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MEN Load Data & Reloading Guide

Metallwerk Elisenhütte GmbH, known as MEN, is a reputable ammunition manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1957. Based in Nassau, Germany, MEN has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality ammunition for both defense and commercial markets. Their extensive experience and robust technological advancements have positioned MEN as a trusted supplier, particularly for those seeking reliable reloading components.

About MEN

MEN specializes in producing components that meet the rigorous demands of ammunition reloaders. Their product line includes high-quality brass casings, specifically known for their precise dimensions and superior durability, ensuring optimal performance and longevity during the reloading process. Although MEN primarily produces complete cartridges, the availability of their brass as a byproduct for reloaders is noteworthy due to its exceptional quality standards and consistency. Reloaders can also expect consistent primer pockets and durable case necks from MEN brass, ensuring reliable ignition and case life.

Quality assurance is central to MEN’s operations, adhering to stringent testing protocols and ISO certifications to ensure every component meets the highest international standards. This commitment to quality translates into components recognized for their uniformity, a critical factor for reloaders striving for precision and reliability.

While MEN does not directly publish extensive reloading data for their components as standalone products, reloaders have consistently reported favorable load development outcomes with MEN brass due to its precise specifications. This reputation underscores MEN components as a preferred choice in the handloading community, emphasizing its reliable performance and cost-effectiveness. MEN’s unwavering dedication to excellence assures reloaders of the quality and reliability they demand in their precise and meticulous craft.

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Standard Load Data — MEN

Select your desired cartridge and bullet weight below to access the corresponding load table. From there, you can choose any listed load recipe and transfer it directly into the ballistics calculator for further refinement, optimization, and precision tuning.

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.357 | 93gr | MEN PEP

.400/350 Rigby N.E.

BC G1: 0.103
11 powders68 loads

.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111

.300 Weath. Mag.

98 powders588 loads

.243 | 100gr | MEN FMJ

6 mm B.R. Rem.

BC G1: 0.35
94 powders575 loads

.284 | 139gr | MEN SF

7 x 57

BC G1: 0.25
87 powders512 loads

.357 | 93gr | MEN PEP

9 mm Steyr

BC G1: 0.103
33 powders185 loads

.323 | 162gr | MEN SF

8 x 75 S

BC G1: 0.256
102 powders591 loads

.355 | 123gr | MEN FMJ RN

.358 STA

BC G1: 0.11
77 powders446 loads

.284 | 154gr | MEN Starkm.

7 mm STW

BC G1: 0.356
68 powders414 loads

.357 | 93gr | MEN PEP

.38-45 ACP

BC G1: 0.103
50 powders302 loads

.357 | 93gr | MEN PEP

.38 Special

BC G1: 0.103
24 powders110 loads

.355 | 123gr | MEN FMJ RN

.356 Win.

BC G1: 0.11
16 powders83 loads

.355 | 123gr | MEN FMJ RN

.35 Rem.

BC G1: 0.11
5 powders27 loads

.308 | 190gr | MEN HPBT Match

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.

BC G1: 0.576
113 powders628 loads

.308 | 190gr | MEN HPBT Match

.300 CR

BC G1: 0.576
103 powders600 loads

.224 | 55gr | MEN SP

.223 WSSM

BC G1: 0.236
95 powders572 loads

.224 | 55gr | MEN FMJ

.22 Creedmoor

BC G1: 0.251
99 powders570 loads

.323 | 227gr | MEN SPRN

.325 WSM

BC G1: 0.535
95 powders566 loads

.243 | 100gr | MEN FMJ

6 mm GT

BC G1: 0.35
92 powders528 loads

.224 | 50gr | MEN FMJ

.220 Swift

BC G1: 0.183
83 powders521 loads

.323 | 200gr | MEN SP

8 x 65 RS

BC G1: 0.464
95 powders521 loads

.243 | 100gr | MEN FMJ

.240 Weath. Mag.

BC G1: 0.35
81 powders502 loads

.224 | 55gr | MEN SP

.22 BR Rem.

BC G1: 0.236
81 powders497 loads

.323 | 162gr | MEN SF

8 x 75 RS

BC G1: 0.256
88 powders487 loads

.224 | 55gr | MEN FMJ

.22 Nosler

BC G1: 0.251
72 powders456 loads

Community Loads — MEN

Community Load Data

Sample load data using MEN bullets or powders from our database.

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Community-contributed loads using MEN components
cartridgeBulletPowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)Case Volume (GoW)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
M.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.543.256.02.77656,983 (95%)2585
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.542.456.02.77653,987 (90%)2546
.308 Win.
.308 | 146gr | MEN FMJ BT Mdly 146gr
Hodgdon
H335
22.041.056.02.80038,087 (63%)2536
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.5••.•56.02.77651,148 (85%)2507
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.5••.•56.02.77650,071 (83%)2490
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.5••.•56.02.77649,011 (81%)2474
.308 Win.
.308 | 146gr | MEN FMJ BT Mdly 146gr
IMR
4895
22.0••.•56.02.80033,620 (56%)2464
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.5••.•56.02.77647,966 (80%)2457
.308 Win.
.308 | 146gr | MEN FMJ BT Mdly 146gr
Hodgdon
H335
20.0••.•56.02.80035,868 (60%)2431
.308 Win.
.308 | 147gr | MEN DM111 147gr
Vihtavuori
N133
16.5••.•56.02.77644,986 (75%)2408

We have the following 31 MEN Bullets in our Database:

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer load data for 31 MEN bullets, with diameters ranging from 0.224" to 0.366" and bullet weights from 45 to 285 grains.