egr oup 4 .3 1215 26 , 10 0 4 . 8 1299 3 0 , 6 0 0
3ullseye 3 .4 8 71 23 , 5 0 0 3 .9 971 29, 90 0
B ul l seye 4.0 1060 19,800 5 . 2 13 15 3 2, 0 0 0
70 0 X 2.8 76 6 23 , 3 0 0 3 .6 94 9 3 0 , 70 0 70 0 X 4 . 1 1125 22, 8 0 0 5 .1 128 5 3 1, 0 0 0
23 1 3 .5 8 5 5 23 , 0 0 0 4 . 1 95 7 27, 5 0 0 Red Dot 4 . 1 1120 22, 8 0 0 5 . 5 13 4 0 3 2, 5 0 0
J n i q u e 3 . 7 8 73 20 , 5 0 0 4 . 5 10 3 9 29, 10 0 23 1 3 .8 10 93 20 , 5 0 0 5 .1 14 5 5 3 2, 10 0
3
o w e r Pist ol 4 . 5 96 0 26 , 90 0 5 . 0 10 4 3 3 2, 4 0 0 SR-7625 5 . 0 118 0 23 , 4 0 0 5 . 9 13 10 3 0 , 5 0 0
J ni ver sal 3 .1 778 19, 0 0 0 3 .5 924 29, 20 0 PB 4 . 8 1115 19, 8 0 0 6 . 0 13 6 0 3 3 , 0 0 0
N340 3.9 935 28,500
4 . 4 10 12 3 2, 20 0 Gr e e n Dot 4 . 3 10 95 20 , 4 0 0 6 . 0 13 25 3 1, 0 0 0
WSF 3 .5 790 21, 5 0 0 4 . 4 98 3 3 0 , 8 0 0 N3 4 0 5 . 2 120 1 23 , 8 0 0 5 . 8 13 21 3 1, 4 0 0
H S6 4 . 8 8 6 6 22, 0 0 0 5 .8 10 4 6 3 0 , 6 0 0 Uni que 5 . 0 10 6 5 19, 8 0 0 6 . 8 13 25 3 1, 5 0 0
A A # 7 6 . 0 8 5 2 20 , 20 0 72 10 14 29, 0 0 0 Pow er Pist ol 6 .3 128 0 27, 70 0 7. 0 13 8 9 3 1, 90 0
Blue Dot 5 .3 8 6 4 19, 0 0 0 " 6 6 10 5 2 28 , 6 0 0 H S6
A A # 5
SR4 75 6
5 .8
6 . 6
5 .3
10 11
116 3
116 8
19, 5 0 0
23 , 10 0
22, 4 0 0
7. 2
7.4
7.2
13 5 6
128 4
13 8 0
29, 8 0 0
29, 3 0 0
3 0 , 5 0 0
I N,,,...
H S6
A A # 5
SR4 75 6
5 .8
6 . 6
5 .3
10 11
116 3
116 8
19, 5 0 0
23 , 10 0
22, 4 0 0
7. 2
7.4
7.2
13 5 6
128 4
13 8 0
29, 8 0 0
29, 3 0 0
3 0 , 5 0 0
I N,,,...
+ De s i g n a t e s a c o m p r e s s e a p o w d e r c h a r g e .
3 23
mm LUj ^^^^LT (9mm I P a r a b e l l u m ) ( 9 x 1 9 m m )
#356242
120 g r . (#2 Al l oy) .0 6 5 " OAL
BC:
SD:
154
135
Sugg
Starling Velocity Pressure
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Ti t egroup 3 .2 10 21 25 , 20 0 3 .8 10 91 3 0 , 0 0 0
Bullseye 3 .4 93 9 23 , 6 0 0 4 . 2 1175 3 2, 5 0 0
70 0 X 3 .0 94 0 26 , 0 0 0 3 . 7 10 8 0 3 1, 6 0 0
Red Dot 3 . 0 919 25 , 10 0 3 .9 114 0 3 2, 0 0 0
23 1 3 . 0 10 10 20 , 0 0 0 4 .1 114 8 3 0 , 20 0
SR-7625 3 . 0 8 5 2 21, 4 0 0 3 .9 10 95 3 1, 3 0 0
PB 3 .2 8 72 24 , 5 0 0 4 .1 110 6 3 1, 4 0 0
Green Dot 3 .5 9 6 6 2 6 , 2 0 0 4 . 4 115 2 3 2, 8 0 0
N340 4.0 1047 27,300 4 . 5 113 5 3 1, 6 0 0
Unique 4 . 0 10 13 26 , 5 0 0 5 . 0 1194 3 2, 8 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 5 . 0 1 1 0 7 27, 70 0 5 . 6 1190 3 1, 5 0 0
H S6 5 . 0 90 4 23 , 0 0 0 6 .3 118 2 3 1, 70 0
M # 5 5 . 4 10 21 24 , 6 0 0 6 . 0 113 6 3 0 , 3 0 0
..UNJ M #358093 BC: 079
B 3 P * 125 gr . (#2 Al l oy) 1.115" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Cl ays 2.2 8 6 3 25 , 10 0 3 .1 10 3 0 3 0 , 8 0 0
Ti t egroup 2. 9 10 0 2 26 , 8 0 0 3 .3 10 8 2 29, 5 0 0
Bullseye 3 .3 10 11 28 , 70 0 3 .9 113 0 3 1, 4 0 0
70 0 X 2.8 94 8 25 , 0 0 0 3 .5 10 6 9 3 1, 20 0
23 1 3 .2 94 6 27, 6 0 0 4 . 2 1116 3 0 , 0 0 0
Unique 3 .4 10 0 4 27, 4 0 0 4 . 5 1195 3 2, 6 0 0
N340 3.6 1037 29,200 4 . 0 1122 3 1, 90 0
WSF 3 .5 95 0 28 , 3 0 0 4 . 7 115 8 3 0 , 90 0
SR-4756 3 . 4 918 25 , 10 0 4 . 5 + 1110 3 1, 6 0 0
A A # 5 4 . 9 10 6 3 26 , 5 0 0 5 . 5 113 6 3 1, 3 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 4 . 8 1129 3 0 , 0 0 0 5 . 4 120 2 3 2, 3 0 0
H S6 4 . 8 10 28 27, 10 0 5 . 8 + 1175 3 2, 6 0 0
#356402
120 gr . {#2 Al l oy) 1.110" OAL
BC: .146
SD: .135
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Ti t egr oup 3 .3 997 24 , 4 0 0 3 . 7 110 9 3 2, 20 0
Bullseye 3 . 8 10 4 7 28 , 4 0 0 4 . 2 1124 3 1, 20 0
70 0 X 3 .6 10 3 1 26 , 6 0 0 4 . 0 1115 3 1, 8 0 0
23 1 2.9 96 3 17, 0 0 0 4 . 4 126 4 29, 6 0 0
Gr een Dot 3 .8 10 3 8 28 , 0 0 0 4 . 3 113 6 3 1, 4 0 0
N340 4.0 986 23,300 4 . 5 10 98 3 0 , 20 0
Pow er Pist ol 5 . 1 1124 28 , 20 0 5 . 7 120 9 3 1, 6 0 0
HS-6 5 . 0 910 20 , 0 0 0 6 .2 116 3 29, 3 0 0
A A # 5 5 . 4 10 3 0 24 , 6 0 0 6 . 0 115 0 3 1, 10 0
#356637 BO 0 73
5 B5 S! ! ! 14 7 gr . (#2 Al l oy) 1.058" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Cl a y s 1.9 6 6 9 21, 0 0 0 2. 8 + 8 73 3 1, 70 0
Ti t egr oup 2.5 8 70 26 , 8 0 0 2.8 94 3 3 0 , 3 0 0
Bullseye 2.8 78 0 24 , 90 0 3 .5 94 2 3 1, 6 0 0
70 0 X 2. 7 8 0 3 26 , 5 0 0 3 .3 921 3 2, 20 0
Universal 3 . 0 8 75 26 , 3 0 0 3 .4 96 9 3 1, 0 0 0
Uni que 3 . 2 8 10 25 , 6 0 0 3 .8 95 6 3 1, 8 0 0
N3 4 0 3 . 4 8 9 4 2 5 , 4 0 0 3 .8 95 4 29, 90 0
WSF 3 . 4 8 6 7 26 , 90 0 3 .9 96 1 3 2, 10 0
SR4 75 6 3 .1 76 9 25 , 0 0 0
Power Pi stol 4 . 1 93 9 26 , 10 0
3 .6 8 96 3 0 , 70 0
4.6 1033 30,200
HS-6 4 . 4 8 4 6 26 , 70 0 5 . 0 96 8 3 1, 90 0
A A # 7 6 .3 98 6 26 , 5 0 0 7.1 10 6 1 29, 3 0 0
Blue Dot 5 .1 8 6 4 26 , 70 0 5 . 9 98 0 3 1, 20 0
3 24 L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
I)mm WGrR
TIe 9mm Luger cartridge is known
by several names including 9mm
Parabellum and 9x19mm. Some
pistols chambered for this cartridge
are marked "9mml08" or "9mm PI
08" to indicate the date (1908) when
it was adopted by the German
Army. Except for war souvenirs,
there were few 9mm pistols in the
U.S. until the 1950's.
The U.S. military considered the
9mm as a service cartridge on
numerous occasions and finally
adopted it in 1985 in the M-9
Beretta pistol. The compact pistols
and the high magazine capacity
found in many models have com-
bined to make the 9mm Luger the
most popular cartridge in the U.S.
law enforcement community also.
The 9mm was originally loaded
with full metal jacketed bullets for
reliable feeding. However, to
succeed as a police service cartridge,
it was necessary to use expanding
bullets to limit the tremendous
penetration of the FMJ 9mm
bullets. The current trend in law
enforcement is toward 124 and 147
grain JHP bullets.
Speer offers a number of bullets
which are suitable for the 9mm. The
100 grain JHP bullet is excellent for
varmints and small game. For
general purpose shooting and target
practice, the 115 and 124 grain TMJ
bullets are a good choice. The 115,
124 and 147 grain Gold Dot hollow
points should be chosen for serious
defense work. We have previously
listed 9mm Luger loads for the 88
grainJHP and the 95 grain TMJ,
but many reloaders found the
resulting short overall length cause
feeding problems.
When loading the 9mm, carefully
observe the cartridge overall lengths
listed in the data. UNDER NO
CONDITIONS SHOULD THE BULLETS BE
LOADED SHORTER THAN THE LISTED
LENGTHS. 9mm case capacity is
relatively small and seating a bullet
deeper than indicated can cause
excessive pressures and the potential
for damage or injury.
Loads listed for the Speer 125
grain lead bullet generally do not
operate at maximum pressure. We
have limited the velocity to around
1000 feet/sec to reduce barrel
leading. A good rule of thumb with
swaged lead bullets is to use the
lightest load which will cycle the
action reliably.
The 9mm Luger headspaces on the
case mouth so roll crimping is not
recommended. A good taper crimp
will give sufficient holding power as
long as the expander ball is no larger
than 0.354 inches. The taper crimp
also gives a nicely finished edge to
the case mouth for reliable feeding.
Refer to the section, "Loading for
Semi-automatic Pistols" in the
introduction to the handgun data.
There you will find an extended
discussion on reloading the 9mm
Luger which contains some helpful
tips.
The listed loads do not exceed the
industry maximum pressure of
35,000 psi.
498
NUMBER mm TWELVE
0.3940 in. [10.01 mm]
0.3926 in. [9.97 mm]
0.3800 in. [9.65 mm]
I L 0.7540in.[19.15mm]
0.0500 in. [1.27 mm]
Barrel Length: 4"
Twist: 1-10"
. 355" Dia .
100 Grain
9mm
Secl. Density .113 JHP
Speer Part No.
3983
Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
8.2 1296
Blue Dot
7.4 1148
AA
7.4 1274
#5
6.7 1150
AA
9.6C 1272
#7
8.6 1190
Viht.
6.3 1229
N350
5.6 1137
Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 5906
Case: Speer
Primers: CCI 500
Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs.
7.5 1228 5.1
AA
HS-6
6.7 1091
#2
4. 6
4.8 1217
Viht.
6.4
Bullseye
4. 3 1134
3N37
5.7
6.4 1210 5.6
WAP
5.7 1100
WSF
5.0
5.9 1207 5.2
Unique
5.3 1163
231
4.5
Mzl. Vel.
1204
1050
1203
1100
1189
1097
1179
997
NUMBER TWELVE
499
500
. 355" Dia .
115 Grain
Sect. Density .130
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.

o
Q
"a
'0
CI
P d ower W G t. rs.
8.5
Blue Dot
7. 7
6.7
WAP
6.0
6.3
Unique
5.6
Vi ht.
6.8
3N37
6.1
. 355" Dia .
124 Grain
Sect. Density .141
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder Wt.Grs.
8.S
HS-7
8.0
7.9
Blue Dot
7.1
AA
10.5C
#9
9.4
5.8
Unique
5.2
Smm Smm
GDHP TMJ
0.125 0.177
1.125" 1.135"
3994 3995
M I V I P d z . e . ower
1258
1161
1245
1162
1244
1166
1225
11 28
Smm
SP
0.115
1.120"
3997
Mzl. Vel.
124S
1159
1238
11 21
1185
1061
1180
1080
AA
#7
Viht.
N350
HS-6
H.
Universal

&
"a
'0
CI
Smm
GDHP
0.134
1.120"
3998
Powder
AA
#7
Viht.
3N37
WAP
H.
Universal
Smm
JHP
0.118
1.125"
3996
W G t. rs. MIVI z . e . Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
9.6 1220 5.6 1156
8.6 1158
WSF
5. 0 1041
6.5 1210 4.7 1144
5.8 1109
Bullseye
4.2 1037
7.5 1178 5.0 1133
6.7 1048
231
4.5 1026
5.3 1172
AA
6.8 1102
4.7 1046
#5
6.1 1003
Smm
TMJ
0.114
1.135"
4004
Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
9.0 1180 6.5 1069
AA
8.1 1077
#5
5.8 963
6.4 1179 4.4 1059
5. 7 1063
Bullseye
3. 9 966
6.0 1138 6.7 1059
5.4 1019
HS-6
6.0 951
5.0 1089 4.5 998
4.5 993
231
4.0 887
NUMBER mm TWELVE
. 355" Dia .
147 Grain
Secl. Density .167
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.

o
CI
" '0
"
P d W G ower I. rs.
5.8
Blue Dot
5.1
Viht.
4.9
3N37
4.4
4.7
WAP
4.2
. 356" Dia .
125 Grain
Secl. Density .142
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ower W G I. rs.
4.6
WAP
4.2
4.5
Unique
4.1
3.6
Red Dot
3.3
9mm 9mm
GD-HP TMJ
0.164 0.208
1.130" 1.130"
4002 4006
Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder
1001 6.8 961
AA
900
#7
6.1 867
HS-7
969 5.6 956
886
HS-6
5.0 845
WSF
964 4.3 954
AA
879
Unique
3.8 852
#5
9mm
L-RN
0.155
1.130"
4601
M I V I P d z . e. ower W G I. rs. M I V I P d z . e . ower
1012 4.2 995
921
HP-38
3.9 917
231
1007 5.5 993
911
HS-6
5.1 913
700-X
1004 4.3 991
888
H.
Universal
3.9 899
Bullseye
WI. Grs.
6.8
6.1
4.1
3.6
5.1
4.5
WI. G rs.
4.1
3.8
3.4
3.2
3.8
3.5
NUMBER mm TWELVE
Mzl. Vel.
953
866
931
840
931
821
Mzl.Vel.
982
911
977
920
962
929
501
SPECIFICATIONS:
Bullet Dia. Cast ... ..... .... .. ....... 310" to .313"
Maximum Case Length ...................... .920"
Trim-to Length .................... .............. .915"
Maximum Overall Length (w/ Bullet) 1.280"
Primer Size ........ ....... ... .. ......... ... Small Pistol
Lyman Shell Holder Number ... ..... ......... ... 9
Firearm used for Test .. Smith & Wesson 30
Barrel Length ...... 3" Twist ... ... 1-18%"
Maxi mum loads are intended for solid frame revolvers
which are in good condition. In all instances they should be
approached with caution.
Some variations in groove diameter are encountered in
handguns chambered for this cartridge. Slug your barrel before
reloading and size your cast bullets to as near groove diameter
as possible.
77 Grain Cast
Sug.
84 Grain Cast
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#311227 (84 Grs.)
93 Grain Cast
5ug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grain. F.P.S.
Bullseye 1.5 530 3.2 1004
Red Dot 1.9 575 3.5 1059
8u llseye 1.4 462 2.7 846
Red Dot 1.7 504 3.0 847
Sug.
Unique 2.6 629 4.8 1111
Bu llseye 1.5 497 3.1 967
Unique 2.5 568 4.3 992
Red Dot 1.7 523 3.4 989
Unique 2.5 555 4.7 1078
Accuracy Loed:
Bul lseye Powder, 1.5 Gra ins, 530 F.P.S.
Accuracy Load:
Bullseye Powder, 2.7 Gr.ins, 462 F.P.S.
Accuracy load:
Bull seye Powder, 1.5 Grains, 497 F.P.S.
115 Grain Cast
Sug.
Bullseye 1.3 452 1.8 613
Red Dot 1.6 494 2.1 639
Uni que 2.0 501 3.5 823
Accuracy Load :
Red Dot Powder, 1.6 Grains, 494 F.P. S.
pistol, read preamble before using .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Bull et Di a. Jacketed & Cast .. . 354" to .356"
Maximum Case Length .......... ..... ... .... .754"
Trim-to Length .... ................. ............. .751"
Maximum Overall Length (wi Bull et) 1.169"
Primer Size ... .............. ... ........... . Small Pi stol
Lyman Shell Holder Number .............. .... 12
Barrel Length .... .... 4" Twist ..... ... 1.10"
The 9mm Luger cartridge headspaces on the case mouth.
For thi s reason, the case should not be crimped and the trim-
to-l ength should be adhered to closely. A short case, or a crimp
on the mouth, can cause headspace problems.
While slight variations in groove di ameters are encountered
with pi stols for this cartridge, most guns have a groove diameter
of .354". Jacketed bullets of .355" can safely be used in all
barrels ranging from .354" to .356".
9mm LUGER Cont'd. Next Page
115
9mm LUGER Continued
(9mm PARA BELLUM)
95 Grain Jacketed
Sug.
121 Grain Cast
CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358242
158 Grain Cast
BUllET #358311 (#2 AllOY)
Sug.
Bullseye 3.0 869 3.5 961
Bullseye 3.7 975 5.2 1273
Red Dot 3.8 926 5.3 1234
Sug.
Red Dot 3.0 858 3.6 963
Unique 3.5 883 4.5 1039
Herco 3.6 840 4.6 1010
Unique 4.8 1000 6.2 1275
Accuracv Load :
Bullseye 3.5 990 4.8 1212
Red Dot 3.6 966 5.0 1197
Unique 4.4 999 6.0 1243
Herca 4.6 952 6.1 1183
Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder, 6.2 Grai ns, 1275 F.P.S.
124 Grain Jacketed
Accuracy Load:
Bullseye Powder, 3.0 Grains, 869 F.P.S.
Sug.
Bullseye 3.5 909 4.8 1142
Red Dot 3.5 877 4.9 1107
Unique 4.3 891 5.8 1149
Accuracy Load:
pistol, read preamble before using.
SPECIFICA TIONS:
Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. . 356" to .358"
Maximum Case Length .. .... .. .... .... .. .... 1.290"
Trim-to Length ................ .... .. .. .. ........ 1.285"
Maximum Overall Length (w f Bullet) 1.590"
Primer Size .. ...... .... .... .... ...... .... .. Small Pistol
Lyman Shell Holder Number .... .. .......... .... 1
Barrel Length ...... 5" Twist ...... 1-18%"
116
Depending upon their manufacture, some varIation in
groove diameter exists in these handguns. It is wise to slug your
barrel before reloading and size cast bullets to exact groove
diameter.
Tn order to hold your maximum overall length to below
1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the
forward edge of the first driving band.
Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept above
750 F.P.S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel.
.357 MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page
PISTOL: S & W MODEL 39
BARREL: 4, 1 in 10 TWIST
PRIMER: FEDERAL 100
BULLET DIAMETER: .355
MAXIMUM C.O.L. : 1.169
MAX. CASE LENGTH: .754
CASE TRI M LENGTH: .7 44
The 9mm Luger is the most widely chambered military pistol cartridge
in the world. It has become extremely popular in the u.s. and is used
by a large number of law enforcement agencies. Introduced in 1902 by
Georg Luger in his Luger Pistol and dubbed the 9mm Parabellum, this
cartridge was adopted by the German Armed Forces just six years
later. The cartridge is also used extensively in submachine guns.
The 9mm Luger is economical and relatively easy to reload. With the
ending of World War II, a great number of military surplus semi-autos
were sold in the U.S., which also enhanced popularity of the round in
this country. Today, every major U.S. manufacturer offers a firearm in
this caliber. Many foreign producers offer fine firearms in the 9mm
Luger. The U.S. armed services have adopted a Beretta pistol, the M9,
as the official sidearm. The large number of firearms in 9mm
prompted the need for commercial ammunition and reloading sup-
plies. Homady offers reloading dies and eight different bullets for the
9mm.
Powders that worked exceptionally well in our test weapon were Her-
cules Unique, Winchester 231, and AA#2. AA#2 produced the highest
velocity of all the powders tested with the 90, 100, 115 and 124 grain
bullets while AA#7 and Blue Dot gave the highest velocity with the
147 grain bullet. Velocity difference between 4" and 5" barrels were
negligible. Note: When reloading for the 9mm, care must be taken that
little or no crimp be used, since the 9mm headspaces on the mouth of
the case.
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internal taper and case capacity. It is best to segregate cases by
manufacturer and construction and load accordingly.
90 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35500 HPIXTP
C.O.L. - 1.080'
POWDER 1150 fps 1200fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 281283, Vol. /I
VELOCITY
1250fps
544
1300fps
.102
.355'
1350fps
100 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY: .113
.355" DIAMETER:
#3552 FMJ-RN
Ballistic Coefficient - .1 15
C.O.L. - 1.105"
POWDER 1050fps 1100 fps
Red Dot 3.8 gr. 4.0 gr.
3.9 gr. 4.1 gr.
Pearl Scot 4.2 gr.
Unique
WIN 231
7.3 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 284-286, Vol. /I
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35540 HPIXTP
C.O.L. - 1.050'
#3555 FM..J-RN
C.O.L. - 1.105'
POWDER 1050fps 1100 fps
VELOCITY
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See Ballistics Tables on pages 286-287, 287-288, Vol. II
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124 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3556 FMJ-FP
C.O.L. - 1.050
#3557 FMJ-RN
C.O.L. - 1 .150
#3567 LRN
C.O.L. - 1.090"
VELOCITY
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POWDER 1025fps 1050fps 1075fps 1100fps 1125fps 1150fps 1175fps 1200fps
6.1 gr.
HS-6 6.2 gr. 6.3 gr. 6.5 gr. 6.6 gr. 6.8 gr.
AA #7 7.2 gr. 7.5 gr. 7.7 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 289-290, 290-291, 294-295, Vol. II
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35580 HPIXTP
C.O. L. - 1.100"
#3559 FM'-'-RN
C.O.L. - 1.169"
VELOCITY
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AA#7 5.1 gr. 5.5 gr. 5.9gr.
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F tOl DATA
PB 4.0 955 22,500 CUP
223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER 327 FEDERAL MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL
100 GR. HOY FMJ COL: .980"
Titegroup 5.3 1208 31 ,800 CUP
BBl: 15" PR: WINCHESTER SR BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 200 PISTOL
800-X 4.0 840 14,700 CUP
700-X 4.0 955 22,900 CUP

SR 4756 3.5 875 15,900 CUP

40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" 85 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" AutoComp 4.2 934 14,400 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"
VARGET 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP
Longshot 7.2 1549 41 ,800 PSI
Universal 3.4 889 16,100 CUP LlL'GUN 14.0 1353 29,800 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP
800-X 7.5 1548 36,700 PSI
231 3.1 843 15,400 CUP Longshot 6.9 1247 32,600 CUP
H335 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP
SR 4756 7.1 1451 37,800 PSI HP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP
HS-6 8.5 1561 41 ,600 PSI
SR 7625 3.0 855 15,500 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1173 31,400 CUP
BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51 ,000 CUP
AutoComp 7.0 1518 42,100 PSI
PB 2.8 835 15,400 CUP Universal 5.5 1179 32,300 CUP
H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP
Universal 6.0 1378 38,700 PSI Titegroup 3.0 912 14,700 CUP 231 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP
H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP
WSF 7.0 1475 38,200 PSI
700-X 2.7 840 15,200 CUP HP-38 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP

231 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210" HP-38 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI
9MM LUGER CASE: WINCHESTER
VARGET 27.5 C 2959 44,800 CUP Titegroup 5.8 1438 37,600 PSI
BBl: 4" PR: CCI 500
130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"
BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 47,100 CUP

Longshot 6.8 1215 32,000 CUP
90 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.460"
H335 26.0 2834 51 ,700 CUP
Longshot 7.3 1512 42,600 PSI
115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3024 51 ,300 CUP
800-X 7.2 1446 31,700 PSI
700-X 4.2 1091 31 ,900 PSI AutoComp 6.1 1144 31 ,900 CUP
Longshot 6.0 1203 32,300 PSI Universal 5.3 1124 32,200 CUP
BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 50,400 CUP SR 4756 7.4 1486 40,500 PSI
HS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUP
231 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP
H322 24.0 2740 49,300 CUP HS-6 8.8 1491 36,400 PSI
AutoComp 5.6 1161 32,500 PSI
HP-38 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP
H4198 21 .5 2824 45,900 CUP AutoComp 7.2 1493 42,900 PSI
Universal 5.0 1149 31,200 CUP
Universal 5.7 1372 40,900 PSI
231 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP
VARGET 27.5 C 2972 49,700 CUP
WSF 6.6 1426 41 ,900 PSI
HP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP
147 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.275"
BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 48,500 CUP
231 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI
SR 7625 4.9 1113 32,300 PSI
AutoComp 5.5 1056 32,900 CUP
HP-38 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI
PB 4.0 1038 32,000 PSI
H335 25.3 2799 49,300 CUP
Titegroup 5.7 1402 39,600 PSI
Titegroup 4.8 1158 30,500 CUP 38 SUPER AUTO +P CASE: WINCHESTER
H4895 26.0 2880 49,000 CUP
~ a i s 3.9.
1095 32,600 CUP BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER SP
IMR 4227 12.5C 1318 30,000 PSI

H322 23.0 2638 48,900 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.090" 115 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"
H4198 21.0 2719 47,600 CUP
296 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI
Longshot 5.7 1162 33,400 PSI WSF 7.1 1320 34,400 PSI
H110 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI
SR 4756 4.9 1037 28,700 PSI

32 H&R MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL
LiI'Gun 14.0 1431 27,900 PSI
HS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUP
124 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"
Longshot 6.7 1400 43,500 PSI
WSF 6.6 1245 34,600 PSI
BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 100
AutoComp 5.2 1120 33,300 PSI

800-X 6.9 1434 39,400 PSI
Universal 4.9 1118 30,600 CUP 130 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"
SR 4756 6.6 1352 41 ,500 PSI
231 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP WSF 6.3 1200 34,400 PSI
H4227 9.5 1151 21 ,000 CUP
HS-6 7.7 1384 42,000 PSI
HP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP
LlL'GUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUP
AutoComp 6.2 1328 41,400 PSI
SR 7625 4.6 1074 33,700 PSI
147 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"
LONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUP
PB 3.6 974 33,500 PSI
WSF 5.6 1070 34,400 PSI
HS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUP
HP-38 5.4 1261 39,800 PSI
Titegroup 4.4 1136 30,600 CUP
38 SPECIAL
AutoComp 4.6 1114 19,200 CUP
700-X 3.6 1007 31 ,000 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
UNIVERSAL 4.3 1123 19,000 CUP
a i s 3. 7.
1056 32,500 CUP
BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP
32-20 WINCHESTER CASE: REMINGTON

231 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP
HP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP
Longshot 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI
SR 4756 6.0 1046 16,400 PSI
TITEGROUP 3.7 1110 20,900 CUP 85 GR. HOY JHP COL: 1.550"
800-X 4.0 883 28,900 PSI
HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP
LlL'GUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUP
SR 4756 3.6 834 29,900 PSI
AutoComp 6.2 1068 16,500 PSI
90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1.340"
TITEGROUP 3.5 961 15,900 CUP
HS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUP
H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUP

AutoComp 4.0 916 32,800 PSI
231 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
LlL'GUN 11 .5 1227 18,000 CUP
100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1.580"
LONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUP
LlL'GUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUP
Universal 3.3 869 31 ,000 CUP
HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
SR 7625 3.3 844 32,900 PSI
SR 7625 5.1 999 16,300 PSI
HS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUP
PB 4.1 926 15,700 PSI
AutoComp 4.5 1082 20,300 CUP
380 AUTO CASE: REMINGTON
700-X 2.9 838 32,000 PSI
BBl: 3.75" PR: CCI5Oo
700-X 4.2 969 17,000 PSI
HP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUP

38 SUPER AUTO CASE: REMINGTON
CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP
90 GR. HOY JHP COL: .955"

100 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.345"
800-X 4.1 870 15,500 CUP
H4227 10.0 1060 19,300 CUP
SR 4756 3.6 880 15,500 CUP
HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP
LlL'GUN 11 .0 1208 19,900 CUP
AutoComp 4.5 1012 15,000 CUP
Longshot 7.1 1301 31 ,600 CUP AutoComp 5.5 989 16,600 PSI
LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP
800-X 5.9 1015 21 ,900 CUP Universal 4.8 939 15,400 CUP
HS-6 5.4 1023 20,200 CUP
231 3.5 957 15,400 CUP
SR 4756 5.2 965 21,800 CUP 231 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
AutoComp 4.2 964 18,900 CUP
HP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUP
HS-6 8.5 1314 31 ,500 CUP HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
UNIVERSAL 3.7 973 19,900 CUP SR 7625 3.2 880 14,700 CUP
AutoComp 6.2 1238 32,000 CUP SR 7625 4.7 872 16,1 00 PSI
231 3.7 947 19,400 CUP PB 3.0 890 15,700 CUP
Universal 5.5 1225 32,300 CUP PB 3.8 816 16,100 PSI
HP-38 3.7 947 19,400 CUP Titegroup 3.2 970 15,600 CUP
231 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP Titegroup 4.2 919 15,800 CUP
TITEGROUP 3.3 956 19,900 CUP 700-X 2.9 895 15,900 CUP
HP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP 700-X 3.8 849 16,400 PSI
SR 7625 4.5 955 21 ,800 CUP Clays 3.7 869 16,700 CUP
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MAGNUM
REM. 240 GR. LEAD GC; . 423" DIA. ;
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 610" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.5 1205 39600
SR 7625 11.3 1260 39700
Hi-Skor
800-X 13.5 1400 39600
SR 4756 13.9 1385 39800
IMR 4227 24.0C 1420 35200
. 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM
HORNADY 240 GR. LEAD SWC;
. 430" DIA. ; 8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 585" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.5 1185 40000
SR 7625 10.7 1190 39700
Hi-Skor
800-X 13.4 1395 39600
IMR 4227 22.0C 1310 33300
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 185 GR. MC HP; . 451" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 210" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.3 845 17500
PB 6.1 855 17900
SR 7625 6.9 890 18000
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.6 975 18000
SR 4756 8.7 920 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 185 GR MC SWC MATCH;
. 451" DIA. ; 5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 150" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.4 760 14300
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 950 17900
PB 5.1 755 13600
PB 5.9 890 17900
SR 7625 5.7 760 13100
SR 7625 6.5 895 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.8 785 12400
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.2 980 17700
SR 4756 8.4 940 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
SPEER 200 GR. JHP; . 451" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 170" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.1 815 17500
PB 6.0 825 17200
SR 7625 6.4 825 17200
SR 4756 8.1 880 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.3 840 18000
. 45 A. C. P.
. 452" DIA. ; 5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 170" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.4 775 12000
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 930 17700
PB 5.1 770 11900
PB 5.9 885 17900
SR 7625 5.6 770 12600
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.4 775 12700
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.9 950 18000
SR 7625 6.5 900 18000
SR 4756 7.0 765 12000
SR 4756 8.2 30 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 230 GR. LEAD; . 451" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 270" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.7 775 17700
PB 5.2 765 15500
PB 5.5 810 17900
SR 7625 5.8 775 13600
SR 7625 6.2 825 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.2 760 13800
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 860 18000
SR 4756 6.9 770 14000
SR 4756 7.5 960 17800
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 230 GR. MC; . 450" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.0 770 17700
PB 5.5 750 17900
SR 7625 6.0 745 17400
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.3 840 17800
SR 4756 7.4 795 17600
. 45 COLT
REM. 250 GR. LEAD; . 454" DIA. ;
7. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 600" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.3 815 13710
PB 7.2 830 13600
SR 7625 8.7 895 13900
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.5 915 13700
SR 4756 10.0 885 13500
. 357 SIG
REM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2
SPEER 125 GR. GD-HP; . 355" DIA. ;
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 135" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
800-X 10.0c 1438 36100
PB 6.7 1237 38700
SR-7625 7.9 1304 37100
SR-4756 9.1 1376 38900
. 357 SIG
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 140" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.6 1119 38400
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.0 1317 38000
PB 5.0 1012 38600
. 38 SUPER AUTO +P
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.3 1199 34600
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.0c 1314 31300
PB 5.0 1122 33900
SR-7625 6.3 1219 34300
SR-4756 7.4 1284 34900
. 38 SUPER AUTO +P
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.5 1028 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.4 1159 34600
PB 4.1 912 33500
SR-7625 5.1 1004 34000
SR-4756 5.9 1053 33600
9 MM LUGER
REM. CASE; REM. 1 1/2 PR.
REM. 115 GR. JHP; . 354" DIA. ;
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 110" C. O. L.
SR 7625 5.1 1095 32400
SR 4756 6.3C 1175 30600
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.5 1150 30300
9 MM LUGER
REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR.
REM. 124 GR. MC; . 354" DIA. ;
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
SR 7625 4.9 1040 32300
SR 4756 6.3C 1160 32400
Hi-Skor
9 MM LUGER
HORNADY 147 GR. BTHP/XTP
. 355" DIA. ; 4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4756 4.4 950 32700
. 25 A. C. P.
REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR
HORNADY 50 GR. FMJ; . 251" DIA. ;
2. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; . 900" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 1.1 740 14400
PB 1.1 740 17700
SR 7625 1.2 755 17900
SR 4756 1.4 770 16900
Hi-Skor
800-X 1.8 815 17800
380 A. C. P.
HORNADY 90 GR. HP; . 355" DIA. ;
3. 75" PISTOL BBL. ; . 970" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.9 985 15900
PB 3.0 890 15700
SR 7625 3.2 880 14700
SR 4756 3.6 880 15500
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.1 870 15500
380 A. C. P.
3. 75" PISTOL BBL. ; . 980" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.7 840 15200
PB 2.8 835 15400
SR 7625 3.0 855 15500
SR 4756 3.5 875 15900
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.0 840 14700
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H335 44.0 2541 51,200 CUP
H4895 45.5 2649 51,000 CUP
H322 40.0 2471 50,500 CUP
VARGET 46.0 C 2580 50,600 CUP
BL-C(2) 47.0 2531 50,200 CUP
H335 42.0 2406 49,300 CUP
H4895 43.5 2484 49,500 CUP
32 ACP CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 4" PR: FEDERAL 100
71 GR. SIE FMJ COL: . 978"
HP-38 2.3 871 14,400 CUP
CLAYS 1.7 830 15,000 CUP
32 S&W LONG CASE: REMINGTON
BBL: 5. 32" PR: CCI 500
85 GR. HDY JHP COL: 1. 160"
HP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUP
90 GR. HDY LSWC COL: 1. 850"
HP-38 2.4 831 11,300 CUP
85 GR. HDY HP COL: 1. 290"
H4227 9.5 1151 21,000 CUP
LILGUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUP
LONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUP
HS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUP
HP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP
90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1. 340"
H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUP
LILGUN 11.5 1227 18,000 CUP
LONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUP
HS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUP
HP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUP
100 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1. 345"
LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP
BBL: 5. 5" PR: WINCHESTER SP
85 GR. HDY JHP COL: 1. 550"
LILGUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUP
100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1. 580"
LILGUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUP
BBL: 3. 75" PR: CCI 500
90 GR. HDY JHP COL: . 955"
HP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUP
100 GR. HDY FMJ COL: . 980"
HP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUP
BBL: 4" PR: CCI 500
115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1. 125"
LONGSHOT 6.0 1203 32,300 PSI
HS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUP
HP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP
CLAYS 3.9 1095 32,600 CUP
125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1. 090"
LONGSHOT 5.7 1162 33,400 PSI
HS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUP
HP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP
CLAYS 3.7 1056 32,500 CUP
147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 100"
LONGSHOT 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI
HS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUP
115 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 245"
LONGSHOT 7.1 1301 31,600 CUP
HS-6 8.5 1314 31,500 CUP
HP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP
125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1. 275"
LONGSHOT 6.9 1247 32,600 CUP
HS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUP
HP-38 5.7 1159 31,200 CUP
130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1. 275"
LONGSHOT 6.8 1215 32,000 CUP
HS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUP
HP-38 5.5 1134 31,200 CUP
135 GR. NOS IPSC COL: 1. 265"
LILGUN 12.8 1357 32,400 CUP
LONGSHOT 6.1 1105 32,100 CUP
P.tCI DATA
223 REMINGTON
BBL: 15"
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
..
VARGEr 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP
H33S 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP
H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP
H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP

50 GR. SPR SP
VARGET 27.5 C 2959
BL-C(2) 28.0 2851
H335 26.0 2834
H4895 27.5 C 3024
BENCHMARK 26.5 2953
H322 24.0 2740
H4198 21.5 2824
" -, - ..
55 GR. SPR SP
VARGET 27.5 C 2972
BL-C( 2) 27.5 2816
H335 25.3 2799
H4895 26.0 2880
BENCHMARK 25.6 2840
H322 23.0 2638
H4198 21.0 2719
COL: 2.210"
44,800 CUP
47,100 CUP
51,700 CUP
51,300 CUP
50,400 CUP
49,300 CUP
45,900 CUP
COL: 2.200"
49,700 CUP
48,500 CUP
49,300 CUP
49,000 CUP
50,000 CUP
48,900 CUP
47,600 CUP
30-30 WINCHESTER
BBL: 14"
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER LR
. -
130 GR. SPR FP
VARGET 36.0 C 2238
BL-C(2) 37.5 2101
H4895 35.0 2194
BENCHMARK 29.7 2020
150 GR. SIE FN
VARGET 34.5 2119
BL-C(2) 37.0 2060
H4895 34.0 2116
BENCHMARK 29.0 1944
COL: 2.540"
35,700 CUP
32,800 CUP
35,300 CUP
37,100 CUP
COL: 2.550"
36,200 CUP
33,900 CUP
36,700 CUP
37,200 CUP
30-30 WINCHESTER (IMR)
CASE: REMINGTON
BBL: 14" PR: FEOERAL 210
.
130 GR. HOY SP
IMR 4064
IMR 3031
150 GR. SIE SP
IMR 4064
IMR 3031
32 S&W LONG
BBL: 5.32"
.. oil" II
85 GR. HOY JHP
COL: 2.725"
36.5C 2110 36,500 CUP
36.0C 2175 37,000 CUP
COL: 2.855"
34.4 1995 37,400 CUP
33.0 2035 37,500 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: 1.160"
HP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUP
.. ...... ..
26
HP-38 2.6
TITEGROUP 2.3
32 H&R MAGNUM
BBL: 5"
1 -. '4 ...
85 GR. HOY HP
H4227 9.5
LlL'GUN 12.0
LONGSHOT 5.0
HS-6 5.6
UNIVERSAL 4.3
HP-38 3.8
TITEGROUP 3.7
231 3.8
" {' "l
90 GR. SIE JHP
H4227 10.0
LlL'GUN 11.5
LONGSHOT 5.0
HS-6 6.0
UNIVERSAL 4.0
HP-38 4.0
TITEGROUP 3.6
231 4.0
. ... .. - ......
100 GR. SPR JHP
H4227 10.0
LlL'GUN 11.0
LONGSHOT 4.7
HS-6 5.4
UNIVERSAL 3.7
HP-38 3.7
TITEGROUP 3.3
231 3.7
32-20 WINCHESTER
BBL: 5.5"
Ii' .. ... 'I' ;) -
85 GR. HOY JHP
LlL'GUN 8.0
TITEGROUP 3.5
- I .. .; .. - tii
100 GR. REM JFP
LlL'GUN 7.5
TITEGROUP 3.5
380 AUTO
BBL: 3.75"
I; .. :I. -j- .,. - ...
90 GR. HOY JHP
UNIVERSAL 3.6
HP-38 3.5
TITEGROUP 3.2
231 3.5

100 GR. HOY FMJ
UNIVERSAL 3.4
HP-38 3.1
TITEGROUP 3.0
231 3.1
380 AUTO (IMR)
BBL: 3.75"
So.-" ..
90 GR. HOY JHP
800-X 4.1
SR 4756 3.6
766 10,500 CUP
749 10,000 CUP
CASE:FEOERAL
PR:FEOERAL 100
COL: 1.290"
1151 21,000 CUP
1263 16,800 CUP
1167 20,200 CUP
1146 20,200 CUP
1123 19,000 CUP
1003 20,700 CUP
1110 20,900 CUP
1003 20,700 CUP
COL: 1.340"
1079 17,000 CUP
1227 18,000 CUP
1139 19,500 CUP
1140 20,200 CUP
1072 20,000 CUP
1033 20,300 CUP
1060 20,600 CUP
1033 20,300 CUP
COL: 1.345"
1060 19,300 CUP
1208 19,900 CUP
1056 19,300 CUP
1023 20, 200 CUP
973 19,900 CUP
947 19,400 CUP
956 19,900 CUP
947 19, 400 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.550"
1102 15,700 CUP
961 15,900 CUP
COL: 1.580"
1018 15,700 CUP
908 16,000 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: .955"
955 15,700 CUP
957 15,400 CUP
970 15,600 CUP
957 15,400 CUP
COL: .980"
889 16,100 CUP
843 15,400 CUP
912 14,700 CUP
843 15,400 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR:CCI500
COL: .970"
870 15,500 CUP
880 15,500 CUP
SR 7625 3.2
PB 3.0
700-X 2.9
100 GR'-HOY FMJ
800-X 4.0
SR 4756 3.5
SR 7625 3.0
PB 2.8
700-X 2.7
9MM LUGElft
BBL: 4"
... .JiI
115 GR. SPR GOHP
LONG3HOT 6.0
HS-6 7.0
UNIVE RSAL 5.0
HP-38 5.1
TITEGROUP 4.8
3.9
231 5.1
.
125 GR. SIE F:MJ
LONG3HOT 5.7
HS-6 6.8
UNIVE RSAL 4.9
HP-38 4.8
TITEGROUP 4.4
3.7
231 4.8
147 GR. HOY XTP
LONG3HOT 4.7
HS-6 5.0
UNIVE RSAL 3.3
TITEG ROUP 3.6
9MM LUGElft (IMR)
BBL: 4"
... -.... . .., ';' .
115 GR. REM JHP
800-X 6.5
SR 4756 6.3C
SR 7625 5.1
PB 4.8
700-X 4.7
,. - 'i' i' 't .
124 GR. REM Me
800-X 6.5C
SR 4756 6.3C
SR 7625 4.9
PB 4.9C
700-X 4.8
. ..
147 GR. HOY STP
800-X 5.3
SR 4756 4.4
SR 7625 4.3
PB 4.0
700-X 3.7
38 SUPER AUTO
BBL: 5"
.... II!-". It
115 GR. HOY XTP
LONG:;HOT 7.1
HS-6 8.5
UNIVERSAL 5.5
For complete data, visit our website at www.hndgdon.com
880
890
895
14,700 CUP
15,700 CUP
15,900 CUP
COL: .980"
840 14,700 CUP
875 15,900 CUP
855 15,500 CUP
835 15,400 CUP
840 15,200 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR:CCI500
COL: 1.125"
1203 32,300 PSI
1234 29,400 CUP
1149 31,200 CUP
1167 28,100 CUP
1158 30,500 CUP
1095 32,600 CUP
1167 28,100 CUP
COL: 1.090"
1162 33,400 PSI
1169 27,100 CUP
1118 30,600 CUP
1088 28,800 CUP
1136 30,600 CUP
1056 32,500 CUP
1088 28,800 CUP
COL: 1.100"
1004 33,800 PSI
885 27,900 CUP
869 31,000 CUP
929 27,500 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: 1.110"
1150 30,300 CUP
1175 30,600 CUP
1095 32,400 CUP
1075 32,500 CUP
1130 32,600 CUP
COL: 1.135"
1115 28,600 CUP
1160 32,400 CUP
1040 32,300 CUP
1050 32,500 CUP
1110 32,600 CUP
COL: 1.130"
1025 32,900 CUP
950 32,700 CUP
950 32,900 CUP
950 32,800 CUP
935 32,100 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: REMINGTON 1 1/2
COL: 1.245"
1301 31,600 CUP
1314 31,500 CUP
1225 32,300 CUP
BUL.L.ET POWDER GR
HP-38 6.1
TITEGROUP 5.3
231 6.1
5if-.- '';.' of;
125 GR. SIE FMJ
LlL'GUN 14.0
LONGSHOT 6.9
HS-6 8.3
UNIVERSAL 5.5
HP-38 5.7
TITEGROUP 5.0
231 5.7
...
130 GR. SIE FMJ
LONGSHOT 6.8
HS-6 8.2
UNIVERSAL 5.3
HP-38 5.5
TITEGROUP 4.9
231 5.5
., , .. t , - :- . ..
135 GR. NOS IPSC
LlL'GUN 12.8
LONGSHOT 6.1
38 SUPER AUTO (IMR)
BBL: 5"
'" ... . . '" f
115 GR. HOY HP
800-X 5.9
SR 4756 5.2
SR 7625 4.5
PB 4.0
700-X 4.0
38 SUPER AUTO +P
BBl: 5"
115 GR. JHP
WSF 7.1
124 GR. FMJ
WSF 6.6
.. s .it ...
130 GR. FMJ
WSF 6.3
- ...
147 GR. JHP
WSF 5.6
38 SPECIAL
BBl: 7.7"
.
125 GR. HOY XTP
HS-6 7.2
UNIVERSAL 5.2
HP-38 4.9
TITEGROUP 4.6
CLAYS 3.9
SR 4756 6.0
SR 7625 5.1
PB 4.1
700-X 4.2
231 4.9
>if i6 ,t;" .... lit \1. (t ..
140 GR. HOY XTP
HS-6 6.5
UNIVERSAL 4.8
HP-38 4.6
TITEGROUP 4.2
VEL CUP
1261 32,700 CUP
1208 31 ,BOO CUP
1261 32,700 CU P
COL: 1.275"
1353 29,800 CUP
1247 32,600 CUP
1271 32,100 CUP
1179 32,300 CUP
1159 31,200 CUP
1124 31,800 CUP
1159 31,200 CUP
COL: 1.275"
1215 32,000 CUP
1231 32,500 CUP
1124 32,200 CUP
1134 31.200 CUP
1116 31,000 CUP
1134 31,200 CUP
COL: 1.265"
1357 32,400 CUP
1105 32,100 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR:CCI500
COL: 1.265"
1015 21,900 CUP
965 21,800 CUP
955 21,800 CUP
955 22,500 CUP
955 22,900 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.280"
1320 34,400 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1245 34,600 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1200 34,400 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1070 34,400 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.455"
1048 16,600 CUP
1019 17,000 CUP
934 16,300 CUP
1010 15,600 CUP
937 16,100 CUP
1046 16,400 PSI
999 16,300 PSI
926 15,700 PSI
969 17,000 PSI
934 16,300 CUP
COL: 1.455"
933 16,000 CUP
939 15,400 CUP
861 15,800 CUP
919 15,800 CUP
9 mm, all bullet weights
Bullet Powder Weight Powder Velocity OAL Primer Source
100gr HP
5.2 gr VV N320 1,322 fps 1.083" Vihtavuori
Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr
100gr HP
100gr HP
100gr HP
7.5 gr VV 3N37 1,444 fps 1.083" Vihtavuori
114gr Lead
4.2 gr Win 231 1,115 fps Winchester
Pressure: 32,000 PSI
115gr JHP
8.3 gr HS6 1,350 fps 1.23" WSP Admin
Duplicates the 115gr Corbon JHP in my Taurus, good for practice if you carry Cor bon in your 9mm.
Email author: johnk
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115gr LRN
4.9 gr No. 2 1,146 fps 1.1" WSP Accurate
115gr LRN
115gr LRN
115gr JHP
115gr JHP
115gr JHP
115gr XTP
115gr XTP
115gr XTP
115gr XTP
115gr XTP
115gr RN
115gr RN
115gr RN
115gr RN
115gr RN
115gr GDHP
7.0 gr HS6 1,234 fps 1.125" CCI 500 Hodgdon
Pressure: 29,400 CUP
115gr GDHP
5.0 gr Universal 1,149 fps 1.125" CCI 500 Hodgdon
115gr GDHP
5.1 gr HP38 1,167 fps 1.125" CCI 500 Hodgdon
115gr GDHP
4.8 gr TiteGroup 1,158 fps 1.125" CCI 500 Hodgdon
115gr FMJ
5.0 gr Bullseye 1,180 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 31 000
115gr FMJ
Pressure: 31,000
115gr FMJ
4.5 gr Red Dot 1,150 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 32,600
115gr FMJ
4.7 gr Green Dot 1,150 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 30,000
115gr FMJ
6.1 gr Unique 1,185 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 30,100
115gr FMJ
6.3 gr Herco 1,180 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 28,700
115gr FMJ
8.0 gr Blue Dot 1,190 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 29,200
115gr FMJ
115gr FMJ
5.7 gr WSF 1,195 fps Winchester
115gr JHP
115gr JHP
115gr Rainr
HP
5.0 gr 231 Unknown 1.08" Win guest

115gr JHP
Rem.
7.2 gr 3N37 1,300 fps 1.1" WSP guest
Reliable function, low flash. Use brand name brass; off-brands can be weak and rupture at 7.5 grains of 3N37.
115gr FMJ
6.7 gr Power Pistol 1,280 fps 1.12" WSP Alliant
4" test barrel.
115gr JHP
7.0 gr HS-6 1,150 fps CCI SP guest
Speer Gold Dot 115 gr HP
Email author: davidsorensen1
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115gr FMJ
4.1 gr N320 1,070 fps 1.142" CCI SP guest
Light gun-saving field load. Developed for WW2 guns like Luger,P38 and Astra.
Email author: geeman470
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115gr FMJ
4.1 gr Red Dot 1,000 fps 1.142" Fed SP guest
real powder puff load.
Email author: jazr
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115gr TMJ
5.5 gr Unique 1,166 fps 1.230" CCI SP guest
Works great in both my Glock 17 and my Taurus 92.
115gr FMJ
6.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1.155" Win SP guest
nice low pressure target load
115gr FMJ
3.6 gr Clays 1,050 fps 1.155" Win SP guest
Clean, soft, very consistant target load
115gr JHP
9.6 gr ACCURATE #7 1,206 fps 1.125" CCI SP guest
VELOCITY FROM GLOCK 26,3.46" BARREL.BULLET HORNADY 115GR XTP.MINIMAL FLASH,EXCELLENT BABY
GLOCK CARRY LOAD.BREAKS 370 FPE.
Email author: MEJETSKI2000
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115gr JHP
6.7 gr
ALLIANT POWER
PISTOL
1,203 fps 1.125" CCI SP guest
GLOCK 26,3.46" BARREL.HORNADY 115GR XTP.ES= 23,SD= 8.FLASHIER POWDER THAN AA#7 FOR SAME
VELOCITY IN SHORTER BARREL.
115gr FMJ
5.0 gr Hodgdon HP38 Unknown 1.165" CCI SP guest
Used in a Beretta 92FS Load works great for target practice and will recycle smoothly.
Email author: campysr
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115gr XTP
7.9 gr Blue Dot Unknown Win SP guest
Reliable and accurate using my Beretta 92FS,however small pistol primers do not burn clean...I may try primers
with a little hotter burn
115gr JHP
5.6 gr Winchester WSF 1,224 fps 1.130" Win SP guest
Zero 115 gr. JHP fired from a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 with ramped barrel.
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122gr LSWC
5.2 gr VV 340 1,150 fps 1.016" CCI SP guest
H&K USPc
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123gr LRN
4.5 gr 700x 1,212 fps CCI SP guest
10" barrel
Email author: cm_wojtaszek
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124gr JHP
124gr JHP
124gr JHP
124gr LSWC
124gr LSWC
124gr LSWC
124gr LSWC
124gr LSWC
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
124gr RN
124gr RN
124gr RN
124gr RN
124gr RN
124gr Lead
124gr Lead
124gr Lead
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
124gr FMJ
5.0 gr Winchester WSF 1,100 fps 1.12" Win SP guest

124gr LRN
7.5 gr Acc # 7 Unknown 1140" Win SP guest

124gr FMJ
3.5 gr bullseye 910 fps 1.125" Fed SP guest
runs in all my factory guns.
124gr FMJ
4.0 gr Tite Group 1,100 fps 1.142" Fed SP guest
I am using a Glock 34
124gr XTP
4.5 gr
Hodgdon -
Universal
993 fps 1.12" CCI SP guest

Email author: miket
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124gr JHP
6.5 gr power pistol 1,170 fps 1.1" Win SP guest
124 Gr. Rainier JHP,4" springfield XD Excellent accuracy and no failures.
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124gr JHP
5.2 gr green dot 1,220 fps CCI SP guest
max load ,very energetic and accurate,reliable feeds thru my glock 17,no signs of pressure.
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125gr LRN
125gr LRN
125gr LRN
125gr FMJ
6.8 gr HS6 1,169 fps 1.09" CCI 500 Hodgdon
125gr FMJ
4.9 gr Universal 1,118 fps 1.09" CCI 500 Hodgdon
125gr FMJ
4.8 gr HP38 1,088 fps 1.09" CCI 500 Hodgdon
125gr FMJ
4.4 gr TiteGroup 1,136 fps 1.09" CCI 500 Hodgdon
125gr L
Pressure: 32,100
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 32,000
125gr L
Pressure: 32,000
Pressure: 32,000
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 33,000
125gr L
Pressure: 32,100
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 32,100
125gr L
Pressure: 29,400
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 31,300
125gr L
Pressure: 29,700
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 32,700
125gr L
Pressure: 29,700
125gr FMJ
Pressure: 29,900
125gr FMJ
4" test barrel
125gr FMJ
4.0 gr n320 Unknown Win SP guest
im new to reloading & still learning
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125gr JHP
6.4 gr HS6 1,121 fps 1.1" Fed SP guest
Glock 19
Email author: arnieelkins
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130gr FMJ
130gr FMJ
130gr FMJ
130gr FMJ
130gr FMJ
136gr L RN
4.5 gr W231 1,084 fps WIN guest
Load developed to work with an STI Eagle, estimated pressure is 38000 ~ 39000 psi
136gr LRN
4.1 gr UNIQUE 980 fps WIN guest
Soft shoot, good for target, factor 133 enough for IPSC minor
145gr LRN
3.7 gr No. 2 893 fps 1.14" WSP Accurate
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
145gr LRN
147gr FMJ
3.9 gr Win 231 900 fps WSP guest
Fired from a 5" 1911 9mm.
147gr JHP
147gr JHP
147gr JHP
147gr XTP BT
147gr XTP BT
147gr XTP BT
147gr XTP BT
147gr RN
3.9 gr VV N330 953 fps 1.142" Vihtavuori
147gr RN
147gr RN
147gr RN
147gr XTP
5.0 gr HS6 885 fps 1.1" CCI 500 Hodgdon
147gr XTP
3.3 gr Universal 869 fps 1.1" CCI 500 Hodgdon
147gr XTP
3.6 gr TiteGroup 929 fps 1.1" CCI 500 Hodgdon
147gr XTP
Pressure: 32,900
147gr XTP
3.4 gr Red Dot 895 fps 1.14" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 32,400
147gr XTP
3.7 gr Green Dot 930 fps 1.14" WSP Alliant
Pressure: 32,200
147gr XTP
Pressure: 32,700
147gr XTP
Pressure: 30,500
147gr XTP
Pressure: 30,200
147 L d
3.5 gr Win 231 905 fps Winchester
Suggested starting load: 3 2 gr
147gr Lead
147gr Lead
4.1 gr WSF 965 fps Winchester
147gr FMJ
147gr JHP
147gr XTP
4in test barrel.
147gr FMJ
3.1 gr Vihtavuori 900 fps 1.155" Win SR guest
The load is used for competing in IDPA matches.
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147gr BTHP
3.7 gr bullseye Unknown 1.144" CCI SPM guest

147gr JHP
3.0 gr TiteGroup 885 fps 1.155" Win SP guest
This is an excellent load for IDPA or USPSA Production/Minor. I have used this load for three years in a XD
Tactical and G17 with no issue. Using Zero bullets, the accuracy is fantastic.
Email author: scott
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147gr LRN
4.8 gr HS6 925 fps 1.150" Win SP guest

Email author: jimwdavis
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147gr XTP
3.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.120" CCI SP guest
My CZ 75B likes this load. Accurate and on the mild side.
153gr LRN
3.4 gr accurate #2 910 fps 1.145" CCI SP guest
this bullet is from a Lee mould for .38 super.this was fired in a ruger P95 & showed no signs of excessive
pressure.i started @ 3.0 grains worked up to 3.4.
158gr cast
355
6.0 gr
accurate arms
#7
955 fps 1.450" wwsp guest
great sub sonic heavy hitter. not in any of the manuals.
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158 gr LSWC
3.0 gr Bullseye 950 fps Win SP guest
Nice subsonic load very accurate in my Browning Hi-Power. Use hard cast bullets Maximum load is 3.5 gr.
Email author: JCDenslow
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158 gr LSWC
4.5 gr Unique 1,025 fps CCI SP guest
Maximum load; starting load 3.5 grs. Use hard cast bullets or plated bullets.
158 gr LSWC
3.0 gr Bullseye 961 fps Fed SP guest
This load is from the Lyman 45th Edition Reloading manual. Itis extremely accurate in an accurate in a Browning
Hi-Power.
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
90gr XTP
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 31,400
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 32,100
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 25,500
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 26,400
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 24,400
95gr FMJ
Pressure: 22,000
95gr FMJ
95gr FMJ
4" test barrel
LOADING DATA

38 Special Loading Data

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Not only is the grand 38 Special one of the
classic cartridges of all time, but at about 115
years old, it has aged gracefully, adapting and
re-inventing itself as the decades have passed.
As one of the rare few cartridges making
the transition from black powder to todays
cutting-edge, high performance loadings, the
38 Special is, simply put Special.
Based on the 38 Long Colt, the S&W 38 Spe-
cial was frst chambered in the S&W Model
of 1899, with the bullet weight jumping from
150 to 158 grains. Te Model of 1899 was
also the beginning of the equally classic S&W
K-frame revolver. Tat marriage of a stout
cartridge, well-suited for self-defense or law
enforcement, with the nearly perfect size of
the K-frame, created an instant success, and
remains so today.
While many of todays handgun-
ners are more comfortable with
a semi-auto, legions of todays
handgunners including me
cut their teeth on that classic
158-grain round-nosed lead 38
Special load. Eventually, due to
demand from law enforcement
and the consumer market, more
efective loads were developed,
ultimately resulting in todays
high-performance defensive
factory loads. But even many of
those early loads remain efective.
During the early years of my
police career, a 6 S&W Model
10, loaded with 158-grain LSWC bullets, rode
in my duty holster. Even now, I wouldnt feel
under-gunned with that set-up!
When I was 16, and a certifable gun-crank, I
invested about 20 hard-earned dollars in a Lee
loader, a can of Unique, a 100-pack of prim-
ers and a hundred 158 grain LSWC bullets.
After getting things sorted out, I loaded my
frst centerfre cartridge a 38 Special. As
time passed, I joined the police department,
becoming a member of the pistol team com-
peting in that timeless tradition of the PPC
match. From 1975 to 1979, I fred upwards
of 25,000 rounds of 38 Special 148-grain
wadcutter loads yearly, honing my skills.
Tat background of precision target shoot-
ing has paid dividends to this day, making
me a better all-around marksman with rifes
or handguns. And its all because of the 38
Special and its ability to efortlessly manage
self-defense, accuracy, ease of re-loading and
economy. I hope 100 years from now, reload-
ing manuals will still be touting the classic
38 Special!
38 special
Roy Huntington
Roy Huntington is the editor of American
Handgunner Magazine
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BULLET CHOICE FOR THE 38 SPECIAL
Loading the .38 Special with slower burning powders like A-No.5 or HS-6 will produce
the best results in barrels four inches or longer. In short barreled revolvers, faster burning
powders like A-No.2 or WST are more efcient.
When loading for the 38 Special, as with any revolver cartridge, seat the bullet so that the
top of the cannelure is just visible above the case mouth and then give it a good roll crimp.
Te crimp should be such that you can just see the case mouth beginning to deform the
ridges in the cannelure.
Grain
158
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1.550"
158gr. JHP 1.440" 0.177
CASE TYPE:
WSP
Sporting Handgun Revolver 0.182
B.C.
BARREL Length/Make
PRIMER TYPE
38 Special - 158 grain
Federal
7.75"H-S Prec.
1-16" BARREL Twist
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
W231 4.0 MAX. 672 37%
3.6 567 33%
3.0 * 462 28%
WST 3.6 * MAX. 692 44%
3.1 577 38%
2.6 462 32%
Power Pistol 5.1 * MAX. 701 44%
4.6 618 39%
4.1 549 35%
Unique 4.8 * MAX. 746 50%
4.3 663 45%
3.8 581 40%
A-No.2 4.0 MAX. 760 39%
3.5 680 35%
3.0 * 600 30%
Universal 4.4 MAX. 782 45%
3.9 * 657 40%
3.4 532 35%
HS-6 6.5 MAX. 810 46%
Powder Tested
5.5 " 644 39%
Bullseye 4.1 * MAX. 830 42%
3.6 730 37%
3.1 630 32%
A-No.5 6.2 * MAX. 840 42%
5.7 750 38%
5.2 660 35%
SR4756 5.2 * MAX. 865 56%
4.7 751 51%
4.2 637 45%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
38 Special
Co mmen t s :
Loads des i gnat ed w i t h a +P sym bol a r e h i gh er pressure
l oads a n d must not be used i n s t a n d a r d 3 8 Sp e c i a l revolvers
unless t h e f i r e a r m m anufac t urer h as suggest ed t h e use of suc h
am m uni t i on i n y o u r spec i f i c r evol ver . This c a u t i o n sh ould not be
i g n o r e d . Under no c irc um st anc e sh ould +P (plus P) am m o be used
i n revolvers w i t h alum inum fram es a n d /o r alum inum c y l i n d e r s .
Do not use c h a r g e w ei gh t s b e l o w t h e st ar t i ng l o a d t o prevent
bul l et j ac k et s f r om h al f j ac k et bullet s f r om bec om i ng l o d g e d i n t h e
b a r r e l (t h e l e a d c ores m ay e x i t t h e m uzzl e a n d st ri k e t h e t a r g e t ).
To c r i m p h al f j ac k et bul l et s, f or m t h e c r i m p a t t h e j unc t i on o f t h e
j ac k et a n d ex posed l e a d nose.
Ca s e s F e d e r a l
T r i m -t o L e n g t h 1 . 1 4 9 "
Pr i m e r s CCI 5 0 0
Pr i m e r S i z e S m a l l Pi s t o l
L y m a n Sh e l l H o l d e r No . 1
J a c k e t e d B u l l e t s U s e d Sp e e r J HP # 4 0 0 7 , 1 1 0 g r .
H o r n a d y J HP # 3 5 7 1 0 , 1 2 5 g r .
Sp e e r J HP # 4 2 0 3 , 1 4 0 g r .
Sp e e r J HP # 4 2 0 5 , 1 4 6 g r .
H o r n a d y J HP # 3 5 7 5 0 , 1 5 8 g r .
For t a r g e t (m i d-r ange) l oads w e suggest b u l l e t # 3 58 09 1
w i t h t h e suggest ed s t ar t i ng g r a i n s l o a d . Bullet # 3 58 3 1 1 d u p l i -
c at es t h e f a c t o r y l e a d r o u n d nose 158 g r a i n b u l l e t ver y c l os el y .
Bullet # 3 58 4 29 c l osel y d u p l i c a t e s t h e f a c t o r y 158 g r a i n
sem i -w adc ut t er . Th is is t h e Elmer K eit h d e s i g n bul l et a n d mak es a n
ex c el l ent c h o i c e f o r h u n t i n g .
Handguns c an v a r y i n g r o o v e di am et er a n d i t is w i s e t o slug
y o u r b a r r e l b e f o r e s i zi n g c ast bul l et s.
Bullseye a n d 23 1 c onsist ent ly p r o v i d e t h e best a c c u r a c y w i t h
a l l bul l et s.
Ca s t B u l l e t s U s e d ( s i z e d t o . 3 5 8 " d i a )
* g a s c h e c k b u l l e t # 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 9 0 g r .
# 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 1 2 0 g r .
# 3 5 8 0 9 1 , 1 5 0 g r .
* # 3 5 8 1 5 6 , 1 5 5 g r .
# 3 5 8 6 6 5 , 1 5 8 g r .
# 3 5 8 3 1 1 , 1 6 0 g r .
# 3 5 8 4 2 9 , 1 7 0 g r .
( Vel o c i t y & Pr es s u r e)
T w i s t 1-18 %"
Gr o o v e D i a 3 5 7 "
110 gr . Jacketed HP
1.430" OAL
BC: .122
SD: 122
1.470" OAL
BC: .151
SD-..140
Powder
Sugg
Storting
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
B ul l seye
4 . 0 8 3 6 1 2, 200 4.5 895 14,300 Cl ays 3 .2 7 1 9 1 1 , 8 00 3.8 870 15,900
(+P)5.2 1054 18,600 B ul l seye
3 .2 56 8 1 0, 200
4.4 860 16,500
7 00X 4 . 1 8 7 5 1 3 , 7 00 4.6 983 16,800 (+P5.0 920 18,300
23 1 5.1 8 4 4 1 2, 7 00 5 .7 949 15,100 7 00X 2.8 4 7 3 8 , 1 00 4.1 814 16,500
(+P)6.3 1062 18,400 (+P)4.5 877 17,300
Unique 5. 8 8 6 4 1 3 , 4 00 6.5 1007 15,700 A A # 2 4 . 3 7 51 1 1 , 8 00 5.2 899 16,200
(+P)7.1 1101 17,900 23 1 3 . 9 58 9 1 0, 6 00 5.1 820 15,600
Pow er Pist ol 5. 7 7 9 5 1 1 , 3 00 6.4 980 15,600 (+P)5.4 882 18,300
(+P]6.7 1098 18,700 Uni que 4 . 0 4 9 8 8 , 000 6.0 895 16,700
SR-4756 5.8 6 7 5 9 , 1 00 7.3 980 16,400 Pow er Pist ol 5. 4 7 7 6 1 2, 4 00 6.0 897 16,100
{+P)7.5 1027 17,500 !+P)6.4 1005 18,800
HS6 6 .5 593 7 ,7 00 9.0 978 16,200 SR-4756 4 . 8 53 5 7 , 4 00 6.3 874 16,200
(+P)9.5 1043 18,000 H S6 5. 6 6 00 9 , 4 00 7.4 862 16,100
Blue Dot 7 .9 8 22 12,400 8.8 938 14,900 Blue Dot 7 . 6 7 1 8 1 1 , 4 00 8.5 876 15,400
L o a d s s h o w n i n s h a d e d p a n e l s a r e m a x i m u m .
+P) De s i g n a t e s h i g h e r p r e s s u r e l o a d s . Se e Co m m e n t s .
3 3 3
38 Special
PJJjJBjBjPJfJ1
1.470" OAL
BC: .152
SD:.157
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps C.U.P.
Bullseye 3 .5 53 3 1 1 , 9 00 4 . 3 7 1 4 1 6 , 500
231 3 .9 4 9 6 1 2, 1 00
4.7 684 15,800
Unique 4 . 3 53 7 1 1 , 200 5.3 7 09 1 5, 9 00
SR-7625 4 . 2 505 1 0, 8 00 5. 1 7 1 5 1 6 , 1 00
H S6 5. 6 526 1 1 , 200 7 .2 7 7 7 1 6 , 7 00
Blue Dot 7 .2 6 8 8 1 3 , 6 00 8 . 0 8 3 8 1 6 , 3 00
1.408" OAL
BC:.159
SO: .163
rSSSmm
[ ^pjBjrlHi
1.408" OAL
BC:.159
SO: .163
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Uni que
4 . 3 7 4 1 1 1 , 200 5.1 7 4 5 1 6 , 8 00
[+P)5.4 795 17,600
Pow er Pist ol 4 . 7 7 56 1 4 , 500 5. 0 8 1 1 1 6 , 200
Herc o 5. 0 7 1 1 1 5, 1 00 5. 2 7 4 4 1 5, 9 00
SR47 56 5. 0 6 3 3 1 3 , 4 00 5. 6 7 7 8 1 6 , 6 00
HS-6 6 .2 6 9 1 1 4 , 8 00 6 . 7 7 8 2 1 6 , 000
Blue Dot 6 . 7 59 5 1 2, 500 7 . 4 7 7 2 1 6 , 6 00
24 00 8 .9 6 9 0 1 2, 9 00 9 . 4 8 3 6 1 6 , 1 00
1.480" OAL
BC:.206
SD: .177
Sugg
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
Cl ays 2.8 6 4 8 1 4 , 500 3 .2 7 1 2 1 6 , 6 00
Uni que 4 . 7 6 4 5 1 4 , 4 00 5. 0 7 1 0 1 6 , 6 00
+P)5.2 761 18,200
A A # 5 5. 0 6 7 4 1 2, 1 00 5.8 8 21 1 6 , 3 00
Pow er Pist ol 4 . 3 6 59 1 4 , 8 00 4 . 8 7 00 1 5, 6 00
SR-4756 4 . 9
611
1 3 , 8 00 5. 4 7 05 1 6 , 8 00
H S6 5.5 57 2 1 2, 4 00 6 .5 7 26 1 6 , 6 00
Blue Dot 6 . 0 6 07 1 3 , 500 6 . 7 7 1 1 1 5, 7 00
24 00 8 .4 6 4 5 1 3 , 500 9 . 4 7 4 5 1 6 , 4 00
m
#356242 BO.105
'iffSf 9 0 gr . (Linot ype) 1.456" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
700X 3 . 0 6 7 5 5, 7 00
5.0 1107 15,700
(+P)5.3 116 8 1 8 , 3 00
Bullseye 3 .3 7 6 5 7 , 6 00 5.3 1 1 1 0 1 5, 7 00
(+P)5.6 116 8 1 7 , 6 00
Red Dot 3 .8 8 3 0 8 , 8 00 5. 2 1108 1 6 , 3 00
(+P)5.5 1154 1 7 , 7 00
23 1 3 .5 6 8 9 5, 9 00 5. 7 1 1 04 1 6 , 3 00
(+P)6.0 116 3 1 7 , 8 00
Ti t egr oup 5. 7 1 006 1 0, 3 00 6 4 1216 1 5, 7 00
#356242
120 gr . (Linot ype) .450" OAL
BC:
SD:
154
134
Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
7 00X 2.5 6 4 7 7 , 6 00 3 .9 9 4 0 1 6 , 200
(+PJ 4.2 9 8 7 1 7 , 9 00
B ul l seye 2.8 6 9 0 8 , 6 00 4.6 1001 16400
(+P)4.9 1045 1 8 , 4 00
Red Dot 3 .3 7 4 9 1 0, 1 00 4 . 6 9 7 4 1 6 , 200
(+P)5.0 1047 1 8 , 4 00
SR-7625 4 . 0 7 8 8 1 0, 6 00 5. 0 9 8 8 1 6 , 200
23 1 3 .4 6 9 3 8 , 8 00 5.1 9 8 6 1 6 , 6 00
( +P ) 5. 4 1 03 6 1 7 , 9 00
Uni que 4 . 0 7 25 9 , 000 5. 7 1012 1 6 , 200
Ti t egroup 3 .8 9 00 1 2, 7 00 4 . 3 1014 1 5, 4 00
, , , , #358091 BO.03 8
n r m i n -, cr> 1A 7
BOP 150 gr . (Linot ype) 1.317" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps CU.P.
7 00X 2. 9 8 54 1 3 , 3 00 3 .3 9 1 7 1 5, 500
Bullseye 3 .1 8 3 7 1 3 , 1 00 3 .5 9 25 1 6 , 4 00
Ti t egroup 3.1 8 5 4 13,600 3 .5 9 4 2 1 6 , 000
A A # 2 3 .1 8 29 1 2, 7 00 3 .5 8 9 9 1 5, 8 00
23 1 3 . 7 8 7 2 1 4 , 4 00 4 .2 9 4 2 1 6 , 200
Uni que 3 . 7 8 20 1 3 , 000 4 . 2 8 9 4 1 4 .3 00
3 3 4
(+P) De s i g n a t e s h i g h e r p r e s s u r e l o a d s . Se e Co m m e n t s .
38 Special
#358156
155 gr. ( Li not ype) 1. 460" OAL
BC: .213
SD: .173
#358665
158 gr. ( Li not ype)
. 445" OAL
BC:
SD:
267
176
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Stalling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
B ul l seye
2.8 6 3 8 1 0, 000 4.0 858 16,000 j u l l s e y e 3 . 0 7 8 6 1 4 , 9 00 3 . 4 8 55 1 6 , 6 00
(+PJ 4.4 9 1 5 1 8 , 1 00 231 3 . 6 7 6 9 1 3 , 1 00 4.0 837 15,900
PB 3 . 0 58 4 8 , 7 00 4 . 2 8 25 1 6 , 200 U n i q u e 4 . 0 7 9 1 1 3 , 1 00 4 . 5 8 7 1 1 6 , 000
23 1 3 .5 6 8 0 1 1 , 1 00 4 . 7 8 8 5 1 6 , 8 00 Uni v er s al 4 . 2 7 6 0 1 2, 500 4 . 7 8 6 7 1 5, 8 00
(+PJ 5.0 9 3 4 1 8 , 000 A A # 5 4 . 9 7 8 1 1 3 , 1 00 5.5 8 57 1 5, 7 00
A A # 5 5. 0 7 9 3 1 3 , 3 00 5. 6 8 7 0 1 5, 6 00 SR4 7 56 4 . 9 7 8 5 1 3 , 000 5. 5 8 7 2 1 5, 8 00
J n i q u e 3 . 4 6 01 8 , 9 00 5.1 8 9 5 1 6 , 1 00 Blue Dot 5. 9 7 6 5 1 2, 200 6 . 6 8 55 1 5, 7 00
(+PJ 5.4 9 54 1 8 , 000
J n i v e r s a l 4 . 3 7 58 1 2, 6 00 4 . 8 8 6 9 1 5, 6 00
(+P)5.1 9 3 1 1 7 , 4 00
SR47 56 4 . 2 6 3 0 9 , 500 5. 5 8 9 8 1 6 , 7 00
4 . 4 56 4 8 , 000 6 . 7 8 9 4 1 6 , 6 00
Blue Dot 6 . 0 6 8 6 1 0, 4 00 7 .2 8 6 7 1 5, 7 00
n n n
#358311 BC: .228
f JBj yy 160 gr. ( Li not ype) 1. 550" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps CU.P.
B ul l seye 3.2 796 13,200
3 . 6 8 6 3 1 5, 8 00
(+P)4.1 9 3 6 1 8 , 3 00
T i t e g r o u p 3 . 2 7 7 5 1 1 , 1 00 3 . 6 8 7 7 1 6 , 200
23 1 3 . 5 6 7 5 9 , 6 00 4 . 9 9 06 1 6 , 8 00
(+PJ 5.2 9 56 1 8 , 500
Uni que 4 . 2 8 01 1 1 , 4 00 4 . 7 9 05 1 5, 9 00
(+PJ 5.3 9 8 2 1 8 , 500
SR47 56 4 . 2 6 20 8 , 7 00 5. 5 8 7 4 1 6 , 000
A A # 5 5 . 2 8 1 3 1 2, 000 5. 8 9 04 1 6 , 1 00
H S6 4 . 5 6 1 0 8 , 200 6 . 7 9 01 1 6 , 200
Blue Dot 6 .3 8 09 1 3 , 200 7 . 0 8 8 3 1 5, 8 00
MM M^ i i i r i l - i i i i Ti .
#358429
170 gr. ( Li not ype) 1. 537" OAL
BC: .286
SD: .189
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Cl a y s 2.3 7 22 1 1 , 500 2. 9 8 24 1 5, 9 00
Bullseye 2.8 7 8 1 1 3 , 6 00 3 .2 8 3 3 1 5, 500
Ti t egr oup
3 . 0 8 08 1 4 , 1 00
3.4 864 16,500
23 1 3 . 0 59 9 9 , 3 00 4 . 6 8 55 1 6 , 9 00
Un i q u e 3 . 7 7 6 1 1 2, 200 4 . 2 8 4 1 1 5, 500
SR-7625 3 . 4 6 21 9 , 7 00 4 . 6 8 21 1 6 , 3 00
A A # 5 4 . 3 7 55 1 1 , 500 5. 1 8 9 4 1 6 , 1 00
SR4 7 56 4 . 2 6 4 5 1 0, 000 5. 4 8 3 6 1 6 , 4 00
HS-6 5. 0 6 7 7 1 1 , 000 6 . 4 8 56 1 6 , 8 00
Blue Dot 6 . 0 7 8 0 1 2, 7 00 6 . 7 8 51 1 5, 000
L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d . 3 3 5
(+P) D e s i g n a t e s h i g h e r p r e s s u r e l o a d s . Se e Co m m e n t s .
[At Standard Pressures}
38 SPf[IHL
In terms of revolvers sold and
number of cartridges reloaded, the
38 Special is probably at the top of
the stack. This is one of the most
widely accepted cartridges ever. 38
Special revolvers are manufactured
and used around the world.
Smith & Wesson introduced the
38 Special in 1902 as a ballistic im-
provement over the 38 Long Colt
cartridge. The new cartridge was
somewhat more powerful but much
of its acceptance was due to its
excellent accuracy compared with
other medium-caliber revolver car-
tridges of the period. Originally
loaded with black powder, the
cartridge was quickly converted to
smokeless as the new propellants
became available.
The original cartridge used a 158
grain lead round nose bullet, a
design that remains with us today.
Wadcutter bullets were also loaded
to cut clean, full-caliber holes in
paper targets. Other than handful of
specialty loads for law enforcement,
these two bullets were just about the
only choices in factory ammunition
until the late 1960's when expanding
jacketed bullets were introduced.
During the 1930's demand for
better 38 Special performance led to
the introduction of heavy-frame
revolvers designed to handle the 158
grain bullets at higher velocities-
up to 1000 feet/sec. Thus, two pres-
sure levels existed in the industry for
years. The heavy loads were often
headstamped "HS", "HV" or "38/
44". Obviously, having ammo avail-
able with two pressures levels pre-
sented a problem. Lighter revolvers
could eventually loosen if they fired
too many high-pressure cartridges.
There was little uniformity in case
markings, meaning you couldn't tell
a high-pressure load by looking at
the cartridge.
Confusion over load identification
was finally eliminated in 1974, when
SAAMI instituted the +P (plus
pressure) designator on cartridge
headstamps. Cartridges bearing the
+ P mark were loaded to the higher
pressure limit. Since all U.S. ammo
makers agreed to use this system, the
shooter could simply look at a fac-
tory cartridge and tell the pressure
level even without the original box.
Because there are differences in
the reloading of 38 Special and 38
Special + P cartridges, we have listed
data for this cartridge in separate
sections. The section on + P loads
immediately follows this one.
Reloaders must remember that the
38 Special started life as a black
powder cartridge. Thus, the case is
much bigger than necessary for
many modern propellants. A maxi-
mum-pressure charge of some pow-
ders takes up very little room in the
case. Air space is high, especially
when loading standard (not +P)
loads.
When loading standard pressure
38 Specials, lead bullets are usually
best. They are easily propelled
through the barrel by light powder
charges. Jacketed bullets create more
resistance than lead bullets and can
actually stick in the bore with light
charges. This condition is aggravated
in revolvers with large chamber
throats or excessive barrel/cylinder
gaps. To help avoid these problems,
we are showing jacketed bullet data
for only the 110 and 125 grain bul-
lets. Heavier bullets may not attain
sufficient velocity to reliably over-
come friction. Note that these loads
are marked "DNR", meaning "do not
reduce". Reductions of loads below
the levels shown can result in a
bullet-in-bore condition in revolvers
with excessive barrel/cylinder gaps.
THESE JACKETED BULLET LOADS MUST
NOT BE USED IN RIFLES.
Wadcutters are popular for target
shooting and are also very effective
small-game bullets if the ranges do
not exceed 50 yards. At greater dis-
tances, the 158 semi-wadcutters will
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give better accuracy due to their
superior stability. The 148 bevel-
base wadcutter should be lightly
crimped in the crimp groove pro-
vided. The hollow-base wad cutter
(HBWC) is designed to be seated
flush with the case mouth which is
then lightly crimped into the lead-
ing edge of the bullet. Loads for the
HBWC are not at maximum pres-
sure, but are held to velocity levels
which give good accuracy in semi-
auto target pistols. To avoid bullet
base deformation, do not exceed
these loads when using HBWC
bullets.
The SAAMI pressure limit for the
38 Special is 17,000 psi.
0..4400. in. [11.18 mm]
,--------,-- 0.3790. in. [9.63 mm]
L 1.1550. in. [29.34 mm]
0..0590. in. [1.50. mm]
Max. Case length: 1.155"
Tri m-to length: 1.145"
Max. Cart. length: 1.550"
Barrel lengt h: 6"
Case: Speer
Primers: eel 500, 550
Twist : 1-18.75"
. 358" Dia .
148 Grain
38
Sect. Density .166 BB-We
Speer Part No.
4605
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.
5.1 981 4.5 933 4.7
Unique
4.5 868
Bullseye
3.9 81 3
231
4.1
4.3 964
SR
4.3 931 4.0
Red Dot
3.7 825
7625
3.7 81 3
700-X
3.6
NUMBER mm TWELVE
Mzl.Vel.
926
811
924
836
. 358" Dia .
148 Grain
Sect. Density .166
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ower Wt G rs.
3.0
Red Dot
2.7
3.3
231
3.0
. 358" Dia .
158 Grain
Sect. Density .175
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder Wt.Grs.
6.1
HS-6*
5.6
SR
4.8
4756
4.4
5.1
Herco
4.6
38
HB-We
0.050
1.115"
4617
Note: Seat bullets
flush with case
mouth.
M IV I P d z . e . ower W G t. rs.
806 3.2
754
HP-38
2.9
804 3.1
749
Bullseye
2.8
38 38 38
L-SWe L-HP L-RN
0.123 0.121 0.170
1.440" 1.455" 1.510"
4623 4627 4647
Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.
944 4.7
H.
871
Universal
4.3
943 4.7
862
Unique
4.3
936 4.2
842
Bullseye
3.8
M I V I P d z . e . ower
801
752
700-X
799
AA
741
#2
Mzl.Vel. Powder
923
847
HP-38
913
853
231
888
SR
801
7625
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with cauti on .
CCI Magnum Primer used with thi s powder.
W G t. rs.
2.9
2.6
3.1
2.7
Wt.Grs.
4.3
3.9
4.4
4.0
4.1
3.7
NUMBER TWELVE
Mzl.Vel.
791
739
789
690
Mzl.Vel.
886
806
878
792
856
779
511
.357" Dia.
110 Grain
38
Secl. Density .123 JHP
Speer Part No.
4007
Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
8.2 1198
AA
7.8 1116 4.7 1022
Blue Dot
DNR
#5
DNR
Bullse e
DNR
6.9 1152 5.9 1097 5.6 1005
WAP
DNR
Uni ue
DNR
231
DNR
6.0 1134
Viht .
6.9 1061
H.
Universal
DNR
3N37
DNR
.357" Dia.
125 Grain
38 38 38 38
Secl. Density .140 JSP GD-HP JHP TMJ
Ballistic Coefficient 0.140 0.140 0.135 0.146
C.O.L. Tested At 1.435" 1.470" 1.435" 1.435"
Speer Part No.
4011 4012 4013 4015
Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wl.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
7.8 1053 6.5 982 5.6 944
AA
#5
DNR
WAP
DNR
231
DNR
Viht.
6.8 1037 5.7 980 4.5 914
3N37
DNR
Unique
DNR
Buliseye
DNR
5.4 994 5.6 976 4.6 905
AA
H.
#2
DNR
Universal
DNR
700-X
DNR
DN R = Do not reduce.
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NUMBER TWELVE
[See previous sectionfor 38 sn[[IRL + n
38 Special at standard pressures.} r[ r
In the 1930's, the performance of
the standard 38 Special was en-
hanced by the addition ofloads at
higher operating pressures. These
were sometimes headstamped "38
HV", "38 HS" or "38/ 44" to indicate
the higher pressure. Originally these
loads were intended for firing only
in heavy revolvers built on 44
Special frames.
In order to have a consistent
system for identifYing higher-
pressure ammo, the industry
adopted the +P headstamp in 1974.
The three cartridges to which this
identifier was first applied were the
38 Super Auto, the 257 Roberts and
the 38 Special.
The current SAAMI pressure limit
for 38 Special +P ammunition is
1500 psi higher than for the
standard 38 Special. This allows a
bit more flexibility for the
handloader, because jacketed bullets
can be driven at higher velocity.
When loading jacketed bullets, you
must not use loads lighter than the
starting loads shown.
Even at +P velocities, best
expansion is obtained with Speer's
110 and 125 grain hollow points.
Heavier bullets give less expansion,
but offer deeper penetration.
Powders having a moderate burning
rate give the best performance in the
38 + P. Jacketed bullets heavier than
146 grains yielded very low velocities
under the new SAAMI pressure
standards and we no longer recom-
mend them in the 38 Special.
Some revolvers are not rated for 38
Special +P ammunition. Contact
your firearm's manufacturer and
follow their recommendation on the
use of this ammunition. Firearms
not approved for +P ammunition
will show accelerated wear if
subjected to continuous firing with
+P ammo.
N U M B E R
Kerry Swett, RCBS Advertising Coordinator
TWELVE
513
514
0..4400. in. [11.18 mm]
,-----------,----- 0.3790. in. [9.63 mm]
L 1.1550 in. [29.34mm]
--l 0.0.590. in. [1.50 mm]
Barrel Length: 6"
Case: Speer
Primers: CCI 500, 550
Twist: 1-18.75"
.357" Dia.
110 Grain
38
Sect. Density .123 JHP
Speer Part No.
4007
8.5 1237
Viht.
7.3 1185 5.1
Blue Dot
8.2 1198
3N37
6.9 1061
Bullse e
4.7
7.3 1194 6.2 1165 5.9
WAP
6.9 1152
Uni ue
5.9 1097
231
5.6
6.3 1192 8.2 1137
H.
AA
Universal
6.0 1134
#5
7.8 1116
.357" Dia.
125 Grain
38 38 38 38
Sect. Density .140 JSP GD-HP JHP TMJ
Bailistic Coefficient 0.140 0.140 0.135 0.146
C.O.L. Tested At 1.435" 1.440" 1.435" 1.435"
Speer Part No.
4011 4012 4013 4015
7.2 1098 6.9 1081 5.9
Viht.
3N37
6.9 1037
WAP
6.5 982
231
5.6
AA
8.1 1089 5.9 1058 5.7
H.
AA
#5
7.8 1053
Universal
5.6 976
#2
5.4
6.0 1082 4.8 1021 4.9
Unique
5.7 980
Bullseye
4.5 914
700-X
4.6
Notes: Botd print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution.
N U M B E R
miD
T W E L V E
Mzl.Vel.
1111
1022
1108
1005
Mzl.Vel.
1019
944
1014
994
1013
905
. 357" Dia .
140 Grain
38
Sect Density .157 JHP
Speer Part No.
4203
Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.
AA
9.2 1078
Viht.
6.2 982 5.3 960
#7
8.6 1025
N350
5.9 924
Unique
5.0 902
7.4 1053 5.5 974 5.1 931
Blue Dot
7.1 1024
WSF
5.3 930
231
4.8 870
7.1 1002 5.3 969
AA
H.
#5
6.8 955
Universal
5.0 935
. 357" Dia .
146 Grain
38
Sect Density .163 JHP-SWC
Baliistic Coefficient 0.1 59
Speer Part No.
4205
P d ower I. W G rs. I V I P d Mz . e . ower I. W G rs. MIVI z . e . Powder WI. G rs. Mzl.Vel.
AA
8.2 1004 5.1 957 8.0 859
#7 7.8 937
Unique
4.8 905
2400
7.6 786
7.8 1000 5.0 940 4.5 845
H.
Blue Dot
6.7 971
Universal
4.6 894
231
4.3 791
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C ; Compressed Load
NUMBER TWELVE
130 Grain Jacketed
Sug.
Bullseye 3.4 870 5.0 1149
Unique 5.0 961 7.7 1303
Herca 5.5 974 7.7 1256
Red Dol 3.5 825 5.0 1006
Accuracy Load:
8ullseye Powder, 5.0 Grains, 1149 F.P.S.
121 Grain Cast
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#356402 (121 Grs.)
Sug.
Bullseye 3.3 989 4.7 1169
Unique 5.0 1057 7.0 1389
Herca 5.5 1036 7.0 1200
Red Dol 3.5 886 5.0 1185
AccurKY Load:
133 Grain Cast
Sug.
Bullseye 3.3 924 4.6 1153
Unique 5.0 1040 6.9 1351
Herca 5.5 1019 6.9 1200
Red Dol 3.5 890 4.9 1016
Accuracy Load:
150 Grain Calt
Sug.
8ullseye 3.3 877 4.0 995
Unique 5.0 1005 6.2 1183
Herca 5.5 975 6.2 1048
Red Dol 3.5 845 4.1 946
Accuracy Load:
158 Grain Calt
Sug.
Bullseye 3.3 903 3.8 1009
Unique 5.0 1058 6.0 1194
Herca 5.5 1050 6.0 1125
Red Dol 3.5 910 3.9 981
pistol, read preamble before using .
SPECIFICA nONS:
Bullet Di a. Jacketed & Cast ... 355" to .359"
Maximum Case Length .................. .... 1.155"
Trim-to Length ...... .. ... .. ............... ...... 1.149"
Maximum Overall Length (w I Bullet) 1.550"
Primer Size ..... ................... ........ Small Pi stol
Lyman Shell Holder Number ........ ... ......... 1
Barrel Length .... .. 6" Twist ..... . 118%"
Occasionally handguns of various makes and models will
vary from the groove diameters listed. It is wise to slug your
barrel before selecting a sizing die. Size cast bullets to as near
actual groove diameter as possible.
Cast bullet #358430 (in both 150 and 195 gr. weights) must
exceed maximum overall length by .005" to be seated correctly.
All loads listed for this bullet take this extra length into con
sideration. We have used this bullet in its 195 grain weight for
a 200 grain factory duplication load. This is due to the popu-
larity of the particular bullet rather than an oversight.
Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept to at least
725 F.P.S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel. If a
crimp is desired on a half jacketed bullet, it should be placed at
the junction of the lead and the jacket .
38 SPECIAL Cont'd. Next Page
119
.38 SPECIAL Continued
146 Grain Half-Jacket
I
Sug.
Unique 4.5 755 5.6 961
2400 9.5 790 11.0 987
158 Grain Jacketed
Sug.
Unique 4.6 688 5.5 918
2400 9.5 785 11.0 960
I
Sug.
Velocity St .. ting Velocity Max .
Unique 4.5 724 5.3 915
2400 9.5 845 10.8 985
75 Grain Cast
Sug.
Bullseye 2.0 607 3.0 788
Unique 3.0 577 5.0 842
SR 7625 3.0 469 4.0 570
Accuracy Load:
112 Grain Cast
-"1
Sug.
St .. ting Velocity Max. Velocity
Bullseye 2.0 572 3.8 954
Unique 3.5 682 6.9 1252
2400 8.0 656 12.5 1185
SR 7625 3.2 476 4.9 742
SR 4756 4.1 488 6.3 826
IMR 4227 7.0 416 9.9 757
Accuracy Load:
121 Grain Cast
CAN ALSO USE BUllET
#356402 ( 121 Gn.)
Sug.
Starting Velocity Max . Velocity
Powder Gra ins F.P.S. Grain. F.P.S.
Bul lseye 2.0 560 3.B 923
Unique 3.5 643 6.9 1132
2400 8.0 600 12.5 1120
SR 7625 3.2 465 4.9 786
SR 4756 4.1 450 6.3 821
Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder I 6.9 Gr.ins, 1132 F.P.S.
..,
141 Grain Cast
Sug.
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains f .P.S.
Bullseye 2.0 568 3.7 937
Unique 3.5 739 6.8 1295
2400 8.0 794 12.0 1233
SR 7625 3. 1 550 4.8 966
SR 4756 4.0 562 6.2 982
IMR 4227 7.0 550 9.7 833
Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder I 6.8 Gra ins, 1295 F.P.S.
150 Grain Cast
l
Sug.
Starting Velocity Max . Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains f.P.S.
Bull seye 2.0 485 3.6 811
Unique 3.5 608 5.5 940
2400 8.0 627 11.5 1015
SR 7625 3.5 456 4.7 730
SR 4756 4.5 471 6.1 732
Accuracy Load:
Bu IIseye Powder, 3.6 Gr.ins, 811 F.P.S.
2400 Powder, 11.5 Gr.ins, 1015 F.P.S.
158 Grain Cast
r
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#358156 (158 Gn. w/Gas Check)
P owder
Sug.
Velocity Starting Velocity MIX.
Grains F.P.S. Grains f .P.S.
B ullseye 2.0 519 3.5 826
U nique 3.5 660 5.4 1002
2 400 8.0 690 11.0 1010
S R 7625 3.0 468 4.6 828
S R 4756 4.0 519 6.0 850
I MR 4227 7.0 504 9.5 755
A ccuracy Load:
S R 4756 Powder, 6.0 Gr.ins, 850 F.P.S.
F actory Duplication Load:
B ullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 826 F.P.S.
168 Grain Cast
Sug.
P owder
Grains F.P.S. Grain. f.P.S.
B ullseye 2.5 660 3.3 788
U nique 3.0 585 5.0 913
2 400 8.0 700 10.5 1005
S R 7625 3.0 508 4.1 746
S R 4756 4.0 4B6 5.6 765
I MR 4227 7.0 481 9.5 744
A ccuracy Load:
2 400 Powder, 8.0 Gr. ins, 700 F.P.S.
195 Grain Cast
BUllET #358430 (#2 ALLOY)
Sug.
P owder
Grains F.P.S. Grains f .P.S.
B ullseve 2.0 530 2.7 658
U nique 3.0 572 4. 1 772
2 400 8.0 734 9.5 893
S R 7625 3.0 478 3.8 675
S R 4756 4.0 506 5.4 810
I MR 4227 7.0 494 9.5 748
Accuracy Load:
U niQue Powder, 3.6 Gr. ins, 671 F.P.S.
F Ictory Load:
U niQue Powder, 3.8 Gr.ins, 703 F. P.S.
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PISTOL: S & W MODEL 15
BARREL: 4",1 in 18
3
/4
u
TWIST
PRIMER: FEDERAL 100
BULLET DIA.: .357"-.358"
MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 1.475"
MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.155"
CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.145"
In 1902 the 38 Special was introduced by Smith and Wesson in their
Military and Police Model revolver. Since that time, the 38 Special has
become one of the world's most reloaded centerfire cartridge. It is a
very popular sidearm, used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S.,
and because of its popularity, the 38 is chambered in nearly all revolv-
ers and even the Thompson/Center Contender.
Moreover, the versatility of the 38 Special is to the hand gunner, what
the 308 Winchester is to the rifleman. The 38 Special can be used for
everything from self-defense to plinking to small game hunting to tar-
get shooting, with excellent results.
To complement the 38 Special, Homady offers 10 choices of bullets
(four lead bullets and six jacketed bullets) that fulfill the 38 Special's
potential.
The 148 HBWC is the most accurate target bullet. Wadcutters are not
suitable for high velocity loads. For best results in target shooting,
loads at 800 fps give optimum performance. Maximum loads listed
with an asterisk yield +P pressures. +P pressures are above the SAAMI
standard for the .38 Special and should only be used in modern guns designed
by the manufacturer for +P pressures. Some powders do not show +P
loads because the next increment would yield higher than +P pres-
sures. Our test weapon produced its best groups using Bullseye and
Unique, with the highest velocities obtained from HS-6.
558
110 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35700 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
Red Dot 3.2 gr.
Unique
WIN 231
Herco
AA#5 5.8 gr.
HS-6
* = +P Loads
VELOCITY
900fps 950fps 1000fps
.123
.357"
1050fps
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35710 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
#35730 FP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
POWDER 800fps
= +P Loads
VELOCITY
900fps
560
950fps
.140
.357"
1000fps
140 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35740 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
700-X 3.2 gr.
Red Dot
AA#2 3.8 gr.
AA#5
AA#7 6.3 gr .
= +P Loads
VELOCITY
800fps 850fps
3.6gr. *3.9 gr.
900fps
.157
.357"
950fps
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35750 HPIXTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
#35780 FPIXTP
C.O.L. - 1.455"
POWDER 700fps
700-X 3.3 gr.
5.4 gr.
AA#7 6.2gr.
* = +P Loads
VELOCITY
750fps
3.5 gr.
5.7gr.
6.6 gr.
562
800 fps
*3.8 gr.
.177
.357"
850fps
148 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3580 BBWC
C.O.L. - 1.165"
#3582 HBWC
C.O.L. - 1.165"
#1030 DEWC
C.O.L. - 1.165"
POWDER
VELOCITY
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3586 LRN
C.O.L. - 1.475"
#3588 SWC
C.O.L. - 1.475"
#3589 SWC/HP
Ballistic Coefficient - . 139
C. O.L. - 1.475"
POWDER
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VELOCITY
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564
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.35S"
F tOl DATA
PB 4.0 955 22,500 CUP
223 REMINGTON CASE: WINCHESTER 327 FEDERAL MAGNUM CASE: FEDERAL
100 GR. HOY FMJ COL: .980"
BBl: 15" PR: WINCHESTER SR BBl: 5" PR: FEDERAL 200 PISTOL
800-X 4.0 840 14,700 CUP
700-X 4.0 955 22,900 CUP

SR 4756 3.5 875 15,900 CUP

40 GR. NOS BT COL: 2.280" 85 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.450" AutoComp 4.2 934 14,400 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"
VARGET 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP
Longshot 7.2 1549 41 ,800 PSI
BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP
800-X 7.5 1548 36,700 PSI
231 3.1 843 15,400 CUP Longshot 6.9 1247 32,600 CUP
H335 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP
SR 4756 7.1 1451 37,800 PSI HP-38 3.1 843 15,400 CUP HS-6 8.3 1271 32,100 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP
HS-6 8.5 1561 41 ,600 PSI
SR 7625 3.0 855 15,500 CUP AutoComp 6.2 1173 31,400 CUP
BENCHMARK 27.3 3174 51 ,000 CUP
AutoComp 7.0 1518 42,100 PSI
PB 2.8 835 15,400 CUP Universal 5.5 1179 32,300 CUP
H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP
Universal 6.0 1378 38,700 PSI Titegroup 3.0 912 14,700 CUP 231 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP
H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP
WSF 7.0 1475 38,200 PSI
700-X 2.7 840 15,200 CUP HP-38 5.7 1159 31 ,200 CUP

231 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI
50 GR. SPR SP COL: 2.210" HP-38 6.0 1416 39,800 PSI
VARGET 27.5 C 2959 44,800 CUP Titegroup 5.8 1438 37,600 PSI
BBl: 4" PR: CCI 500
130 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.275"
BL-C(2) 28.0 2851 47,100 CUP

Longshot 6.8 1215 32,000 CUP
H335 26.0 2834 51 ,700 CUP
Longshot 7.3 1512 42,600 PSI
115 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.125" HS-6 8.2 1231 32,500 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3024 51 ,300 CUP
800-X 7.2 1446 31,700 PSI
700-X 4.2 1091 31 ,900 PSI AutoComp 6.1 1144 31 ,900 CUP
BENCHMARK 26.5 2953 50,400 CUP SR 4756 7.4 1486 40,500 PSI
HS-6 7.0 1234 29,400 CUP
231 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP
H322 24.0 2740 49,300 CUP HS-6 8.8 1491 36,400 PSI
AutoComp 5.6 1161 32,500 PSI
HP-38 5.5 1134 31 ,200 CUP
H4198 21 .5 2824 45,900 CUP AutoComp 7.2 1493 42,900 PSI
231 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP
VARGET 27.5 C 2972 49,700 CUP
WSF 6.6 1426 41 ,900 PSI
HP-38 5.1 1167 28,100 CUP
BL-C(2) 27.5 2816 48,500 CUP
231 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI
SR 7625 4.9 1113 32,300 PSI
AutoComp 5.5 1056 32,900 CUP
HP-38 6.1 1415 43,000 PSI
PB 4.0 1038 32,000 PSI
H335 25.3 2799 49,300 CUP
Titegroup 4.8 1158 30,500 CUP 38 SUPER AUTO +P CASE: WINCHESTER
H4895 26.0 2880 49,000 CUP
~ a i s 3.9.
1095 32,600 CUP BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER SP
IMR 4227 12.5C 1318 30,000 PSI

H322 23.0 2638 48,900 CUP 125 GR. SIE FMJ COL: 1.090" 115 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"
H4198 21.0 2719 47,600 CUP
296 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI
Longshot 5.7 1162 33,400 PSI WSF 7.1 1320 34,400 PSI
H110 13.2 1525 38,500 PSI
SR 4756 4.9 1037 28,700 PSI

LiI'Gun 14.0 1431 27,900 PSI
HS-6 6.8 1169 27,100 CUP
124 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"
Longshot 6.7 1400 43,500 PSI
WSF 6.6 1245 34,600 PSI
AutoComp 5.2 1120 33,300 PSI

800-X 6.9 1434 39,400 PSI
Universal 4.9 1118 30,600 CUP 130 GR. FMJ COL: 1.280"
SR 4756 6.6 1352 41 ,500 PSI
231 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP WSF 6.3 1200 34,400 PSI
H4227 9.5 1151 21 ,000 CUP
HS-6 7.7 1384 42,000 PSI
HP-38 4.8 1088 28,800 CUP
LlL'GUN 12.0 1263 16,800 CUP
AutoComp 6.2 1328 41,400 PSI
SR 7625 4.6 1074 33,700 PSI
147 GR. JHP COL: 1.280"
LONGSHOT 5.0 1167 20,200 CUP
PB 3.6 974 33,500 PSI
WSF 5.6 1070 34,400 PSI
HS-6 5.6 1146 20,200 CUP
HP-38 5.4 1261 39,800 PSI
38 SPECIAL
AutoComp 4.6 1114 19,200 CUP
700-X 3.6 1007 31 ,000 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
a i s 3. 7.
1056 32,500 CUP

231 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP
HP-38 3.8 1003 20,700 CUP
Longshot 4.7 1004 33,800 PSI
SR 4756 6.0 1046 16,400 PSI
TITEGROUP 3.7 1110 20,900 CUP 85 GR. HOY JHP COL: 1.550"
800-X 4.0 883 28,900 PSI
HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP
LlL'GUN 8.0 1102 15,700 CUP
SR 4756 3.6 834 29,900 PSI
AutoComp 6.2 1068 16,500 PSI
90 GR. SIE JHP COL: 1.340"
HS-6 5.0 885 27,900 CUP
H4227 10.0 1079 17,000 CUP

231 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
LlL'GUN 11 .5 1227 18,000 CUP
100 GR. REM JFP COL: 1.580"
LONGSHOT 5.0 1139 19,500 CUP
LlL'GUN 7.5 1018 15,700 CUP
Universal 3.3 869 31 ,000 CUP
HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
SR 7625 3.3 844 32,900 PSI
SR 7625 5.1 999 16,300 PSI
HS-6 6.0 1140 20,200 CUP
PB 4.1 926 15,700 PSI
AutoComp 4.5 1082 20,300 CUP
700-X 2.9 838 32,000 PSI
BBl: 3.75" PR: CCI5Oo
700-X 4.2 969 17,000 PSI
HP-38 4.0 1033 20,300 CUP

CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP
90 GR. HOY JHP COL: .955"

800-X 4.1 870 15,500 CUP
H4227 10.0 1060 19,300 CUP
SR 4756 3.6 880 15,500 CUP
HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP
LlL'GUN 11 .0 1208 19,900 CUP
AutoComp 4.5 1012 15,000 CUP
Longshot 7.1 1301 31 ,600 CUP AutoComp 5.5 989 16,600 PSI
LONGSHOT 4.7 1056 19,300 CUP
800-X 5.9 1015 21 ,900 CUP Universal 4.8 939 15,400 CUP
HS-6 5.4 1023 20,200 CUP
231 3.5 957 15,400 CUP
SR 4756 5.2 965 21,800 CUP 231 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
HP-38 3.5 957 15,400 CUP
HS-6 8.5 1314 31 ,500 CUP HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
UNIVERSAL 3.7 973 19,900 CUP SR 7625 3.2 880 14,700 CUP
AutoComp 6.2 1238 32,000 CUP SR 7625 4.7 872 16,1 00 PSI
231 3.7 947 19,400 CUP PB 3.0 890 15,700 CUP
HP-38 3.7 947 19,400 CUP Titegroup 3.2 970 15,600 CUP
231 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP Titegroup 4.2 919 15,800 CUP
TITEGROUP 3.3 956 19,900 CUP 700-X 2.9 895 15,900 CUP
HP-38 6.1 1261 32,700 CUP 700-X 3.8 849 16,400 PSI
SR 7625 4.5 955 21 ,800 CUP Clays 3.7 869 16,700 CUP
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P.tOl DATA
SR 7625 4.7 881 17,800 PSI Longshot 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP
148 GR. HOY lHBWC COL: 1.160"
PB 4.1 836 17,900 PSI 40S&W CASE: HORNAOY HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP
SR 4756 4.0 854 16,200 PSI
TITEGROUP 4.3 905 19,300 CUP BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 10.3 1488 38,700 CUP
HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP
700-X 4.0 866 18,500 PSI WARNING: This data is intended for use in HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP
firearms with barrels which fully support the Titegroup 9.2 1470 37,700 CUP
357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in 700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP
231 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
BBl: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM firearms which do not fully support the cartridge
HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case
220 GR. SPR JSP COL: 1.580"
SR 7625 3.0 767 13,600 PSI 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.590"
head separation, or other condition which may
H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP
PB 3.0 840 16,300 PSI H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP
result in damage to the firearm and/or result in
296 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP
WST 2.8 735 16,000 PSI 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders.
H110 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP
Trail Boss 2.3 675 15,700 PSI H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
Check with your firearm manufacturer if in doubt.
LiI'Gun 20.5 1563 31,200 CUP
Titegroup 3.3 908 11 ,800 CUP Longshot 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP

Longshot 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP
700-X 2.5 804 16,000 PSI SR 4756 7.8 1427 30,600 PSI
135 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.125"
HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP
a i s 2;,5.
836 13,200 CUP HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP
Longshot 11 .5 1434 31,900 PSI
AutoComp 9.1 1221 38,300 CUP
AutoComp 8.2 1455 31.700 PSI
HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI
H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP
AutoComp 8.8 1342 32,700 PSI
HP-38 8.0 1125 36,700 CUP
SR 4756 5.3 888 16,400 PSI
231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP
HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
WSF 7.8 1273 32,200 PSI
SR 7625 7.5 1401 33,800 PSI
231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 44 S&W SPECIAL CASE: STARLINE
HP-38 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI BBl: 8" PR: WINCHESTER lP
700-X 6.4 1399 30,400 PSI
SR 7625 7.8 1273 32,000 PSI

231 4.3 779 15,900 CUP

PB 6.2 1183 32,500 PSI
185 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.400"
HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535" 800-X 7.1 1031 12,700 CUP
SR 7625 4.5 825 16,300 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP
WST 5.9 1143 31,200 PSI
SR 4756 7.9 1050 14,000 CUP
PB 3.9 793 16,500 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
Titegroup 3.9 798 15,900 CUP H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
700-X 6.6 1263 32,200 PSI
HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP
700-X 3.7 798 15,900 PSI Longshot 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP ~ a i s 4;,5.
1071 32,900 PSI
SR 7625 7.2 1043 13,600 CUP
Clays 3.1 721 16,600 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI
180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" PB 6.1 1002 13,200 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1461 41 ,800 CUP Longshot 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI Trail Boss 6.6 944 12,600 CUP
38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER AutoComp 7.1 1288 32,300 PSI
SR 4756 6.6 1018 28,800 PSI Titegroup 5.5 1025 11 ,600 CUP
BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 6.5 1261 39,900 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI 700-X 5.4 1013 13,500 CUP
NOTE: +P marked guns only
231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP AutoComp 6.3 1053 33,200 PSI
a i s 4.2.
930 13,200 CUP

HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP Uni versal 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI
240 GR. CAST lSWC COL: 1.450"
125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI WSF 5.8 1013 32,900 PSI
800-X 7.0 945 13,600 CUP
LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI
SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI Titegroup 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI
SR 4756 7.4 921 13,300 CUP
HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI SR 7625 5.7 999 31,700 PSI
HS-6 8.0 917 13,000 CUP
AutoComp 6.4 1073 17,600 PSI
PB 4.5 917 30,400 PSI
158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.580" Universal 5.6 873 13,300 CUP
H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP
WST 4.3 888 32,400 PSI
HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP
HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP
296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
SR 7625 6.5 892 13,400 CUP
SR 7625 5.2 1043 18,500 PSI
H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
700-X 4.8 966 32,500 PSI
PB 5.3 863 13,400 CUP
PB 4.4 985 17,600 PSI
Lil 'Gun 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP a i s 3;,5.
847 34,300 PSI
Trail Boss 5.2 763 11,700 CUP
Longshot 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP 200 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" Titegroup 4.8 862 13,100 CUP
700-X 4.4 1023 18,100 PSI

SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI Longshot 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 700-X 4.9 869 13,800 CUP
140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HS-6 9.5 1375 41 ,900 CUP 800-X 6.1 951 31,000 PSI Clays 4.0 771 13,500 CUP
H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1181 33,200 PSI SR 4756 5.5 910 32,900 PSI
Longshot 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI Universal 6.3 1133 39,300 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM
SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI 231 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP AutoComp 5.2 894 32,100 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER
HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP Universal 4.7 903 33,600 PSI BBl: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2
AutoComp 5.7 1031 18,000 PSI SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI WSF 4.8 867 33,100 PSI
Universal 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP Titegroup 6.1 1229 41 ,900 CUP HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
IMR 4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP
SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31 ,200 PSI SR 7625 4.8 872 32,800 PSI
296 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI PB 3.7 782 32,200 PSI
H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575"
WST 3.4 733 31 ,100 PSI
LiI'Gun 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP
700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI
H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP
Titegroup 3.8 822 31.700 PSI
Longshot 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI

296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP
700-X 3.9 810 30,700 PSI
800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP
158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP
H4227 11 .0 964 17,600 CUP Lil 'Gun 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP
41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON
HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP
LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI Longshot 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP
BBl: 10.125" PR: WINCHESTER lP
AutoComp 13.2 1429 32,500 PSI
SR 4756 5.5 928 17,900 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI

Universal 11 .1 1398 38,300 CUP
HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP AutoComp 5.9 997 33,700 PSI 170 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.575" 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP
AutoComp 5.0 885 17,000 PSI SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP
Universal 4.7 837 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP
HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP Titegroup 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP
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. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 125 GR. SJHP; . 357" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 525" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.1 840 15600
PB 4.6 865 15500
SR 7625 5.3 935 15900
SR 4756 6.1 925 15900
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.9 980 15500
. 38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 455" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.7 730 15900
PB 4.2 735 15700
SR 7625 4.6 480 15800
SR 4756 5.6 765 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.0 830 15700
. 38 SPECIAL
SPEER 148 GR. LEAD BBWC;
. 358" DIA. ; 6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ;
1. 295" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.6 710 8700
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 850 16000
PB 2.8 705 8400
PB 3.8 855 15800
SR 7625 3.2 715 8200
SR 7625 4.2 845 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.3 710 8600
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.5 905 15900
SR 4756 5.2 905 16000
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 148 GR. LEAD WC; . 358" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 225" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.4 715 8800
PB 2.7 710 7900
SR 7625 2.9 700 6900
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.0 705 9400
. 38 SPECIAL
SIERRA 150 GR. JHC; . 357" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 445" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 755 15900
PB 4.0 765 15900
SR 7625 4.3 770 15700
SR 4756 5.4 765 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.7 795 15600
. 38 SPECIAL
HORNADY 158 GR. JFP; . 357" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 465" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.4 585 15300
PB 3.9 620 16000
SR 7625 4.3 660 15700
SR 4756 5.2 705 15300
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.5 695 15400
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 158 GR. LEAD RN; . 358" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 520" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.0 740 11700
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.6 790 15800
PB 3.4 745 11700
PB 4.0 775 15500
SR 7625 3.7 745 10000
SR 7625 4.3 790 15200
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.8 750 11500
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.7 875 16000
SR 4756 5.2 825 15800
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 158 GR. LEAD SWC; . 358" DIA. ;
6. 0: REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 550" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.2 745 13100
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 790 15400
PB 3.6 750 12200
PB 4.0 800 15800
SR 7625 3.8 750 11000
SR 7625 4.5 790 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.0 750 11600
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.9 880 16000
SR 4756 5.4 840 15900
.38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 500" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.0 725 15000
PB 3.4 760 15800
SR 7625 3.5 755 15800
SR 4756 4.3 740 15700
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.6 725 15500
10 MM AUTO
REM. 155 GR. JHP; . 400" DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.4 1220 34300
PB 7.2 1235 35000
SR 7625 7.8 1275 34300
SR 4756 8.5 1310 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.8 1350 30000
10 MM AUTO
WIN. 180 GR. JHP; . 400 DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.0 1105 34400
PB 6.4 1105 34900
SR 7625 7.0 1140 35100
SR 4756 7.6 1155 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.7 1210 30000
10 MM AUTO
HORNADY 200 GR. HP/XTP; . 400 DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.2 975 33000
PB 5.5 970 34300
SR 7625 6.2 1040 35700
SR 4756 6.6 1045 35800
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.8 1130 32500
40 S & W
WIN. CASE; WIN WSP PR
NOSLER 135 GR. HP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.2 1210 32900
PB 7.5 1230 31000
SR 7625 7.8 1250 30200
SR 4756 9.0 1285 30000
Hi-Skor
800-X 10.5 1305 24000
40 S & W
SIERRA 150 FR. JHP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 1120 34000
PB 6.5 1135 33500
SR 7625 7.2 1165 32500
SR 4756 7.8 1195 32700
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.8 1205 25000
40 S & W
HORNADY 180 GR. HP/XTP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.6 970 34600
PB 5.1 975 34400
SR 7625 5.7 990 33300
SR 4756 6.0 1000 33100
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 1030 26000
40 S & W
SPEER 200 GR. TMJ; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.3 840 33800
PB 4.5 845 33900
SR 7625 5.2 885 34100
SR 4756 5.6 905 34200
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.3 925 26100
10" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 575" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 8.4 1375 39800
REM. 210 GR. JSP; . 410" DIA. ;
10" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 590" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 7.6 1185 39000
SR 7625 9.1 1245 39700
HANDGUN
. 44 S & W SPECIAL
1. 470" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.9 740 13900
PB 5.7 750 14000
SR 7625 6.2 770 13800
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.9 695 13900
SR 4756 7.5 760 13600
IMR 4227 14.3 790 13700
. 44 S & W SPECIAL
6. 5" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 570" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.8 740 13600
PB 5.6 745 13600
SR 7625 6.2 780 14000
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 730 13900
SR 4756 7.7 775 13800
IMR 4227 14.2 815 14000
SPEER 200 GR. J MAG. HP;
. 429" DIA. ; 8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 610" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 10.1 1300 40000
SR 7625 12.1 1350 39700
SR 4756 14.6 1475 39800
Hi-Skor
800-X 15.5 1600 39800
IMR 4227 27.0C 1520 33800
SPEER 225 GR. JHP; . 429" DIA.
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 585" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.8 1235 40000
SR 7625 11.7 1260 39900
Hi-Skor
800-X 15.4 1525 39800
IMR 4227 23.0C 1295 30700
REM. CASE; REM. 2 1. 2 PR
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 590" C. O. L.
SR 4756 13.3 1260 39800
Hi-Skor
800-X 14.2 1415 39600
IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32600
REM. 240 GR. JSP; . 430" DIA. ;
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 610" C. O. L.
SR 4756 13.6 1315 39900
Hi-Skor
800-X 14.3 1415 40000
IMR 4227 24.0C 1370 34900
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P
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38 SPECIAL CASE: WINCHESTER
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP
HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP
140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP
HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
CLAYS 3.7 869 16,700 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC COL: 1. 160"
HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP
HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
CLAYS 2.5 836 13,200 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP
HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP
HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP
CLAYS 3.1 721 16,600 CUP
38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER
NOTE: Loads are for use in modern arms in good
condition. These loads should not be used in small
frame, or aluminum frame revolvers, nor are they
intended for auto pistols.
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI
HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP
HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP
140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI
H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP
HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP
HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI
H4227 11.0 964 17,600 CUP
HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP
HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP
357 SIG CASE: FEDERAL
BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP
124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 135"
LONGSHOT 9.3 1429 37,900 PSI
HS-6 9.0 1339 38,700 PSI
UNIVERSAL 5.8 1235 38,500 PSI
147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 140"
LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSI
HS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSI
357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 590"
H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP
H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
LONGSHOT 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP
HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP
HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1. 535"
H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP
H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
LONGSHOT 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1461 41,800 CUP
HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 580"
H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP
H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
LILGUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP
LONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUP
HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP
H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP
H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP
LILGUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP
LONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP
357 REMINGTON MAXIMUM
REMINGTON
160 GR. HDY JTC SIL COL: 1. 890"
H4227 22.5 1814
H110 24.0 1886
180 GR. SPR TMJ SIL COL: 1. 990"
H4227 20.0 1645
H110 21.0 1694
180 GR. SPR FN COL: 2. 470"
VARGET 40.5 1998 32,500 CUP
BL-C(2) 43.0 1954 32,300 CUP
H335 37.5 1921 33,600 CUP
H4895 39.0 2031 33,100 CUP
H322 35.0 1915 33,100 CUP
P.tCI DATA
223 REMINGTON
BBL: 15"
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SR
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VARGEr 28.0 C 3069 47,200 CUP
BL-C(2) 28.5 2910 45,400 CUP
H33S 28.0 3231 44,600 CUP
H4895 27.5 C 3060 44,500 CUP
H322 25.5 3087 48,000 CUP
H4198 22.5 3014 49,600 CUP

50 GR. SPR SP
VARGET 27.5 C 2959
BL-C(2) 28.0 2851
H335 26.0 2834
H4895 27.5 C 3024
BENCHMARK 26.5 2953
H322 24.0 2740
H4198 21.5 2824
" -, - ..
55 GR. SPR SP
VARGET 27.5 C 2972
BL-C( 2) 27.5 2816
H335 25.3 2799
H4895 26.0 2880
BENCHMARK 25.6 2840
H322 23.0 2638
H4198 21.0 2719
COL: 2.210"
44,800 CUP
47,100 CUP
51,700 CUP
51,300 CUP
50,400 CUP
49,300 CUP
45,900 CUP
COL: 2.200"
49,700 CUP
48,500 CUP
49,300 CUP
49,000 CUP
50,000 CUP
48,900 CUP
47,600 CUP
30-30 WINCHESTER
BBL: 14"
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER LR
. -
130 GR. SPR FP
VARGET 36.0 C 2238
BL-C(2) 37.5 2101
H4895 35.0 2194
BENCHMARK 29.7 2020
150 GR. SIE FN
VARGET 34.5 2119
BL-C(2) 37.0 2060
H4895 34.0 2116
BENCHMARK 29.0 1944
COL: 2.540"
35,700 CUP
32,800 CUP
35,300 CUP
37,100 CUP
COL: 2.550"
36,200 CUP
33,900 CUP
36,700 CUP
37,200 CUP
30-30 WINCHESTER (IMR)
CASE: REMINGTON
BBL: 14" PR: FEOERAL 210
.
130 GR. HOY SP
IMR 4064
IMR 3031
150 GR. SIE SP
IMR 4064
IMR 3031
32 S&W LONG
BBL: 5.32"
.. oil" II
85 GR. HOY JHP
COL: 2.725"
36.5C 2110 36,500 CUP
36.0C 2175 37,000 CUP
COL: 2.855"
34.4 1995 37,400 CUP
33.0 2035 37,500 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: 1.160"
HP-38 2.7 810 11,500 CUP
.. ...... ..
26
HP-38 2.6
TITEGROUP 2.3
32 H&R MAGNUM
BBL: 5"
1 -. '4 ...
85 GR. HOY HP
H4227 9.5
LlL'GUN 12.0
LONGSHOT 5.0
HS-6 5.6
UNIVERSAL 4.3
HP-38 3.8
TITEGROUP 3.7
231 3.8
" {' "l
90 GR. SIE JHP
H4227 10.0
LlL'GUN 11.5
LONGSHOT 5.0
HS-6 6.0
UNIVERSAL 4.0
HP-38 4.0
TITEGROUP 3.6
231 4.0
. ... .. - ......
100 GR. SPR JHP
H4227 10.0
LlL'GUN 11.0
LONGSHOT 4.7
HS-6 5.4
UNIVERSAL 3.7
HP-38 3.7
TITEGROUP 3.3
231 3.7
32-20 WINCHESTER
BBL: 5.5"
Ii' .. ... 'I' ;) -
85 GR. HOY JHP
LlL'GUN 8.0
TITEGROUP 3.5
- I .. .; .. - tii
100 GR. REM JFP
LlL'GUN 7.5
TITEGROUP 3.5
380 AUTO
BBL: 3.75"
I; .. :I. -j- .,. - ...
90 GR. HOY JHP
UNIVERSAL 3.6
HP-38 3.5
TITEGROUP 3.2
231 3.5

100 GR. HOY FMJ
UNIVERSAL 3.4
HP-38 3.1
TITEGROUP 3.0
231 3.1
380 AUTO (IMR)
BBL: 3.75"
So.-" ..
90 GR. HOY JHP
800-X 4.1
SR 4756 3.6
766 10,500 CUP
749 10,000 CUP
CASE:FEOERAL
PR:FEOERAL 100
COL: 1.290"
1151 21,000 CUP
1263 16,800 CUP
1167 20,200 CUP
1146 20,200 CUP
1123 19,000 CUP
1003 20,700 CUP
1110 20,900 CUP
1003 20,700 CUP
COL: 1.340"
1079 17,000 CUP
1227 18,000 CUP
1139 19,500 CUP
1140 20,200 CUP
1072 20,000 CUP
1033 20,300 CUP
1060 20,600 CUP
1033 20,300 CUP
COL: 1.345"
1060 19,300 CUP
1208 19,900 CUP
1056 19,300 CUP
1023 20, 200 CUP
973 19,900 CUP
947 19,400 CUP
956 19,900 CUP
947 19, 400 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.550"
1102 15,700 CUP
961 15,900 CUP
COL: 1.580"
1018 15,700 CUP
908 16,000 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: .955"
955 15,700 CUP
957 15,400 CUP
970 15,600 CUP
957 15,400 CUP
COL: .980"
889 16,100 CUP
843 15,400 CUP
912 14,700 CUP
843 15,400 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR:CCI500
COL: .970"
870 15,500 CUP
880 15,500 CUP
SR 7625 3.2
PB 3.0
700-X 2.9
100 GR'-HOY FMJ
800-X 4.0
SR 4756 3.5
SR 7625 3.0
PB 2.8
700-X 2.7
9MM LUGElft
BBL: 4"
... .JiI
115 GR. SPR GOHP
LONG3HOT 6.0
HS-6 7.0
UNIVE RSAL 5.0
HP-38 5.1
TITEGROUP 4.8
3.9
231 5.1
.
125 GR. SIE F:MJ
LONG3HOT 5.7
HS-6 6.8
UNIVE RSAL 4.9
HP-38 4.8
TITEGROUP 4.4
3.7
231 4.8
147 GR. HOY XTP
LONG3HOT 4.7
HS-6 5.0
UNIVE RSAL 3.3
TITEG ROUP 3.6
9MM LUGElft (IMR)
BBL: 4"
... -.... . .., ';' .
115 GR. REM JHP
800-X 6.5
SR 4756 6.3C
SR 7625 5.1
PB 4.8
700-X 4.7
,. - 'i' i' 't .
124 GR. REM Me
800-X 6.5C
SR 4756 6.3C
SR 7625 4.9
PB 4.9C
700-X 4.8
. ..
147 GR. HOY STP
800-X 5.3
SR 4756 4.4
SR 7625 4.3
PB 4.0
700-X 3.7
38 SUPER AUTO
BBL: 5"
.... II!-". It
115 GR. HOY XTP
LONG:;HOT 7.1
HS-6 8.5
UNIVERSAL 5.5
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880
890
895
14,700 CUP
15,700 CUP
15,900 CUP
COL: .980"
840 14,700 CUP
875 15,900 CUP
855 15,500 CUP
835 15,400 CUP
840 15,200 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR:CCI500
COL: 1.125"
1203 32,300 PSI
1234 29,400 CUP
1149 31,200 CUP
1167 28,100 CUP
1158 30,500 CUP
1095 32,600 CUP
1167 28,100 CUP
COL: 1.090"
1162 33,400 PSI
1169 27,100 CUP
1118 30,600 CUP
1088 28,800 CUP
1136 30,600 CUP
1056 32,500 CUP
1088 28,800 CUP
COL: 1.100"
1004 33,800 PSI
885 27,900 CUP
869 31,000 CUP
929 27,500 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: CCI500
COL: 1.110"
1150 30,300 CUP
1175 30,600 CUP
1095 32,400 CUP
1075 32,500 CUP
1130 32,600 CUP
COL: 1.135"
1115 28,600 CUP
1160 32,400 CUP
1040 32,300 CUP
1050 32,500 CUP
1110 32,600 CUP
COL: 1.130"
1025 32,900 CUP
950 32,700 CUP
950 32,900 CUP
950 32,800 CUP
935 32,100 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR: REMINGTON 1 1/2
COL: 1.245"
1301 31,600 CUP
1314 31,500 CUP
1225 32,300 CUP
BUL.L.ET POWDER GR
HP-38 6.1
TITEGROUP 5.3
231 6.1
5if-.- '';.' of;
125 GR. SIE FMJ
LlL'GUN 14.0
LONGSHOT 6.9
HS-6 8.3
UNIVERSAL 5.5
HP-38 5.7
TITEGROUP 5.0
231 5.7
...
130 GR. SIE FMJ
LONGSHOT 6.8
HS-6 8.2
UNIVERSAL 5.3
HP-38 5.5
TITEGROUP 4.9
231 5.5
., , .. t , - :- . ..
135 GR. NOS IPSC
LlL'GUN 12.8
LONGSHOT 6.1
38 SUPER AUTO (IMR)
BBL: 5"
'" ... . . '" f
115 GR. HOY HP
800-X 5.9
SR 4756 5.2
SR 7625 4.5
PB 4.0
700-X 4.0
38 SUPER AUTO +P
BBl: 5"
115 GR. JHP
WSF 7.1
124 GR. FMJ
WSF 6.6
.. s .it ...
130 GR. FMJ
WSF 6.3
- ...
147 GR. JHP
WSF 5.6
38 SPECIAL
BBl: 7.7"
.
125 GR. HOY XTP
HS-6 7.2
UNIVERSAL 5.2
HP-38 4.9
TITEGROUP 4.6
CLAYS 3.9
SR 4756 6.0
SR 7625 5.1
PB 4.1
700-X 4.2
231 4.9
>if i6 ,t;" .... lit \1. (t ..
140 GR. HOY XTP
HS-6 6.5
UNIVERSAL 4.8
HP-38 4.6
TITEGROUP 4.2
VEL CUP
1261 32,700 CUP
1208 31 ,BOO CUP
1261 32,700 CU P
COL: 1.275"
1353 29,800 CUP
1247 32,600 CUP
1271 32,100 CUP
1179 32,300 CUP
1159 31,200 CUP
1124 31,800 CUP
1159 31,200 CUP
COL: 1.275"
1215 32,000 CUP
1231 32,500 CUP
1124 32,200 CUP
1134 31.200 CUP
1116 31,000 CUP
1134 31,200 CUP
COL: 1.265"
1357 32,400 CUP
1105 32,100 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
PR:CCI500
COL: 1.265"
1015 21,900 CUP
965 21,800 CUP
955 21,800 CUP
955 22,500 CUP
955 22,900 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.280"
1320 34,400 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1245 34,600 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1200 34,400 PSI
COL: 1.280"
1070 34,400 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SP
COL: 1.455"
1048 16,600 CUP
1019 17,000 CUP
934 16,300 CUP
1010 15,600 CUP
937 16,100 CUP
1046 16,400 PSI
999 16,300 PSI
926 15,700 PSI
969 17,000 PSI
934 16,300 CUP
COL: 1.455"
933 16,000 CUP
939 15,400 CUP
861 15,800 CUP
919 15,800 CUP
LOADING DATA

357 Magnum Loading Data

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After the introduction of the N-Frame Smith
& Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman and Heavy
Duty revolvers around 1930, experiment-
ers such as Phil Sharpe, Doug Wesson,
Elmer Keith and others began stoking the .38
Special to signifcantly higher pressures (and
velocities) than factory loads. Ultimately, the
decision was made to lengthen the case and
call it Magnum, the frst
of its kind. Tis joint efort
between Smith & Wesson and
Winchester resulted in the 357
Magnum cartridge appearing
in 1935. Te S&W revolvers
were marvelous, high-grade
guns with each being custom-
built for the owner, along with
a certifcate of registration
specifying features, accuracy
and for whom it was built. It
was by far the most expensive
gun in the company line. It
was Te Great Depression
and sales were expected to
be limited, however, it sold
remarkably well. Tis gun and
cartridge signifcantly changed
the future of handgunning.
In the post-World War II era, the popularity
of the 357 Magnum grew to amazing status.
Many guns have been thus chambered and
have included small-frame revolvers, many
sizes of double and single action six-guns,
single shots and a variety of rifes. It has
served well for hunting, defense, precision
target work and law enforcement applications.
Frankly, few revolver cartridges can boast of
such extreme versatility, especially
when handloaded.
Being primarily an outdoorsman and shooter,
the 357 Magnum has served me well. It has
taken black bear, deer, antelope and consider-
able lesser game. I know men that it has saved
from both man and beast.
While hunting varmints with a friend who
works for a major Eastern gun company and
feels that handguns are not efective beyond 20
yards, we stumbled onto a big jackrabbit that
jumped and bounded his way to a distant hill-
side then stopped. I reached for the Smith &
Wesson N-frame 357 Magnum with a 5-inch
barrel resting on my hip. He rolled his eyes in
total disbelief and mumbled something about
a steak dinner. In a sitting position, with my
back up against the pickup tire and elbows
resting between my knees, the sights were care-
fully aligned. Te rabbit jumped then landed
belly up, which was followed by the sound
of the hollow-point bullet hitting home. My
associate took more than 100 long paces to
retrieve him. More importantly, he picked up
the dinner tab. When kept within its proper
limits, it is truly an outstanding cartridge.
357 magnum
Brian Pearce
Brian Pearce is a contributing editor for
Rife and Handloader magazines.
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BULLET CHOICE FOR THE 357 MAGNUM
Te 357 Magnum was, at the time of its introduction, the most powerful revolver car-
tridge in existence. Today it falls well short of that mark, but is still a relatively powerful
round.
38 Special ammunition can be safely and accurately fred through a 357 Magnum revolver,
and is excellent for practice and plinking. When loading full-power .357 rounds, we have
always had the best luck with slower powders like 2400, H110, and W296. When using
these slow powders, a small pistol magnum primer and a heavy roll crimp are necessary to
help achieve consistent ignition. We have had great results with the following procedure:
Seat the bullet to where you can just see the top edge of the cannelure.
Adjust your crimp so that the case mouth is deforming the ridges in the cannelure and
biting all the way to the bottom of the groove.
Grain
158
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158gr. JHP 1.585" 0.177
CASE TYPE:
BARREL Twist 1-16"
Gr. WATER
WSPM
Sporting Handgun Revolver 0.182
B.C.
357 Magnum - 158 grain
Federal
8.3" H-S Prec.
PRIMER TYPE
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
IMR 4227 15.0 * MAX. 1095 100%
14.5 1064 96%
14.0 1033 93%
Blue Dot 10.4 MAX. 1211 76%
9.9 * 1153 72%
9.4 1095 68%
Enforcer 13.7 MAX. 1298 83%
13.2 * 1260 80%
12.7 1222 77%
SR4756 7.9 MAX. 1340 75%
7.4 1310 71%
6.9 * 1280 66%
A-No.7 11.2 * MAX. 1420 65%
Powder Tested
10.2 1260 59%
A-No.5 9.6 MAX. 1428 57%
9.1 1343 54%
8.6 * 1258 51%
800-X 8.7 * MAX. 1448 79%
8.2 1373 75%
7.7 1298 70%
H110 15.9 * MAX. 1490 92%
15.4 1470 89%
14.9 1460 86%
2400 12.3 * MAX. 1520 81%
11.8 1500 78%
11.3 1480 75%
W296 14.8 * MAX. 1540 86%
14.3 1530 83%
13.8 1520 80%
LOAD DENSITY
(VOLUME)
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
This reloading article shows the information from a page of my handloading
logbook. It includes all the information I need for my .357 Magnum. I save ALL of my
notes when testing different loads - even the loads that don't perform well. This keeps
me from trying the bad ones again at a later date. However, I keep a separate page
like this for my "best" handloads for each firearm. They get recorded in this exact
format below. If you save your reloading data like this - it becomes much more
meaningful information when the shooting begins.
Case :
Primer :
Powder
:
Bullet :
OAL :
Remington (Velocity =
1,180 fps)
Federal
14.0 gr, 2400
158 Gr. Hornady XTP (Hollow
Point)
Heavy roll crimp in center of
cantilure
Notes:
This is the best hunting and self-defense handload for my 6" Colt Python. It
delivers good bullet penetration and expansion without excessive muzzle flash. This
handload could have been made a little bit hotter, but this particular bullet produced the
best accuracy at 1,180 fps in my handgun. It will shoot 5 shot groups at 25 yards that
consistently measure well under 2" when fired from a sandbag rest.
7 yards
- 0 -
15 yards
+ 1.75"
25 yards
+ 2.5"
50 yards
- 0 -
Sight Info :
25 yards - Use a 6:00 hold on a 25 yd bullseye target.
50 yards - Use a center hold on target.
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Co mmen t s :
N e v e r use 3 5 7 Magnu m Loads i n 3 8 Sp e c i al c ases as
v e r y dange r ou s pressure w i l l r esul t .
Handgu ns c an v ar y i n gr oov e di ame t e r and i t is w i s e t o
sl ug y ou r b ar r e l b e f or e s i zi ng c as t b u l l e t s .
In or de r t o mai nt ai n a max i mum ov e r al l c ar t r i d ge l e ngt h
of 1 . 5 9 0 " , i t is somet imes nec essary t o c r i m p c as t b u l l e t s on
t he f o r w ar d e dge of t he f i r s t d r i v i ng b a n d .
Wh e n u s i ng h al f j ac k e t e d b u l l e t s v e l oc i t i e s must b e k e p t
ab ov e 7 5 0 f p s . t o p r e v e nt b u l l e t j ac k et s f r om b e c omi ng l o d ge d
i n t he b ar r e l (t he l e ad c or e s may e x i t t h e mu zzl e and s t r i k e t h e
t ar ge t ). To c r i m p h al f j ac k e t b u l l e t s , f or m t h e c r i m p at t h e
j u nc t i on of t h e j ac k e t and e x p os e d l e ad nose.
Bul l et # 3 5 81 5 6 is e x t r e me l y p op u l ar f or h e av y l oads .
Bul l et # 3 5 84 2 9 c l os e l y du p l i c at e s t h e f ac t or y 15 8 g r a i n
s e mi -w adc u t t e r . This is t he Elmer K ei t h de s i gn b u l l e t and mak es
an e x c e l l e nt c h oi c e f or h u nt i ng.
For l i gh t l oads Bul l seye w or k s best . He av y l oads w o r k
w e l l w i t h a w i d e r ange o f p ow de r s b u t y ou mi gh t w ant t o t r y
2 4 0 0 f or y ou r f i r s t ac c u r ac y t est s.
Cas e s F e d e r a l
T r i m -t o Le ngt h 1 . 2 80 "
Pr i me r s CCI 5 5 0
Pr i me r S i z e S m a l l Pi s t o l , M a g n u m
Ly man Sh e l l H o l d e r N o . 1
J a c k e t e d B u l l e t s Us e d Sp e e r J HP # 4 0 0 7 , 1 1 0 g r .
H o r n a d y J HP # 3 5 7 1 0 , 1 2 5 g r .
Sp e e r J HP # 4 2 0 3 , 1 4 0 g r .
Sp e e r J HP # 4 2 0 5 , 1 4 6 g r .
H o r n a d y J HP # 3 5 7 5 0 , 1 5 8 g r .
H o r n a d y J TC SIL # 3 5 7 7 , 1 8 0 g r .
110 gr. Jacketed HP BC:. 122
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Bullseye 7 . 0 103 0 2 0 , 5 0 0 9 . 7 147 1 4 0 , 3 0 0
23 1 8. 9 1142 2 9 , 3 0 0 9.5 13 28 3 7 , 5 0 0
Unique 7 .4 105 2 17 ,3 00 10.0 13 92 3 6 ,4 0 0
Blue Dot 10.0 9 3 0 12 ,4 00 14.6 15 45 3 9 ,4 0 0
2 4 0 0 13 .5 1045 17 ,4 00 2 0 . 3 + 15 61 3 9 , 1 0 0
N110 17.8 1568 33,900 19.8 1693 4 1 , 3 0 0
I MR-4227 14.8 1100 2 0 ,7 0 0 19.5 + 13 83 3 0 , 1 0 0
Ca s t B u l l e t s Us e d ( s i z e d t o . 3 5 7 " d i a )
* g a s c h e c k b u l l e t # 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 9 0 g r .
# 3 5 6 2 4 2 , 1 2 0 g r .
# 3 5 6 4 0 2 , 1 2 0 g r .
* # 3 5 8 0 9 3 , 1 2 5 g r .
# 3 5 8 4 7 7 , 1 5 0 g r .
* # 3 5 8 1 5 6 , 1 5 5 g r .
# 3 5 8 3 1 1 , 1 6 0 g r .
# 3 5 8 4 2 9 , 1 7 0 g r .
Test Spec i f i c at i ons :
( Vel o c i t y & Pr essu r e)
F i r e a r m Us e d U n i v e r s a l Re c e i v e r
B a r r e l Le ngt h 4 "
T w i s t 1-18%"
Gr o o v e D i a 3 5 6 "
125 gr. Jacketed HP
1.590" OAL
BO.151
SD: 1
Not e: Loads s h o w n i n s h a d e d p a n e l s a r e m a x i m u m .
3 3 6 Loads s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m os t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
Bullseye 6.5 86 4 2 1 ,0 0 0 8.6 13 15 3 8, 4 0 0
Uni que 7 . 0 9 9 0 1 8,9 0 0 9 . 7 13 5 9 4 1 , 6 0 0
A A #5 10.6 1223 3 1 , 1 0 0 11.8 147 1 3 9 , 3 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 9 . 0 123 8 3 2 , 1 0 0 10.0 14 7 9 3 8, 6 0 0
N 3 4 0 8.1 114 7 3 1 , 80 0 9 . 0 13 66 4 0 , 80 0
HS7 10.9 1098 2 1 , 4 0 0 14.4 1403 3 9 , 2 0 0
Blue Dot 10.4 1113 2 0 , 0 0 0 13 .3 1402 3 6 , 7 0 0
2400 13 .0 115 9 2 4 , 9 0 0 17.7 1478 40,600
N l 10 14.5 1 1 5 7 2 6 , 0 0 0 17 .5 + 13 7 1 3 8, 5 0 0
H I 10 2 1 . 0 13 5 7 3 3 ,5 0 0 2 2 . 0 + 15 06 4 2 , 6 0 0
I MR4 2 2 7 15 .6 123 2 3 1 , 2 0 0 19.5 + 14 2 7 3 7 , 4 0 0
f = 140gr . Jacketed HP bo . ,5 2
(5*5 1.590" OAL
W
Sugg
Max
l oad Velocity Pressure
Grains fps CU.P.
Bullseye 5 . 7 7 05 2 0 , 3 0 0 8. 0 1116 3 9 , 2 0 0
Unique 7 . 0 9 4 9 2 0 ,80 0 8.9 123 3 4 0 , 0 0 0
A A #5 9 . 4 103 5 3 0 ,6 0 0 10.5 1218 3 6 , 0 0 0
HS-6 8.4 107 6 3 0 , 2 0 0 9.5 125 7 3 7 , 5 0 0
Blue Dot 9.2 9 1 7 17 ,900
2400 12.5 1047 2 6 ,5 0 0
11.9 127 2 3 5 , 2 0 0
16.5 1343 40,300
N l 10 15 .3 125 8 3 2 , 2 0 0 17 .1 15 05 3 9 , 9 0 0
H I 10 17 .3 1287 3 1 , 6 0 0 18.0 13 24 3 5 , 7 0 0
I MR4227 15 .0 1106 2 8, 80 0 17 .8 13 7 2 4 1 , 4 0 0
357 MAGNUM
146 gr. Jacketed HP
1.590" OAL
BO.159
SD: .163
Sugg
Max
Grains fps CU.P.
Bullseye 5 . 7 7 5 9 2 3 ,3 0 0 7 .5 107 7 3 9 , 9 0 0
Uni que 6.3 9 2 8 2 5 , 9 0 0 8.1 1200 4 1 , 1 0 0
N 3 4 0 7 . 6 1066 3 4 , 6 0 0 8.5 1212 4 5 , 0 0 0
A A #5 9. 5 103 4 3 2 , 1 0 0 10.6 1208 3 8,5 0 0
Blue Dot 9 . 0 94 3 2 1 , 3 0 0 11.5 127 3 3 9 ,7 0 0
A A # 7 10.8 1027 2 6 , 4 0 0 12.0 13 3 7 4 1 , 7 0 0
2400 11.0 895 2 0 , 80 0 15.1 1242 39,100
N l 10 14.5 107 5 2 7 , 7 0 0 16.2 13 5 8 3 7 ,2 0 0
H I 10 16.3 13 3 6 3 6 , 0 0 0
I MR4227 14.5 1045 2 9 , 5 0 0
17 .0 13 80 4 1 , 9 0 0
16.0 1196 3 6 ,0 0 0
158 gr. Jacketed HP
1.590" OAL
BC:.206
SD:. 177
180gr . JTCSIL
1.585" OAL
BJJJJJJJJJJ
BO .232
SD:.202
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Unique 6.4 887 18,900 8.3 1185 3 8, 3 0 0 Blue Dot 8.4 7 82 2 7 , 3 0 0 9 . 4 9 7 0 3 9 ,1 0 0
Blue Dot 9 . 6 9 2 9 2 7 , 6 0 0 10.7 115 8 3 9 ,80 0 N l 10 10.8 814 2 6 , 4 0 0 13 .5 + 9 9 9 4 0 , 80 0
A A # 7 10.2 1005 3 1 , 2 0 0 11.5 1220 3 8, 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 10.0 5 9 7 2 3 , 1 0 0 12.6 9 4 9 4 0 , 5 0 0
N l 10 11.5 85 1 2 1 , 80 0 14.0 113 9 3 8,2 0 0 A A # 9 11.2 85 7 2 9 , 2 0 0 12.5 1069 3 9 ,0 0 0
2400 11.3 9 3 8 2 0 , 7 0 0
14.9 1279 41,800 H-110
13 .9 9 4 7 3 0 ,3 0 0 14.5 1101 38,100
A A # 9 13 .4 115 8 3 2 , 9 0 0 14.9 13 5 7 4 2 , 9 0 0 2 9 6 14.9 1096 4 2 , 0 0 0
1+110
I MR4227
16.3
12.2
117 8
9 4 4
3 1 , 7 0 0
2 1 , 5 0 0
17 . 0
16.1
13 09
1249
3 8, 4 0 0
4 1 , 4 0 0
I MR4 2 2 7 11.7 6 0 2 2 2 , 9 0 0 14.6 9 3 3 4 0 , 0 0 0
#356242
90 gr . (Linot ype) 1.585" OAL
BC:.105
SD: .101
#356242
12 0gr . (Linot ype) 1.585" OAL
BC:. 154
SD:.135
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Starling
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Groins
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
700X
6 . 0 1206 19,7 00 8.3 1581 41,500 Bullseye 5 . 7 1045 16 ,5 00 8.0 13 20 3 5 , 80 0
Bullseye 7 .5 13 65 2 5 ,9 0 0 9.5 16 3 0 3 9 ,9 0 0 Uni que 6 . 9 1088 2 1 , 1 0 0 9.1 1409 42,000
SR-7625 7 .5 1262 2 0 ,7 0 0 9.8 1613 4 0 , 9 0 0 SR-7625 5 . 5 9 7 4 17 ,5 00 8.0 13 3 5 4 1 , 1 0 0
2 3 1 8.1 13 29 2 5 ,6 0 0 10.1 1629 4 1 , 2 0 0 A A #5 8. 6 9 89 19,6 00 10.8 145 0 3 7 ,3 0 0
A A #5 10.0 1106 14 ,800 12.5 1642 3 0 , 9 0 0 Pow er Pist ol 9 . 9 13 08 3 3 , 1 0 0 11.0 1425 4 1 ,2 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 10.5 13 01 2 5 ,3 0 0 11.7 1495 4 1 , 1 0 0 HS6
HS-7
2 4 0 0
tmmm mmmm
11.2
10.0
13 .0
1108
105 3
117 8
2 5 , 6 0 0
18,4 00
2 5 , 7 0 0
12.5
13 .2
16.4
13 7 6
143 6
1494
4 0 ,1 0 0
4 0 , 3 0 0
4 1 , 7 0 0
HS6
HS-7
2 4 0 0
tmmm mmmm
11.2
10.0
13 .0
1108
105 3
117 8
2 5 , 6 0 0
18,4 00
2 5 , 7 0 0
12.5
13 .2
16.4
13 7 6
143 6
1494
4 0 ,1 0 0
4 0 , 3 0 0
4 1 , 7 0 0
Loads s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m os t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
3 3 7
357 MAGNUM
#356402
BC:.146
SD: .135
BC:.146
SD: .135
120 gr . (Linot ype)
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
toad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Bul l seye 6.5 994 18,800 8.3 13 90 3 7 , 6 0 0
Unique 7 .2 113 4 15 ,800 9 . 4 1482 4 1 , 3 0 0
SR-7625 7 . 0 1205 2 3 ,0 0 0 8.8 14 2 9 4 1 , 6 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 9 . 9 13 26 3 3 , 2 0 0 11. 0 14 4 9 4 1 , 0 0 0
HS6 10.8 13 25 3 0 , 4 0 0 12.0 15 3 2 3 8, 4 0 0
Blue Dot 10.8 115 6 17 ,000 13 .0 15 64 4 1 , 4 0 0
2 4 0 0 13 .5 1140 17 ,3 00 19.5 + 15 65 3 7 , 2 0 0
#358093
125 gr . (Linot ype) .5 85 " OAL
BC:
SD:
079
140
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Bul l seye 5.5 890 26,800 6.8 115 8 3 8, 2 0 0
Uni que 6 . 0 7 6 9 16 ,6 00 7 . 8 1290 3 8, 9 0 0
Herc o 6.5 9 0 3 2 3 ,0 0 0 8. 0 127 5 4 1 , 0 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 7 . 8 1065 3 2 , 1 0 0 8. 7 13 6 0 4 0 , 0 0 0
A A #5 7 .5 9 3 2 2 2 , 3 0 0 9 . 4 13 5 9 4 0 , 0 0 0
HS6 9 . 4 9 87 3 0 , 5 0 0 10.5 123 0 3 8, 6 0 0
Blue Dot 9 . 0 85 4 19,800 10.5 13 3 9 3 9 ,6 0 0
2 4 0 0 11.5 102 6 2 6 ,4 0 0 14.0 1429 3 8, 9 0 0
#358477
150 gr . (Linot ype) .5 10" OAL
BC:.286
SD: .168
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Bullseye 4 . 6 7 7 2 17 ,3 00 7 . 0 1114 3 6 , 9 0 0
Herc o 6 . 2 9 7 2 17 ,7 00 7 .8 1225 4 1 , 9 0 0
Blue Dot 8.2 9 5 0 13 ,000 10.8 13 5 6 4 1 , 2 0 0
HS6 9 . 0 1103 3 2 ,6 0 0 10.0 13 01 4 0 , 1 0 0
A A # 7 10.8 1068 2 5 ,3 0 0 12.0 13 90 4 0 , 7 0 0
M # 9 12.1 1096 3 1 , 1 0 0 13 .5 13 3 1 4 0 , 6 0 0
2 4 0 0 11.0 9 9 8 17 ,900 15 .0 13 62 4 1 , 4 0 0
N l 10 13 .2 1 152 3 2 ,4 0 0 14.7 13 7 4 3 9 , 9 0 0
H I 10 16.3 1245 3 1 ,3 0 0 17 .0 13 5 1 3 9 , 9 0 0
IMR-4227
o
o
1044 2 1 ,7 0 0 16.0+ 1333 40,200
#358156
BC:.213
S& .17 4
Powder
Sugg
Starring
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Bullseye 4 . 8 82 8 18,000 7 . 0 1122 3 9 ,4 0 0
Her c o 5 . 0 7 85 16 ,3 00 7 .5 115 1 4 1 , 0 0 0
HS6 8.8 1069 2 9 ,1 0 0 9 . 7 127 1 4 0 , 2 0 0
Blue Dot 8.5 9 7 5 2 1 ,5 0 0 10.5 127 7 4 0 , 80 0
A A # 7 10.8 893 2 8, 3 0 0 12.0 114 6 4 1 , 3 0 0
A A # 9 13 .0 9 9 8 2 9 , 5 0 0 14.5 1221 3 9 , 6 0 0
2400 10.6 9 9 9 2 4 , 9 0 0 14.0 1299 41,900
N l 10 12.0 107 4 2 7 , 4 0 0 15 .0+ 1299 4 1 , 80 0
H I 10 15 .0 13 10 3 5 ,80 0 15 .7 13 63 4 0 , 3 0 0
I MR-4227 11.4 97 3 2 4 ,1 0 0 15 .2 125 4 4 1 , 3 0 0
#358311
5J3JJ5' 160 gr . (Linot ype)
BC: .228
SD
1
179
1.590" OAL
Sugg
Max
Grains fps C.U.P.
Bullseye 4 . 9 82 1 17 ,5 00 6 . 9 1119 4 1 , 1 0 0
Herc o 6.3 9 6 3 1 8 , 7 0 0 7 . 9 1203 4 1 , 0 0 0
HS-6 8.5 1046 3 2 ,6 0 0 9.7 1225 4 1 , 0 0 0
Blue Dot 8.2 888 11,6 00 10.9 13 16 3 9 ,2 0 0
A A # 7 10.2 1004 2 7 ,4 0 0 11.5 1213 4 1 , 0 0 0
M # 9 12.3 1123 2 8,7 0 0 13 .7 13 5 0 4 1 , 80 0
2 4 0 0 11.4 1024 2 0 ,2 0 0 15 .5 13 44 3 9 ,7 0 0
N l 10 12.6 105 4 2 6 ,4 0 0 14 . 0 1293 3 9 ,0 0 0
H I 10 15 .8 13 43 3 4 , 5 0 0 16.5 1463 4 0 , 3 0 0
IMR-4227 11.8 9 7 7 19,6 00 17.0+ 1345 40,600
#358429
17 0 gr . (Linot ype) 1.553" OAL
BC: .286
SD:.190
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
Bullseye 4.1 813 16 ,5 00 6 . 1 9 7 6 3 9 , 3 0 0
Herc o 5 . 6 885 17 ,900 7 . 1 1105 3 9 , 0 0 0
Blue Dot 8.3 9 7 0 18,4 00 10.0 123 3 3 9 , 2 0 0
A A # 9 11.7 1028 3 3 , 80 0 13 .0 123 1 4 0 , 5 0 0
2 4 0 0 9 . 7 87 9 15 ,900 13 .5 1242 4 1 , 1 0 0
N l 10 12.3 105 3 3 3 , 7 0 0 13 .7 1212 4 0 , 0 0 0
H110 14.4 117 2 3 3 , 5 0 0 15.0 1285 40,900
I MR-4227 9.8 83 5 14 ,100 14.5 + 123 3 4 0 , 80 0
3 3 8 Loads s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m os t a c c u r a t e l o a d .
357MAGHUM
he 357 Magnum was introduced
in 1935 as the result of Smith &
Wesson's extensive research with
high-performance 38 Special loads.
Much of this interest was stimulated
by Elmer Keith and Phil Sharpe,
who found that heavy charges of
quick-burning rifle powders in a 38
case could achieve significant
increases in velocity and game
performance.
Major D.B Wesson wisely noted
that a 38 Special cartridge loaded to
very high pressures would be a
severe hazard if accidentally fired in
one of the lighter frame 38 Special
revolvers. To avoid this, he designed
a new cartridge which was physi-
cally identical to the 38 Special
except for case length. The extra
.135" of case prevented the new
cartridge from chambering in 38
Special revolvers.
Thus was born the first "Magnum"
handgun cartridge. Factory ammu-
nition was first loaded by Winches-
ter and others soon followed. The
original Smith & Wesson 357
revolver was a high-grade model
made with special steel and fitting
to handle the new cartridge. Within
a year, Colt chambered their massive
New Service and Shooting Master
revolvers for the 357 Magnum.
The popularity of the 357 didn't
take off until after the Korean war
when Smith & Wesson and Colt
both introduced lighter, less
expensive revolvers. An added
advantage of owning a 357 Magnum
revolver is that 38 Special ammuni-
tion may be used for practice.
Factory 357 Magnum ammunition
was loaded with only 158 grain lead
bullets until the late 1960's when
jacketed bullets appeared. The soft
lead bullets always caused severe
barrel leading, so jacketed projectiles
were a welcome improvement.
Today's handloader has an
excellent selection of bullets. Speer's
110 grain JHP at high velocity is an
explosive varmint bullet. The 125
grain Gold Dot HP offers excellent
expansion and better penetration.
The 140 grainJHP is excellent for
defense and hunting. It has less
recoil than the 158 grain bullets, yet
still offers adequate penetration. For
deer hunting, the 158 grain Gold
Dot HP and the 158 JSP are both
good choices.
Some states have minimum
muzzle energy requirements for
handgun hunting which may
eliminate the 357 Magnum from
consideration. Check with your local
game department for applicable
regulations.
The 158 grain lead semi-
wadcutters, both in solid and hollow
point form, make good practice and
target loads. To avoid leading, we
recommend limiting velocities to
around 1000 feet/sec.
Slow-burning pistol powders
require a heavy roll crimp and often
a magnum primer to insure proper
ignition. Use magnum primers
whenever they are specified in the
data. We found the new Vihta Vuori
NllO to be an excellent 357
Magnum propellant.
The SAAMI maximum average
pressure for the 357 Magnum is
35,000 psi. These loads do not
exceed that level.
516
N U M B E R GmJ TWELVE
--1 0.0600 in. [1.52 mm] J
r-- 1.2900 in. [32.77 mm]
Barrel Length: 6"
Twist: 1-18.75"
. 358" Dia .
148 Grain
38
Sect. Density .166 HB-We
Ballistic CoeHicient 0.050
Speer Part No.
4617
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
3.6 822
AA
#2
2. 6 690
3.9 820
HP-38
3.5 758
Case: Speer
Primers: eel 500, 550
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs.
3.2 815 3.8
700-X
2.9 745
231
3.4
3.4 812 3.3
Red Dot
3. 0 750
Bullseye
3.0
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They are not at maximum pressure. but should not be
exceeded to avoid damage to bullet bases.
NUMBER TWELVE
Mzl.Vel.
811
747
806
733
517
518
.358" Dia . .--...::::::.........,.... ___ ..--__ --,-___
158 Grain
Sect. Density .176
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder
Unique
SR
7625
Wt.Grs.
6.0
5.5
5.3
4.8
38
SWC
0.123
1.570"
4623
Mzl.Vel.
1034
970
1021
926
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
5.0 1002 4.8 939
700-X
4.5 904
Bullsey e
4.3 848
5.4 989 5.0 932
231
4.9 897
HP-38
4.5 839
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. The above loads are not at maximum pre ssure. but were held
to 1000 Ips. to reduce barrel leading .
. 357" Dia. ~ ~ ~ ~
110 Grain 38
Sect. Density .123 JHP
Speer Part No. 4007
Powder Wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder wt. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder
Viht.
N110
21.0C 1693 9.7 1447
-----------1
19.0 1557 Unique 8.5 1284 2400*
16.0 1680 10.8 1433
--------l Viht.
Blue Dot 14.0 1548 3N37
9.7
1305 HS-7
11 .0 1480 8.7 1403
--------l -------l AA
WAP
10.0
1362 Bullse e 7.8 1246 #5
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C
NUMBER T W E L V
Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
15.0 1362
13.0 1227
14.4 1341
12.5 1182
12.0 1330
10.8 1246
= Compressed Load
E
"---
. 357" Dia .
125 Grain
Sect. Density .140
Ballistic CoeHicient
C.D.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
P d ower W G t. rs.
Viht.
18.8
N110
16.8
9.6
Unique
8.6
20.3
296*
18.3
13.0
Blue Dot 11.5
20.0
H110*
18.0
. 357" Dia .
140 Grain
Sect. Density .157
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder Wt.Grs.
17.0C
Viht.
N110
15.0
11.5
Blue Dot 10.3
IMR
19.2C
4227
17.2
18.0
H110*
16.0
18.0
296*
16.0
38
JSP
0.140
1.575"
4011
,
o
CI
" '0
"
38
GD-HP
0.140
1.580"
4012
38 38
JHP TMJ
0.135 0.146
1.575" 1.575"
4013 4015
MIV P d z . el. owef W G t. rs. MIVI z . e . Powder
1507
1383
1343
1259
1336
1188
1333
1252
1282
1154
38
JHP
0.152
1.590"
4203
MzLVeL
1397
1208
1324
1234
1298
1153
1288
1117
1235
1085
14.6 1238
AA
#9
12.6 1119
Viht.
10.0 1226
N350
9.0 1097
10.0 1181
WAP
9.0 988
Viht.
10.2 1180
3N37
9.0 1035
14.3 1175
2400*
12.5 977
Note: The .357" 146 gr. JHPSWC
may be used with these loads by
reducing the maximum charges
by one grain.
Powder Wt.Grs. MzLVel.
9.0 1203
WAP
8.1 1092
9.1 1195
Viht .
N350
8.1 1078
Viht.
9.1 1195
3N37
8.1 1079
8.0 1185
Unique
7.2 1086
10.2 1181
AA
#5
9.1 1111
HS-7*
AA
#7*
HS-6*
Viht .
N340
Powder
2400*
HS-7*
Bullseye
HS-6*
231*
Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
13.3 1169
11 .8 1052
13.5 1134
12.0 1045
11.3 1124
10.0 1009
8.8 1124
7.9 969
Wt.Grs. MzLVeL
13.0 1179
11 .7 1077
11 .9 1179
10.7 1041
7.0 1160
6.3 1065
9.8 1142
8.8 1005
7.1 1105
6.3 978
NUMBER mm TWELVE
519
357" Dia.
158 Grain
Sect. Density .177
C.O.L. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder
Viht
N110
Wt.Grs.
15.0
13.5
15.5
H110* 13.9
10.2
Blue Dot 9.0
296*
AA
#5
14.7
13.2
10.0
9.0
38 38
TMJ JHP
0.173 0.158
1.570" 1.570"
4207 4211
Mzl.Vel. Powder
1253
AA
1102
#7
1217
AA
1151
#9
1188
IMR
1049
4227
1185
1089
2400*
1152
1032
WAP
Note: The .357" 160 gr.
JSPSWC may be used
with these loads by
reducing the maximum
charges by one grain .
38
GD-HP
0.168
1.575"
4215
Wt.Grs.
11.7
10.5
13.7
12.3
17.0
15.0
38
JSP
0.150
1.570
4217
"
Mzl.Vel. Pow der
1140 Vih
1015 N3
t.
40
1136
1052 HS
-7*
1126
1003 Un
ique
1089 12.5
------lH.
11.2 957 Un
iversal
8.6 1084
7.7 944 23
1
Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
8.6 1072
7.7 958
11.0 1041
9.9 895
7.7 1040
6.9 978
7.3 1015
6.5 904
6.8 986
6.0 877
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used wi th cauti
CCI Magnum Primer used wi th this powder.
on .

r
NUMBER mm T W E L V E
'---
357 HRGHUH [SllHOUmf LOADS)
he popularity of metallic silhou-
ette competition caused many 357
Magnum owners to try their hand-
guns on steel targets. Toppling
heavy steel plates at long range with
a 357 requires tough, heavy bullets.
The Speer 180 and 200 grain TMJ
Silhouette Match bullets fill the bill.
These two bullets were not
originally designed for revolver use.
They were developed for single-shot
target pistols such as the Thomp-
son/Center Contender, which aren't
too fussy about cartridge overall
length (COL). Normal seating of
these bullets produces a COL of
1.680", well over the 357 Magnum's
maximum cartridge length of
1.590". Contender barrels have
generous throats and this length
poses no problems in them.
Revolvers are another story.
First of all, the following loads
should only be used in heavy-frame
357 Magnum revolvers. To use these
specialty bullets in a revolver, it
must have a total cylinder length of
at least 1.625" (not counting rim
recesses, if present). In addition,
special loading techniques must be
observed. Cases must be trimmed to
the SAAMI minimum of 1.275"
and bullets seated so that the case
mouth covers almost all the
crimping groove. A very firm crimp
must be applied to the bullet to
prevent bullet jump during recoil.
This extra attention to detail
maximizes the clearance between
the bullet tip and the front face of
the cylinder.
If you are uncertain of your
cylinder length, make a dummy
round (no powder or primer) using
the above technique and try it in
your cylinder. For proper, safe
function the bullet tip must be
below the face of the cylinder.
Not all makes and models of357
Magnum revolvers have cylinders
which are long enough to use the
above loading technique. In earlier
editions of the Speer Manual, our
recommendation for such revolvers
involved seating the 180 and 200
grain bullets deeper so that the case
could be crimped over the bullet's
shoulder just ahead on the canne-
lure. This required a significant re-
duction in powder charges resulting
in relatively low velocities. In addi-
tion, certain makes of cases exhib-
ited sidewall bulges where the bullet
heel contacted the internal taper of
the case, causing difficult chamber-
ing. Thus we no longer recommend
the deep-seating technique.
If your revolver has a short
cylinder, we recommend choosing
the 158 grain .357" TMJ bullet. It is
every bit as accurate as the 180 and
200 grain silhouette bullets and will
fit short cylinders with normal
loading techniques. The velocity
increase compared to the heavier
bullets will usually offset the
difference in weight.
N U M B E R mm TWELVE
521
9mm LUGER Continued
(9mm PARA BELLUM)
95 Grain Jacketed
Sug.
121 Grain Cast
CAN ALSO USE BULLET #358242
158 Grain Cast
Sug.
Bullseye 3.0 869 3.5 961
Bullseye 3.7 975 5.2 1273
Red Dot 3.8 926 5.3 1234
Sug.
Red Dot 3.0 858 3.6 963
Unique 3.5 883 4.5 1039
Herco 3.6 840 4.6 1010
Unique 4.8 1000 6.2 1275
Accuracv Load :
Bullseye 3.5 990 4.8 1212
Red Dot 3.6 966 5.0 1197
Unique 4.4 999 6.0 1243
Herca 4.6 952 6.1 1183
Accuracy Load:
Unique Powder, 6.2 Grai ns, 1275 F.P.S.
124 Grain Jacketed
Accuracy Load:
Sug.
Bullseye 3.5 909 4.8 1142
Red Dot 3.5 877 4.9 1107
Unique 4.3 891 5.8 1149
Accuracy Load:
SPECIFICA TIONS:
Bullet Dia. Jacketed & Cast .. . 356" to .358"
Maximum Case Length .. .... .. .... .... .. .... 1.290"
Trim-to Length ................ .... .. .. .. ........ 1.285"
Maximum Overall Length (w f Bullet) 1.590"
Primer Size .. ...... .... .... .... ...... .... .. Small Pistol
Lyman Shell Holder Number .... .. .......... .... 1
Barrel Length ...... 5" Twist ...... 1-18%"
116
Depending upon their manufacture, some varIation in
groove diameter exists in these handguns. It is wise to slug your
barrel before reloading and size cast bullets to exact groove
diameter.
Tn order to hold your maximum overall length to below
1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the
forward edge of the first driving band.
Velocities for half-jacketed bullets must be kept above
750 F.P.S. to prevent jackets from lodging in the barrel.
.357 MAGNUM Cont'd. Next Page
.357 MAGNUM Continued
146 Grain HalfJacket
Powder
Unique
2400
SR 7625
SR 4756
IMR 4227
Sug .
Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
5.5 971
11.5 978
6.1 845
7.0 858
11.5 830
Accuracy Load:
Max.
Grains
8.5
15.5
6.5
9.0
15.5
Velo
F.P
city
.5.
1300
132 3
97 I
118 9
116 8
Unique Powder, 8.5 Gra ins, 1300 F.P.S.
I

158 Grain Jacketed
city
. 5.
Sug.
Starting Velocity Max. Velo
Powder Grains F.P.S. Grains F.P
Unique 5.5 801 8.0 117 0
2400 11.5 . 918 15.0 122 7
SR 7625 6.0 840 6.5 93 0
SR 4756 7.0 835 8.8 1108
IMR 4227 11 .5 776 15.0 112 8
Accuracy Load:
!
Sug.
Powder
Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Max. Velo
Grains F.P
city
.5.
Unique 5.5 832 7.5 115 2
2400 11.5 979 14.5 122 1
SR 7625 5.9 890 6.4 96 0
SR 4756 7.0 835 8.7 108 1
IMR 4227 11 .5 868 14.8 1109
121 Grain Cast
BULLET #35B242 (#2 AllOY)
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#356402 (121 Gn.)
Sug.
Powder
Start ing Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Bu ll seye 3.0 747
Unique 4.0 715
Herco 7.0 1052
2400 11.0 900
SR 7625 5.5 883
SR 4756 6.0 750
IMR 4227 9.5 606
Accuracy Load,
Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
4.5 998
8.5 1387
11.9* 1504
15.5 1274
7.0 1131
9.8 1402
15.5 1198
Bul lseye Powder, 3.0 Grains, 764 F.P.S.
141 Grain Cast
Sug .
Powder
Start ing Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Bullseye 3.0 764
Unique 4.0 752
Herco 7.0 1085
2400 11 .0 1026
SR 7625 5.5 975
SR 4756 6.0 801
IMR 4227 9.5 746
AccurKY Load:
Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
4.5 1011
8.5 1440
11.8* 1543
15.5 1449
6.9 1200
9.7 1311
15.5 1332
Bullseye Powder, 4. 5 Grains, 1011 F.P.S.
150 Grain Cast
BUllET #358430 (#2 ALLOY)
Sug.
Powder
Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Bullseye 3.0 705
Unique 4.0 690
Herco 7.0 1030
2400 11.0 934
SR 7625 5.5 848
SR 4756 6.0 754
IMR 4227 9.5 657
Accuracy Load:
Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
4.5 942
8.0 1280
11.7* 1449
15.0 1280
6.8 1082
9.6 1299
15.5 1230
SR 7625 Powder, 6.8 Grains, 1082 F.P.S.
CAN ALSO USE BULLET
#358311 (158 Gn.)
Sug.
Powder
Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Bul lseye 3.0 682
Unique 4.0 680
Herco 7.0 1025
2400 11 .0 956
SR 7625 5.5 846
SR 4756 6.0 712
IMR 4227 9.5 725
Accuracy Load:
Max.
Grains
4.5
8.0
Velocity
F.P.S.
928
1250
11.6* 1388
15.0 1270
6.7 1064
9.5 1258
15.0 1194
2400 Powder, 15.0 Grains, 1270 F.P.S.
Herco Powder, 11.6* Grains, 1388 F.P.S.
168 Grain Cast
Sug.
Starting Velocity
Powder Gra ins F.P.S.
Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
Bullseye 3.0 739 4.0 893
Unique 4.0 739 7.0 1157
Herco 7.0 1073 10.0* 1324
2400 11 .0 1010 13.0 1180
SR 7625 5.0 896 6.0 1050
SR 4756 6.0 863 8.8 1182
IMR 4227 9.5 772 14.5 1212
Accuracy Load:
Uni que Powder, 7.0 Grai ns, 1157 F.P.S.
195 Grain Cast
Sug.
Powder
Starting Velocity
Gra ins F.P.S.
Bullseye 3.0 720
Unique 4.0 719
Herco 6.0 944
2400 9.5 877
SR 7625 4.2 763
SR 4756 5.5 813
IMR 4227 9.5 792
Accuracy load:
Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.
3.5 782
5.5 942
7.5* 1097
11.0 1018
5.2 894
7.2 1024
12.2 1020
*Designates a compressed powder charge,
117
PISTOL: S&W MODEL 27
BARREL: 8%", 1 in 18
3
/4" TWIST
PRIMER: FEDERAL 200
BULLET DIA.: .357-.358
MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 1.590
MAX. CASE LENGTH: 1.290
CASE TRIM LENGTH: 1.280
The 357 Magnum was first introduced in 1935 by Smith and Wesson
with the intention of improving on the 38 Special round for hunting
and law enforcement. The 357 case is approximately .12" longer than
the 38 Special and operates at considerably higher pressure, delivering
as much as three times the energy of the 38 Special. This versatile mag-
num round makes a superb law enforcement cartridge and is sufficient
for hunting small game to deer at moderate ranges.
Lead bullets make good small game and target rounds; however,
velocities should not exceed 1100 ps, as undesireable leading of the
barrel can occur in just a few rounds. Also, no loads are listed for the
148 grain wadcutter bullets since they are primarily target bullets and
should not be fired at velocities exceeding 900 ps. When reloading 148
grain wadcutters, use 38 Special data.
Many powders produced excellent results with the Hornady jacketed
bullets. These powders include Blue Dot, AA #9, H110, HS-7, and 296.
Unique provided the best performance with the lead bullets.
565
Hornady
HANDBOOK
110 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35700 HPIXTP
Ballistic coefficient - .131
C.O.L. - 1.590'
VELOCITY
566
1750fps
.123
.357'
1800fps
,
125 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35710 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.590"
#35730 FP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.590"
POWDER 1450 Ips 1500 Ips
Solo 1500 9.7 gr. 10.2 gr.
HS-6
HS-7
AA#7
Blue Dot 13.7 gr. 14.0 gr.
2400 14.4 gr. 15.0 gr.
IMR4227 18.6 gr. 19.1 gr.
WIN 296 18.8 gr. 19.3 gr.
H110 19.3 gr. 19.7gr.
1550lps
10.7gr.
19.8 gr.
20.0 gr.
VELOCITY
1600 Ips
20.3 gr.
1650 Ips
H ornady
HANDBOOK
1700 Ips
.140
.357"
1750 Ips
567
Hornady
HANDBOOK
140 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35740 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.590"
VELOCITY
.157
.357"
POWDER
Solo 1500
1250fps 1300fps 1350fps 1400fps 1450fps 1500fps 1550fps 1600fps
HS-6
HS-7
AA#7
WIN 296
4227 14.4 gr. 15.4 gr. 16.3 gr. 17.2 gr.
_ Indicates maxi mum load use with cauti on
568
158 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#35750 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.590
#35780 FP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.590
POWDER

VELOCITY
1350fps
See Ballistics Tables on pages 309-313.313-316. 414.415. Vol. II
1400fps
.177
.357
1450fps
569
Hor:nady
HANDBOOK.
160 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3572 JTC-SIL
C.O.L. - 1.590"
VELOCITY
See Ballistics Tables on pages 316-319. 416-417. Vol. II
570
1400fps
.179
.357"
1450fps
180 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3577 JTC-SIL
C.O.L. - 1.590"
VELOCITY
14.Sgr.
1250 fps 1300 fps
.202
.357"
1350fps
-------
571
158 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#3586 LRN
C.O.L. - 1.590
#3588 SWC
C.O.L. - 1.590
#3589 SWC/HP
C.O.L. - 1.590
VELOCITY
See Ballistics Tables on pages 325. 326. 327. Vol. "
572
1050fps
.176
.35S
1100 fps
P.tOl DATA
SR 7625 4.7 881 17,800 PSI Longshot 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP
148 GR. HOY lHBWC COL: 1.160"
PB 4.1 836 17,900 PSI 40S&W CASE: HORNAOY HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP
SR 4756 4.0 854 16,200 PSI
TITEGROUP 4.3 905 19,300 CUP BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 10.3 1488 38,700 CUP
HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP
700-X 4.0 866 18,500 PSI WARNING: This data is intended for use in HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP
firearms with barrels which fully support the Titegroup 9.2 1470 37,700 CUP
357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in 700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP
231 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
BBl: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM firearms which do not fully support the cartridge
HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case
220 GR. SPR JSP COL: 1.580"
SR 7625 3.0 767 13,600 PSI 125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.590"
head separation, or other condition which may
H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP
PB 3.0 840 16,300 PSI H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP
result in damage to the firearm and/or result in
296 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP
WST 2.8 735 16,000 PSI 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders.
H110 20.0 1529 34,000 CUP
Trail Boss 2.3 675 15,700 PSI H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
Check with your firearm manufacturer if in doubt.
LiI'Gun 20.5 1563 31,200 CUP
Titegroup 3.3 908 11 ,800 CUP Longshot 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP

Longshot 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP
700-X 2.5 804 16,000 PSI SR 4756 7.8 1427 30,600 PSI
HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP
a i s 2;,5.
836 13,200 CUP HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP
Longshot 11 .5 1434 31,900 PSI
AutoComp 9.1 1221 38,300 CUP
AutoComp 8.2 1455 31.700 PSI
HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI
H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP
AutoComp 8.8 1342 32,700 PSI
HP-38 8.0 1125 36,700 CUP
SR 4756 5.3 888 16,400 PSI
231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP
HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
WSF 7.8 1273 32,200 PSI
SR 7625 7.5 1401 33,800 PSI
231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 44 S&W SPECIAL CASE: STARLINE
HP-38 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI BBl: 8" PR: WINCHESTER lP
700-X 6.4 1399 30,400 PSI
SR 7625 7.8 1273 32,000 PSI

231 4.3 779 15,900 CUP

PB 6.2 1183 32,500 PSI
HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.535" 800-X 7.1 1031 12,700 CUP
SR 7625 4.5 825 16,300 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP
WST 5.9 1143 31,200 PSI
SR 4756 7.9 1050 14,000 CUP
PB 3.9 793 16,500 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
Titegroup 3.9 798 15,900 CUP H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
700-X 6.6 1263 32,200 PSI
HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP
700-X 3.7 798 15,900 PSI Longshot 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP ~ a i s 4;,5.
1071 32,900 PSI
SR 7625 7.2 1043 13,600 CUP
Clays 3.1 721 16,600 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI
180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" PB 6.1 1002 13,200 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1461 41 ,800 CUP Longshot 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI Trail Boss 6.6 944 12,600 CUP
38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER AutoComp 7.1 1288 32,300 PSI
SR 4756 6.6 1018 28,800 PSI Titegroup 5.5 1025 11 ,600 CUP
BBl: 7.7" PR: WINCHESTER SP Universal 6.5 1261 39,900 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI 700-X 5.4 1013 13,500 CUP
NOTE: +P marked guns only
231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP AutoComp 6.3 1053 33,200 PSI
a i s 4.2.
930 13,200 CUP

HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP Uni versal 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI
240 GR. CAST lSWC COL: 1.450"
125 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI WSF 5.8 1013 32,900 PSI
800-X 7.0 945 13,600 CUP
LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI
SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI Titegroup 6.6 1317 42,900 CUP HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI
SR 4756 7.4 921 13,300 CUP
HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI SR 7625 5.7 999 31,700 PSI
HS-6 8.0 917 13,000 CUP
AutoComp 6.4 1073 17,600 PSI
PB 4.5 917 30,400 PSI
158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.580" Universal 5.6 873 13,300 CUP
H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP
WST 4.3 888 32,400 PSI
HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP
HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP
296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
SR 7625 6.5 892 13,400 CUP
SR 7625 5.2 1043 18,500 PSI
H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
700-X 4.8 966 32,500 PSI
PB 5.3 863 13,400 CUP
PB 4.4 985 17,600 PSI
Lil 'Gun 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP a i s 3;,5.
847 34,300 PSI
Trail Boss 5.2 763 11,700 CUP
Longshot 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP 200 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" Titegroup 4.8 862 13,100 CUP
700-X 4.4 1023 18,100 PSI

SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI Longshot 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 700-X 4.9 869 13,800 CUP
140 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" HS-6 9.5 1375 41 ,900 CUP 800-X 6.1 951 31,000 PSI Clays 4.0 771 13,500 CUP
H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP AutoComp 7.0 1181 33,200 PSI SR 4756 5.5 910 32,900 PSI
Longshot 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI Universal 6.3 1133 39,300 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI 44 REMINGTON MAGNUM
SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI 231 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP AutoComp 5.2 894 32,100 PSI CASE: WINCHESTER
HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP Universal 4.7 903 33,600 PSI BBl: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2
AutoComp 5.7 1031 18,000 PSI SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI WSF 4.8 867 33,100 PSI
Universal 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP Titegroup 6.1 1229 41 ,900 CUP HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
IMR 4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP
SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31 ,200 PSI SR 7625 4.8 872 32,800 PSI
296 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI PB 3.7 782 32,200 PSI
H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
WST 3.4 733 31 ,100 PSI
LiI'Gun 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP
700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI
H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP
Titegroup 3.8 822 31.700 PSI
Longshot 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI

296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP
700-X 3.9 810 30,700 PSI
800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP
158 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.455" H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP
H4227 11 .0 964 17,600 CUP Lil 'Gun 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP
41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON
HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP
LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI Longshot 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP
AutoComp 13.2 1429 32,500 PSI
SR 4756 5.5 928 17,900 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI

Universal 11 .1 1398 38,300 CUP
HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP AutoComp 5.9 997 33,700 PSI 170 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.575" 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP
AutoComp 5.0 885 17,000 PSI SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP
Universal 4.7 837 19,200 CUP Titegroup 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP
HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP Titegroup 10.8 1433 38,400 CUP
55
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 125 GR. SJHP; . 357" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 525" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.1 840 15600
PB 4.6 865 15500
SR 7625 5.3 935 15900
SR 4756 6.1 925 15900
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.9 980 15500
. 38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 455" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.7 730 15900
PB 4.2 735 15700
SR 7625 4.6 480 15800
SR 4756 5.6 765 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.0 830 15700
. 38 SPECIAL
SPEER 148 GR. LEAD BBWC;
1. 295" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.6 710 8700
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 850 16000
PB 2.8 705 8400
PB 3.8 855 15800
SR 7625 3.2 715 8200
SR 7625 4.2 845 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.3 710 8600
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.5 905 15900
SR 4756 5.2 905 16000
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 148 GR. LEAD WC; . 358" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 225" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.4 715 8800
PB 2.7 710 7900
SR 7625 2.9 700 6900
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.0 705 9400
. 38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 445" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 755 15900
PB 4.0 765 15900
SR 7625 4.3 770 15700
SR 4756 5.4 765 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.7 795 15600
. 38 SPECIAL
HORNADY 158 GR. JFP; . 357" DIA. ;
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 465" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.4 585 15300
PB 3.9 620 16000
SR 7625 4.3 660 15700
SR 4756 5.2 705 15300
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.5 695 15400
. 38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 520" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.0 740 11700
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.6 790 15800
PB 3.4 745 11700
PB 4.0 775 15500
SR 7625 3.7 745 10000
SR 7625 4.3 790 15200
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.8 750 11500
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.7 875 16000
SR 4756 5.2 825 15800
. 38 SPECIAL
REM. 158 GR. LEAD SWC; . 358" DIA. ;
6. 0: REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 550" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.2 745 13100
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.5 790 15400
PB 3.6 750 12200
PB 4.0 800 15800
SR 7625 3.8 750 11000
SR 7625 4.5 790 16000
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.0 750 11600
Hi-Skor
800-X 5.9 880 16000
SR 4756 5.4 840 15900
.38 SPECIAL
6. 0" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 500" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 3.0 725 15000
PB 3.4 760 15800
SR 7625 3.5 755 15800
SR 4756 4.3 740 15700
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.6 725 15500
10 MM AUTO
REM. 155 GR. JHP; . 400" DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.4 1220 34300
PB 7.2 1235 35000
SR 7625 7.8 1275 34300
SR 4756 8.5 1310 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.8 1350 30000
10 MM AUTO
WIN. 180 GR. JHP; . 400 DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.0 1105 34400
PB 6.4 1105 34900
SR 7625 7.0 1140 35100
SR 4756 7.6 1155 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.7 1210 30000
10 MM AUTO
HORNADY 200 GR. HP/XTP; . 400 DIA.
5. 0" BBL. ; 1. 250" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.2 975 33000
PB 5.5 970 34300
SR 7625 6.2 1040 35700
SR 4756 6.6 1045 35800
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.8 1130 32500
40 S & W
NOSLER 135 GR. HP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.2 1210 32900
PB 7.5 1230 31000
SR 7625 7.8 1250 30200
SR 4756 9.0 1285 30000
Hi-Skor
800-X 10.5 1305 24000
40 S & W
SIERRA 150 FR. JHP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 1120 34000
PB 6.5 1135 33500
SR 7625 7.2 1165 32500
SR 4756 7.8 1195 32700
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.8 1205 25000
40 S & W
HORNADY 180 GR. HP/XTP; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.6 970 34600
PB 5.1 975 34400
SR 7625 5.7 990 33300
SR 4756 6.0 1000 33100
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 1030 26000
40 S & W
SPEER 200 GR. TMJ; . 400" DIA.
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.3 840 33800
PB 4.5 845 33900
SR 7625 5.2 885 34100
SR 4756 5.6 905 34200
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.3 925 26100
10" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 575" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 8.4 1375 39800
REM. 210 GR. JSP; . 410" DIA. ;
10" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 590" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 7.6 1185 39000
SR 7625 9.1 1245 39700
HANDGUN
. 44 S & W SPECIAL
1. 470" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.9 740 13900
PB 5.7 750 14000
SR 7625 6.2 770 13800
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.9 695 13900
SR 4756 7.5 760 13600
IMR 4227 14.3 790 13700
. 44 S & W SPECIAL
6. 5" REVOLVER BBL. ; 1. 570" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.8 740 13600
PB 5.6 745 13600
SR 7625 6.2 780 14000
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 730 13900
SR 4756 7.7 775 13800
IMR 4227 14.2 815 14000
SPEER 200 GR. J MAG. HP;
. 429" DIA. ; 8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 610" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 10.1 1300 40000
SR 7625 12.1 1350 39700
SR 4756 14.6 1475 39800
Hi-Skor
800-X 15.5 1600 39800
IMR 4227 27.0C 1520 33800
SPEER 225 GR. JHP; . 429" DIA.
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 585" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.8 1235 40000
SR 7625 11.7 1260 39900
Hi-Skor
800-X 15.4 1525 39800
IMR 4227 23.0C 1295 30700
REM. CASE; REM. 2 1. 2 PR
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 590" C. O. L.
SR 4756 13.3 1260 39800
Hi-Skor
800-X 14.2 1415 39600
IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32600
REM. 240 GR. JSP; . 430" DIA. ;
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 610" C. O. L.
SR 4756 13.6 1315 39900
Hi-Skor
800-X 14.3 1415 40000
IMR 4227 24.0C 1370 34900
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38 SPECIAL CASE: WINCHESTER
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
HS-6 7.2 1048 16,600 CUP
HP-38 4.9 934 16,300 CUP
CLAYS 3.9 937 16,100 CUP
140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
HS-6 6.5 933 16,000 CUP
HP-38 4.6 861 15,800 CUP
CLAYS 3.7 869 16,700 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC COL: 1. 160"
HS-6 5.2 943 14,300 CUP
HP-38 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
CLAYS 2.5 836 13,200 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
H4227 10.0 864 15,500 CUP
HS-6 6.2 862 16,300 CUP
HP-38 4.3 779 15,900 CUP
CLAYS 3.1 721 16,600 CUP
38 SPECIAL +P CASE: WINCHESTER
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 7.0 1228 18,300 PSI
HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP
HP-38 5.3 1018 19,800 CUP
140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI
H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP
HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP
HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 455"
LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI
H4227 11.0 964 17,600 CUP
HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP
HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP
357 SIG CASE: FEDERAL
BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP
124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 135"
LONGSHOT 9.3 1429 37,900 PSI
HS-6 9.0 1339 38,700 PSI
147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 140"
LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSI
HS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSI
357 MAGNUM CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 10" PR: WINCHESTER SPM
125 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 590"
H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP
H110 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP
LONGSHOT 9.7 1647 42,000 CUP
HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP
HP-38 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP
146 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1. 535"
H4227 16.0 1566 42,700 CUP
H110 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP
LONGSHOT 8.6 1483 42,600 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1461 41,800 CUP
HP-38 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 580"
H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP
H110 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP
LILGUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP
LONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP
HS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUP
HP-38 6.9 1220 40,000 CUP
H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP
H110 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP
LILGUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP
LONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP
357 REMINGTON MAXIMUM
REMINGTON
160 GR. HDY JTC SIL COL: 1. 890"
H4227 22.5 1814
H110 24.0 1886
180 GR. SPR TMJ SIL COL: 1. 990"
H4227 20.0 1645
H110 21.0 1694
180 GR. SPR FN COL: 2. 470"
VARGET 40.5 1998 32,500 CUP
BL-C(2) 43.0 1954 32,300 CUP
H335 37.5 1921 33,600 CUP
H4895 39.0 2031 33,100 CUP
H322 35.0 1915 33,100 CUP
P,l(. DATA
CLAYS 3.7
SR 4756 5.5
SR 7625 4.7
PB 3.8
700-X 3.8
231 4.6
148 GR. HOY lHBWC
HS-6 5.2
UNIVERSAL 3.8
HP-38 4.0
TITEGROUP 3.3
CLAYS 2.5
SR 4756 4.0
SR 7625 3.0
PB 3.0
Trail Boss 2.3
700-X 2.5
231 4.0
WST 2.8
158 GR. HDY XTP
H4227 10.0
HS-6 6.2
UNIVERSAL 4.4
HP-38 4.3
T1TEGROUP 3.9
CLAYS 3.1
SR 4756 5.3
SR 7625 4.5
PB 3.9
700-X 3.7
231 4.3
38 SPECIAL +P
BBl: 7.7"
869 16,700 CUP
938 16,900 PSI
872 16,100 PSI
816 16,100 PSI
849 16,400 PS I
861 15,800 CUP
COL: 1.160"
943 14,300 CUP
940 15,600 CUP
956 15,900 CUP
908 11,800 CUP
836 13,200 CUP
854 16,200 PSI
767 13,600 PSI
840 16,300 PSI
675 15,700 PSI
804 16,000 PSI
956 15,900 CUP
735 16,000 PSI
COL: 1.455"
864 15,500 CUP
862 16,300 CUP
778 16,200 CUP
779 15,900 CUP
798 15,900 CUP
721 16,600 CUP
888 16,400 PSI
825 16,300 PSI
793 16,500 PSI
798 15,900 PSI
779 15,900 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
PR: WINCHESTER SP
BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP
HS-6 6.6 926 18,700 CUP SR 4756 6.5 1218 27,700 PSI HP-38 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
UNIVERSAL 4.7 837 19,200 CUP SR 7625 6.0 1183 30,000 PSI TITEGROUP 3.8 822 31,700 PSI
HP-38 4.6 807 18,100 CUP PB 4.7 1035 30,100 PSI 231 4.7 857 33,400 PSI
905 19,300 CUP 700-X 5.7 1233 30,300 PSI
928 17,900 PSI 296 17.2 1691 42,600 CUP 40 S&W (IMR) CASE: WINCHESTER
881 17,800 PSI 231 7.1 1330 42,200 CUP BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP
TITEGROUP 4.3
SR 4756 5.5
SR 7625 4.7
836 17,900 PSI 158 GR. HOY XlP , COL: 1.580" 135 GR. t-
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HP COL: 1.125"
866 18,500 PSI H4227 16.0 1520 42,600 CUP 800-X 10.5 1305 24,000 PSI
357 SIG CASE: FEDERAL Hl10 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP SR 4756 9.0 1285 30,000 PSI
BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP LlL'GUN 18.0 1577 25,800 CUP SR 7625 7.8 1250 30,200 PSI
LONGSHOT 8.4 1394 43,200 CUP PB 7.5 1230 31,000 PSI
124 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.135" HS-6 9.5 1375 41,900 CUP 700-X 6.2 1210 32,900 PSI
1429 37,900 PSI 180 GR: HDY XTi> ' COL: 1.125"
UNIVERSAL 5.8 1m TITEGROUP 6.1 1229 41,900 CUP 800-X 7.2 1030 26,000 PSI
' SR 4756 6.5 1146 29,900 PSI SR 4756 6.0 1000 33,100 PSI
147 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.140" SR 7625 5.8 1075 29,600 PSI SR 7625 5.7 990 33,300 PSI
LONGSHOT 7.5 1254 38,700 PSI PB 4.9 984 31,700 PSI PB 5.1 975 34,400 PSI
HS-6 7.6 1173 36,600 PSI 700-X 5.7 1149 31,200 PSI 700-X 4.6 970 34,600 PSI
UNIVERSAL 5.6 1110 38,600 PSI 296 16.7 1591 40,700 CUP 200 GR. SPR TMj COL: 1.125"
357 SIG (IMR) CASE: flEMINGTON 231 6.9 1220 40.000 CUP 800-X 6.3 925 26,100 PSI
BBL: 5" PR: REMINGTON 91/2 180 GR. NOS PART COL: 1.575" SR 4756 5.6 905 34,200 PSI
-10 H4227 13.7 1308 40,900 CUP SR 7625 5.2 885 34,100 PSI
125 GR. SPR GD-HP COL: 1.135" Hll0 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP PB 4.5 845 33,900 PSI
800-X 10.0C 1438 36,100 PSI LlL'GUN 15.0 1422 34,500 CUP 700-X 4.3 840 33,800 PSI
SR 4756 9.1 1376 38,900 PSI LONGSHOT 7.2 1167 41,700 CUP
SR 7625 7.9 1304 37,100 PSI TITEGROUP 5.5 1020 40,300 CUP 10MM AUTO CASE: WINCHESTER
PB 6.7 1237 38,700 PSI SR 4756 5.7 888 32,800 PSI BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER LP
PB 4.1
700-X 4.0
147 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1.140" SR 7625 5.1 838 33,200 PSI 180 GR:siE JHC
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COL: 1.260"
800-X 9.0 1317 38,000 PSI 700-X 4.7 846 32,500 PSI LONGSHOT 9.5 1287 34,600 PSI
PB 5.0 1012 38,600 PSI 296 13.5 1396 39,100 CUP HS-6 9.4 1127 35,800 PSI
700-X 5.6 1119 38,400 PSI 40 S&W CASE: HORNADY UNIVERSAL 6.4 1122 32,200 PSI
357 SIG (WIN)
BBl: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP HP-38 5.8 1061 34,900 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER TITEGROUP 6.0 1141 34,300 PSI
BBL: 4" PR: WINCHESTER SP WARNING: This data is intended for use in
.' firearms with barrels which fully support the car- 200 GR. HDY FMJ COL: 1.260"
125 GR. FMC-FN (:Ol: 1.140" tridge in the chamber. Use of this data in firearms LONGSHOT 8.2 1172 35,000 PSI
WSF 7.1 126033,800 PSI which do not fully support the cartridge may result HS-6 8.6 1089 35,900 PSI
357 MAGNUM in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case head sepa- UNIVERSAL 5.9 1015 36,900 PSI
125 7.0 1228 10".... g::R;;
HS-6 7.8 1138 19,500 CUP 125 GR. HDY XTP t:Ol: 1.590" of the shooter and/or bystanders.
UNIVERSAL 5.4 1072 18,900 CUP H4227 20.0 1839 42,000 CUP 135 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.125" 10MM AUTO (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON
1m LONGSHOT 12.0 1480 32,400 PSI BBl: 5" PR: REMINGTON 91/2
SR 4756 6.1 1129 18,300 PSI .' , HS-6 10.2 1321 33,600 PSI 180 GR. WIN JHP COL: 1.250"
SR 7625
r. 2 1043 18500 PSI HS-6 10.9 1629 42,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 5 1324 32,500 PSI 800 X 87 1210 30000 PSI
0. 985 17:600 PSI UNIVERSAL 7.6 1453 :l9,600 CUP 7. 1244 33,100 PSI SR 4756 i6 11 34'4 0 PSI
jgo-x 1023 18,100 PSI mi 1251 33,200 PSI 7625
140 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455" SR 4756 7.8 1427 :10.600 PSI CLAYS 4.5 1071 32,900 PSI . 5 ,90 I
LONGSHOT 6.4 1126 17,700 PSI SR 7625 7.5 1401 :13,800 PSI 231 7.0 1244 33,100 PSI 700-X 6.0 1105 34,400 PSI
H4227 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP PB 5.9 1263 :12.900 PSI 180 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.125" 200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.250"
HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP 700-X 6.4 1399 :10,400 PSI LONGSHOT 8.0 1159 32,300 PSI 800-X 7.8 1130 32,500 PSI
UNIVERSAL 5.1 1022 19,100 CUP 296 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP HS-6 6.9 976 32,500 PSI SR 4756 6.6 1045 35,800 PSI
HP-38 4.9 892 18,600 CUP 231 8.5 1514 42,700 CUP UNIVERSAL 5.8 1046 33,400 PSI SR 7625 6.2 1040 35,700 PSI
TITEGROUP 4.6 984 19,300 CUP 146 GR. SPR JHP (:Ol: 1.535" HP-38 5.0 947 32,900 PSI PB 5.5 970 34,300 PSI
SR 4756 5.6 983 17,800 PSI H4227 16.0 1566 l12,700 CUP TITEGROUP 4.7 978 33,300 PSI 700-X 5.2 975 33,000 PSI
SR 7625 4.8 935 18,300 PSI Hll0 17.2 1691 l!2 600 CUP CLAYS 3.5 847 34,300 PSI 10 AUTO (WIN)
PB 4.1 874 18,100 PSI LONGSHOT 8.6 1483 ,i600 CUP 231 5.0 947 32,900 PSI MM CASE: WINCHESTER
700-X 4.1 913 18,200 PSI HS-6 9.5 1461 <1:800 CUP 200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.125" 5" . . . PR: WINCHESTER lP
158 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1.455" UNIVERSAL 6.5 1261 ::9,900 CUP LONGSHOT 6.0 954 32,500 PSI 180 GR. JHP COL: 1.260"
LONGSHOT 5.5 965 17,000 PSI HP-38 7.1 1330 <2,200 CUP HS-6 6.3 900 32,800 PSI WSF 7.1 1150 35,600 PSI
H4227 11.0 964 17,600 CUP TITEGROUP 6.6 1317 12,900 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.7 903 33,600 PSI 231 5.8 1050 35,600 PSI
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LOADING DATA

45 ACP Loading Data

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It is my privilege to introduce one of the most
respected handgun cartridges of all time, the
45 ACP. Spanning military history from the
time of horse mounted cavalry, to Tomahawk
missiles, this cartridge has served in all United
States military actions since its adoption in the
year 1911. Its enviable reputation for efective-
ness was earned during
two World Wars, and
in actions from Vera
Cruz to Vietnam as
well as all of the War
on Terrors desert/
mountain conficts to
date.
Tis cartridge, although
considered archaic
by some standards,
is useable in both
semi-automatic pistols
and revolvers and is
still used in modest
numbers today by
American law enforce-
ment ofcers, and in
even larger numbers
by civilian shooters for
defense and sport.
Te standard cartridge is a 230-grain full
metal-jacketed projectile at a nominal 850 feet
per second. Tough its efectiveness is ques-
tioned by some, most of the naysayers havent
been in a tight spot with a handgun. Although
not necessarily the best handgun cartridge
made for hunting purposes, the quantum
leaps forward in bullet design and perform-
ance over the last two decades make it a rock
solid choice for personal defenseand it will
work for hunting if you need it too.
I started carrying a 1911 pistol in 1968 and I
dont recall ever feeling uncomfortable about
only having the 45 ACP for defense.
During my tenure serving as operations ofcer
at the American Pistol Institute/Gunsite with
Colonel Jef Cooper, many of the positive
attributes of the 45 ACP cartridge were rein-
forced by my experiences working, teaching
and shooting it in quantity. Having used the
45 ACP for hunting a bit, it is my opinion,
that with the correct projectile, placed well, at
an efective reasonable range, the cartridge is
very functional on deer-sized animals.
Having taught in my
own business since
1983 with I.T.C. and
Tunder Ranch, Inc.
and while teaching
literally tens of thou-
sands of students over
that thirty year span,
the single most prolifc
handgun cartridge I
have seen in attendance
to the school is the 45
ACP.
If I taught for thirty
more years, I believe
that trend would
continue. It will be
some time far in the
future before the .45
caliber will not be present on the fring line,
whether at paper targets or in real life combat.
Te 45 ACP has a place of honor in frearms
historyand it is well deserved.
45 Auto
Clint Smith
Clint Smith is the President and Director
of Tunder Ranch, as well as a contributing
editor for both Guns and American Hand-
gunner magazines.
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Maximum S.A.A.M.I. Overall Cartridge Length: 1.275 Maximum, 1.190 Minimum
BULLET CHOICES FOR THE 45 AUTO
Te 45 ACP is a great choice for competitive shooters and plinkers alike. A-No.2, W231,
and A-No.5 are the powders that we use most commonly in the lab.
Like most pistol cartridges, the 45 ACP headspaces on the case mouth. When loading for
this cartridge, bell the case mouth just enough to reliably guide the bullet into position
and then secure the bullet with a taper crimp. Using this seating and crimping technique
will help ensure proper headspacing.
Custom Competition JHP
Grain
185
Grain
230
Sporting Handgun FMJ
Grain
230
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1.275"
185gr. JHP 1.200" 0.130
CASE TYPE:
CASE HOLDS: 19.2
1-16"
Gr. WATER
Fed. 150
B.C.
45 Automatic (ACP) - 185 grain
Winchester PRIMER TYPE
BARREL Twist
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
W231 6.1 * MAX. 812 46%
5.6 747 43%
5.1 682 39%
Bullseye 5.4 MAX. 840 45%
4.9 780 41%
4.4 * 720 37%
HP-38 6.2 MAX. 850 47%
5.7 790 43%
5.2 * 730 40%
SR7625 6.9 * MAX. 888 62%
6.4 823 57%
5.9 758 53%
A-No.2 6.3 MAX. 888 50%
5.8 833 46%
5.3 * 778 42%
Green Dot 6.4 * MAX. 908 64%
5.9 843 59%
5.4 778 54%
5.0
A-No.5 9.6 MAX. 924 53%
Powder Tested
8.6 * 804 47%
Viht N320 6.2 * MAX. 938 65%
5.7 813 59%
5.2 688 54%
8.0 921 56%
7.5 * 879 52%
5.2 * 916 36%
4.7 852 33%
LOAD DENSITY
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230gr. FMJ 1.200" 0.162
230gr. JHP 1.200" 0.162
CASE TYPE:
Fed. 150
B.C.
45 Automatic (ACP) - 230 grain
Winchester PRIMER TYPE
1-16" BARREL Twist
POWDER MUZZLE VEL.
TYPE F.P.S.
HP-38 5.5 * MAX. 760 45%
5.0 700 41%
4.5 640 37%
WST 4.8 * MAX. 769 52%
4.3 723 46%
3.8 678 41%
W231 5.8 * MAX. 790 48%
Powder Tested
4.8 670 40%
Bullseye 5.1 * MAX. 790 46%
4.6 730 42%
4.1 670 37%
700-X 5.0 MAX. 800 56%
4.5 735 51%
4.0 * 670 45%
4.2 * 708 34%
3.7 616 30%
5.0
Unique 6.5 MAX. 808 60%
6.0 753 56%
5.5 * 698 51%
HS-6 8.1 MAX. 811 51%
7.6 * 773 48%
7.1 739 45%
A-No.5 8.5 * MAX. 840 51%
8.0 790 48%
7.5 740 45%
Longshot 6.9 MAX. 896 50%
6.4 839 46%
5.9 * 771 44%
POWDER CHG.
GRS.
LOAD DENSITY
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45 AUTOMATIC (45 ACP)
Co mmen t s :
The 4 5 ACP (Au t o m a t i c Co l t Pist ol) o r i g i n a t e d i n t he Co l t
M o d e l 1 9 0 5 p i s t o l d e v e l o p e d b y J ohn Mo s e s B r o w n i n g . The
U n i t e d St at es Ar m y s ought a 4 5 -c a l i b e r p i s t o l t o r e p l a c e t h e 38
Long Co l t t h a t p r o v e d sem i -di sast r ous d u r i n g t he Ph i l i p p i n e
Ca m p a i g n . J ohn B r o w n i n g subsequent l y c h a m b e r e d his m as-
t e r p i e c e , t h e M o d e l 1 9 1 1 p i s t o l , i n 4 5 ACP a n d t h e l e g e n d
w a s b o r n . The o r i g i n a l m i l i t a r y l o a d i n g c o n s i s t e d o f a 2 0 0 -
g r a i n b u l l e t t r a v e l i n g j ust o v e r 9 0 0 f e e t p e r s e c o n d . This s o o n
c h a n g e d t o t he n o w s t a n d a r d 2 3 0 g r a i n b u l l e t a t 8 5 0 f e e t p e r
s e c o n d . The M o d e l 1 9 1 1 a n d 1 9 1 1 A I p i s t o l ser ved as t h e
s t a n d a r d U.S. m i l i t a r y s i d e a r m f o r o v e r 7 0 y e a r s . Al t h o u g h o f f i -
c i a l l y r e p l a c e d b y t h e 9m m Beret t a i n 1 9 85 , t h e 4 5 ACP c a r -
t r i d g e r em ai ns i n use w i t h Sp e c i a l Op e r a t i o n s u n i t s . Law
e n f o r c e m e n t a g e n c i e s h a v e s h o w n i n c r e a s e d i nt er es t i n t he c a r -
t r i d g e l a t e l y . Se v e r a l Eu r o p e a n ar m s m ak er s a r e n o w a l s o p r o -
d u c i n g 4 5 ACP c h a m b e r e d p i s t o l s .
The 4 5 ACP has l o n g b e e n o n e o f t he m ost a c c u r a t e a n d
p o p u l a r p i s t o l c a r t r i d g e s a r o u n d a n d show s n o s i g n o f s l o w i n g
d o w n d e s p i t e it s a g e . It is n o t h o w e v e r a c a r t r i d g e t h a t o n e c a n
s hoot o n c e o r t w i c e a y e a r a n d r e m a i n p r o f i c i e n t w i t h . The
w i d e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f c o m p o n e n t s a n d b u l l e t d e s i g n s m ak e t he
4 5 ACP a g r e a t c a n d i d a t e f o r h a n d l o a d e r s . Bul l seye, U n i q u e ,
a n d 2 31 o f t e n g i v e best result s w i t h m ost b u l l e t w e i g h t s i n t h i s
c a r t r i d g e . The 4 5 ACP h e a d s p a c e s o n t h e c as e m out h so c a r -
t r i d g e s must n o t b e r o l l c r i m p e d . The r o l l -c r i m p i n g f e a t u r e i n
Lym an s e a t i n g d i e s f o r t he 4 5 ACP is f o r use w i t h t h e 4 5 Au t o
Rim c a r t r i d g e s used i n r e v o l v e r s . A s l i g h t t a p e r c r i m p c a n b e
used o n t h e 4 5 ACP i f nec essar y. Rel oader s s h o u l d t r i m c ases
o n l y i f nec essar y a n d c h a m f e r t h e c as e m out h o n l y e n o u g h t o
b r e a k t h e b u r r . Shoot er s s h o u l d a d h e r e t o t h e l i s t e d c a r t r i d g e
o v e r a l l l e n g t h s . V a r i a t i o n s i n o v e r a l l l engt hs m ay r esul t i n e x c e s -
si ve p ressures o r d i f f i c u l t y f e e d i n g .
M a n y 1 9 1 1 p a t t e r n p i s t o l s w i l l n o t f u n c t i o n w e l l w i t h a n y -
t h i n g b u t r o u n d nose b u l l e t s unless a q u a l i f i e d g u n s m i t h a l t e r s
t he f e e d r a m p . Ca s t b u l l e t # 4 5 2 3 7 4 has b e e n i n t h e Lym an
l i n e s i n c e 1 9 2 4 a n d i s i d e a l f o r o r i g i n a l , u n a l t e r e d p i s t o l s . This
b u l l e t c l o s e l y d u p l i c a t e s t he s h a p e a n d w e i g h t o f t h e o r i g i n a l
m i l i t a r y f u l l m e t a l -j a c k e t e d l o a d . Ca s t b u l l e t # 4 5 2 4 6 0 has b e e n
a p o p u l a r sem i w a d c ut t er b u l l e t s i n c e 1 9 5 0 . Ca s t b u l l e t
# 4 5 2 6 3 0 is a b e v e l -b a s e d d e s i g n . This is a r e l a t i v e l y n e w
a d d i t i o n t o o u r l i n e a n d m ak es f o r a g o o d m i d -r a n g e p r a c t i c e
l o a d . Si zi n g t h i s b u l l e t t h r o u g h a l u b e -s i ze r suc h as o u r Lym an
M o d e l 4 5 0 0 w i l l o f t e n l e a v e a sm al l d e p o s i t o f b u l l e t l u b r i c a n t
a r o u n d t he b e v e l . M a n y shoot er s s i m p l y w i p e t h e b a s e o f t he
b u l l e t o n a c l e a n sheet o f p a p e r a f t e r s i zi n g . Gr o o v e d i a m e t e r s
c a n v a r y f r o m . 4 5 0 " t o . 4 5 3 " b u t t h e s h o o t e r s h o u l d n o t s i ze
c as t b u l l e t s l a r g e r t h a n . 4 5 1 " d u e t o c h a m b e r d i m e n s i o n s .
Ca s e s R e m i n g t o n , F e d e r a l
T r i m -t o L e n g t h 8 8 8 "
Pr i m e r s Re m i n g t o n 2%, CCI 3 0 0
Pr i m e r S i z e L a r g e Pi s t o l
L y m a n Sh e l l H o l d e r N o . 2
J a c k e t e d B u l l e t s U s e d . . Re m i n g t o n S WC/ F M J , 1 8 5 g r .
H o r n a d y H P/XT P # 4 5 1 0 0 , 1 8 5 g r .
Sp e e r G o l d Do t HP # 4 4 7 8 , 2 0 0 g r .
Sp e e r J HP # 4 4 7 9 , 2 2 5 g r .
Sp e e r T M J # 4 4 8 0 , 2 3 0 g r .
Ca s t B u l l e t s U s e d ( s i z e d t o . 4 5 1 " d i a )
# 4 5 2 4 6 0 , 2 0 0 g r .
# 4 5 2 6 3 0 , 2 0 0 g r .
# 4 5 2 3 7 4 , 2 2 5 g r .
( Vel o c i t y & Pr es s u r e)
T w i s t 1 -1 6 "
G r o o v e D i a 4 5 0 "
M MM m m m
45 AUTOMATIC
(45 ACP)
185 gr. Jacketed SWC
1.135" OAL
BC: .068
SD:.130
1.175" OAL
BC: .139
Sfc.130
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P. Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
7 0 0 X 3.4 6 7 5 7 , 9 0 0 5 . 0 9 6 7 1 7 , 80 0 Cl ays 4 .1 7 6 6 1 3, 5 0 0 4 . 6 84 1 1 6 , 6 0 0
B ul l seye 3.5 6 7 8 8, 0 0 0 5.6 975 16,600 7 0 0 X 3.5 6 1 2 7 , 5 0 0 5 . 5 9 33 1 7 , 80 0
2 31 4 . 1 6 80 9 , 1 0 0 6 .1 9 81 1 6 , 6 0 0 Bullseye 3.5 6 1 0 7 , 30 0 6 . 0 9 7 6 1 8, 0 0 0
SR-7625 4 . 4 7 0 6 9 , 1 0 0 6 .5 9 7 2 1 6 , 80 0 2 31 4 . 4 6 4 0 7 , 5 0 0 6 .1 9 37 1 5 , 7 0 0
Unique 4 . 7 6 6 1 7 , 7 0 0 7 .5 1 0 5 5 1 8, 0 0 0 HP-38 3.5 5 9 9 7 , 5 0 0 5.8 960 17,900
SR4 7 5 6 5 . 7 6 6 6 7 , 9 0 0 7 . 7 1 0 0 2 1 7 , 0 0 0 Red Dot 3.5 6 0 7 7 , 2 0 0 6 .1 9 4 2 1 7 , 6 0 0
H S6 6 . 6 6 89 8, 0 0 0 9 .1 1 0 38 1 8, 0 0 0 N3 2 0 5 . 7 81 2 1 0 , 5 0 0 6 . 4 9 88 1 7 , 30 0
Blue Dot 7 .3 6 6 6 8, 0 0 0 1 0 .2 1 0 1 5 1 7 , 80 0 PB
SR-7625
Uni que
4 . 6
4 . 9
4 . 8
6 6 0
6 33
6 30
9 , 1 0 0
7 , 1 0 0
7 , 80 0
6 .9
7 . 0
7 .8
9 6 8
9 6 0
9 85
1 7 , 7 0 0
1 7 , 9 0 0
1 7 , 80 0
PB
SR-7625
Uni que
4 . 6
4 . 9
4 . 8
6 6 0
6 33
6 30
9 , 1 0 0
7 , 1 0 0
7 , 80 0
6 .9
7 . 0
7 .8
9 6 8
9 6 0
9 85
1 7 , 7 0 0
1 7 , 9 0 0
1 7 , 80 0
AA# 5 7 . 4 7 2 0 1 0 , 7 0 0 9 .2 1 0 0 8 1 7 , 7 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 7 . 4 9 1 7 1 3, 4 0 0 8.3 1 0 2 4 1 6 , 80 0
WSF 7 .2 881 1 2 , 30 0 8. 0 1 0 4 7 1 7 , 5 0 0
MMmMmMmWm
.1 7 8" OAL
BC: .138
SD: .140
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
CU.P.
Cl ays 3.9 7 1 3 1 3, 1 0 0 4 . 4 7 9 0 1 6 , 5 0 0
7 0 0 X 3.3 5 9 7 7 , 4 0 0 4 . 9 87 1 1 7 , 30 0
B ul l seye 3. 4 6 0 4 7 , 1 0 0 5.7 942 17,800
2 31 5 .5 7 7 2 1 1 , 9 0 0 6 . 2 89 7 1 6 , 7 0 0
N32 0 5 . 1 6 5 0 1 2 , 5 0 0 5 .7 85 7 1 6 , 2 0 0
SR-7625 4 . 5 6 0 1 7 , 30 0 6 . 7 9 35 1 7 , 4 0 0
Unique 4 . 0 6 0 4 7 , 30 0 6 .5 9 2 7 1 7 , 7 0 0
SR-4756 5 . 4 5 88 7 , 1 0 0 7 . 4 9 6 1 1 8, 0 0 0
AA# 5 6 . 8 6 2 3 9 , 4 0 0 8.5 9 0 0 1 6 , 80 0
HS-6 5 . 7 5 6 6 6 , 5 0 0 9 . 0 9 5 1 1 7 , 6 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 6 .6 81 8 1 2 , 9 0 0 7 . 4 9 35 1 6 , 6 0 0
WSF 6 .5 832 1 3, 6 0 0 7 . 3 9 5 5 1 7 , 9 0 0
Blue Dot 8. 7 7 4 7 1 0 , 4 0 0 9 . 7 89 9 1 5 , 80 0
1.243" OAL
BC:.169
SD: .158
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
1 7 , 2 0 0
7 0 0 X 3.1 5 4 9 7 , 5 0 0 4 . 8 7 9 6
Pressure
C.U.P.
1 7 , 2 0 0
Bullseye 3.1 5 5 4 7 , 30 0 5 .3 84 0 1 7 , 4 0 0
SR-7625 4 . 4 5 8 7 7 , 4 0 0 6 .3 84 4 1 7 , 4 0 0
Uni que 4 . 1 5 4 8 6 , 80 0 6.7 883 17,500
SR4 7 5 6 4 . 8 5 5 2 6 , 7 0 0 7 .3 882 1 7 , 30 0
N3 4 0 6 . 0 6 89 1 1 , 7 0 0 6 . 7 830 1 6 , 30 0
Pow er Pist ol 6 . 5 7 7 6 1 4 , 5 0 0 7 .3 87 6 1 7 , 1 0 0
WSF 6 . 0 7 1 7 1 4 , 1 0 0 6 . 7 80 7 1 6 , 5 0 0
HS-7 6 . 7 5 6 4 6 , 80 0 1 0 .3 884 1 7 , 6 0 0
3 5 6
#452460
2 0 0 gr . (#2 Al l oy) 1 .1 6 1 " OAL
BC:
S&.140
076
230gr .TMJ
1.275" OAL
BC:.153
SD:.162
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps CU.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.UJ>.
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Max
Load
' T i t e g r o u p 4 . 5 81 3 1 3, 80 0 5 . 1 89 5 1 7 , 30 0
Sugg
Starting
Grains
Velocity Pressure
Max
Load Velocity
fps
Pressure
7 0 0 X 4 . 0 7 4 5 1 0 , 30 0 5 . 2 9 4 0 1 7 , 30 0
Powder
Sugg
Starting
Grains fps C.U.P. Grains
Velocity
fps C.U.P. Bullseye 3.5 6 4 5 6 , 9 0 0 5 . 6 86 9 1 5 , 7 0 0
700X 3.6 6 6 7 1 1 , 2 0 0 4.8 867 17,900 Red Dot 4 . 0 6 9 5 8, 4 0 0 5 .3 89 5 1 4 , 7 0 0
Bullseye 3.8 6 6 2 1 0 , 4 0 0 5 .3 87 8 1 7 , 1 0 0 * N3 2 0 4 . 6 7 7 4 1 3, 4 0 0 5 .2 889 1 7 , 1 0 0
SR-7625 4 . 9 6 7 8 1 0 , 80 0 5 . 9 838 1 5 , 80 0 * WST 4 . 2 7 5 0 1 3, 30 0 4 . 7 80 4 1 5 , 30 0
Unique 5 . 9 7 4 9 1 2 , 5 0 0 6 . 6 82 5 1 5 , 80 0 Gr e e n Dot 4 . 5 7 1 5 9 , 0 0 0 5 . 8 89 5 1 4 , 4 0 0
SR4 7 5 6 6 . 0 6 9 5 1 1 , 2 0 0 7 . 0 86 6 1 7 , 4 0 0
231
4 . 0 6 9 4 9 , 2 0 0
6.0 987 18,000
N34 0 5 . 9 7 4 2 1 2 , 7 0 0 6 . 6 838 1 6 , 5 0 0 SR-7625 5 . 0 7 35 9 , 0 0 0 6 .2 9 4 5 1 7 , 0 0 0
Pow er Pist ol 6 . 4 7 7 5 1 3, 5 0 0 7 . 2 85 8 1 6 , 6 0 0 Uni que 5 . 0 6 7 0 7 , 7 0 0 7 .5 9 8 0 1 6 , 6 0 0
Blue Dot 8.3 6 84 1 1 , 0 0 0 9 . 2 80 6 1 5 , 1 0 0 * * SR4 7 5 6
* Pow er Pist ol
* * M # 5
5 .3
6 .3
6 . 4
7 0 4
81 6
6 86
9 , 1 0 0
1 3, 30 0
1 0 , 0 0 0
7 .3
7 . 0
8.0
9 9 3
9 1 9
9 7 0
1 7 , 0 0 0
1 6 , 80 0
1 7 , 0 0 0
* * SR4 7 5 6
* Pow er Pist ol
* * M # 5
5 .3
6 .3
6 . 4
7 0 4
81 6
6 86
9 , 1 0 0
1 3, 30 0
1 0 , 0 0 0
7 .3
7 . 0
8.0
9 9 3
9 1 9
9 7 0
1 7 , 0 0 0
1 6 , 80 0
1 7 , 0 0 0
* * H S 6 6 . 0 6 9 0 8, 6 0 0 8. 7 1 0 1 6 1 7 , 7 0 0
" B l u e Dot 7 .1 7 0 1 8, 9 0 0 1 0 .6 1 0 1 2 1 7 , 2 0 0
Not e: : L o a d s s h o w n i n s h a d e d p a n e l s a r e m a x i m u m .
* De s i g n a t e s u s e o r CCI p r i m e r s .
* * D e s i g n a t e s u s e o f F e d e r a l c a s e s .
45 AUTOMATIC
(45 ACP)
#452630
2 0 0 gr . (#2 Alloy) 1.235" OAL
BC:
SD:
.063
.140
#452374
2 2 5 gr. (#2 Al l oy) 1.272" OAL
BC: .158
SD: .158
Sugg
Max
b ad
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Powder
Sugg
Grains fps C.U.P.
Max
Load
Grains
Velocity
fps
Pressure
C.U.P.
Cl ays 3. 9 7 0 1 1 0 , 2 0 0 4 . 4 839 1 5 , 5 0 0 * * Cl a y s 3.6 6 83 1 0 , 6 0 0 4 . 3 81 8 1 7 , 1 0 0
' T i t e g r o u p 4 . 8 80 1 1 2 , 2 0 0 5 . 4 9 2 0 1 7 , 1 0 0 ' T i t e g r o u p 4 . 5 7 35 1 1 , 2 0 0 5 . 1 84 1 1 6 , 1 0 0
7 0 0 X 4 . 4 6 7 6 1 0 , 0 0 0 5 .5 884 1 7 , 5 0 0 7 0 0 X 4 . 0 6 9 5 1 0 , 5 0 0 5 . 0 85 5 1 7 , 30 0
Bullseye 4 . 9 84 0 1 2 , 9 0 0 6.0 909 17,000
Bullseye 4 . 0 6 8 0 1 0 , 1 0 0 5 . 0 81 5 1 4 , 4 0 0
Red Dot 4 . 4 7 1 3 1 2 , 4 0 0 5 .5 89 4 1 7 , 6 0 0 Red Dot 4 . 3 7 0 5 1 1 , 1 0 0 5 . 3 835 1 5 , 30 0
* N32 0 5 .1 7 4 6 1 0 , 0 0 0 5 . 7 86 5 1 4 , 80 0 * WST 4 . 2 7 0 7 1 1 , 5 0 0 4 . 7 7 9 4 1 7 , 1 0 0
* WST 4 . 4 7 35 1 1 , 1 0 0 4 . 9 84 0 1 6 , 30 0 Gr e e n Dot 4 . 8 7 2 5 1 1 , 4 0 0 5 . 8 84 5 1 5 , 1 0 0
Gr een Dot 5 .1 7 2 7 1 1 , 9 0 0 6 . 4 89 4 1 6 , 9 0 0 " 231 4 . 0 6 6 1 9 , 2 0 0 5.8 902 17,500
* 2 31 5 . 4 7 6 9 1 2 , 7 0 0 6 .1 885 1 6 , 30 0 SR-7625 5 . 0 6 7 5 9 , 0 0 0 6 . 0 8 5 0 1 5 , 2 0 0
SR-7625 5 . 4 6 5 3 8, 6 0 0 6 . 7 9 0 0 1 6 , 80 0 * WSF 6 . 0 7 4 9 1 2 , 30 0 6 . 7 839 1 5 , 1 0 0
* WSF 6 . 3 81 5 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 . 0 9 0 4 1 6 , 6 0 0 * N34 0 5 . 9 7 3 0 1 0 , 30 0 6 . 6 86 4 1 6 , 30 0
Unique 6 . 0 7 1 7 1 1 , 4 0 0 7 .5 9 1 3 1 7 , 4 0 0 Uni que 5 . 5 6 9 5 1 0 , 1 0 0 7 .3 9 0 5 1 6 , 5 0 0
SR4 7 5 6 6 . 4 6 6 0 9 , 30 0 8. 0 9 33 1 6 , 7 0 0 SR4 7 5 6 5 . 5 6 6 2 8, 80 0 7 .5 9 5 5 1 8, 0 0 0
* Pow er Pist ol 6 . 6 81 0 1 2 , 7 0 0 7 . 4 9 5 5 1 7 , 5 0 0 * Pow er Pist ol 6 . 3 7 6 4 1 1 , 9 0 0 7 . 0 86 5 1 6 , 30 0
AA# 5 7 . 0 6 9 7 1 0 , 5 0 0 8.5 9 2 7 1 6 , 80 0 * * AA# 5 6 . 6 6 2 5 9 , 2 0 0 8. 2 87 4 1 7 , 30 0
* H S6 8.5 7 9 5 1 2 , 80 0 9 .5 9 1 2 1 6 , 80 0 * * H S 6 6 .2 6 6 4 8, 4 0 0 8. 6 9 2 1 1 6 , 6 0 0
Blue Dot 8.5 6 7 9 9 , 80 0 1 0 .6 9 7 2 1 7 , 30 0 * * B l u e Do t 7 .5 6 6 0 8, 6 0 0 1 0 .7 9 6 4 1 7 , 30 0
L o a d s s h o w n i n b o l d d e s i g n a t e p o t e n t i a l l y m o s t a c c u r a t e l o a d . 357
* De s i g n a t e s u s e o f CCl p r i m e r s .
* * D e s i g n a t e s u s e o f F e d e r a l c a s e s .
45 RUTO
Atso know as the 45 ACP (Auto-
matic Colt Pistol), this is among of
the most popular handgun car-
tridges ever and one of the most
widely reloaded. Developed in 1905
by John Browning for a prototype
service pistol, the original version
propelled a 200 grain bullet at 900
feet/sec. The original pistol design
was rejected by Army Ordnance,
who wanted addition safeties plus a
cartridge which fired a heavier bul-
let. Browning redesigned the pistol
to become the revered M1911 45
Auto and chose a 230 grain bullet at
850 feet/sec. The rest, as they say, is
history.
For years, the only popular hand-
guns in this caliber were Colt's mili-
tary and commercial versions of the
semi-auto service pistol plus some
large-frame revolvers made by Colt
and Smith & Wesson. In spite of
many new cartridges for semi-auto
pistols the 45 Auto has remained
strong and today many companies
chamber pistols for it. Just within
the last fifteen years, Smith &
Wesson, Glock, Ruger and SIG
have added the 45 Auto to their
line-up. Some people have pre-
dicted that the 9mm Luger car-
tridge will ultimately "kill off" the
45, but it hasn't happened yet. We
hope it never will!
Although designed for battle,
both the pistols and the cartridge
have proven popular for target
shooting. Many bullseye and
USPSNIPSC competitors still use
the 45 Auto routinely. In an accu-
rized pistol, the 45 Auto cartridge is
capable of outstanding accuracy.
Mastering the 45 Auto pistol has
never been easy. The handloader has
an advantage because he can assem-
ble light target or practice loads to
minimize recoil. The Speer 200
grain lead semi-wadcutter and the
185 grain Totally Metal Jacketed
(TMJ) bullets are excellent choices
for target practice and bullseye
competition.
Action shooting requires that
ammo meet a minimum "power
factor". To "make major" (weight x
velocity = 175,000), competitors use
the 200 grain TMJ semi-wadcutter
or the 200 grain JHP bullet. Either
one travelling in excess of 875 feet/
sec will satisfy this requirement.
For light game hunting or defense,
the 185 and 230 grain Gold Dot
hollow points are designed for
optimum penetration and expansion.
The 225 and 260 grain JHP revolver
bullets can be selected when
maximum penetration is needed.
However, be sure to check that the
latter two bullets feed properly in
your pistol. Both have exposed lead
tips, and may cause jams in pistols
with rough feed ramps. Semi-
wadcutters bullets often require
slight feed ramp polishing or other
minor modifications to insure
reliable feeding.
We recommend taper crimping all
45 Auto loads shown. Observe the
loading lengths we show for best
feeding. These loads may also be
used in semi-automatic carbines
chambered for the 45 Auto car-
tridge. However, don't expect
significant velocity increases from
the longer barrels. The modest
pressures of the 45 Auto combined
with quick-burning propellants
usually mean that increases of more
than 100 feet/sec are rare.
Military surplus 45 brass is quite
common. Be sure to remove the
primer crimp before reloading
surplus cases.
The 0451" 300 grain Uni-Cor soft
point is not recommended for the 45
Auto. It cannot be seated to industry
C.O.L. without bulging the case
walls and there is little room for
propellant. Even if no bulging
occurred, velocities would be so low
that bullets might stick in the bore.
The industry pressure limit for the
45 Auto are established at 21,000
psi; these loads are within that limit.
556
NUMBER mEl TWELVE
0.480.0. in. [12.19 mmJ
0.4762 in. [12.09 mmJ
0..4730. in. [12.01 mmJ
L 0..8980. in. [22.81 mmJ
0..0490. in. [1.24 mmJ
Barrel Length: 4.40"
Twist: 1-15.75"
. 452" Dia .
200 Grain
45
Sect. Density .139 SWC
Speer Part No.
4677
Test Firearm: SIG P-220
Case: Speer
Primers: CCI 300
Note: These are loads to velocities
of approximately 800 fps. for target
shooting. They are not at
maximum pressure.
P d ower W G t. rs. z . e . ower M IV I P d W G t. rs. M IV I z . e . Powder
4.5 831 4.6 807
SR
Red Dot
4.1 749
Bullseye
4.2 744
4756
6.0 826 5.4 804
H.
Herco
5.5 750
Universal
4.9 710
Unique
5.2 811 5.0 803
SR
7625
4.7 726
231
4.6 739
700-X
Wt. G rs.
5.8
5.3
5.4
4.9
4.2
3.8
NUMBER TWELVE
Mzl.Vel.
800
728
790
716
790
715
557
558
. 452" D"a I .
230 Grain
Sect. Density .161
Baltistic Coefficient
C.OL Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder Wt.Grs.
5.8
Unique
5.3
SR
6.5
4756
6.0
6.4
Herco
5.9
. 451" Dia .
185 Grain
Sect. Density .130
C.O.l. Tested At
Speer Part No.
Powder Wt.Grs.
5.5
231
5.0
4.9
Red Dot
4.5
4.7
700-X
4.3
45
L"RN
0.160
1.270"
4690
Mzt.Vet.
849
764
848
783
845
779
45TMJ
Match
0.090
1.275"
4473
Mzt.Vet.
807
717
803
758
798
731
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vet. Powder
Green
5.3 842
H.
Dot
4.8 772
Universal
5.1 841
Red Dot
4.7 765
231
4.7 838
700-X
4.3 767
Note: These are loads to velocities
of approximately 800 fps. for target
shooting. They are not at
maximum pressure.
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vet. Powder
5.8 796
SR
Unique
5.0 671
7625
4.9 795
Bullseye
4.5 770
HP-38
8.0 793
AA
#5
7.2 691
PB
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used wi th caution.
Wt.Grs.
5.5
5.2
5.6
5.1
Wt.Grs.
5.6
5.1
5.4
4.9
5.5
5.0
NUMBER TWELVE
Mzt.Vet.
837
748
831
760
Mzt.Vet.
793
705
792
730
770
719
,
&
" '0
c:J
. 451" Dia .
185 Grain
45
Sect. Density .130 GD-HP
Ballisti c Coefficient 0.109
Speer Part No.
4470
AA
10.6 1034
SR
7.8 981
AA
12.0 947
#5
9.5 956
7625
7.0 810
#7
10.8 825
8.2 1015 9.0 973 9.9 926
Unique
7.3 904
WAP
8.1 823
HS-6
8.9 832
6.5 997
AA
6.7 970
Viht.
9.0 915
700-X
5.8 889
#2
6.0 850
3N37
8.1 804
7.7 991
Viht.
7.5 956 7.5 910
H.
Viht.
Universal
6.9 851
N330
6.7 854
N340
6.7 796
6.4 986 7.4 954 7.7 885
Bullseye
5.7 874
231
6.6 837
WSF
6.9 814
. 451 " Dia .
200 Grain
45TMJ 45
Sect. Density .140 Match JHP
C.O.L. Tested At 1.275" 1.155"
Speer Part No.
4475 4477
10.5 1010 9.5 956
Viht.
8.2 910
Blue Dot
9.4 877
HS-6
8.5 823
3N37
7.3 769
7.3 984
Viht.
7.0 967
AA
9.0 900
Unique
6.5 860
N340
6.3 818
#5
8.1 798
8.4 978 5.8 934
AA
11 .0 891
WAP
7.5 884
Bullseye
5.2 845
#7
9.9 791
7.0 967 7.2 934 6.3 857
H.
Universal
6.3 829
WSF
6.4 824
231
5.6 769
NUMBER mm TWELVE
. 451" Dia .
225 Grain
45
Secl. Density .158 Mag-JHP
C.O.l. Tested At 1.200"
Speer Part No.
4479
Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.
10.0 935 9.0 887 6.5 845
AA
H.
Blue Dot
9.0 814
#5
8.1 773
Universal
5.8 725
8.1 930 10.7 877 9.0 841
AA
WAP
7.2 800
#7
9.7 736
HS-6
8.0 740
Viht.
8.0 907 7.0 860
Viht.
8.0 840
N350
7.2 797
WSF
6.3 774
3N37
7.2 733
7.2 906 5.6 856 6.0 787
Unique
6.4 835
Bullseye
5.0 782
231
5.4 730
. 451" Dia .
230 Grain
45
Secl. Density .162 TMJ
Ballistic Coeffici ent 0.195
C.O.l. Tested At 1.260"
Speer Part No.
4480
Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt .Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder WI. Grs. Mzl.Vel.
7.5 890 6.2 858 5.3 839
WAP
6.8 785
231
5.6 789
Red Dot
4.8 770
Viht.
6.3 872 6.3 841 6.5 832
H.
N340
5.5 760
Universal
5.5 730
Unique
5.5 728
8.5 863 5.7 840 5.1 815
HS-6
7.8 773
Bullseye
5.2 779
700-X
4.6 710
Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They shoul d be used with caution.
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.451" Dia.
230 Grain
45
Sect. Density .162 GD-HP
Speer Part No.
4483
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzt.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel.
9.0 893 5.0 818 6.0 796
SR
Blue Dot
8.1 796
700-X
4.5 748
7625
5.4 664
7.2 862 5.0 812
AA
9.6 794
WAP
6.4 746
Bullseye
4.5 742
#7
8.6 690
9.5 849 6.0 806 7.8 792
H.
AA
HS-7
8.5 724
Universal
5.4 704
#5
7.0 687
Viht.
6.1 836 6.0 806 5.6 765
N340
5.4 709
Unique
5.4 721
231
5.0 683
7.1
Viht .
826 8.0 799
N350
6.3 730
HS-6
7.2 702
.451" Dia.
260 Grain
45
Sect. Density .183 Mag-JHP
Speer Part No.
4481
Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl.Vel. Powder Wt.Grs. Mzl. Vel.
6.9 847
Green
5.8 819 4.9 794
Herco
6.3 775
Dot
5.3 751
700-X
4.4 722
5.9 824 5.6 802 5.2 788
SR
231
5.4 756
7625
5.1 733
Bullseye
4.7 717
6.3 821 5.0 801
Unique
5.8 752
Red Dot
4.6 748
N U M B E R TWELVE
SPECIFICA TIONS:
Bullet Di a. Jacketed & Cast .. .450" to .453"
Maximum Case Length ..... .......... .. .. ... .898"
Trim-to Length ............... ...... ............. .895"
Primer Size ........... ................ ..... Large Pistol
Lyman Shell Holder Number ....... .. ........ ... 2
Firearm used for Test .. Colt, Gov't. Model
Barrel Length ........ 5" Twist ........ 116"
185 Grain Jacketed
As thi s cartridge headspaces on the case mouth, the trim-
to-length must be adhered to closely and the case should not be
crimped. A short case, or a crimp on the case mouth, can cause
heads pace problems.
While groove dimensions for these handguns will vary from
.450" to .453" the reloader will sometimes have difficulty if he
uses a bull et over .451 " di ameter. Maximum case and chamber
dimensions usuall y provide for a bullet of .451" and larger
bullets may bulge cases to the point where they fail to chamber.
Most pi stols (unless they are altered) will not feed wad
cutter type bull ets such as #452389 and #452460. This also
appli es to the 185 grain jacketed wad cutter.
185 Grain Cast 225 Grain Cast
Sug.
BUllET #452389 (#2 AllOY) BULLET #452374 (#2 ALLOY)
Velocity Starting Veloc ity Max.
Bul lseye 3.5 669 4.9 873
Sug.
Sug.
Powder Gra-ins F.P.S. Gr.ins F.P.S.
Red Dot 4.0 688 5.5 928 Bullseye 3.5 778 4.9 966 Bullseye 3.5 702 4.7 854
Unique 5.0 672 7.2 994 Red Dot 4.0 805 5.5 1011 Red Dot 4.0 700 5.3 880
P.B. 4.8 762 5.8 900 Unique 5. 0 795 7.2 1081
Unique 5.0 711 7.2 967
SR 4756 6.2 606 6.6 664 P.B. 4.8 845 5.8 1000 P. B. 4. 5 655 5.7 840
SR 7625 5.2 639 6.2 840 SR 4756 6.3 755 6.6 793
SR 4756 6. 2 638 6.5 653
SR 7625 5.2 778 6.2 1005 SR 7625 5.1 655 6.1 827
Accuracy load:
Unique Powder, 5.0 Grai ns, 672 F.P. S. Accuracy Load: Accuratey Load:
Factory Duplication LoiKI :
Bull seye Powder, 4.9 Grains, 966 F.P.S. Bullseye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 702 F.P.S.
Uni que Powder, 5.9 Grains, 822 F.P.S.
230 Grain Jacketed
200 Grain Cast
Sug. BUllET #452460 (#2 ALLOY)
Bullseye 3.5 622 4.6 798
Sug.
Red Dot 4.0 652 5.3 818 Bullseye 3.5 73 1 4.B 913
Unique 5.0 664 7.2 960 Red Dot 4.0 769 5.4 959
P.B. 4.5 650 5.6 835 Unique 5.0 752 7.2 1041
SR 4756 6. 1 636 6.5 690 P.B. 4.5 738 5.8 964
SR 7625 5. 1 673 6.1 878 SR 4756 6.2 715 6.5 737
Accuracy load:
SR 7625 5. 2 763 6.2 864
Bull seye Powder, 3.5 Grains, 622 F.P.S.
Accuracy Load:
127
BARREL: 5' , 1 in 16' TWIST
CASE: HORNADY
PRIMER: FEDERAL 150
BULLET DIA.: .451' -.452'
MAXIMUM C.O.L. 1.276'
MAX. CASE LENGTH: .S9S
CASE TRIM LENGTH: .S93
The 45 Automatic was adopted by the United States Ordnance Depart-
ment in 1911, six years after its introduction by John M. Browning.
Because the 45 Auto is a powerful handgun cartridge, it requires prac-
tice to shoot well. However, it is probably the number one cartridge of
pistol target shooters. Perhaps one of the reasons our military
switched to the 9mm cartridge is its more manageable recoil. Control
with the 45 Auto can be enhanced by shooting large numbers of plink-
ing or target rounds at reduced velocities; the Homady 185 grain
Hollow Point and 5.3 grains of Bullseye make a good, acccurate com-
bination.
Homady has eight 45 caliber bullets for the 45 Auto reloader: the 185
grain HP /XTP, the 185 grain Target, the 200 grain L-SWC, the 200
grain FMJ-C/T, the 200 grain L-C/T, the 230 grain LRN, the 230 grain
Round Nose Full Metal Jacket, and the 230 grain Flat Point Full Metal
Jacket.
In our 1911 Colt, Bullseye and Unique performed best with the lighter
bullets. For target work, we recommend loadings at 800 fps for best ac-
curacy. For the heavier 230 grain bullets, HS-6 and Unique display the
best accuracy/velocity combinations. The 230 grain Flat Point proved
to be the most accurate. Little or no crimp should be used, as the 45
Auto headspaces on the mouth of the case.
The 45 Auto is a versatile cartridge that can be used for self-defense,
target shooting, plinking, and even hunting small game at close range.
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HANDBOOK
185 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY: .130
a..
DIAMETER: .451 "
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#45100 HP/XTP
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C.O.L. - 1.230"

#4513 SWC
C.O.L. -1.194"
VELOCITY
POWDER 750fps 800fps 850fps 900fps 950fps 1000 fps
Solo 1000 4.1 gr. 4.4 gr. 4.7 gr.
Red Dot 4.0 gr. 4.5 gr. 4.8 gr.
NWSL
Bullseye 4.
AA#2
Scot
Herco
6.0 gr.
HS-6 7.8 gr.
AA#7 9.4 gr. 9.9 gr. 10.3gr. 10.7gr.
630
200 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#4515 FMJ-C/T
Ballistic Coefficient - .1 15
C.O.L. - 1.245"
#45140 HP/XTP
C.O.L. - 1.240"
VELOCITY
900fps 950fps
.140
.451 "
1000fps
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230 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#451 7 FM'-'-RN
C.O.L. - 1.240"
#4518 FM'-'-FP
C.O.L. - 1.200"
POWDER 700 Ips 750 Ips
WIN
4.7 gr.
AA #2 4.5 gr.
Herco
AA #5 6.0 gr.
Solo 1500 6.B gr.
AA #7
VELOCITY
800 Ips
-
632
850 Ips
9.6gr.
.162
.451 "
900 Ips
200 GRAIN BULLETS:
SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#4526 SWC
C.O.L. - 1.200"
#4528 L-C/T
C.O.L. - 1.220
Solo 1000 4.4 gr.
AA #5 6.9 gr.
HS-6 7.3 gr.
AA#7 9.5 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on page 378-379.379. Vol. /I
VELOCITY
900fps 950fps
.140
. 452"
1000fps
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SECTIONAL DENSITY:
DIAMETER:
#4530 LRN
C.O.L. - 1.250
Solo 1000 3.9 gr.
WSL 4.2 gr.
Pearl Scot 4.7 gr.
AA#2 4.5 gr.
See Ballistics Tables on pages 380, Vol. /I
800fps
634
850fps
.162
.452"
900fps
P.tOI DATA
BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP
700-X 10.1 1300 40,000 CUP H110 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP

230 GR. HOY FMJ FP COL: 1.200"
LlL'GUN 31 .0 1746 45,000 CUP
240 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1.600" Longshot 6.8 908 17, 200 CUP
296 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP
IMR 4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUP 800-X 7.0 900 16,900 CUP
296 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP SR 4756 7.0 867 16,500 CUP
460 S&W MAGNUM CASE: STARLINE
H110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP HS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUP
LiI 'Gun 24.5 1582 38,100 CUP AutoComp 6.6 871 17,100 CUP
BBl: 10.743" PR: WINCHESTER lRM

800-X 14.2 1415 39,600 CUP WSF 6.4 851 15,700 CUP
H4227 43.0 C 2098 51 ,300 PSI
SR 4756 13.3 1260 39,800 CUP 231 5.3 832 16,800 CUP
H110 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI
HS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUP HP-38 5.3 832 16,800 CUP
LlL'GUN 46.0 2080 43,400 PSI
AutoComp 11 .5 1250 34,100 PSI SR 7625 6.0 848 16,600 CUP
296 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI
Universal 10.2 1246 38,200 CUP PB 5.0 807 16,500 CUP

231 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP Titegroup 4.8 818 16,700 CUP 300 GR. HOY XTP MAG. COL: 2.160"
HP-38 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP 700-X 4.9 842 16,600 CUP H4227 40.0 C 1988 57,000 PSI
Titegroup 10.0 1292 37,700 CUP Clays 4.0 732 17,000 CUP H110 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI
LlL'GUN 44.0 2067 53,600 PSI
45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTER 296 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI
IMR 4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUP
296 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP

480 RUGER CASE: HORNADY
H110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP 200 GR. CAST lRNFP COL: 1.600"
BBl: 71/2" PR: WINCHESTER lP
LiI'Gun 17.7 1280 37,600 CUP 800-X 9.3 1042 13,500 PSI

Longshot 9.5 1071 34,700 PSI SR 4756 10.0 986 12,100 PSI 325 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.620"
HS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUP UNIVERSAL 8.8 1067 13,600 CUP
H4227 27.2 1477 45,600 PSI
AutoComp 9.0 927 33,500 PSI SR 7625 9.1 996 12,800 PSI
H110 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI
LlL'GUN 25.1 1525 45,200 PSI
231 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP TITEGROUP 7.7 1050 12,700 CUP
296 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI
HP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP
Trail Boss 6.5 855 11,000 PSI
LONGSHOT 14.5 1330 47,000 PSI
700-X 6.2 933 12,400 PSI
TITEGROUP 10.7 1158 46,200 PSI
231 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP

HP-38 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP 400 GR. HOY XTP COL: 1.620"
CLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP H4227 21 .0 1211 46,100 PSI

H110 20.5 1258 46,600 PSI
185 GR. HOY JSWC COL: 1.195"
LlL'GUN 18.0 1229 45,600 PSI
Longshot 8.2 1044 17,000 CUP
800-X 7.6 803 13,600 PSI
296 20.5 1258 46,600 PSI
800-X 7.9 991 16,700 CUP
SR 4756 8.6 772 12,900 PSI
LONGSHOT 11 .0 1082 46,900 PSI
SR 4756 8.2 991 16,700 CUP
HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUP
HS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUP
TRAIL BOSS 8.0 717 24,800 PSI
SR 7625 7.5 759 13,500 PSI
500 S&W MAGNUM
WSF 7.5 981 17,400 CUP
PB 6.3 723 13,400 PSI
CASE: STAR LINE
TITEGROUP 6.3 797 12,500 CUP BBl:10" PR: WINCHESTER lR
231 5.9 906 15,800 CUP
231 7.1 787 14,000 CUP

HP-38 5.9 906 15,800 CUP 275 GR. BAR XPB COL: 2.085"
SR 7625 7.3 970 16,500 CUP
HP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUP
H4227 44.0 2047 48,400 PSI
PB 5.8 935 16,200 CUP
700-X 5.2 714 12,500 PSI
H110 45.0 2082 49,300 PSI

WST 4.9 866 16,500 CUP 300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1.670" LlL'GUN 44.0 2137 50,800 PSI
Titegroup 5.5 956 17,000 CUP HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUP 296 45.0 2082 49,300 PSI
700-X 5.5 959 17,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 7.3 700 13,700 CUP LONGSHOT 24.5 1824 48,900 PSI
4.9.
981 17,400 CUP TITEGROUP 5.8 682 12,900 CUP TITEGROUP 20.0 1707 50,300 PSI

454 CASULL CASE: FREEDOM ARMS
Longshot 7.8 1013 16,900 CUP
BBl: 9.375" PR: WINCHESTER SR
H4227 42.5 1863 49,900 PSI
800-X 7.4 954 16,600 CUP

H110 43.0 1877 50,600 PSI
SR 4756 7.6 941 14,200 CUP 260 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.765"
LlL'GUN 42.0 1912 48,100 PSI
HS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUP H4227 33.0 C 1762 42,100 CUP
296 43.0 1877 50,600 PSI
AutoComp 7.0 930 16,000 CUP H110 36.0 1954 51 ,600 CUP
LONGSHOT 23.0 1602 50,000 PSI
WSF 6.8 929 16,700 CUP 296 36.0 1954 51 ,600 CUP

231 5.9 906 16,700 CUP 400 GR. SIE JSP COL: 2.050
HP-38 5.9 906 16,700 CUP
H4227 39.5 1698 49,100 PSI
LONGSHOT 15.0 1443 36,600 CUP
SR 7625 6.6 941 17,100 CUP
HS-6 16.8 1420 36,400 CUP
H110 40.0 1721 49,700 PSI
PB 5.5 873 16,100 CUP
UNIVERSAL 11 .5 1245 34,900 CUP
LlL'GUN 37.0 1725 49,300 PSI
WST 5.1 898 17,500 CUP
TITEGROUP 11 .0 1270 35,900 CUP
296 40.0 1721 49,700 PSI

LONGS HOT 22.0 1458 49,000 PSI
700-X 5.3 911 16,700 CUP 300 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.775" TITEGROUP 17.5 1335 49,900 PSI
Clays 4.3 785 17,700 CUP H4227 31 .0 C 1702 52,400 CUP
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HANDGUN
. 44 REMINGTON
MAGNUM
REM. 240 GR. LEAD GC; . 423" DIA. ;
8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 610" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.5 1205 39600
SR 7625 11.3 1260 39700
Hi-Skor
800-X 13.5 1400 39600
SR 4756 13.9 1385 39800
IMR 4227 24.0C 1420 35200
. 430" DIA. ; 8. 25" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 585" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 9.5 1185 40000
SR 7625 10.7 1190 39700
Hi-Skor
800-X 13.4 1395 39600
IMR 4227 22.0C 1310 33300
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 185 GR. MC HP; . 451" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 210" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.3 845 17500
PB 6.1 855 17900
SR 7625 6.9 890 18000
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.6 975 18000
SR 4756 8.7 920 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 185 GR MC SWC MATCH;
. 451" DIA. ; 5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 150" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.4 760 14300
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 950 17900
PB 5.1 755 13600
PB 5.9 890 17900
SR 7625 5.7 760 13100
SR 7625 6.5 895 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.8 785 12400
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.2 980 17700
SR 4756 8.4 940 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 170" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.1 815 17500
PB 6.0 825 17200
SR 7625 6.4 825 17200
SR 4756 8.1 880 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.3 840 18000
. 45 A. C. P.
. 452" DIA. ; 5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 170" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.4 775 12000
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.5 930 17700
PB 5.1 770 11900
PB 5.9 885 17900
SR 7625 5.6 770 12600
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.4 775 12700
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.9 950 18000
SR 7625 6.5 900 18000
SR 4756 7.0 765 12000
SR 4756 8.2 30 17900
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 230 GR. LEAD; . 451" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 270" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.7 775 17700
PB 5.2 765 15500
PB 5.5 810 17900
SR 7625 5.8 775 13600
SR 7625 6.2 825 17700
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.2 760 13800
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.2 860 18000
SR 4756 6.9 770 14000
SR 4756 7.5 960 17800
. 45 A. C. P.
REM. 230 GR. MC; . 450" DIA. ;
5. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.0 770 17700
PB 5.5 750 17900
SR 7625 6.0 745 17400
Hi-Skor
800-X 7.3 840 17800
SR 4756 7.4 795 17600
. 45 COLT
REM. 250 GR. LEAD; . 454" DIA. ;
7. 25" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 600" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 6.3 815 13710
PB 7.2 830 13600
SR 7625 8.7 895 13900
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.5 915 13700
SR 4756 10.0 885 13500
. 357 SIG
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 135" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
800-X 10.0c 1438 36100
PB 6.7 1237 38700
SR-7625 7.9 1304 37100
SR-4756 9.1 1376 38900
. 357 SIG
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 140" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.6 1119 38400
Hi-Skor
800-X 9.0 1317 38000
PB 5.0 1012 38600
. 38 SUPER AUTO +P
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 5.3 1199 34600
Hi-Skor
800-X 8.0c 1314 31300
PB 5.0 1122 33900
SR-7625 6.3 1219 34300
SR-4756 7.4 1284 34900
. 38 SUPER AUTO +P
5" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 260" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 4.5 1028 34400
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.4 1159 34600
PB 4.1 912 33500
SR-7625 5.1 1004 34000
SR-4756 5.9 1053 33600
9 MM LUGER
REM. 115 GR. JHP; . 354" DIA. ;
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 110" C. O. L.
SR 7625 5.1 1095 32400
SR 4756 6.3C 1175 30600
Hi-Skor
800-X 6.5 1150 30300
9 MM LUGER
REM. 124 GR. MC; . 354" DIA. ;
4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; 1. 125" C. O. L.
SR 7625 4.9 1040 32300
SR 4756 6.3C 1160 32400
Hi-Skor
9 MM LUGER
HORNADY 147 GR. BTHP/XTP
. 355" DIA. ; 4. 0" PISTOL BBL. ;
1. 130" C. O. L.
SR 4756 4.4 950 32700
. 25 A. C. P.
REM. CASE; CCI 500 PR
2. 0" PISTOL BBL. ; . 900" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 1.1 740 14400
PB 1.1 740 17700
SR 7625 1.2 755 17900
SR 4756 1.4 770 16900
Hi-Skor
800-X 1.8 815 17800
380 A. C. P.
HORNADY 90 GR. HP; . 355" DIA. ;
3. 75" PISTOL BBL. ; . 970" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.9 985 15900
PB 3.0 890 15700
SR 7625 3.2 880 14700
SR 4756 3.6 880 15500
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.1 870 15500
380 A. C. P.
3. 75" PISTOL BBL. ; . 980" C. O. L.
Hi-Skor
700-X 2.7 840 15200
PB 2.8 835 15400
SR 7625 3.0 855 15500
SR 4756 3.5 875 15900
Hi-Skor
800-X 4.0 840 14700
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IMR 422717.7 890 14000
IMR 4227 17.7 890 14000
800-X 6.5C 1115 28600
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ISTOL data
HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP
CLAYS 4.0 771 13,500 CUP
44-40 WINCHESTER CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 6" PR: WINCHESTER LP
200 GR. CAST LRNFP COL: 1. 600"
HP-38 6.5 820 12,400 PSI
CLAYS 5.0 765 11,700 PSI
44 REMINGTON MAGNUM
CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 8. 275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2
200 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1. 600"
H4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP
H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
LILGUN 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP
LONGSHOT 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI
HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP
HP-38 11.9 1444 37,400 CUP
240 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1. 600"
H4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUP
H110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP
LILGUN 24.5 1582 38,100 CUP
HS-7 16.5 1394 38,200 CUP
LONGSHOT 12.1 1331 34,500 PSI
HS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUP
HP-38 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP
300 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 600"
H4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUP
H110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP
LILGUN 17.7 1280 37,600 CUP
HS-7 14.0 1214 37,300 CUP
LONGSHOT 9.5 1071 34,700 PSI
HS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUP
HP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP
44 AUTO MAG CASE: FEDERAL (REF)
BBL: 6" PR: CCI 350
200 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 610"
H4227 26.0 1427
H110 25.0 1485
HS-7 17.0 1302
240 GR. NOS HP COL: 1. 600"
H4227 21.0 1183
H110 21.0 1241
185 GR. HDY JSWC COL: 1. 195"
LONGSHOT 8.2 1044 17,000 CUP
HS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUP
HP-38 5.9 906 15,800 CUP
CLAYS 4.9 981 17,400 CUP
200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1. 155"
LONGSHOT 7.8 1013 16,900 CUP
HS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUP
HP-38 5.9 906 16,700 CUP
CLAYS 4.3 785 17,700 CUP
230 GR. HDY FMJ FP COL: 1. 200"
LONGSHOT 6.8 908 17,200 CUP
HS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUP
HP-38 5.3 832 16,800 CUP
CLAYS 4.0 732 17,000 CUP
460 ROWLAND CASE: STARLINE
BBL: 5" PR: WINCHESTER LP
185 GR. HDY JSWC COL: 1. 240"
LONGSHOT 13.5 1503 38,800 CUP
200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1. 225"
LONGSHOT 13.8 1456 39,400 CUP
230 GR. HDY XTP COL: 1. 270"
LONGSHOT 12.0 1336 39,200 CUP
45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 7. 25" PR: WINCHESTER LP
200 GR. CAST LRNFP COL: 1. 600"
HP-38 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP
CLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP
260 GR. SPR GDHP COL: 1. 595"
HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUP
HP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUP
300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1. 670"
HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUP
45 WINCHESTER MAGNUM
CASE: WINCHESTER
BBL: 5" PR: CCI 350
230 GR. HDY FMJ FP COL: 1. 555"
H4227 25.0 1259 29,400 CUP
H110 28.0 1410 29,000 CUP
HS-6 17.0 1296 36,600 CUP
HP-38 10.8 1191 37,100 CUP
250 GR. NOS JHP COL: 1. 500"
H4227 24.0 1239 37,100 CUP
H110 26.0 1380 37,400 CUP
HS-6 15.4 1220 37,700 CUP
HP-38 9.8 1100 38,400 CUP
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BULLET POWOER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWOER GR VEL CUP BULLET POWDER GR VEL CUP BUL.LET POWDER GR VEL CUP
200 GR. FMJ COL: 1.260"
PB 5.7 750 14,000 CUP
45ACP
700-X 6.2 933 12,400 PSI
700-X 4.9 740 13,900 CUP
CASE: WINCHESTER
231 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP
WSF 6.2 1020 35,600 PSI
231 5.6 1000 35,600 PSI 246 GR. REM LRN COL: 1.570" 260 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.595"
IMR 4227 14.2 815 14,000 CUP
185 GR. HOY JSWC COL: 1.195"
HS-6 10.7 865 14,000 CUP
41 REMINGTON MAGNUM CASE: REMINGTON 800-X 7.2 730 13,900 CUP
LONG3HOT 8.2 1044 17,000 CUP
BBL: 10.125" PR: WINCHESTER LP SR 4756 7.7 775 13,800 CUP
HS-6 9.5 996 16,800 CUP
HP-38 7.1 787 14,000 CUP
SR 7625 6.2 780 14,000 CUP
UNIVE.RSAL 6.4 977 16,800 CUP
H4227 24.9 1745 35,600 CUP
PB 5.6 745 13,600 CUP
HP-3E 5.9 906 15,800 CUP
800-X 7.6 803 13,600 PSI
700-X 4.8 740 13,600 CUP
SR 4756 8.6 772 12,900 PSI
H110 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP 4.9 981 17,400 CUP
LONGSHOT 12.5 1646 38,700 CUP 231 5.9 906 15,800 CUP
SR 7625 7.5 759 13,500 PSI
HS-6 13.7 1597 37,200 CUP
44 REMINGTON MAGNUM PB 6.3 723 13,400 PSI
CASE: WINCHESTER 200 GR. SPR JHP COL: 1.155" 700-X 5.2 714 12,500 PSI
HP-38 9.8 1440 38,300 CUP
BBL: 8.275" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 LONGSHOT 7.8 1013 16,900 CUP 231 7.1 787 14,000 CUP
HS-6 9.0 948 16,400 CUP
300 GR. SIE JFP COL: 1.670"
296 26.5 1887 37,400 CUP
H4227 27.0 1686 37,800 CUP
HS-6 10.0 730 13,700 CUP
220 GR. SPR JSP
H110 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
HP-31i 5.9 906 16,700 CUP
COL: 1.580" TITEGROUP 5.2 884 16,900 CUP
H4227 20.0 1433 37,500 CUP
LlL'GUN 29.5 1794 36,200 CUP
CLAY:, 4.3 785 17,700 CUP
H110 20.0 1563 31 ,200 CUP
LONGSHOT 14.3 1534 34,600 PSI
231 5.9 906 16,700 CUP
LlL'GUN 20.5 1563 31 ,200 CUP
HS-6 16.7 1569 37,700 CUP 454 CASULL CASE: FREEDOM ARMS
LONGSHOT 10.1 1311 37,700 CUP
UNIVERSAL 11.1 1398 38,300 CUP 230 GR. HOY FMJ FP COL: 1.200" BBL: 9.375" PR: WINCHESTER SR
HS-6 11 .3 1271 36,700 CUP
HP-38 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP LONGSHOT 6.8 908 17,200 CUP
260 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.765"
HS-6 8.2 825 15,400 CUP
H4227 33.0 C 1762 42,1 00 CUP
HP-38 8.0 1125 36.700 CUP 296 28.5 1806 37,800 CUP
UNIVI:RSAL 5.6 844 16,800 CUP
TITEGROUP 7.3 1127 33,700 CUP 231 11 .9 1444 37,400 CUP
HP-3B 5.3 832 16,800 CUP
H110 36.0 1954 51,600 CUP
296 20.0 1529 34, 000 CUP
TlTmROUP 4.8 818 16,700 CUP
LlL'GUN 35.5 1895 37,900 CUP
CLAYS 4.0 732 17,000 CUP
296 36.0 1954 51.600 CUP
41 REMINGTON MAGNUM
H4227 24.0 1458 36,100 CUP
231 5.3 832 16,800 CUP
ASE: EMINGTON
H110 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP
LONGSHOT 15.0 1443 36,600 CUP
BBL: 10" PR: REMINGTON 21/2
LlL'GUN 24.5 1582 38,100 CUP
45 ACP (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON
HS-6 16.8 1420 36,400 CUP
.. LONGS HOT 12.1 1331 34,500 PSI
UNIVERSAL 11 .5 1245 34,900 CUP
170 GR. SIE JRC COL: 1.575" HS-6 15.1 1417 38,200 CUP
700-X 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP UNIVERSAL 10.2 1246 38,200 CUP
185 GR. REM MC HP COL: 1.210"
800-)( 8.6 975 18,000 CUP
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HP-38 11 .0 1272 37,800 CUP 300 GR. FA JFP COL: 1.775"
210 GR. REM JSP COL: 1.590"
SR 4156 8.7 920 17,900 CUP
H4227 31.0 C 1702 52,400 CUP
SR 7625 9.1 1245 39,700 CUP
296 24.0 1522 36,200 CUP
SR 71325 6.9 890 18,000 CUP
H110 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP
700-X 7.6 1185 39,000 CUP
231 11.0 1272 37,800 CUP
PB 6.1 855 17.900 CUP
LlL'GUN 31 .0 1746 45,000 CUP
44 S&W SPECIAL
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700-;( 5.3 845 17,500 CUP
296 30.0 1716 53,700 CUP
CASE: STARLINE 300 GR, HOY XTP COL: 1.600"
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BBL: 8" PR: WINCHESTER LP H4227 20.0 1312 38,600 CUP
200 GR. SPFI JHP COL: 1.170"
800-:< 8.3 840 18,000 CUP 460 S&W MAGNUM CASE: STARLINE
H110 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP
SR 4756 8.1 880 17,700 CUP BBL: 10.743" PR: WINCHESTER LRM
LlL'GUN 17.7 1280 37,600 CUP
SR 7625 6,4 825 17,200 CUP
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HP-38 5.6 953 12,500 CUP
LONGSHOT 9.5 1071 34,700 PSI
PB 6.0 825 17,200 CUP
HS-6 13.0 1214 37,900 CUP
700-( 5.1 815 17,500 CUP
H4227 43.0 C 2098 51 ,300 PSI
CLAYS 4.2 930 13,200 CUP
UNIVERSAL 9.6 1113 38,200 CUP . H110 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI
TRAIL BOSS 6.6 944 12,600 CUP
HP-38 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP 230 GR. REIn LRN COL: 1.270" LlL'GUN 46.0 2080 43,400 PSI
TITEGROUP 9.6 1186 38,400 CUP 800- 1( 7.2 860 18,000 CUP 296 46.0 2178 54,000 PSI
240 GR. CAST LSWC COL: 1.450" 296 19.0 1325 38,800 CUP SR 4756 7.5 960 17,800 CUP
300 GR. HOY XTP MAG. COL: 2.160"
H4227 13.2 947 12,600 CUP
231 10.0 1149 38,100 CUP
SR 7625 6.2 825 17,700 CUP
HS-6 8.0 91 7 13,000 CUP PB 5.5 810 17,900 CUP
H4227 40.0 C 1988 57,000 PSI
44 REMINGTON MAGNUM (IMR)
700-X 4.7 775 17,700 CUP
H110 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI
HP-38 5.2 858 13,200 CUP
CASE: REMINGTON
LlL:GUN 44.0 2067 53,600 PSI
BBL: 8.25" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2
45 COLT CASE: WINCHESTER
296 42.5 2034 56,100 PSI
CLAYS 4.0 771 13,500 CUP BBL: 7.25" PR: WINCHESTER LP
480 RUGER
TRAIL BOSS 5.2 763 11 ,700 CUP
200 GR. SPR MAG HP COL: 1.61D"
COL: 1.600"
CASE: HORNAOY
IMR 4227 noc 1520 33,800 CUP
200 GR. CA:iT LRNFP
BSL: 71/2" PR: WINCHESTER LP
44 S&W SPECIAL (IMR) CASE: REMINGTON
800-X 15.5 1600 39,800 CUP
UNIVERSAL 8.8 1067 13,600 CUP . 4 -.
SSl: 6.5" PR: REMINGTON 2 1/2 SR 4756 14.6 1475 39,800 CUP
HP-:/8 8.0 1002 13,800 CUP
SR 7625 12.1 1350 39,700 CUP
TITEGROUP 7.7 1050 12,700 CUP H4227 27.2 1477 45,600 PSI
240 GR. HDY LSWC COL: 1.470"
700-X 10.1 1300 40,000 CUP
CLAYS 5.9 931 13,100 CUP H110 27.0 1518 44,900 PSI
IMR 4227 14.3 790 13,700 CUP .. ,
800X 9.3 1042 13,500 PSI LlL'GUN 25.1 1525 45,200 PSI
800-X 6.9 695 13,900 CUP 240 GR. SIE JHC COL: 1.590" SR L 756 10.0 986 12,100 PSI LONGSHOT 14.5 1330 47,000 PSI
SR 4756 7.5 760 13,600 CUP IMR 4227 22.0C 1275 32,600 CUP SR j'625 9.1 996 12,800 PSI TITEGROUP 10.7 1158 46,200 PSI
SR 7625 6.2 770 13,800 CUP 800-X 14.2 1415 39,600 CUP PB 8.2 1053 12,800 PSI 296 27.0 1518 44.900 PSI
SR 4756 13.3 1260 39,800 CUP Trail Boss 6.5 855 11,000 PSI
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45 ACP +P, all bullet weights
185gr JHP
9.1 gr Power Pistol 1,075 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 21,700
185gr JHP
10.0 gr HS6 1,162 fps WLP Hodgdon
From the Hodgdon Manual #26
185gr JHP
6.6 gr HP38 1,143 fps WLP Hodgdon
185gr JHP
12.0 gr accurate #5 1,200 fps 1210" Win LP guest

190gr
LSWC-HP
7.4 gr Unique 1,080 fps 1.205" Fed LP guest
Lead cast Round nose HP bullet from 94-2-2 mix. Sized .452 OAL 1.205 Lyman Devastator mold. Soft Bullet. Very
accurate 1.1" @ 25 yd. VERY Devastating on Marmot, rabbits, Prairie Dogs, Coyote and other small game. Have
not tried on larger game but penetrates up to 13" in wet newspaper & opens up very well.
Email author: RBerry2116
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190.gr
LSWC-HP
7.5 gr Unique 1,080 fps 1.200" Fed LP guest
Lyman devastator cast bullet 94-3-3 mix Very accurate, Very devastating on small game, parire dogs, rock
chucks, rabbits, coyote, Badger, stops all in tracks.
Email author: RBerry2116
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200gr JHP
Pressure: 22,200
200gr JTC
9.7 gr HS6 1,056 fps WLP Hodgdon
200gr JTC
6.4 gr HP38 1,049 fps WLP Hodgdon
200gr LSWC
10.5 gr AA#5 1,061 fps 1.251" CCI LP guest
For Ruger P90 Only! Hunting load! Bullets are actually hard cast at 22 on a brinell to hardness scale 1-25! I have
personaly shot over a thousand of these loads and average shooting about 500 per week!
200gr JHP
12.0 gr HS-6 1,175 fps Fed LP guest
Very much a FULL POWER load. Lots of recoil. Definitely not for every gun!!!
Email author: kaufman
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210gr LRN
6.1 gr hp 38 900 fps n/a" Win LP guest

Email author: kitty whipple
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230gr FMJ
7.5 gr Power Pistol 930 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 22,000
230gr FMJ
9.3 gr HS6 981 fps WLP Hodgdon
230gr FMJ
6.0 gr HP38 970 fps WLP Hodgdon
230gr FMJ
7.8 gr Power Pistol 941 fps 1.272" CCI300 LP guest
45acp +P+ 230gr FMJ (Remington) Brass: Remington Nickel Plated +P (new) Notes: Power round. workup 7.2gr,
7.4gr, 7.6gr, 7.8gr, 8.0gr. No bulging cases or primers even at 8.0gr. No misfires, no failures to feed. Loaded 650
in 4 hours. Setup 15 mins. "ELITE HANDLOAD" Balistic data (10 random rounds) Avg FPS: 941 Hi FPS: 962 Lo
FPS: 917 Avg Deviation: 16.0 8.0gr PP Workup Balistic Data Avg FPS: 1020 Hi FPS: 1076 Lo FPS: 976 Avg
Deviation: 21.0 Pistol Used: H&K USP45f (polygonal barrel)
Email author: tooman
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230gr LRN
4.5 gr Clays 875 fps Win LP guest

230gr FMJ
9.6 gr HS6 980 fps 1.26" Win LPM guest
Very nice full power round for a .45 Auto. Bullet is Hornady 230gr Truncated FMJ. 100% feed & eject. My Kimber
and Springfield (both with custom fit tight bushings)will group into 1 inch at 30 yards. I recommed an 18lbs Wolff
spring and Shockbuff.
Email author: jgboivin
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230gr JHP
6.7 gr VV N340 974 fps 1.250" Win LP guest
Hornady XTP 230gr using virgin starline +P brass. Hot load duplicates Corbon 230 +P. For use in ramped barrel
only and 20# recoil spring. Tested in heavy barrel 1911.
Email author: mikedeguzman
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240gr JHC
Pressure: 22,200
255gr SWC
14.0 gr 2400 1,018 fps WLP guest
For those of us who have S&W 25-2 or other .45 ACP revolver and might want to hunt with them or carry where
critters that bite might be found.
Email author: CarsonCaudill
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255gr LSWC
12.0 gr HS7 1,050 fps Win LP guest
Got this one from Paco Kelly. Dont have COAL but he has pressure tested it at 26,500psi and 635 ft. lbs. muzzle
energy. He absolutely says do not use it without "Heavy" springs and I would add a shock buff. Absolutely to be
used in modern manufacture steel frames only.
Email author: kjmaxaz
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255gr LSWC
10.0 gr Blue Dot Unknown 1.200" Fed LP guest
Remington nickel +P brass, Oregon trails 255(253.8 actual weight/average)bullet, taper crimped behind driving
band, using Ranch products moon clips in a 625-8 S&W.
255gr LSWC
13.5 gr 2400 1,104 fps Win LP guest
Oregon Trails Laser Cast seated in the crimp groove. MV clocked out of a 5" Mod 625-4. This isnt too far off of
the traditional Keith load.
Email author: Paul5388
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260gr JHP
6.4 gr Unique 900 fps 1.245" CCI SP guest
Full power deer hunting load. Use a 20lbs Wolff spring and shockbuff to protect your frame. Shoots right thru an
empty 55 gal drum from 80 yards away. Works very well on deer too. A Keith SWC .45 of same weight works well
also when seated even with the front band.
260gr JHP
6.0 gr 700-X 950 fps Fed LP guest
Starting load 5.0 grs. Maximum Load. Fired in Colt 1911 with 24 lb. spring and recoil buffer. Use new or once
fired brass. Can be used in S&W 625/25 in 45 ACP or Auto Rim brass. Be sure to monitor pressure signs.
45 ACP, all bullet weights
.230gr JHP
6.6 gr N340 Unknown 1.258" CCI LP guest
For Anyone needing info on reloading Remington Golden Sabers, here you go. Powder used was 6.6 of Vihtavuori
N340. 6.6 works best for me in my 1911s any higher caused loss of accuracy and any lower gave the same
results. surprisingly accurate for a HP, almost match grade accuracy. The Bullets used were the Bonded version of
golden sabers *BJHP* as they are rumored to do the best for the job they are intended for. Recommended
Starting Grains 6.2 Max 6.8
Email author: EDavis6752
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155gr LRN
5.5 gr VV N100 1,087 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
155gr LRN
6.5 gr S1000 1,170 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
155gr LRN
7.5 gr No. 2 1,204 fps 1.24" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
155gr LRN
155gr LSWC
155gr LSWC
155gr Cast
6.9 gr Bullseye 1,175 fps 1.27" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 19,400
155gr Cast
5.8 gr Red Dot 1,155 fps 1.27" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 18,800
155gr Cast
6.6 gr Green Dot 1,165 fps 1.27" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 19,300
155gr Cast
7.8 gr Unique 1,190 fps 1.27" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 19,200
155gr Cast
Pressure: 19,100
155gr LSWC
6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.25" Fed LP guest
Mild and very accurate. Does a good job of knocking pins off the table. (MAX is 6.9 gr.@1175 fps. Using listed
load in Colt NM by Clark, Les Baer Custom Carry, and 3 different models of Paras LDA.
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155gr LSWC
6.0 gr bullseye 1,087 fps 1.24" Fed LP guest

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170gr LRN
5.6 gr VV N100 1,082 fps 1.13" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
170gr LRN
5.9 gr S1000 1,059 fps 1.13" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
170gr LRN
170gr LRN
175gr LSWC
5.0 gr Win. 231 800 fps 1.270" Win LP guest
Mild recoil and very accurate at 50 yards from a Colt Gold Cup.
180gr LSWC
180gr LSWC
180gr LWC
5.4 gr Bullseye 985 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 15,800
180gr LWC
Pressure: 15,800
180gr LWC
4.8 gr Red Dot 900 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 14,100
180gr LWC
5.3 gr Green Dot 910 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 14,500
180gr LWC
6.0 gr Unique 875 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 13,400
180gr LWC
Pressure: 15,800
180gr LWC
9.0 gr Herco 920 fps 1.19" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 13,600
180gr Lead
180gr SWC
5.4 gr WST 1,000 fps Winchester
180gr SWC
180gr LSWC
5.6 gr unique 800 fps Win LP guest
Great practice load. 800fps keeps the lead fowling down.
180gr BTHP
4.7 gr titegroup 850 fps 1.2" Win LP guest
great target load with oregon trail bullet
Email author: kilgor
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185gr JHP
10.2 gr No. 5 1,100 fps 1.2" WLP guest

185gr JHP
5.3 gr VV N100 957 fps 1.21" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
185gr JHP
5.8 gr S1000 993 fps 1.21" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
185gr JHP
185gr JHP
185gr
TMJ-SWC
185gr
TMJ-SWC
185gr JFP
9.5 gr HS6 996 fps 1.195" Fed 150 Hodgdon
185gr JFP
7.2 gr Universal 993 fps 1.195" Fed 150 Hodgdon
185gr JFP
5.9 gr HP38 906 fps 1.195" Fed 150 Hodgdon
185gr JFP
5.5 gr TiteGroup 956 fps 1.195" Fed 150 Hodgdon
185gr JFP
4.9 gr CLAYS 981 fps 1.195" Fed 150 Hodgdon
185gr JFP
185gr JHP
Pressure: 19,400
185gr JHP
Pressure: 19,500
185gr JHP
Pressure: 19,300
185gr JHP
8.2 gr Unique 1,030 fps 1.275" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 18,900
185gr JHP
Pressure: 18,800
185gr JHP
Pressure: 18,500
185gr JSWC
185gr JSWC
5.3 gr WST 890 fps Winchester
185gr JSWC
185gr JHP
185gr JHP
185gr JHP
185gr LSWC
6.0 gr WIN. 231 890 fps 1.180" FED 150 guest
USE TAPER CRIMP DIE.
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185gr LSWC
3.8 gr CLAYS 700 fps 1.260" CCI LP guest
Very mild recoil, 2" group @ 15 yds. Requires use of 12 lb. recoil spring in my Springfield 1911A1 for reliable
cycling.
185gr LSWC
3.7 gr 700X Unknown 1.135" Fed LP guest

185gr JHP
5.3 gr HiSkor700X 845 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP
6.1 gr IMR-PB 855 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP
6.9 gr IMR SR 7625 890 fps 1.21" Win LP guest

185gr JHP

185gr JHP

185gr
3.8 gr Vihtavuori 310 Unknown 1.212" Win LP guest
Most accurate yet in my 1911 Kimber
185gr
LSWC-HP
3.8 gr Vihtavuori 310 Unknown 1.212" Win LP guest
Most accurate yet in my 1911 Kimber
Email author: john.lawrence2
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185gr JHP
13.5 gr BlueDot Unknown n/a" CCI LP guest
Hot and accurate in my Colt Combat commander.
Email author: mistercurtis
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185gr XTP
3.8 gr Clays 955 fps 1.230" Fed LP guest
Very clean, low smoke and recoil. Accurate in my HK 45F and Colt CCO.
Email author: shtrbug
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185gr JHP
6.2 gr bullseye Unknown 1.275" CCI LP guest
This is the most accurate load Ive found in my custom colt. I use with hornady xtp and suggest starting at
5.9grs.
185gr LSWC
3.6 gr V3n37 Unknown Win LP guest

185gr LFP
6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown CCI SP guest
This is a moderately hot but VERY accurate load in a Ruger P90. The bullet is copper plated not lead but about
the same hardness. Suggested starting load is 5.0 grains of Bullseye with Federal case. DO NOT substitute other
components or primers/bullets/powders!! Seated so the shoulder just shows with a moderate taper-crimp. 1"
groups at 50 feet bench rest
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185gr TMJ
6.0 gr Bullseye Unknown CCI LP guest
This is an extremely accurate loading. I used Berrys preferred PLATED bullets not jacketed with a moderately
gentle taper-crimp. Ragged 3/4" hole at 25 feet 2-handed braced. A little hot if you are in timed or rapid-fire
competition, you might need practice to re-acquire target.
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185gr JHP
6.7 gr Winchester 231 1,050 fps 1.200" Win LP guest
High velocity target load
185gr JHP
5.0 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.200" Fed LP guest
Low recoil target load
185gr LSWC
5.1 gr HP-38 Unknown Win SR guest
I lack felociy & such. Just that I use it indoors with good results, but good results with same bullet only 4.8 gr
Green Dot. Same bullet though 5.2 gr of Unique. Planning on old Winchester 452AA which I use with cast 162 gr
swc only to be used with the above bullet tip.
185gr LSWC
5.0 gr Unique Unknown 1.22 " CCI LP guest
Plate match load. Very accurate in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dads Kimber.
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185gr LSWC
4.5 gr WST Unknown 1.231" CCI LP guest
1.5" group @ 25 meters from a SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel.
185gr LSWC
4.5 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.230" Win LP guest
Using a long nose H&G profile LSWC, will feed reliably from 1.230" to 1.265" OAL in my Springfield 1911. Fine
tune OAL to fine tune accuracy. Burns fairly clean, gun functions fine w/ standard recoil spring and is a great
practice round.
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185gr LFP
9.7 gr AA#5 994 fps 1.205" Win LP guest
Bullet is the Ranier Copper plated 185gr FP. Accuracy was excellent for a practice IDPA round. 100% reliable in
unmodified Springfield Armory 1911. Recoil was brisk without being punishing.
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200gr JHP
10.0 gr HS6 1,050 fps 1" WLP guest
Pretty much duplicates the Corbon 200gr 45 load using the Speer "flying ashtray" bullet.
200gr TMJ
12.0 gr HS6 1,200 fps 1.2" WLP guest
Very hot load, great for bowling pin shooting.
200gr LRN
200 LRN
200gr LRN
200gr LRN
5.8 gr No. 2 939 fps 1.19" Rem 2-1/2 Accurate
200gr LRN
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr SWC
200gr SWC
200gr
FMJ-CT
200gr
FMJ-CT
200gr
FMJ-CT
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr LSW
Pressure: 9,800
200gr JHP
Pressure: 19,400
200gr LSW
Pressure: 9,400
200gr JHP
Pressure: 19,200
200gr LSW
Pressure: 9,900
200gr JHP
Pressure: 18,900
200gr LSW
Pressure: 9 600
200gr LSW
Pressure: 9,600
200gr JHP
Pressure: 19,500
200gr JHP
Pressure: 19,900
200gr JHP
Pressure: 19,300
200gr JHP
10.6 gr Blue Dot 1,000 fps 1.175" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 19,500
200gr Lead
200gr SWC
200gr SWC
200gr FPJ
200gr FPJ
200gr FPJ
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr JHP
200gr LSWC
3.5 gr bullseye Unknown 1.80" cci guest

200gr
L.S.W.C
3.9 gr BULLSEYE Unknown 1.25" WINCHESTER guest
GOT VERY GOOD RESULTS FROM THIS LOAD JUST FOR FUN I SHOT AT THE 100 YARD RANGE COULD NOT
BELIVE MY EYES WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING ON TARGET
200gr semi
wad
3.8 gr bullseye Unknown 1.260" winchester guest

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200gr LSWC
3.2 gr CLAYS 600 fps 1.185" Win LP guest
Accurate load, very mild recoil. Used 12 lb. recoil spring in Springfield 1911A1. My new load for steel plates.
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200gr TMJ
5.2 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LPM guest
Clean and accurate load.
200gr LSWC
3.8 gr clays Unknown Win LP guest
Lyman 452460 200gn cast
200gr LSWC
Lyman 452460 200gn cast
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200gr LSWC
5.0 gr HiSkor 700X Unknown na" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC
Very nice target load ,no problem with cycling in a ruger kp97dc
200gr LSWC
5.5 gr HiSkor 700X 930 fps 1.17" Win LP guest
Start at 4.5gr. and work your way up to 5.5gr.,this is a very hot load .Iload at 5.0 consistently and have had no
problems in my Ruger KP97DC or Springfield V-16 Longslide.
200gr LSWC
An absolutely beautiful target load,fairly mild recoil
200gr LSWC
If you own a Springfield V-16 Longslide or a V12 Springfield try this load.
200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC
5.0 gr HiSkor 700X 900 fps 1.17" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC
7.9 gr HiSkor800X 950 fps Win LP guest

200gr LSWC
5.1 gr PB 770 fps 1.17" Win LP guest

200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC

200gr LSWC
3.6 gr Clays Unknown Fed LP guest
this load is used for shooting bullseye
200gr LSWC
8.7 gr accurate no 5 1,025 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest

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200gr LSWC
4.0 gr WST 735 fps 1.175" Win LP guest
7 shot average fired from S&W 645.
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200gr LRN
4.1 gr
Vihta Vuori
N310
Unknown 1.20" Win LP guest
Leaded Round Nose Flat Point.
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200gr LSWC
5.5 gr Win 231 850 fps Win LP guest

200gr LSWC
3.7 gr Bullseye Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest
Good light recoil load with Springfield 1911 with 11# recoil spring and frame mount scope. Less then 1" groups
at 25 yds.
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200gr LSWC
4.2 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest
Good light recoil load and accurate at 50 yds.
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200gr FMJ
7.2 gr POWER PISTOL 935 fps 1.250" CCI LP guest
Rainer 200gr plated SWC. 35 ES, 11 SD.
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200g FMJ
8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guest
Rainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD.
200gr FMJ
8.8 gr AA#5 983 fps 1.250" Fed LP guest
Rainer 200 gr plated SWC. 36 ES, 13 SD.
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200gr LSWC
4.5 gr Bullseye 837 fps 1.25" Fed LPM guest
Laser Cast bullets. Very accurate load for the 1911, used for competition load. Feeds very reliably in my Kimber.
200gr LRN
7.0 gr Vectan A1 1,135 fps Win LP guest
Pistol: Llama Max II 5". Bullet: Lead Round Nose
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200gr LSWC
4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed LP guest
have been using this load for 20 years,the bullet type is an h&g type swc.very accurate and always functions in
the newer 1911s
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200gr LSWC
5.9 gr W231 920 fps 1.250" Win SP guest
Excellent load for bowling pins.Ive found this length to chamber in anything.I sell it to the kimber clubs and it
works fine in the old 70 series 1911s.
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200gr LSWC
4.0 gr Clays 838 fps 1.250" Win LP guest
Great IDPA load 168PF. 200gr laser-cast bullet. Accurate,clean.
200gr LSWC
4.1 gr V V N310 Unknown 2.1" CCI SP guest

200gr LSWC
5.9 gr winchester 231 Unknown 1.26" CCI LP guest
Use it in a Kimber custom 1911 and have great accuracy and cycles great.
200gr LSWC
4.4 gr
WIN. SUPER
TARGET
Unknown Win LP guest
SUPER ACCURATE..I HAVE TRIED THIS LOAD IN S&W 625 AND VARIOUS BARREL LENGTHS IN SEMI
AUTOS..EVERYONE I HAVE GIVEN THIS LOAD TO, HAS LATER COMMENTED ON IT FOR CLEAN BURNING AND
ACCURACY..LEW
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200gr
LSWC-HP
4.7 gr AA#2 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest
Bullet is from Precisionbullets.com. This loads is used for all types of recreation shooting. Very accurate and clean
burning.
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200gr LSWC
7.0 gr Unique 910 fps Win LP guest
H&G #68 cast from wheelweights. Feeds well, extremely accurate. Probably the best load available in the .45 ACP
prior to the development of good JHPs and still no slouch.
200gr LSWC
5.0 gr
IMR HiSkor 700
X
Unknown LP guest
This load is based on a Berrys Preferred Plated SWC. It is a very clean burning and accurate load primed by a
Rem LP primer. Use a heavy crimp with a Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die. 5.5grs. is MAXIMUM, I load repeatedly
at 5.0grs. with no problems in my Springfield or Ruger.
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200gr LSWC
6.8 gr Unique Unknown 1.168" Win LP guest
This load uses the Lyman 452460 SWC mould, using 4 parts wheelweights to one part linotype. I shoot them as
cast with moly lube in the grease grooves. It is a real tack driver through my Thompson, and works good in a
1911 as well.
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200gr LSWC
3.9 gr V V310 Unknown 1.244" Win LP guest

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200gr LSWC
6.2 gr Universal Unknown Win SP guest
Great target load. Also a load you can shoot all day with no fear of developing a flinch along the way!
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7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest
200gr LSWC
7.0 gr Vihtavuori 1,095 fps 1.24" Win LP guest

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200gr LSWC
4.9 gr
Hodgdon
Universal
Unknown 1.250" Win LP guest
Light, mid-range target load tested in a Springfield Armory WW-II G.I. model, and a West German SIG-SAUER
P220A
200gr LSWC
4.4 gr Hodgdon Clays 880 fps 1.25" Win LP guest
Loaded with Semi wad cutter bullets, H&G #68 type by redline ballsitics. This is a very soft recoiling load ideal for
IPSC/USPSA major power class. Burns clean. Makes major 177 PF. One of the best loads I use for the .45 Auto.
Used in ramped barrel Para Ordnance P14.45 with heavy Bull barrel.
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200gr LSWC
4.0 gr Beye Unknown Win LP guest
Velocity 216 m/s OAL: 30.8 mm Best Target Load (1"/25m)but very dirty
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200gr LSWC
4.9 gr bullseye 900 fps Fed LP guest
most accurate load for 45acp ever had
200gr TMJ
4.3 gr Titegroup 770 fps Win SP guest
Chron. through a full size 1911. Nice shooting, low recoil, does NOT make major for IPSC
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200gr JHP
4.8 gr WST 875 fps 1.215" Win LP guest
tight groups, 2" @ 25 yds, both my clone and Kimber feed and function very well
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200gr LSWC
4.9 gr bullseye 950 fps 1.260" Fed SP guest
HAVE BEEN USING THIS LOAD FOR 20 YEARS,VERY ACCURATE,RELIABLE FEEDING WITH THIS H&G TYPE
BULLETT. ONLY DOWN SIDE IS DIRTY AFTER 25 ROUNDS.
200gr TMJ
5.8 gr Win231 Unknown 1.185" Win LP guest
The bullet used for this load is Berrys Preferred Plated Bullets 200 grain Round Sholder 45ACP. An overall length
of 1.185 to 1.190 inches will work. Finish off the load with a Lee Factory crimp die. Very accurate, cheap and fun
to shoot.
200gr LSWC
7.7 gr AA #5 Unknown 1.270" Win LP guest
Nice 1.25 inch 5 shot groups from my Kimber Gold Match II. (non rested). Id love to see what this load would do
from a Ransom rest.
200gr LSWC
5.0 gr Bullseye 834 fps 1.255" Win LP guest
Use taper crimp!
200gr TMJ
4.3 gr Clays Unknown 1.265" Fed LP guest
5-shot, 25 YD, groups from bench (no rest) using Springfield 1911 measure 1.113" center-to-center. Did not
perform well in other 1911s tested, however. Chronograph unavialable. Clean. Bullet is Rainier 200gr. RN.
Suggest recoil spring of no greater than 15# for this load.
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200gr LSWC
5.5 gr Winchester 231 841 fps 1.263" CCI LP guest
Winchesters published max load--use appropriate caution. Winchester states this load is 910 FPS; my chrony
read this at 841.18 (10-shot average) through my test 1911 (5"bbl, 18.5# spring.). Meister 220gr. LSWC, CCI
#300 primer. 5 shot group @ 25 yd: 0.907".
200gr LSWC
4.4 gr Vihta N320 Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest
Very accurate with Laser Cast bullets. This is a light Bullseye load - I use a 12lb spring in a 5 inch 1911.
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200gr JSP
5.0 gr TiteGroup 850 fps 1.115" CCI LP guest
Sierra Match bullet. Slightly under recommended max load. More accurate than me, and very smooth feeling.
4.0 gr Bullseye Unknown Win LP guest
l l
200gr LSWC
Minimal recoil, accurate.
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200gr LSWC
4.2 gr Bulleye Unknown CCI SP guest
Good load for bulleye. Some what of a wimp load for IPSC (Minor) but will hit any "A" target.
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200gr LSWC
6.5 gr Universal Clays 900 fps 1.252" Fed LP guest
Nice alll-purpose load.
200gr LSWC
5.0 gr
HODGDON
UNIVERSAL
Unknown 1.195" CCI LP guest
NICE LIGHT LOAD. DROPS THE SHELLS PRACTICALLY AT YOUR FEET. DIDNT CYCLE THAT WELL OUT OF
NEW(NOT BROKEN IN)GUN,TOO LIGHT
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200gr LSWC
3.7 gr WST Unknown Fed LP guest

200 gr LRN
4.0 gr as30n Unknown Win LP guest

200gr LSWC
4.1 gr V V N-310 790 fps Win LP guest
Extremely accurate and clean.
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200gr LSWC
4.6 gr bullseye Unknown 1.245" Fed LPM guest
hi, does anybody know the velocity of this load? very accurate on my colt 5" goldcup.thanks
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200gr LSWC
5.3 gr Unique Unknown 1.22" CCI LP guest
Very accurate load in my SA Custom Loaded 5" barrel and Dads Kimber. Good plate match load.
200gr LSWC
4.0 gr Red Dot Unknown CCI LP guest
I have shot for 10 years and just stumbled on this load, unbelievable one hole 10 shot groups from 25yd. bench.
Springfield Target 1911A-1
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200gr LSWC
5.2 gr Win 231 850 fps 1.250" Win LP guest
H&G #68 style single groove bullet Taper crimp =.472" Very tight groups. Use 18.5# recoil spring for better recoil
control
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200gr TMJ
5.0 gr TiteGroup Unknown 1.250" Win LPM guest
Rainier TCJ-FP
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200 gr LSWC
4.8 gr N320 Unknown 1.258" Fed LPM guest
In my D.Wesson Pointman 7 this load shoots about 1" 5 shot groups at 25 yds. It is the most accurate load i can
find for .45ACP. Also shoots about the same with sierra 185 and 200 match bullets.With the 185 use 5.8 gr
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200gr JHP
3.6 gr Trail Boss 715 fps 1.205" Win LPM guest
This is a low-recoil, low velocity round. It averaged 705 to 710 fps. I have fired 100s of rounds on the indoor
Combat range at St. Joseph (Missouri) Total Range using both Rainiers jacketed flatnose and hollowpoint
200-grain bullet. 3.5grains resulted in 100% function in my Glock 30, but the empties seemed to fall between me
and the pistol. With 3.6 grains, ejection was adequately forceful. As for the primers, the only large pistol primers
at my dealers were the Winchester Magnum Large Pistol primers and that is what I worked the load up with. I
have found that I need to keep the firing pin clean as well as the slide where the firing pin rides and where it
penetrates to the primer. Negelect here caused misfires due to striking residue and softening the blow to the
primer.
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220gr LRN
5.2 gr HP-38 995 fps CCI SP guest
.45 ACP Nothing finer ! ! - and HP38 Hodgdon does it fine ! ! -
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225gr TC
7.9 gr AA #5 850 fps 1.207" WLP guest
Laser Cast bullet. Accurate and reliable in all my 1911s. Even feeds in a stock military 1911.
225gr LRN
5.0 gr AA#2 790 fps Fed LP guest
225gr. lee cast,sized .452" in lyman 4500 lubri-sizer.taurus millenium auto.R-P brass
225gr LRN
6.5 gr Unique Unknown 1.272" Win LP guest
This load works great in either pistol or carbine.
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225gr LRN
5.1 gr Bullseye 887 fps 1.270" Win LPM guest
SD=17.83 Shot in compensated Glock
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225gr FMJ
5.0 gr VV N330 Unknown CCI LP guest
Min load for 1911 mil-spec to cycle the slide.
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225gr LRN
4.8 gr Bullseye 788 fps 1.272" Fed LP guest
XD-45 4, REM cases, LY 452374 avg=788, ES=25,SD=7.4, 10 ft
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225gr LRN
4.5 gr Bullseye 830 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest
Lyman mould #452374 sized .452" Taper crimp .471" Shoots good, feeds good, moderate recoil, low pressure.
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230gr LRN
5.0 gr Bullseye 900 fps 1.2" WLP guest
Good all around load using cast bullets. Accurate as most 1911's can shoot.
230gr LRN
230gr LRN
230gr LRN
230gr LRN
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr L
Pressure: 13,900
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,200
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 16,200
230gr L
Pressure: 12,800
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,500
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 16,200
230gr L
Pressure: 13,200
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,500
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 15,800
230gr L
Pressure: 11,800
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,400
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 16,000
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 20,000
230gr L
Pressure: 13,600
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,500
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 16,200
9.8 gr Blue Dot 915 fps 1.23" Fed 150 Alliant
Pressure: 16,200
230gr JHP
Pressure: 19,300
230gr FMJ
Pressure: 16,200
230gr LRN
230gr LRN
230gr LRN
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr FMJ
230gr JHP
230gr JHP
230gr FMJ
5.4 gr Bullseye 854 fps 1.268" CCI-300 LP guest
Crimp: Firm .468" casemouth Notes: First large run on Loadmaster, loaded 500 rounds in 2.5 hours. setup took 4
hours (first time. No misfires, no failures to feed.) "STANDARD RELOAD" Balistic data (10 random rounds) Avg
FPS: 854 Hi FPS: 867 Lo FPS: 842 Avg Deviation: 7.9
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230gr LRN
4.5 gr Vihta Vuori 760 fps 1.2" Win LPS/M guest
I use this load for pin shooting and it does an excellent job. Low recoil for faster target aquisition!
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230gr LRN
4.6 gr Winchester 231 Unknown 1.250" CCI LP guest
Good target load in my Sig 220ST. Great at the indoor range as spent cases drop very close to your feet for easy
pick up.
230gr LRN
My IPSC load. Low smoke for indoor shooting and very accurate
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230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr BTHP

230gr LSWC
6.2 gr IMR SR7625 825 fps 1.27" Win LP guest

230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr LRN

230gr FMJ
Good over all load for most .45 autos.
230gr FMJ
4.7 gr Titegroup Unknown 1.245" Win LP guest
Very Accurate,Clean burning,Economical
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230gr XTP
5.2 gr Titegroup 865 fps 1.230" Win LP guest
Very Clean & accurate No Missfeeds
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230gr FMJ
4.8 gr Titegroup 820 fps Win LP guest
50 yd match load
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230gr FMJ
8.5 gr blue dot 900 fps 1.190" CCI LP guest
groupings were consistent @ about 1.5 inches
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230gr FMJ
5.4 gr w231 Unknown 1.23" Win LP guest

230gr LRN
5.0 gr bullseye 860 fps CCI LP guest
The powder is a bit dirty,but a little goes a long way-----shoots great out of P97DC Ruger,cycles perfectly.
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230gr FMJ
6.5 gr vihtavuori N 340 Unknown CCI LP guest

230gr LRN
6.5 gr Unique 870 fps Win LP guest
Cast from wheelweights in H&G mold; hardball equivalent. Extremely reliable and accurate in all .45s I have used
it in.
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230gr TMJ
4.5 gr Titegroup 770 fps 1.260" Win LP guest
Clean, accurate.
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230gr LRN
4.6 gr titegroup Unknown Win LPM guest
this is the most accurate load I have found to date.. do not exceed 4.8 grains. load used in a full sized 1911
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230gr JHP
7.2 gr
Vihtavouri
N-350
785 fps 2.30" Fed LP guest

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230gr LRN
3.7 gr Winchester WST 730 fps 1.26" Win LP guest
This is a mild, very accurate target load.
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230gr LRN
4.6 gr IMR 700X Unknown Win LPM guest
Stable load producing 0.5" to 1.0" groups (Depending on ME) @ 10yds out of SA1911A1 5" BBL near-stock pistol.
Powder charge is top of midrange load data. Have not chronod this load. Great paper puncher. semi-dirty w/o
FFs. No where near as smokey as Bullseye.
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230gr FMJ
4.6 gr titegroup Unknown CCI LP guest
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230gr FMJ
4.6 gr titegroup Unknown CCI LP guest

230gr TMJ
3.8 gr 700x Unknown 1.275" CCI LP guest

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230gr JHP
7.0 gr IMR SR 4756 857 fps Win LP guest
This Golden Saber was seated just ahead of the driving band with a taper crimp. MV clocked out of a 5" Mod
625-4.
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230gr FMJ
4.6 gr titegroup 741 fps 1.260" Win LP guest
This load was chronoed thru my 5" SW 625 revolver with excellent accuracy and will make major PF for USPSA.
Bullet brand was Zero and the cases used were Winchester, crimp was .471
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230gr FMJ
5.1 gr Bullseye 792 fps Win LPM guest
SD=17.85 Shot in compensated Glock
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230gr FMJ
5.0 gr W231 Unknown CCI LP guest
Kimber Eclipse
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230gr LRN
5.6 gr
HODGDON
UNIVERSAL
Unknown 1.271" Fed LP guest
SHOOTS EXCELLENT OUT OF MY COLT 1991.VERY NICE GROUPS. CLEAN BURNING POWDER. SHOT 50 RDS.
DIDNT EVEN LOOK LIKE I FIRED IT.
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230gr LRN
4.0 gr Clays Unknown 1.227" Fed LPM guest
Test gun: Kimber Tactical II 5" bbl, 1:16" twist. Meister 230gr. LRN., Federal 150 match primer. 5-shot cloverleaf
at 25YD from bench. Hits point-of-aim. Mild smoke indoors, low recoil. Chronograph unavailable--will add velocity
once verified.
230gr TMJ
3.8 gr clays Unknown 1.250" Win LP guest
Very good target load. I use Rainier plated bullets + clean burning powder,gun stays clean!
Email author: jgray2028
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230gr XTP
4.9 gr Bullseye 850 fps 1.201" Win LP guest
Factory duplicat of 230 federal hydra-shok.Very Accurate.Another great IDPA load for CDP division.
Email author: jmreynolds1
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230gr FMJ
5.0 gr Winchester 231 825 fps 1.285" Win LP guest
Soft shooting load,Very accurate out of Para-Ordnance P-14 limited.
Email author: jmreynolds1
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230gr FMJ
4.7 gr WST Unknown 1.260" Win LP guest
This is a nice soft shooting load. Clean and pretty accurate. I use Berrys plated bullets (230 gr RN).
Email author: curtisabullock
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230gr LRN
5.2 gr Unique 584 fps 1.275" CCI LP guest
Not a bad target load. Could still use a little tweaking.
Email author: kglongley
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230gr LRN
4.5 gr 700x 836 fps CCI LP guest
Colt government model 1911
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230gr LRN
5.2 gr WW 231 820 fps 1.23" Win LP guest
Consistent velocity and accurate in 5 in. Kimber.
Email author: draff45
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230gr FMJ
4.0 gr n310 Unknown Win LP guest

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230gr FMJ
S&W M625 Mt. Gun. 4 inch bbl. mild recoil, accurate.
Email author: lrayland
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230gr FMJ
4.2 gr Clays 751 fps 1.260" Fed LP guest
S&W M625 Mt. Gun--4 Inch bbl. Power factor 167
Admin note: Above Hodgdon max of 4.0gr with a 230gr XTP
Email author: lrayland
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230gr XTP
6.4 gr unique 880 fps 1.230" CCI LP guest
1 inch hole at 25 yards out of Taurus PT1911
230gr FMJ
6.5 gr unique Unknown Win LP guest

Email author: dmtimmy
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230gr LRN
4.8 gr win 231 Unknown 1.200" Win LPM guest

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230gr XTP
9.6 gr accurate no7 Unknown CCI LP guest

240gr JHP
Pressure: 18,900
240gr JHP
Pressure: 19,200
240gr JHP
Pressure: 19,300
240gr JHP
Pressure: 19,200
240gr JHC
Pressure: 19,900
240gr JHP
Pressure: 19,200
240gr JHP
Pressure: 19,300
240gr JHP
10.5 gr Accurate #7 901 fps 1.21" CCI LP guest
This is a load I found originally marked for a S&W 25-2 revolver. Since it was well within SAAMI specs for
pressure, I tried it in an HK USP 45 and is a great load for bowling pin shoots. Pressure is rated at 20,100. I use
Sierra 240 grain JHC bullets.
250gr LSWC
9.0 gr Blue Dot 825 fps 1.240" CCI 300 Admin
From the Speer #12 manual for the 45 Auto Rim but also works in the 45 ACP.
Email author: johnk
Email author: johnk
255gr LFP
3.6 gr SOLO 1000 685 fps Fed SP guest
give approx 685 FPS. Soft shooting and accurate
260gr JHP
Pressure: 19,400
260gr JHP
Pressure: 19,400
260gr JHP
Pressure: 18,600
260gr JHP
Pressure: 19,000

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