Load data for .240 Weath. Mag. + 85gr Speer Boat-Tail
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.100 in / 78.74 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.100 in / 78.74 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.243 | 85gr | Boat-Tail
Cartridge:.240 Weath. Mag. load data
Case Length (L3):2.500" | 63.5 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.380" | 9.7 mm
Case Capacity:64 gow | 4.15 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:11.0
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Community Loads for .240 Weath. Mag. + 85gr Speer Boat-Tail
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 gr | 3.060" | — | 3226 fps | ••• | |
| 48.0 gr | 3.060" | — | 3139 fps | ••• | |
| 52.0 gr | 3.060" | — | 3372 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3175 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3068 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3295 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3170 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3392 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3018 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.060" | — | 3257 fps | ••• | |
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