Load data for .308 Win. + 180gr Speer Hot-Cor
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:.311 | 180gr | Hot-Cor
Cartridge:.308 Win. load data
Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.284" | 7.2 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:1:17.0
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Community Loads for .308 Win. + 180gr Speer Hot-Cor
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.8 gr | 2.800" | — | 2404 fps | ••• | |
| 41.5 gr | 2.800" | — | 2575 fps | ••• | |
| 41.0 gr | 2.800" | — | 2414 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2618 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2527 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2329 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2404 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2604 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2531 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2328 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2312 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2514 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2445 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2475 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | — | 2537 fps | ••• | |
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