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 - .30 Carbine Bullet Type - .22/sabot Bullet Weight - 55 Bullet Diameter (IN) - .308 Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 1.7
Case Length (IN) - 1.28 Full Case Capacity (GR WATER) - 20 Bullet Length (IN) - .72 Barrel Length (IN) - 10 Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .3 Displaced Water (GR) - 5.641
Effective Water Capacity Of Case (GR) - 14.359 Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 9.02
**lfd1 Cartridge Load Development** 04-26-93
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Cartridge Data - .30 Carbine Caliber - .308 IN Bullet Weight - 55 GR Barrel Length - 9.02 in Case Capacity - 14.359 GR Of Water (CALC) Bullet Diameter- .308 in Sectional Density - .083
Volume Ratio - 12.6 Cartridge Tempreture - 70 Degrees F. Powder Class - VERY FAST POWDERS Powder Type - 2400, H-110, AA-#9 *Check Manual* Charge/Bullet Weight - 0.209 Calc. Powder Charge - 11.5 GR
Load den - 80% Est. Muzzle Velocity - 2300 FT/SEC Est. Peak Pressure - 38500 PSI
***For starting loads reduce Calc. powder charge by at least 10%***
**Alternate load information** 04-26-93
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Cartridge Data -
Powder Type - 2400, H-110, AA-#9 *Check Manual* Load Density Charge Weight Velocity Pressure
% GR FPS PSI
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75 10.8 2200 34000
80 11.5 2300 38500
85 12.2 2400 43300
90 12.9 2600 48500 *
95 13.6 2700 53900 *
100 14.4 2900 60400 *
* Warning -- HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !
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