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

574 suitable loads across 87 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 165gr Hornady ECX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon CFE223, ReloadSwiss RS 52 and Alliant Power Pro 1200-R.

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 | ECX

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.516" | 13.1 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:1:12.0

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

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)

45.1 gr	2.728"	20.5"	2638 fps	•••

44.0 gr	2.724"	17.7"	2605 fps	•••

44.5 gr	2.728"	18.9"	2543 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	18.9"	2549 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	18.9"	2552 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	18.9"	2559 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	18.9"	2569 fps	•••
•••	2.724"	20.5"	2625 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	20.5"	2618 fps	•••
•••	2.724"	20.5"	2644 fps	•••
•••	2.756"	18.9"	2585 fps	•••
•••	2.728"	20.5"	2667 fps	•••

•••	2.756"	20.5"	2411 fps	•••
•••	2.756"	20.5"	2477 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	20.5"	2539 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	20.5"	2598 fps	•••
•••	2.756"	24.0"	2717 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2772 fps	•••
•••	2.752"	20.5"	2644 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2799 fps	•••

•••	2.736"	18.0"	2461 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	18.0"	2451 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	22.0"	2503 fps	•••
•••	2.736"	18.0"	2493 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	22.0"	2520 fps	•••
•••	2.717"	18.0"	2520 fps	•••
•••	2.736"	18.0"	2513 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	22.0"	2572 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	22.0"	2598 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.1"	2388 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.1"	2418 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.1"	2687 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2390 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2319 fps	•••
•••	2.724"	20.1"	2467 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.5"	2513 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2591 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.5"	2585 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2113 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2461 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2369 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2583 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2239 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2552 fps	•••

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