Load data for .308 Win. + 168gr Berger VLD Target

590 suitable loads across 89 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 168gr Berger VLD Target bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, ReloadSwiss RS 52 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 | 168gr | VLD Target

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.455" | 11.6 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:1:13.0

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 168gr Berger VLD Target

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)

36.1 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2405 fps	•••
40.1 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2602 fps	•••

38.0 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2504 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2480 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2450 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2672 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2558 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2371 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2610 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2344 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2562 fps	•••

•••	2.874"	24.0"	2546 fps	•••
•••	2.908"	24.0"	2533 fps	•••
•••	2.841"	24.0"	2582 fps	•••
•••	2.908"	24.0"	2549 fps	•••
•••	2.956"	24.0"	2533 fps	•••
•••	2.908"	24.0"	2618 fps	•••

•••	2.913"	24.0"	2644 fps	•••

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