Load data for .300 WSM + 178gr Hornady ELD-X

591 suitable loads across 106 powder(s) for cartridge .300 WSM with 178gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 70, Hodgdon H4350 and Hodgdon Superformance.

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 | 178gr | ELD-X

Cartridge:.300 WSM load data

Case Length (L3):2.090" | 53.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.677" | 17.2 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:1:11.5

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Community Loads for .300 WSM + 178gr Hornady ELD-X

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

62.0 gr	2.850"	23.6"	2949 fps	•••
62.0 gr	2.890"	23.6"	2936 fps	•••
64.0 gr	3.150"	23.0"	2894 fps	•••

•••	2.913"	23.6"	2838 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	25.6"	2992 fps	•••

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