Load data for .308 Win. + 165gr Hornady SP
The most recommended powders for this combination are Norma 203B, IMR 4895 and Hodgdon H335.
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 | SP
Cartridge:.308 Win. load data
Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.403" | 10.2 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:1:14.5
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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 165gr Hornady SP
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0 gr | 2.750" | 24.0" | 2578 fps | ••• | |
| 43.5 gr | 2.750" | 24.0" | 2714 fps | ••• | |
| 42.0 gr | 2.750" | 24.0" | 2549 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.750" | 24.0" | 2461 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.750" | 15.0" | 2427 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.750" | 20.0" | 2612 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 20.0" | 2628 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2406 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2507 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2570 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2692 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2587 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 20.0" | 2487 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 20.0" | 2513 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.776" | — | 2695 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 17.8" | 2405 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.750" | 24.0" | 2503 fps | ••• | |
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