Load data for .308 Win. + 165gr Barnes TSX BT
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N540.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.015 in / 51.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.800 in / 71.12 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.015 in / 51.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.800 in / 71.12 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.308 | 165gr | TSX BT
Cartridge:.308 Win. load data
Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.512" | 13.0 mm
Case Capacity:56 gow | 3.63 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):60,191 psi | 4,150 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:12.0
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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 165gr Barnes TSX BT
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.7 gr | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2441 fps | ••• | |
| 44.1 gr | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2679 fps | ••• | |
| 36.6 gr | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2451 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2659 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2553 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2604 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2712 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.758" | 24.0" | 2749 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.758" | 24.0" | 2785 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2430 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2670 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2521 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 20.0" | 2343 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 20.0" | 2654 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2473 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2717 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2416 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2663 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2361 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2640 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2268 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2588 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 21.7" | 2441 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 21.7" | 2461 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.825" | 21.7" | 2556 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.825" | 21.7" | 2582 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2278 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.795" | 24.0" | 2582 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2599 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2462 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.810" | 24.0" | 2719 fps | ••• | |
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