Load data for .308 Win. + 165gr Hornady BTSP

543 suitable loads across 85 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 165gr Hornady BTSP bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 52, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR and Hodgdon CFE223.

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 | BTSP

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.477" | 12.1 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:1:13.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 165gr Hornady BTSP

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)

39.0 gr	2.800"	20.0"	2493 fps	•••

44.6 gr	2.728"	20.1"	2648 fps	•••

44.2 gr	2.728"	20.1"	2625 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	20.1"	2615 fps	•••

•••	2.799"	20.1"	2503 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	20.1"	2543 fps	•••

•••	2.728"	20.1"	2625 fps	•••

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