Load data for .308 Win. + 177gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose

572 suitable loads across 92 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 177gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose 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.

177gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose 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

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Bullet:.308 | 177gr | Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.556" | 14.1 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. + 177gr Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose

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)

42.8 gr	2.919"	24.0"	2477 fps	•••
43.6 gr	2.919"	24.0"	2579 fps	•••

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