Load data for .308 Win. + 168gr Sellier & Bellot HPBT

518 suitable loads across 88 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 168gr Sellier & Bellot HPBT bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon CFE223, Vihtavuori N140 and Alliant Power Pro 1200-R.

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 | HPBT

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.516" | 13.1 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:1:12.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 168gr Sellier & Bellot HPBT

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)

37.5 gr	2.776"	20.0"	2277 fps	•••
38.0 gr	2.768"	20.0"	2306 fps	•••
38.0 gr	2.776"	20.0"	2303 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	20.0"	2379 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2329 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2356 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2385 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2411 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2438 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2464 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2490 fps	•••
•••	2.776"	20.0"	2516 fps	•••

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