Load data for 8.5 mm Messner Mag. + 300gr MAKER .338 ARC/Spectre Expanding Subsonic

443 suitable loads across 74 powder(s) for cartridge 8.5 mm Messner Mag. with 300gr MAKER .338 ARC/Spectre Expanding Subsonic bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Winchester StaBALL HD, Vihtavuori N560 and Accurate MAGPRO.

8.5 mm Messner Mag. cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 2.508 in / 63.70 mmL6 = 3.465 in / 88.01 mmSeated Depth = .793 in / 20.14 mm

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.514 in / 63.85 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.465 in / 88.00 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):2.508" | 63.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.845" | 21.5 mm
Case Capacity:106 gow | 6.87 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar
Barrel Length:25.6" | 650 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:11.5

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