Load data for .308 Win. Ackley Improved + 168gr Nosler Custom Competition

539 suitable loads across 90 powder(s) for cartridge .308 Win. Ackley Improved with 168gr Nosler Custom Competition bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, 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.

168gr Nosler Custom Competition 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 | Custom Competition

Cartridge:.308 Win. Ackley Improved load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.473" | 12.0 mm

Case Capacity:59 gow | 3.82 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:1:13.5

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Community Loads for .308 Win. Ackley Improved + 168gr Nosler Custom Competition

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)

	46.3 gr	2.900"	28.0"	2799 fps	•••

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