Load data for .300 WSM + 165gr Speer Hot-Cor
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.100 in / 53.34 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.860 in / 72.64 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.100 in / 53.34 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.860 in / 72.64 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.308 | 165gr | Hot-Cor
Cartridge:.300 WSM load data
Case Length (L3):2.090" | 53.1 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.420" | 10.7 mm
Case Capacity:81.3 gow | 5.27 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:14.5
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Community Loads for .300 WSM + 165gr Speer Hot-Cor
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.8 gr | 2.810" | — | 2817 fps | ••• | |
| 66.1 gr | 2.810" | — | 3079 fps | ••• | |
| 59.3 gr | 2.810" | — | 2747 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 3003 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 2835 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 3001 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 2882 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 3041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 2901 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 3068 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 2868 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | — | 3135 fps | ••• | |
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