Load data for .308 Win. + 168gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing

The most recommended powders for this combination are Somchem S335, Vihtavuori N140 and Vihtavuori N150.

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.

168gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing bullet image

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 | Tipped MatchKing

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.534" | 13.6 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:1:12.0

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 168gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing

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)

38.3 gr	2.800"	24.0"	2409 fps	•••
39.3 gr	2.800"	24.0"	2461 fps	•••
40.9 gr	2.800"	24.0"	2545 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2662 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2621 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	18.0"	2549 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2510 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2594 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	18.0"	2467 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2672 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2734 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	23.6"	2657 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2516 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2604 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2556 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2631 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2713 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2808 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2570 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2648 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2509 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2604 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2702 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2579 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2667 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2515 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2590 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2457 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2669 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2500 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2462 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2550 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2639 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2330 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2369 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2447 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2568 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2439 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2536 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2632 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2733 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2535 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2402 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2441 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2631 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	—	2650 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2439 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2525 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2388 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2612 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2428 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2656 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	23.6"	2582 fps	•••
•••	2.756"	26.0"	2753 fps	•••
•••	2.854"	26.0"	2710 fps	•••

•••	2.850"	24.0"	2493 fps	•••
•••	2.850"	24.0"	2579 fps	•••

•••	2.854"	23.0"	2490 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.0"	2359 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2365 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2329 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2356 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2453 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2525 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2454 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	24.0"	2526 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	25.6"	2615 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2597 fps	•••
•••	2.912"	16.0"	2434 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2638 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	26.0"	2497 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	26.0"	2507 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	24.0"	2467 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	24.0"	2520 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2548 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2625 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2695 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.0"	2546 fps	•••

Charge weights beyond the first rows and all pressure values are only visible with an active Pro licence.