Load data for .308 Win. + 165gr Speer Hot-Cor

532 suitable loads across 90 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 165gr Speer Hot-Cor bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon CFE223, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR and Vihtavuori N140.

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 | Hot-Cor

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.354" | 9.0 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:1:14.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 165gr Speer Hot-Cor

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"	—	2493 fps	•••
44.0 gr	2.800"	—	2693 fps	•••

41.0 gr	2.800"	—	2483 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2689 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2529 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2737 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2689 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2603 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2585 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2799 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2561 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2808 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2541 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2766 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2532 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2738 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2496 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2709 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2297 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2500 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2416 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2629 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2398 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2618 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2532 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2664 fps	•••
•••	2.854"	24.0"	2644 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2553 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2762 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2541 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2766 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	22.4"	2713 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.4"	2723 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2499 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	—	2714 fps	•••

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