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

566 suitable loads across 89 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. with 178gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon BL-C2, Hodgdon CFE223 and ReloadSwiss RS 52.

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-X

Cartridge:.308 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.660" | 16.8 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:1:11.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 178gr Hornady ELD-X

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)

35.2 gr	2.758"	22.0"	2178 fps	•••
40.5 gr	2.758"	22.0"	2474 fps	•••

40.5 gr	2.800"	20.0"	2352 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.0"	2434 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	20.0"	2503 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	24.0"	2625 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.0"	2595 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	16.0"	2090 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2260 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.0"	2510 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.0"	2398 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	21.7"	2438 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	18.0"	2418 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	18.0"	2405 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	18.0"	2441 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.0"	2415 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.0"	2621 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	18.0"	2490 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	20.5"	2575 fps	•••
•••	2.835"	22.0"	2651 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	20.0"	2503 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	17.7"	2359 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	24.0"	2461 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	22.0"	2444 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	24.0"	2490 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	22.0"	2493 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	19.3"	2402 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	22.3"	2444 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	19.7"	2247 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	19.7"	2300 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	24.0"	2526 fps	•••

•••	2.811"	17.7"	2031 fps	•••
•••	2.794"	20.0"	2339 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	20.0"	2372 fps	•••
•••	2.794"	20.0"	2349 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	21.7"	2461 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	21.7"	2507 fps	•••
•••	2.800"	16.5"	2425 fps	•••

•••	2.795"	21.7"	2408 fps	•••
•••	2.799"	19.3"	2313 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	21.7"	2503 fps	•••
•••	2.815"	21.7"	2523 fps	•••
•••	2.795"	21.7"	2552 fps	•••
•••	2.815"	21.7"	2546 fps	•••

•••	2.800"	22.0"	2520 fps	•••

•••	2.758"	16.0"	2293 fps	•••
•••	2.758"	16.0"	2323 fps	•••
•••	2.810"	26.0"	2667 fps	•••
•••	2.860"	26.0"	2671 fps	•••

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