*Please keep in mind that the data is for reference only*
*case capacity calculations* ---------------------------------- *Caution* Cartridge case capacity may vary 5-10% between brands. Cartridge type - .300 Winchester Magnum Bullet Type - .22/sabot
Bullet Weight - 55 Bullet Diameter (IN) - .308 Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 3 Case Length (IN) - 2.61 Full Case Capacity (GR WATER) - 88 Bullet Length (IN) - .72 Barrel Length (IN) - 24
Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .33 Displaced Water (GR) - 6.206 Effective Water Capacity Of Case (GR) - 81.794 Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 21.72
**lfd1 Cartridge Load Development** 04-26-93 ---------------------------------------------------------- Cartridge Data - .300 Winchester Magnum Caliber - .308 IN Bullet Weight - 55 GR
Barrel Length - 21.72 in Case Capacity - 81.794 GR Of Water (CALC) Bullet Diameter- .308 in Sectional Density - .083 Volume Ratio - 5.9 Cartridge Tempreture - 70 Degrees F.
Powder Class - MEDIUM FAST POWDERS Powder Type - IMR-3031, RX11,H-335, AA-2230, S-3032, WW-748, N-201 *Check Manual* Charge/Bullet Weight - 1.278 Calc. Powder Charge - 70.3 GR Load den - 85.9%
Est. Muzzle Velocity - 4400 FT/SEC Est. Peak Pressure - 41900 PSI Alt Powder type: - BLC-2, H-322, RX-12, AA-2460, N-203 Powder Class - MEDIUM FAST POWDERS Charge/Bullet Weight - 1.344
Calc. Powder Charge - 73.9 GR Load den - 90.3% Est. Muzzle Velocity - 4400 FT/SEC Est. Peak Pressure - 42400 PSI
***For starting loads reduce Calc. powder charge by at least 10%***
**Alternate load information** 04-26-93 --------------------------------------- Cartridge Data - .300 Winchester Magnum Powder Type - IMR-3031, RX11,H-335, AA-2230, S-3032, WW-748, N-201 *Check Manual*
Load Density Charge Weight Velocity Pressure
% GR FPS PSI
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
75 61.3 3800 31900
80 65.4 4100 36300
85 69.5 4300 41000
90 73.6 4600 45900 *
95 77.7 4900 51200 *
100 81.8 5100 56700 *
Powder Type - BLC-2, H-322, RX-12, AA-2460, N-203
75 61.3 3600 29200
80 65.4 3900 33200
85 69.5 4100 37500
90 73.6 4400 42100 *
95 77.7 4600 46900 *
100 81.8 4900 52000 *
* Warning -- HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !
|