#240 grain 308 subsonic loads full#

For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. 30 calibers, and 150-190 grains in the 8mm. They can be used as basic load data in most modern military rifles of 7mm or larger, with a standard weight cast bullet for the caliber, such as 140-170 grains in the 7x57, 150-180 grains in the. None of these loads are maximum when used in full-sized rifle cases such as the 30-40 Krag.

150 grain plain based '100-yard target/small game', 1050-1250 f.p.s., 7 grains of Bullseye or equivalent.ģ. 125 grain plain based 'small game/gallery' 900-1000 f.p.s., 5 grains of Bullseye or equivalent.Ģ. I worked up equivalent charges to obtain the desired velocity ranges with modern powders, which provide a sound basis for loading cast bullets in any post-1898 military rifle from 7mm to 8mm:ġ. Four load classifications from Mattern (1932) cover all uses for the cast bullet military rifle. If a particular load will not work well without a filler, the powder is not suitable for those conditions of loading. This was once common practice, but it raises chamber pressure and under certain conditions contributes to chamber ringing. Nothing is more frustrating than a military rifle that shoots a foot high at 100 yards with surplus ammo when the sight is as low as it will go! Do not use inert fillers (Dacron or kapok) to take up excess empty space in the case.

#240 grain 308 subsonic loads full#

Please have a red of Ed Harris's excellent work on reloading reduced loads.Ĭast bullets can make shooting that surplus rifle easy and economical.Īnd basic data works for many different guns.Ĭast bullet loads usually give a more useful zero at practical field ranges with military battle sights than do full power loads. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES.Don't put cotton, kapok or any other sort of 'filler' in your case, it's not needed. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP.ĭO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. The listed maximum loads have been determined according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) Jand Novemrules. We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori premium rifle powders! DisclaimerĪll of this reloading information has been provided by Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. Please note that due to safety regulations, we can’t suggest or recommend loads or bullets that are not available on this site.

The listed maximum loads should never be exceeded. All the rifle loads on these pages are pressure tested according to the C.I.P. charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. On the list below, you can find all the rifle reloading data we have currently available. Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers