Load data for 8.5 mm Messner Mag. + 300gr Nosler Custom Competition

431 suitable loads across 71 powder(s) for cartridge 8.5 mm Messner Mag. with 300gr Nosler Custom Competition 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 = .768 in / 19.51 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.

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Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):2.508" | 63.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.820" | 20.8 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:1:12.0

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