Load data for 8.5 x 55 Blaser + 180gr Nosler AccuBond

538 suitable loads across 86 powder(s) for cartridge 8.5 x 55 Blaser with 180gr Nosler AccuBond bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 52, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR and ReloadSwiss RS 60.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.154 in / 54.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.986 in / 75.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.154 in / 54.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.986 in / 75.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.338 | 180gr | AccuBond

Cartridge:8.5 x 55 Blaser load data

Case Length (L3):2.150" | 54.6 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.505" | 12.8 mm

Case Capacity:77 gow | 4.99 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar

Barrel Length:23.6" | 600 mm

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Community Loads for 8.5 x 55 Blaser + 180gr Nosler AccuBond

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)

61.9 gr	2.935"	25.6"	3048 fps	•••

50.0 gr	2.953"	20.0"	2536 fps	•••
54.0 gr	2.953"	20.0"	2707 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	20.0"	2753 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	20.0"	2769 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	20.0"	2789 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	20.0"	2831 fps	•••

•••	2.953"	20.5"	2740 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	18.0"	2667 fps	•••
•••	2.953"	20.0"	2844 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	20.5"	2789 fps	•••
•••	2.945"	20.5"	2881 fps	•••
•••	2.945"	20.5"	2894 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	20.5"	2969 fps	•••

•••	2.980"	18.5"	2664 fps	•••
•••	2.980"	18.5"	2779 fps	•••
•••	2.945"	20.5"	2907 fps	•••

•••	2.945"	20.5"	2877 fps	•••

•••	2.980"	19.7"	2818 fps	•••

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