Load data for .308 Win. + 168gr Nosler Expansion Tip

504 suitable loads across 87 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 168gr Nosler Expansion Tip bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon CFE223, Hodgdon BL-C2 and Lovex D073.6.

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 | Expansion Tip

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.650" | 16.5 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:1:11.0

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 168gr Nosler Expansion Tip

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)

35.5 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2414 fps	•••
39.4 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2616 fps	•••

37.8 gr	2.810"	24.0"	2541 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2477 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2403 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2631 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2556 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2586 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2519 fps	•••
•••	2.750"	24.0"	2637 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2627 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	20.5"	2375 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	20.5"	2457 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2510 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2546 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	20.5"	2628 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2679 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2616 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2564 fps	•••

•••	2.750"	24.0"	2486 fps	•••
•••	2.750"	24.0"	2604 fps	•••
•••	2.750"	24.0"	2721 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2654 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2343 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2583 fps	•••

•••	2.810"	24.0"	2372 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	24.0"	2603 fps	•••

•••	2.799"	23.6"	2243 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	23.6"	2593 fps	•••

•••	2.799"	23.6"	2087 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	23.6"	2514 fps	•••

•••	2.799"	23.6"	2222 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	23.6"	2676 fps	•••

•••	2.748"	24.0"	2415 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	24.0"	2500 fps	•••

•••	2.748"	24.0"	2489 fps	•••
•••	2.748"	20.1"	2474 fps	•••
•••	2.748"	20.1"	2500 fps	•••
•••	2.750"	24.0"	2543 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	24.0"	2556 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2526 fps	•••

•••	2.748"	24.0"	2373 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	20.5"	2165 fps	•••
•••	2.748"	24.0"	2532 fps	•••

•••	2.748"	24.0"	2470 fps	•••

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