Load data for .308 Win. + 178gr Hornady ELD-Match

564 suitable loads across 92 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 178gr Hornady ELD-Match bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 52, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR and Winchester StaBALL Match.

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 | 178gr | ELD-Match

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.547" | 13.9 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. + 178gr Hornady ELD-Match

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)

40.5 gr	2.800"	24.0"	2474 fps	•••

43.3 gr	2.822"	24.0"	2467 fps	•••
44.3 gr	2.861"	28.0"	2651 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	24.0"	2500 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	28.0"	2657 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.1"	2543 fps	•••
•••	2.874"	24.0"	2608 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	20.0"	2602 fps	•••
•••	2.866"	24.0"	2723 fps	•••
•••	2.874"	24.0"	2720 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2273 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2418 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2346 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2475 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2371 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2523 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2456 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2516 fps	•••
•••	2.890"	24.0"	2592 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2368 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2477 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2530 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2528 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2395 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2558 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	24.0"	2366 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	24.0"	2576 fps	•••

•••	2.829"	20.0"	2385 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	24.0"	2546 fps	•••
•••	2.829"	20.0"	2461 fps	•••
•••	2.829"	20.0"	2464 fps	•••
•••	2.829"	20.0"	2480 fps	•••
•••	2.860"	22.0"	2513 fps	•••
•••	2.900"	18.2"	2507 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	20.0"	2093 fps	•••

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