Load data for .308 Win. + 165gr Speer Boat-Tail

578 suitable loads across 90 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 165gr Speer Boat-Tail bullet.

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

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 | Boat-Tail

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:1:13.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 165gr Speer Boat-Tail

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)

40.0 gr	2.800"	—	2499 fps	•••
44.0 gr	2.800"	—	2711 fps	•••

41.0 gr	2.800"	—	2501 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2708 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.0"	2516 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2544 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2710 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2417 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2611 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2594 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2789 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2580 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2817 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2563 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2549 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2756 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2505 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	18.0"	2503 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2729 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2313 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2519 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2425 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2640 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2414 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2635 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2538 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2562 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2781 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	22.4"	2602 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.4"	2690 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.4"	2723 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.4"	2746 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2517 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2724 fps	•••

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