P O W D E R S

HANDLOADING GUIDE

EDITION II
WARNINGS
This guide is intended to be used as a reference. Each individual
handloader must determine what is the best and safest load for their
equipment. The loads described in this guide were generated in the
ballistics lab at Western Powders, Inc in accordance with SAAMI
(Shooting Arms and Ammunition Institute) guidelines. All loads are
fired through test barrels and individual results fired through
different firearms may vary. The handloader is cautioned to read
and follow safe reloading practices such as those outlined in the
NRA Guide to Reloading before attempting to reload any cartridge.

DISCLAIMER
Western Powders, Inc. has developed this guide to provide the
reloader with current data for reloading Ramshot powders. This
guide is not intended to be a reloading textbook, but rather a list of
recommended loads for Ramshot powders.

As Western Powders, Inc has no control over the actual reloading

procedures and methods being used, or the condition or choice of
firearms and components used, no responsibility for the use of this
data is implied or assumed.

The buyer/user assumes full responsibility, risk, and liabilities for

all injuries (including death), damages, and/or losses to persons or
properties resulting from the use / misuse of this product.

The ballistics data contained in this guide was obtained in the

Western Powders' ballistics laboratory under strictly controlled
conditions and is applicable for Ramshot powders exclusively.
Western Powders performs all ballistics tests in accordance with
SAAMI specifications utilizing the Piezo method for pressure
testing. It is important to remember that equipment variations,
different reloading techniques, as well as component variations
will most likely yield slightly different ballistics data. With this in
mind, it is imperative that you do not exceed the charge recommen-
dations in this guide and that you always start loading with the
minimum powder charges in the loads illustrated.
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QUALITY CONTROL
Reloading provides an individual with a cost effective means of
obtaining ammunition, while at the same time allowing for custom
load assemblage. You, the individual handloader, are responsible
for producing the ammunition that you will later shoot. The caution
and diligence you put into your reloading process can be ultimately
rewarding or disastrous depending upon the quality of your work.

1. Common sense and care must be practiced during all phases;

2. Follow load recommendations exactly. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
components for those listed and ALWAYS START LOADING
WITH THE MINIMUM POWDER CHARGE SHOWN;
3. Designate a work area to used only for reloading and keep that
area clean and orderly;
4. Label components and reloads for quick and easy identification;
5. Develop a reloading routine and follow it;
6. Understand what you are doing and why it must be done is a
specific manner;
7. Never reload when you are tired or distracted;
8. Wear safety glasses when reloading;
9. DO NOT smoke, eat, or drink in your reloading area or while you
are reloading;
10. Keep your powder, reloading equipment and firearms secure from
children;
11. Obey all laws and regulations regarding purchasing, quantity, and
storage of powder(s).

POWDER WARNINGS
Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning. Therefore, it
must be protected from exposure to flame, sparks, high temperatures
and the sun's rays. When ignited, smokeless powder will normally
continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until the powder is
entirely consumed. With this in mind:
1. NEVER MIX OR SUBSTITUTE powders with other powders;
2. Avoid open flames, combustible agents, and any spark-producing
tools when handling powders;
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POWDER WARNINGS (Cont.)
3. Store powder in its original container in a cool / dry place;
4. Do not keep or use old or salvaged powders;
5. Check powder for deterioration on a regular basis. Deteriorated
powder is detected by its noxious odor (not to be confused with
solvents such as alcohol or ether).
6. Pour out only the amount of powder necessary for the application
being conducted;
7. If you accidentally spill powder, use a broom and dust pan to
clean it up. DO NOT VACUUM the spilled powder;
8. Do not stockpile powder - store and utilize the amount of powder
necessary for your current reloading needs;
9. Be certain that the powder container is empty prior to discarding.

COMPONENT WARNINGS
Primers
1. NEVER MIX PRIMERS of different makes;
2. Store primers in their original packaging(s) in a cool, dry place.
Exposure to heat causes primer deterioration;
3. Do not stockpile primers or store in bulk. Storing primers in
these manners can lead to mass detonation if one of the primers
ignite;
4. Do not decap live or new primers - fire them in the appropriate
gun and then decap;
5. For best results, use the mildest primer consistent with good
ignition;
6. Do not force primers. If there is resistance in seating or feeding
primers, stop and investigate the cause of the problem;
7. Clean your hands before and after handling primers - oil contam-
ination can affect the ignitability of the primer.

POWDER BUSHINGS
1. Check shot bushing to ensure the correct shot weight charge;
2. Be certain the powder bushing is correct for the powder weight
recommended. Check the charge weight of thrown powder.

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COMPONENT WARNINGS - Powder Bushings (Cont.)
3. Refer to your reloading press manufacturer in order to obtain
correct bushing sizes for all powders you are loading.

Reloading Presses
1. Take care to operate progressive loaders as the manufacturer
recommends.
2. Use a depth gauge to check powder height in shell. This can
help prevent double charging.
3. Observe the powder levels of cases placed in the loading block.
This is a way to discover any cases with double or missing
powder charges.

Shotgun
1. Use cases or hulls that are in good condition. Discard any split
mouths.
2. Base wads and shells should be of the same brand and type.
3. NEVER USE THE DRAM EQUIVALENT MEASURE AS A
WEIGHT FOR SMOKELESS POWDER IN RELOADING. The
dram equivalent is used in measuring black powder. Utilizing the
dram equivalent measure with smokeless powder can cause
dangerously high pressures resulting in property damage, personal
injury, and even death.

Rifle & Pistol

1. Examine cases before loading and discard any that are not in good
working condition.
2. Plastic cases are designed for practice loads (the bullet is propelled
by primer gas only) and can't be used for full powder loads.
3. Because of the short barrel, handgun powder must burn very
quickly. The seating depth of the bullet is extremely important
in handgun cartridges. They are extremely sensitive to small
changes in bullet hardness, crimp, bullet diameter, primer bris-
nance, and especially bullet seating depth.
4. Check the overall length of the cartridge to be certain that the
bullet is seated properly.
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LEAD WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, handling ammu-
nition, and cleaning firearms may result in exposure to lead. Lead
exposure has been known to cause serious physical harm, as well
as birth defects and reproductive problems. Always ensure for
adequate ventilation and thoroughly wash your hands and face after
exposure to lead.

SAFETY FIRST
In order to be a safe reloader you must be cautious and precise. It
is important to always remember that you are dealing with powder
and primers that have the potential to explode and can result in
property damage, serious bodily injury and even death. It is strongly
recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with proper
reloading techniques and procedures prior to reloading and shooting
your own ammunition.

WARNINGS
1. Smokeless powder is not interchangeable with black powder or
black powder substitutes such as PyrodexTM. Never utilize
smokeless powder in saluting cannons or black powder firearms.
Smokeless powder has significantly more energy than black
powder or black powder substitutes. Substituting and/or mixing
smokeless powder with black powder or black powder substitutes
can result in your firearm blowing up, property damage, personal
injury, and even death.

2. Smokeless powder is extremely flammable and care must be

practiced in its storage and handling. Keep powder stored in its
original container in a cool, dry place that is secure from children,
as well as exposure to heat, electrical equipment, and the sun's
rays. Do not store powder in the same area as solvents, combus-
tible materials, or flammable gases. Do not smoke in areas where
smokeless powder is being stored or used.
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SAAMI Specifications

The following list represents the maximum pressure levels (psi)

recommended for each cartridge by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Institute).
Rifle Rifle Cont.
6mm Rem 65,000 375 H&H 62,000
7mm Mauser 51,000 416 Rem Mag 65,000
7mm Rem Mag 61,000 44 Rem Mag 36,000
7mm Wby Mag 65,000 444 Marlin 42,000
7mm-08 Rem 61,000 45-70 Govt 28,000
7-30 Waters 45,000
7.62 x 39 45,000 Handgun
8mm Mauser 35,000 380 Auto 21,500
8mm Rem Mag 65,000 25 Auto 25,000
22-250 Rem 65,000 9mm Luger 35,000
222 Rem 50,000 9mm Luger +P 38,500
223 Rem 55,000 32 S&W Long 15,000
243 Winchester 60,000 38 Auto 26,500
25-06 Rem 63,000 38 S&W 14,500
257 Rob 54,000 38 Special 17,000
264 Win Mag 64,000 38 Special +P 18,500
270 Win 65,000 38 Super Auto +P 36,500
280 Rem 60,000 357 Mag 35,000
284 Win 56,000 357 Rem Max 40,000
30 Carbine 40,000 40 S&W 35,000
30-06 Sprg 60,000 41 Rem Mag 35,000
30-30 Win 42,000 44 Rem Mag 36,000
300 Sav 47,000 44 S&W Spl 15,500
300 Wby Mag 65,000 45 Auto 21,000
300 Win Mag 64,000 45 Auto +P 23,000
303 Brit 49,000 45 Colt 14,000
308 Win 62,000
32 Win Spl 42,000 SAAMI
338 Win Mag 64,000 11 Mile Hill Road
35 Rem 33,500 Newtown, CT 06470-2359
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Ramshot Handgun Caliber Listing

Caliber Page(s)

9mm Luger 8, 10, 12

9mm Luger +P 12
38 Special 8, 13, 16
38 Special (Cowboy Action) 13
38 Super Auto +P 10
357 Mag 9, 14, 16
40 S&W 9, 11, 14, 17
44 Rem Mag 17
45 Auto 11, 18
45 Long Colt 15
454 Casull 15, 18

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 SAAMI Recommended
Maxium Average Gun type Test Barrel
ZIP 9mm Luger Pressure 35,000 psi
Length (in.) 4.0
Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

90 Speer Gold Dot 500 Win 1.050 5.2

Velocity (fps) 1,263
Pressure (psi) 31,720
105 WC Frangible CCI 500 Win 1.122 4.0 4.2
Velocity (fps) 1,025 1,075
Pressure (psi) 30,110 32,790
115 Speer JHP Rem 5 1/2 Win 1.082 4.0 4.2
Velocity (fps) 1,077 1,108
Pressure (psi) 30,520 33,450
115 Speer JHP Win WSP Win 1.082 4.2
Velocity (fps) 1,120
Pressure (psi) 33,320
115 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.082 4.0 4.4 4.5
Velocity (fps) 956 1,060 1,101
Pressure (psi) 24,690 30,380 32,770
124 Speer TMJ CCI 500 Win 1.150 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.5
Velocity (fps) 861 898 962 1,025
Pressure (psi) 22,590 24,440 27,460 31,220
147 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.150 3.1 3.5
Velocity (fps) 677 823
Pressure (psi) 23,110 32,120
147 Star FMJ CCI 500 Win 1.150 3.3 3.4
Velocity (fps) 859 885
Pressure (psi) 31,870 34,280

SAAMI Recommended
Maxium Average Gun type Test Barrel
ZIP 38 Special Pressure 17,000 psi Length (in.) 7.71
Twist 18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

110 Hornady HP/XT CCI 500 Win 1.435 5.2 5.4 5.6
Velocity (fps) 999 1,020 1,071
Pressure (psi) 14,670 15,480 16,310
125 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.445 4.6 4.8 5.0
Velocity (fps) 789 826 913
Pressure (psi) 14,360 14,450 16,050
158 Sierra JHC CCI 500 Win 1.435 3.9 4.0
Velocity (fps) 761 725
Pressure (psi) 14,660 15.920
158 Speer JSP CCI 500 Win 1.420 3.8 4.0
Velocity (fps) 650 702
Pressure (psi) 14,670 15,940

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 SAAMI Recommended
Gun type Test Barrel
ZIP 357 Mag Maxium Average
Length (in.) 10.0
Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

110 Hornady HP/XT Win WSPM Win 1.578 8.2 8.6

Velocity (fps) 1,462 1,525
Pressure (psi) 27,800 32,080
110 Speer JHP CCI 500 Win 1.555 8.0
Velocity (fps) 1,466
Pressure (psi) 28,650
125 Hornady HP/XTP Win WSPM Win 1.578 7.6 7.9
Velocity (fps) 1,375 1,418
Pressure (psi) 28,690 30,680
140 Sierra JHC Win WSPM Win 1.575 7.3
Velocity (fps) 1,304
Pressure (psi) 30,500
158 Hornady HP/XTP Win WSPM Win 1.572 6.7
Velocity (fps) 1,134
Pressure (psi) 33,220
158 Nosler JHP Win WSPM Win 1.590 6.7
Velocity (fps) 1,181
Pressure (psi) 32,210
158 Speer JSP Win WSPM Win 1.570 6.4 6.7
Velocity (fps) 1,086 1,118
Pressure (psi) 28,480 30,180

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

ZIP 40 S & W Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 16 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

130 WC Frangible Win WSPM IMI 1.130 4.9

Velocity (fps) 1,088
Pressure (psi) 33,330
155 Hornady XTP/HP Win WSPM IMI 1.125 5.4
Velocity (fps) 1,043
Pressure (psi) 32,130
155 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 500 IMI 1.140 5.7
Velocity (fps) 1,044
Pressure (psi) 29,740
155 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 500 Win 1.125 5.7
Velocity (fps) 1,065
Pressure (psi) 31,350
165 Speer Gold Dot Win WSPM Starline 1.127 5.2
Velocity (fps) 1,042
Pressure (psi) 32,660
165 Montana Gold FMJ CCI 500 Win 1.130 5.8
Velocity (fps) 1,072
Pressure (psi) 33,250
180 Speer Gold Dot CCI 500 Win 1.140 5.0
Velocity (fps) 929
Pressure (psi) 34,361
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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Silhouette 38 Super Auto + P Maxium Average Length (in.) 5.0
Pressure 36,500 psi Twist 16 LH
Bullet Bullet Primer Overall CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Length(in.)
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass MAX Performance Maximum

115 JHP Win WSP Win 1.280 6.6 7.8

Velocity (fps) 1,190 1,340
Pressure (psi) 26,500 34,300
124 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.280 6.2 7.3
Velocity (fps) 1,150 1,270
Pressure (psi) 27,500 34,300
130 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.280 6.3 7.3
Velocity (fps) 1,120 1,250
Pressure (psi) 27,600 34,600
147 JHP Win WSP Win 1.280 5.5 6.3
Velocity (fps) 990 1,110
Pressure (psi) 27,200 34,600
160 Lead Win WSP Win 1.280 4.6 5.5
Velocity (fps) 930 1,035
Pressure (psi) 26,100 34,200

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Silhouette - 9mm Luger Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer Overall CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Length(in.)
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass MAX Performance Maximum

95 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.169 5.6 6.4

Velocity (fps) 1,140 1,285
Pressure (psi) 29,100 33,000

115 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.169 5.3 6.0

Velocity (fps) 1,055 1,155
Pressure (psi) 27,200 33,100
115 JHP Win WSP Win 1.169 5.3 5.8
Velocity (fps) 1,065 1,150
Pressure (psi) 28,500 33,200
124 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.169 4.9 5.6
Velocity (fps) 1,005 1,105
Pressure (psi) 28,000 33,300
147 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.169 4.2 4.6
Velocity (fps) 880 940
Pressure (psi) 29,200 33,200
147 JHP Win WSP Win 1.169 4.0 4.4
Velocity (fps) 865 920
Pressure (psi) 29,300 33,300

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Silhouette 40 S&W Maxium Average Length (in.) 5.0
Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 16 LH
Bullet Bullet Primer Overall CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Length(in.)
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass MAX Performance Maximum

150 JHP Win WSP Win 1.135 7.0 7.5

Velocity (fps) 1,110 1,190
Pressure (psi) 27,300 32,800

155 JHP Win WSP Win 1.135 6.9 7.4

Velocity (fps) 1,100 1,170
Pressure (psi) 28,300 33,500
170 FMJ Win WSP Win 1.135 6.2 6.7
Velocity (fps) 1,020 1,085
Pressure (psi) 28,000 33,500
180 JHP Win WSP Win 1.135 5.5 6.2
Velocity (fps) 920 1,020
Pressure (psi) 25,000 33,200
200 Lead Win WSP Win 1.135 4.8 5.6
Velocity (fps) 795 920
Pressure (psi) 23,800 32,600

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Silhouette 45 Auto Maxium Average Length (in.) 5.0
Pressure 21,000 psi Twist 16 LH
Bullet Bullet Primer Overall CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Length(in.)
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass MAX Performance Maximum

154 Lead Win WLP Win 1.275 8.2 9.0

Velocity (fps) 1,035 1,135
Pressure (psi) 15,900 19,700

180 Lead Cast SWC Win WLP Win 1.275 7.5 8.3
Velocity (fps) 940 1,055
Pressure (psi) 14,900 20,000
185 JHP Win WLP Win 1.275 8.3 8.9
Velocity (fps) 970 1,045
Pressure (psi) 17,100 19,900
200 SWC Win WLP Win 1.275 6.6 7.6
Velocity (fps) 850 970
Pressure (psi) 14,900 19,700
200 Full Plated Jacket Win WLP Win 1.275 7.0 8.0
Velocity (fps) 825 965
Pressure (psi) 15,000 19,400
200 JHP Win WLP Win 1.275 7.0 7.7
Velocity (fps) 855 965
Pressure (psi) 15,200 20,100
230 Lead Rnd Nose Win WLP Win 1.275 6.6 7.3
Velocity (fps) 845 915
Pressure (psi) 16,600 19,600
230 FMJ Win WLP Win 1.275 6.8 7.4
Velocity (fps) 820 885
Pressure (psi) 16,800 19,600
230 JHP Win WLP Win 1.275 6.1 6.6
Velocity (fps) 760 835
Pressure (psi) 16,200 20,200

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
True Blue 9mm Luger Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

90 Speer Gold Dot HP CCI 500 Win 1.050 7.0 7.3

Velocity (fps) 1,265 1,329
SD Velocity 11 10
Pressure (psi) 28,500 32,000
105 Frangible CCI 500 Win 1.118 5.5
Velocity (fps) 1,077
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 30,960
115 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.118 6.3 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,113 1,153
SD Velocity 9 9
Pressure (psi) 29,350 31,430
115 Nosler JHP CCI 500 Win 1.125 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,131
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 30,820
124 Speer TMJ CCI 500 Win 1.118 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,173
SD Velocity 8
Pressure (psi) 31,719
147 Winchester JHP CCI 500 Win 1.150 5.0 5.2
Velocity (fps) 877 918
SD Velocity 9 5
Pressure (psi) 27,100 30,640

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average
True Blue 9mm Luger +P Pressure 38,500 psi
Length (in.)
Twist
4.0
10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum
115 Sierra JHP CCI 500 Win 1.100 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,174
SD Velocity 18
Pressure (psi) 36,420
124 FMJ CCI 500 Win 1.130 6.4 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,135 1,138
SD Velocity 12 15
Pressure (psi) 36,080 36,140
147 Star FMJ CCI 500 Win 1.150 5.4
Velocity (fps) 971
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 35,930

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 Gun type Test Barrel
True Blue 38 Special Cowboy Action Length (in.)
Twist
4.0
10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum
125 Burgess FP Win WSP Win 1.435 4.00
Velocity (fps) 744
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 10,505
148 Rushmore RNFP Win WSP Win 1.255 3.7 4.6
Velocity (fps) 744 871
SD Velocity 15 6
Pressure (psi) 11,175 14,365
158 Burgess RNFP Win WSP Win 1.425 4.0
Velocity (fps) 772
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 11,835

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 7.71
True Blue 38 Special Pressure 17,000 psi Twist 18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

110 Hornady XTP / HP CCI 500 Win 1.445 6.8. 7.1

Velocity (fps) 1,201 1,175
SD Velocity 8 12
Pressure (psi) 16,032 16,500
125 Hornady XTP / HP CCI 500 Win 1.440 5.8 6.5
Velocity (fps) 1,006 989
SD Velocity 12 12
Pressure (psi) 13,591 15,655
125 Speer JHP CCI 500 Win 1.435 6.0 6.2 6.4
Velocity (fps) 942 950 963
SD Velocity 14 7 11
Pressure (psi) 15,595 16,200 16,450
140 Speer JHP CCI 500 Win 1.430 5.3 5.6
Velocity (fps) 825 883
SD Velocity 11 9
Pressure (psi) 15,005 16,345
158 Hornady XTP / HP CCI 500 Win 1.430 4.8
Velocity (fps) 749
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 16,145
158 Sierra JHC CCI 500 Win 1.434 5.4 5.6
Velocity (fps) 806 842
SD Velocity 10 10
Pressure (psi) 15,255 16,025

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Maxium Average
True Blue 357 Mag Pressure 35,000 psi
Length (in.)
Twist
10
18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum
110 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 200 Win 1.570 11.4
Velocity (fps) 1,699
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 30,792
125 Speer JSP Fed 200 Win 1.565 10.6 11.3
Velocity (fps) 1,508 1,593
SD Velocity 10 10
Pressure (psi) 28,202 31,352
125 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 200 Win 1.574 11.0
Velocity (fps) 1,613
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi) 32,712
158 Sierra JSP Fed 200 Win 1.592 8.6 9.5
Velocity (fps) 1,221 1,294
SD Velocity 14 19
Pressure (psi) 27,530 31,570

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
True Blue 40 S & W Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 16 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

130 WC Frangible CCI 500 Win 1.130 7.4 7.6

Velocity (fps) 1,065 1,087
SD Velocity 5 5
Pressure (psi) 29,179 30,519
155 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.125 8.0 8.3 8.5 8.7
Velocity (fps) 1,064 1,102 1,118 1,129
SD Velocity 3 15 5 5
Pressure (psi) 27,121 29,431 30,341 31,611
155 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 500 Win 1.125 7.9 8.2 8.4
Velocity (fps) 1,065 1,114 1,122
SD Velocity 5 6 8
Pressure (psi) 27,351 29,511 31,151
180 Speer Gold Dot JHP CCI 500 Win 1.125 6.5 6.7 6.9
Velocity (fps) 892 940 952
SD Velocity 7 6 5
Pressure (psi) 28,211 30,721 32,481
200 Hornady XTP / HP CCI 500 Win 1.130 5.9 6.3 6.6
Velocity (fps) 806 852 892
SD Velocity 4 8 13
Pressure (psi) 27,931 30,721 33,931
200 Hornady FMJ/FP CCI 500 Win 1.130 6.1 6.4
Velocity (fps) 850 891
SD Velocity 8 3
Pressure (psi) 28,831 32,211

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 7.71
True Blue 454 Casull Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

260 Nosler Partition 45260 Rem 7 1/2 Win 1.760 21.0

Velocity (fps) 1,702
SD Velocity 4
Pressure (psi) 52,400
300 Hornady XTP/Mag 45235 Rem 7 1/2 Win 1.760 19.0
Velocity (fps) 1,552
SD Velocity 5
Pressure (psi) 52,030
300 Nosler Partition 45350 Fed 205M Win 1.760 19.5
Velocity (fps) 1,557
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 53,570

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 7.26
True Blue 45 Long Colt Pressure 14,000 psi Twist 16 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

250 Rushmore RNFP CCI 300 Win 1.566 8.3 9.3

Velocity (fps) 821 911
SD Velocity 9 12
Pressure (psi) 10,320 12,660
255 Rushmore SCW Win LPP Win 1.595 7.1
Velocity (fps) 766
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 11,170

True Blue Pet Loads

Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Caliber Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity
 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
Enforcer 38 Special Pressure 17,000 psi
Length (in.)
Twist
7.71
18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum
158 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 500 Win 1.430 7.2 7.5
Velocity (fps) 873 933
SD Velocity 9 13
Pressure (psi) 14,925 16,025
158 Speer JSP CCI 500 Win 1.425 7.5
Velocity (fps) 864
SD Velocity 17
Pressure (psi) 15,615

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 7.71
Enforcer 357 Mag Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 18.75 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

110 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 200 Win_N 1.565 17.8

Velocity (fps) 1,840
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 28,208
125 Hornady XTP/HP Win WSPM Win 1.575 14.5
Velocity (fps) 1,647
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 28,122
125 Speer JHP Win WSPM Win-N 1.560 14.5
Velocity (fps) 1,650
SD Velocity 30
Pressure (psi) 29,210
125 Sierra JSP Fed 200 Win-N 1.585 16.9
Velocity (fps) 1,730
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 29,058
140 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 200 Win-N 1.590 15.3
Velocity (fps) 1,603
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi) 30,258
158 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 200 Win 1.567 12.8 13.0
Velocity (fps) 1,348 1,409
SD Velocity 10 17
Pressure (psi) 28,312 29,972

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
Enforcer 40 S & W Pressure 35,000 psi Twist 16 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

155 Speer TMJ Win WSPM Win 1.120 14.5 15.3

Velocity (fps) 1,268 1,343
SD Velocity 7 12
Pressure (psi) 27,000 30,300
155 Hornady XTP/HP Win WSPM Win 1.130 14.9 15.3
Velocity (fps) 1,330 1,375
SD Velocity 8 11
Pressure (psi) 28,130 31,380
165 Montana Gold FMJ Win WSPM Win 1.130 14.5 15.1
Velocity (fps) 1,253 1,277
SD Velocity 7 12
Pressure (psi) 28,910 30,280
180 Speer Gold Dot JHP Win WSPM Win 1.135 11.7 12.7
Velocity (fps) 1,088 1,145
SD Velocity 8 2
Pressure (psi) 29,222 31,060
180 Hornday XTP/HP Win WSPM Win 1.135 11.7 12.7
Velocity (fps) 1,159 1,152
SD Velocity 3 12
Pressure (psi) 27,759 29,500

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 8.275
Enforcer 44 Remington Mag Pressure 36,000 psi Twist 20 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

180 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 300 Win 1.581 26.0 27.0

Velocity (fps) 1,775 1,870
SD Velocity 17 15
Pressure (psi) 29,280 32,500
200 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 350 Win 1.588 20.7
Velocity (fps) 1,616
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 31,890
240 Sierra JHP CCI 300 Win 1.587 19.9
Velocity (fps) 1,477
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 29,700
240 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 300 Win 1.587 19.9 21.2
Velocity (fps) 1,458 1,551
SD Velocity 6 6
Pressure (psi) 29,470 33,600
300 Hornady XTP/HP CCI 300 Win 1.580 16.1 16.2
Velocity (fps) 1,230 1,247
SD Velocity 11 11
Pressure (psi) 31,950 33,100

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 4.0
Enforcer 45 Auto Pressure 21,000 psi Twist 16 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

172 WC Frangible Fed 155 Win 1.228 11.9 13.0

Velocity (fps) 951 1,040
SD Velocity 15 3
Pressure (psi) 16,100 19,130
200 Rushmore SCW Fed 155 Win 1.235 13.5
Velocity (fps) 953
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 11,480
230 Hornady XTP/HP Fed 155 Win 1.230 12.3 13.4 14.0
Velocity (fps) 938 1,004 1,025
SD Velocity 8 10 12
Pressure (psi) 15,580 18,919 19,516
230 Rushmore Lead Fed 155 Win 1.235 12.5
Velocity (fps) 907
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 12,680

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 7.5
Enforcer 454 Casull Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 24 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

240 Hornady XTP/Mag Win WSR Win 1.755 29.0 30.0

Velocity (fps) 1,734 1,682
SD Velocity 21
Pressure (psi) 37,890 32,960
260 Nosler Partition Rem 7 1/2 Win 1.760 29.0 31.5
Velocity (fps) 1,782 1.884
SD Velocity 25 35
Pressure (psi) 42,350 51.290
300 Hornady XTP/Mag Rem 7 1/2 Win 1.745 27.3
Velocity (fps) 1,669
SD Velocity 17
Pressure (psi) 48,170

Gun type Test Barrel

Length (in.) 16
Enforcer 22 Hornet Twist 24 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

40 Barnes VLC 22490 Win WSR Win 1.750 9.0

Velocity (fps) 2,578
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 42,350
50 Hornady SPSX 2240 Win WSR Win 1.760 7.5
Velocity (fps) 2,155
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 44,100

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Ramshot Rifle Caliber Listing

Caliber Page(s)
6mm Rem 35, 41
7 STW 46
7mm Rem Mag 45
7mm - 08 Rem 29, 38
22 - 250 26, 30, 31
220 Swift 32,
222 Rem 20
223 Rem 21, 22, 24
223 Rem 1 in 7 Twist 25
243 33
25-06 Rem 42
257 Roberts +P 34, 40
270 Win 36, 43
280 Rem 44
30-06 Sprg 28, 37,
300 Wby Mag 47
300 Win Mag 48
300 Ultra Mag 49
308 Win 27
338 Win 39
338 Win Mag 49
444 Marlin 22, 29,
45-70 23, 39
6.5 x 284 45
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X-Terminator 222 Remington Maxium Average Length (in.) 24.0
Pressure 50,000 psi Twist 14 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

40 Barnes VLC 22490 Win WSR Win 2.095 23.0 24.0 25.5
Velocity (fps) 3,208 3,328 3,460
SD Velocity 14 10 15
Pressure (psi) 35,670 40,129 42,044
40 Hornady V-Max 22241 Win WSR Win 2.140 23.5 24.1 25.5
Velocity (fps) 3,294 3,354 3,467
SD Velocity 8 13 8
Pressure (psi) 39,790 41,000 43,759
40 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39555 Win WSR Win 2.130 23.0 24.1 25.0
Velocity (fps) 3,256 3,329 3,442
SD Velocity 9 14 17
Pressure (psi) 38,810 41,210 44,770
50 Barnes VLC 22459 Win WSR Win 2.145 22.9 23.4
Velocity (fps) 3,094 3,166
SD Velocity 19 11
Pressure (psi) 41,929 45,699
50 Hornady V-Max Moly 22613 Win WSR Win 2.140 22.0 23.1 24.5
Velocity (fps) 2,999 3,127 3,267
SD Velocity 10 9 10
Pressure (psi) 40,730 46,070 51,289
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39522 Fed 205 Rem 2.130 23.0 23.3 23.9
Velocity (fps) 3,064 3,159 3,213
SD Velocity 7 15 17
Pressure (psi) 42,150 46,279 47,957
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39577 Win WSR Win 2.130 22.4 23.0 23.5
Velocity (fps) 3,071 3,129 3,184
SD Velocity 8 11 9
Pressure (psi) 43,859 46,340 48,169
52 Hornady HPBT Match 2241 Win WSR Win 2.130 22.4 23.0 23.5
Velocity (fps) 3,048 3,085 3,133
SD Velocity 13 15 10
Pressure (psi) 44,709 45,839 48,789
55 Hornady V-Max 22271 Win WSR Win 2.150 22.0 22.2 22.5
Velocity (fps) 2,929 2,975 3,003
SD Velocity 15 12 9
Pressure (psi) 44,479 46,619 48,069
55 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39526 Win WSR Win 2.150 21.0 22.0 22.6
Velocity (fps) 2,847 2,970 3,046
SD Velocity 8 12 12
Pressure (psi) 40,970 45,999 49,389
Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
X-Terminator 223 Remington Pressure 55,000 psi
Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

40 Hornady V-Max 22241 Fed 205 Win 2.240 26.5 27.0 27.5
Velocity (fps) 3,600 3,647 3,711
SD Velocity 23 17 14
Pressure (psi) 44,927 49,548 52,268
40 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39510 CCI 400 Win 2.275 26.0 27.0 28.0
Velocity (fps) 3,563 3,680 3,765
SD Velocity 19 19 20
Pressure (psi) 46,208 49,918 52,998
50 Barnes VLC 24491 Win WSR Win 2.255 25.0 26.0 26.4 26.5
Velocity (fps) 3,171 3,290 3,448 3,432
SD Velocity 9 12 14 8
Pressure (psi) 41,489 46,138 51,887 52,978
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39522 Win WSR Win 2.250 24.1 24.5 25.1
Velocity (fps) 3,177 3,237 3,328
SD Velocity 16 10 8
Pressure (psi) 43,147 46,227 49,667
50 Speer TNT HP 1030 Win WSR Win 2.260 24.0 24.7 25.6 26.5
Velocity (fps) 3,192 3,289 3,379 3,510
SD Velocity 7 11 9 10
Pressure (psi) 41,017 44,287 47,487 53,637
52 Hornady HP BT Match Win WSR Win 2.260 23.0 24.8 25.5
Velocity (fps) 3,063 3,303 3,367
SD Velocity 6 7 8
Pressure (psi) 38,957 48,217 50,827
52 Sierra HPBT CCI 400 Win 2.230 24.0 24.5 25.0
Velocity (fps) 3,190 3,213 3,285
SD Velocity 7 4 5
Pressure (psi) 44,000 44,590 48,100
55 Sierra Blitz King 1455C Win WSR Win 2.260 22.8 24.0 25.3
Velocity (fps) 3,032 3,169 3,312
SD Velocity 5 9 4
Pressure (psi) 40,917 45,887 52,497
55 Sierra FMJ CCI 400 Win 2.230 24.0 24.7 24.8 25.2
Velocity (fps) 3,178 3,264 3,273 3,292
SD Velocity 14 12 9 8
Pressure (psi) 47,952 50,000 50,650 53,904
Your Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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Maxium Average
X-Terminator 223 Remington Pressure 55,000 psi
Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

68 Hornady HPBT Match CCI 400 Win 2.230 23.0 23.5

Velocity (fps) 2,858 2,913
SD Velocity 11 9
Pressure (psi) 49,100 52,240
68 Hornady JHP BT CCI 450 Win 2.225 23.0
Velocity (fps) 2,906
SD Velocity 17
Pressure (psi) 52,440
68 Hornady HPBT Fed 6 1/2 Win 2.230 23.0
Velocity (fps) 2,887
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 50,910

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average
X-Terminator 444 Marlin Pressure 42,000 psi
Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 38 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer Charge
Weight Overall Weight Velocity SD Pressure
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Type Mgfr. Brass Length(in.) (grains) (fps) Velocity (psi)*
200 Nosler JHP 44846 Win WLR Rem-N 2.525 58.0 2,424 13 31,361
240 Hornady CL-SIL 4425 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 55.0 2,260 12 36,251
240 Hornady HP/XTP 44200 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 55.0 2,275 16 36,181
240 Nosler JHP 44842 Win WLR Rem-N 2.520 55.0 2,289 11 37,921
270 Speer GDSP 4461 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 53.5 2,160 18 37,921
300 Hornady HP/XTP 44280 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 50.0 2,012 8 39,751

X-Terminator Pet Loads

Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Caliber Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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X-Terminator 45/70 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
45/70 For 1873 Springfield Pressure 28,000 psi
Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 20 RH
Bullet CHARGE WEIGH
Bullet Primer (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Comments
300 Remington JHP Win WLR Win 2.520 52.0
Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,847 Springfield
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 20,920
350 Hornady RN 4502 Win WLR Win 2.545 43.0 50.0 Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,599 1,758 Springfield
SD Velocity 12 11
Pressure (psi) 21,480 24,890
405 Rushmore RNFP .459 Dia Win WLR Win 2.476 36.0 Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,386 Springfield
SD Velocity 20 Moderate Crimp
Card Wad
Pressure (psi) 16,220
480 Saeco 645 Cast Win WLR Win 2.850 35.0 Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,309 Springfield
Plain Base Bullet
SD Velocity 16
Card Wad
Pressure (psi) 18,990
500 Rushmore RN Lead SPG Lube Fed 210 Win 2.850 35.0 Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,202 Springfield
Plain Base Bullet
SD Velocity 47 Moderate Crimp
Pressure (psi) 16,000 Card Wad

500 Rushmore RN Lead SPG Lube Win WLR Win 2.850 35.0 Suitable for 1873
Velocity (fps) 1,296 Springfield
Plain Base Bullet
SD Velocity 17
Card Wad
Pressure (psi) 20,420

Gun type Test Barrel

45/70 For Strong Lever Actions Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 20 RH
Bullet CHARGE WEIGH
Bullet Primer (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Comments
300 Remington JHP Win WLR Win 2.520 56.5 60.0 63.0 For strong lever
Velocity (fps) 1,985 2,088 2,200 actions 60.0
grain load
SD Velocity 15 8 8 slightly
Pressure (psi) 25,530 29,020 34,000 compressed

Gun type Test Barrel

45/70 For Bolt Action and Modern Single Shot Length (in.) 24.0
Twist 20 RH
Bullet CHARGE WEIGH
Bullet Primer (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Comments
350 Hornady RN 4502 Win WLR Win 2.545 50.0 57.5 Suitable for bolt
Velocity (fps) 1,754 1,998 action and
SD Velocity 11 8 modern
single shot rifles
Pressure (psi) 24,890 33,820
500 Remington SP Win WLR Win 2.730 49.0 Suitable for bolt
Velocity (fps) 1,648 action and
modern
SD Velocity 12 single shot rifles
Pressure (psi) 38,930

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
TAC 223 Remington Pressure 55,000 psi Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39557 CCI 450 Win 2.250 26.0 26.8
Velocity (fps) 3,277 3,369
SD Velocity 9 13
Pressure (psi) 45,500 49,350
50 Speer TNT 1030 CCI 450 Win 2.220 26.1 26.8
Velocity (fps) 3,244 3,330
SD Velocity 7 10
Pressure (psi) 42,600 45,900
52 Hornady HPBT Match CCI 400 Win 2.222 26.0 26.3 26.5
Velocity (fps) 3,337 3,369 3,401
SD Velocity 10 14 8
Pressure (psi) 51,500 52,370 54,900
52 Sierra HPBT Match 1410 CCI 400 Win 2.260 27.0
Velocity (fps) 3,399
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 53,850
53 Barnes X 22455 CCI 450 Win 2.250 25.2 25.8
Velocity (fps) 3,120 3,193
SD Velocity 5 6
Pressure (psi) 45,780 48,670
55 Hornady V-Max CCI 400 Win 2.260 24.6 25.2
Velocity (fps) 3,116 3,186
SD Velocity 10 8
Pressure (psi) 48,200 51,150
55 Nosler Ballistic Tip CCI 400 Win 2.260 24.6 25.2
Velocity (fps) 3,106 3,188
SD Velocity 9 9
Pressure (psi) 47,230 50,980
55 Sierra Spitzer SP CCI 400 Win 2.260 24.6 25.2
Velocity (fps) 3,080 3,170
SD Velocity 9 7
Pressure (psi) 45,000 49,000

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
TAC 223 Remington 1 in 7 Twist Pressure 55,000 psi Twist 7 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

68 Hornady HPBT Match CCI 400 Win 2.255 23.5 24.0 24.3
Velocity (fps) 2,852 2,893 2,917
SD Velocity 10 12 9
Pressure (psi) 46,970 49,000 50,360
68 Hornady HPBT Moly Win WSR Win 2.270 25.5 26.0
Velocity (fps) 2,983 3,020
SD Velocity 8 8
Pressure (psi) 52,800 54,350
69 Sierra BTHP Moly 1380M CCI 450 Win 2.295 24.2 24.7 25.2
Velocity (fps) 2,885 2,950 3,004
SD Velocity 11 8 8
Pressure (psi) 46,000 49,500 51,750
75 Hornady A-Max Match CCI 400 Win 2.260 23.5 24.0
Velocity (fps) 2,783 2,833
SD Velocity 10 13
Pressure (psi) 48,500 51,560
75 Hornady HPBT Match CCI 450 Win 2.260 22.8 23.6 24.1
Velocity (fps) 2,721 2,805 2,805
SD Velocity 13 13 13
Pressure (psi) 45,210 49,700 49,700
75 Hornady HPBT Moly 22793 CCI 450 Win 2.300 22.5 23.0 23.6
Velocity (fps) 2,650 2,721 2,790
SD Velocity 10 9 9
Pressure (psi) 44,280 47,540 50,750
80 Sierra BTHP 9390 CCI 450 Win 2.400 22.5 23.5
Velocity (fps) 2,616 2,736
SD Velocity 14 7
Pressure (psi) 44,560 50,630
80 Sierra BTHP Moly CCI 400 Win 2.400 23.3 23.6 24.0
Velocity (fps) 2,687 2,737 2,747
SD Velocity 8 11 8
Pressure (psi) 48,450 49,360 51,380

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
TAC 22-250 Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 14 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

40 Barnes VLC 22490 Win WLR Win 2.340 38.5

Velocity (fps) 4,095
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 56,100
50 Barnes VLC 22491 Win WLR Win 2.400 36.6
Velocity (fps) 3,749
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi) 57,050
50 Hornady V-Max 22261 Win WLR Win 2.400 35.3
Velocity (fps) 3,679
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 56,370
55 Hornady FMJ-BT W/C 2267 Win WLR Win 2.375 32.5 33.0 33.5
Velocity (fps) 3,575 3,617 3,665
SD Velocity 19 10 14
Pressure (psi) 56,940 59,080 61,560
55 Hornady V-Max 22271 Win WLR Win 2.400 32.0 32.5 33.0
Velocity (fps) 3,491 3,516 3,581
SD Velocity 9 17 12
Pressure (psi) 57,150 58,450 61,950
55 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39526 Win WLR Win 2.400 31.8 32.2 32.8
Velocity (fps) 3,508 3,553 3,597
SD Velocity 11 15 7
Pressure (psi) 55,920 57,490 59,660
55 Sierra BTHP 1390 Win WLR Win 2.350 32.5 33.3 33.8
Velocity (fps) 3,555 3,600 3,655
SD Velocity 11 11 10
Pressure (psi) 57,420 59,290 62,320
55 Sierra SP Blitz 1345 Win WLR Win 2.380 34.0
Velocity (fps) 3,641
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 63,460
60 Hornady SP 2270 Win WLR Win 2.445 32.0
Velocity (fps) 3,296
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi) 56,680
Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
TAC 308 Pressure 62,000 psi Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

125 Nosler Ballistic Tip 30125 CCI 200 IMI 2.780 46.8 48.0 49.3
Velocity (fps) 3,021 3,112 3,155
SD Velocity 13 14 9
Pressure (psi) 46,640 51,430 53,590
125 Nosler Partition 16329 CCI 200 IMI 2.800 45.6 46.8
Velocity (fps) 2,776 2,914
SD Velocity 8 9
Pressure (psi) 49,370 59,750
150 Hornady Spire Pt 3031 Win WLR Win 2.720 45.3 46.5 47.2
Velocity (fps) 2,783 2,887 2,919
SD Velocity 7 13 11
Pressure (psi) 50,520 57,500 59,890
155 Sierra HPBT Palma 2155C Win WLR Win 2.810 45.0 46.3 47.8
Velocity (fps) 2,796 2,881 2,953
SD Velocity 6 9 8
Pressure (psi) 48,300 53,440 58,460
165 Sierra Spitzer 2145 Win WLR Win 2.800 43.3 45.0 46.0
Velocity (fps) 2,654 2,729 2,785
SD Velocity 10 8 5
Pressure (psi) 51,190 55,300 59,920
165 Nosler Ballistic Tip 30165 Win WLR Win 2.800 43.5 44.5 45.0
Velocity (fps) 2,669 2,707 2,755
SD Velocity 7 12 8
Pressure (psi) 53,110 57,080 59,370
165 Hornady Spire Pt 3040 Win WLR Win 2.750 43.3 44.3 45.0
Velocity (fps) 2,636 2,685 2,749
SD Velocity 6 7 7
Pressure (psi) 53,150 56,370 60,320
168 Hornady HPBT Moly 30503 Win WLR Win 2.790 42.8 44.2 44.9
Velocity (fps) 2,612 2,712 2,736
SD Velocity 5 5 5
Pressure (psi) 51,840 58,300 59,250
168 Sierra HPBT Match 2200 Win WLR Win 2.810 44.0 45.0 46.0
Velocity (fps) 2,713 2,759 2,826
SD Velocity 4 7 6
Pressure (psi) 52,680 55,670 60,200
175 Sierra HPBT Match 2275C Win WLR Win 2.810 42.0 43.5 44.5
Velocity (fps) 2,588 2,681 2,734
SD Velocity 7 8 6
Pressure (psi) 48,500 54,630 58,640
180 Hornday HPBT Intlck 3072 Win WLR IMI 2.730 40.8 42.8
Velocity (fps) 2,529 2,607
SD Velocity 6 6
Pressure (psi) 52,330 57,570
200 Nosler Partition 35626 CCI 200 Win 2.810 39.0 40.0 41.3
Velocity (fps) 2,334 2,372 2,431
SD Velocity 7 5 8
Pressure (psi) 50,690 53,460 58,870

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Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
TAC 30-06 Pressure 60,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

110 Hornady Spire Pt Win WLR Win 3.085 56.0

Velocity (fps) 3,337
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 52,702
110 Sierra HP Win WLR Rem 3.068 55.5 56.0
Velocity (fps) 3,333 3,367
SD Velocity 11 13
Pressure (psi) 53,960 56,000
125 Sierra Spitzer Sp CCI 200 Win 3.068 53.5 54.6
Velocity (fps) 3,112 3,157
SD Velocity 11 11
Pressure (psi) 51,970 53,360
155 Hornady A-Max Match CCI 200 Win 3.225 48.4 48.9
Excellent M-1 Load Velocity (fps) 2,804 2,883
SD Velocity 9 9
Pressure (psi) 55,000 55,770
168 Sierra HPBT Win WLR Win 3.215 48.5
Velocity (fps) 2,901
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 56,850
178 Hornady A-Max MAtch CCI 200 Win 3.195 45.2
Velocity (fps) 2,544
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 53,800
180 Hornady HPBT Match CCI 200 Win 3.175 47.6
Velocity (fps) 2,613
SD Velocity 5
Pressure (psi) 57,140

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
TAC 7mm x 08 Pressure 61,000 psi
Length (in.)
Twist
24.0
9.5 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer Charge
Weight Overall Weight Velocity SD Pressure
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Type Mgfr. Brass Length(in.) (grains) (fps) Velocity (psi)*
120 Nosler B-Tip 28120 Win WLR Win 2.740 44.0 3,058 7 57,847
120 Hornady SSPB 22811 Fed 210 Win 2.750 40.7 2,947 21 53,995
130 Sierra HPBT Match 1903 Win WLR Win 2.725 42.1 2,908 11 57,987
139 Hornady Spire Pt 2820 Win WLR Win 2.725 41.0 2,783 11 56,637
140 Barnes X 28425 Win WLR Win 2.720 41.1 2,735 8 60,847
140 Nosler B-Tip 28140 Fed 210 Win 2.740 39.5 2,725 11 56,025
140 Nosler Partition 16325 Win WLR Win 2.720 41.5 2,813 7 59,987
140 Sierra Spitzer 1910 Win WLR Win 2.695 41.5 2,807 12 58,157
150 Nosler Partition 16326 Win WLR Win 2.705 40.0 2,692 6 60,607
154 Hornady Spire Pt 2830 Win WLR Win 2.740 39.0 2,601 8 56,697
160 Siera HPBT 1925 Win WLR Win 2.660 38.7 2,577 9 58,097
160 Sierra Spitzer BT 1920 Win WLR Win 5.675 38.7 2,559 6 55,697
162 Hornady BT SP 2845 Win WLR Win 2.740 38.0 2,520 9 55,347

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average
TAC 444 Marlin Pressure 42,000 psi
Length (in.)
Twist
24.0
38 RH
Bullet Bullet Charge
Weight Weight Velocity SD Pressure
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Type Mgfr. Brass (grains) (fps) Velocity (psi)
240 Hornady CL-SIL 4425 Win WLR Rem-N 2.535 56.0 2,264 15 36,631
240 Hornady HP/XTP 44200 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 56.0 2,291 20 37,611
240 Hornady HP/XTP 44200 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 58.0 2,350 8 41,131
240 Nosler JHP 44842 Win WLR Rem-N 2.525 58.0 2,352 11 41,131
270 Speer GDSP 4461 Win WLR Rem-N 2.520 55.0 2,168 11 38,861
300 Hornady HP/XTP 44280 Win WLR Rem-N 2.530 51.0 2,011 8 39,991

TAC Pet Loads

Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Caliber Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 22-250
Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 14 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

50 Barnes Spitzer Solid 22402 Win WLR Win 2.400 39.6 40.7
Velocity (fps) 3,762 3,832
SD Velocity 6 5
Pressure (psi) 57,650 60,160
50 Barnes VLC 22459 Win WLR Win 2.400 39.3 40.0 40.5
Velocity (fps) 3,700 3,768 3,802
SD Velocity 13 17 11
Pressure (psi) 54,630 57,700 58,820
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39557 Win WLR Win 2.400 39.2 39.8 40.4
Velocity (fps) 3,735 3,784 3,841
SD Velocity 9 13 10
Pressure (psi) 56,860 58,960 61,250
52 Hornady HPBT Match 2249 Win WLR Win 2.350 38.6 39.3 40.0
Velocity (fps) 3,644 3,718 3,778
SD Velocity 7 9 12
Pressure (psi) 56,200 59,040 62,770
52 Sierra HPBT Match 1410 Win WLR Win 2.350 39.1 39.6 40.6
Velocity (fps) 3,665 3,711 3,773
SD Velocity 8 8 6
Pressure (psi) 56,150 58,000 60,870
53 Barnes VLC 22455 Win WLR Win 2.350 38.7 39.9
Velocity (fps) 3,635 3,739
SD Velocity 11 7
Pressure (psi) 56,280 60,710
53 Hornady HP Match 2250 Win WLR Win 2.400 39.0 40.5
Velocity (fps) 3,578 3,734
SD Velocity 5 14
Pressure (psi) 53,060 60,150
55 Hornady FMJ BT W/C 2267 Win WLR Win 2.360 38.5 39.0 39.5
Velocity (fps) 3,599 3,647 3,692
SD Velocity 15 10 7
Pressure (psi) 56,940 59,120 61,360
55 Hornady SPSX 2260 Win WLR Win 2.350 38.5 39.3 39.8
Velocity (fps) 3,606 3,657 3,692
SD Velocity 12 8 7
Pressure (psi) 58,690 60,880 62,450
55 Hornady V-Max 22271 Win WLR Win 3.380 38.0 38.5 39.0
Velocity (fps) 3,560 3,619 3,676
SD Velocity 11 14 6
Pressure (psi) 56,070 59,150 61,780

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 SAAMI Recommended
Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
Length (in.) 24
Big Game 22-250 Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 14 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

55 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39526 Win WLR Win 2.400 38.5 38.9 40.0
Velocity (fps) 3,548 3,646 3,694
SD Velocity 6 8 22
Pressure (psi) 54,060 59,900 62,110
55 Sierra Spitzer Blitz 1345 Win WLR Win 2.350 38.7 39.3 39.8
Velocity (fps) 3,576 3,646 3,690
SD Velocity 4 10 6
Pressure (psi) 56,090 59,200 61,290
55 Sierra BT HP 1390 Win WLR Win 2.350 38.4 39.0 39.5
Velocity (fps) 3,577 3,641 3,697
SD Velocity 9 9 7
Pressure (psi) 57,280 60,340 63,020
60 Hornady Spire Point 2275 Win WLR Win 2.350 36.5 36.8 37.4
Velocity (fps) 3,338 3,424 3,475
SD Velocity 11 13 11
Pressure (psi) 51,640 57,670 60,330

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Gun type Test Barrel
Length (in.) 24
Big Game 220 Swift
Twist 14 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

40 Barnes VLC 22490 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.595 45.0

Velocity (fps) 4,143
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi)* 58,350
40 Hornady V-Max Moly 22413 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.680 44.0
Velocity (fps) 4,131
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi)* 58,420
45 Sierra Spitzer SP 1310 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.625 43.0
Velocity (fps) 3,972
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi)* 58,940
50 Barnes VLC 22491 Win WLR Win 2.650 42.5
Velocity (fps) 3,843
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi)* 60,830
50 Barnes X 22454 Win WLR Win 2.650 42.0
Velocity (fps) 3,846
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi)* 61,070
50 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39522 Win WLR Win 2.680 42.5
Velocity (fps) 3,848
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi)* 60,630
52 Hornady HPBT Match 2249 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.680 41.0
Velocity (fps) 3,700
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi)* 57,380
53 Barnes XLC 22455 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.680 40.3
Velocity (fps) 3,649
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi)* 56,570
53 Sierra HP Match 1400 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.660 40.3
Velocity (fps) 3,632
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi)* 56,270
55 Nosler Ballistic Tip 39526 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.680 41.5
Velocity (fps) 3,725
SD Velocity 17
Pressure (psi)* 62,570
60 Hornady HP 2275 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.680 39.0
Velocity (fps) 3,459
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi)* 56,690

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 243 Winchester Pressure 60,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

55 Nosler Ballistic Tip Win WLR Win 2.615 46.8 48.0

Velocity (fps) 3,796 3,883
SD Velocity 18 10
Pressure (psi) 53,066 57,466
75 Hornady Spire Pt Win WLR Win 2.613 40.1 42.0
Velocity (fps) 3,164 3,316
SD Velocity 17 17
Pressure (psi) 49,587 56,967
87 Hornady HP BT Win WLR Win 2.632 38.9 40.2
Velocity (fps) 3,012 3,101
SD Velocity 11 12
Pressure (psi) 54,027 58,467
87 Hornady V-Max Win WLR Win 2.635 36.0 38.2
Velocity (fps) 2,940 3,058
SD Velocity 12 9
Pressure (psi) 53,403 58,045
100 Hornady BT SP Win WLR Win 2.624 38.5
Velocity (fps) 2,835
SD Velocity 8
Pressure (psi) 56,847

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 257 Roberts + P Pressure 54,000 psi Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

75 Hornady V-Max 22520 Win WLR Win 2.880 46.8 47.5 48.1
Velocity (fps) 3,385 3,430 3,504
SD Velocity 11 9 17
Pressure (psi) 50,610 52,530 55,780
90 Sierra BT HP 1615 Win WLR Win 2.745 44.7 45.7 46.5
Velocity (fps) 3,167 3,224 3,285
SD Velocity 11 13 4
Pressure (psi) 51,520 54,470 56,880
100 Nosler Ballistic Tip 25100 Win WLR Win 2.890 41.7 42.7 43.5
Velocity (fps) 2,903 2,952 3,039
SD Velocity 10 15 11
Pressure (psi) 49,870 51,460 56,420
100 Siera Spitzer BT 1625 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.850 40.0 43.0 44.0
Velocity (fps) 2,874 3,042 3,091
SD Velocity 8 10 8
Pressure (psi) 48,050 55,580 57,480
115 Nosler Partition 16318 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.900 37.0 39.0 41.0
Velocity (fps) 2,628 2,730 2,814
SD Velocity 15 16 14
Pressure (psi) 47,780 52,610 56,150
117 Hornady BT HP 2552 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.905 38.8 40.8 42.5
Velocity (fps) 2,691 2,749 2,841
SD Velocity 14 7 8
Pressure (psi) 51,210 52,160 56,760
117 Hornady RN 2550 Win WLR Win 2.757 39.0 39.7 41.3
Velocity (fps) 2,618 2,667 2,759
SD Velocity 11 10 17
Pressure (psi) 48,960 51,010 55,480
117 Sierra Spitzer BT 1630 Rem 9 1/2 Win 2.900 37.0 38.5 39.5
Velocity (fps) 2,638 2,720 2,793
SD Velocity 10 20 12
Pressure (psi) 50,460 54,410 58,430
120 Hornady HP 2560 Win WLR Win 2.925 37.0 39.5
Velocity (fps) 2,574 2,701
SD Velocity 11 12
Pressure (psi) 55,170 57,260

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 6mm Remington Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 9 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

55 Nosler Ballistic Tip 24055 Win WLR Win 2.795 48.0 48.7 49.8
Velocity (fps) 3,788 3,838 3,932
SD Velocity 10 8 14
Pressure (psi) 53,650 55,810 60,050
75 Hornady V-Max 22420 Win WLR Win 2.825 44.0 44.5 45.2
Velocity (fps) 3,311 3,358 3,420
SD Velocity 11 11 16
Pressure (psi) 55,550 58,300 61,200
80 Sierra SBT 1515 Win WLR Win 2.840 44.0 45.0 46.0
Velocity (fps) 3,232 3,293 3,385
SD Velocity 9 11 10
Pressure (psi) 55,420 58,370 63,570
87 Hornady V-Max 22440 Win WLR Win 2.830 41.5 42.3 44.0
Velocity (fps) 3,067 3,111 3,325
SD Velocity 18 9 9
Pressure (psi) 55,400 57,410 59,450
95 Nosler Ballistic Tip 24095 Win WLR Win 2.820 40.5 42.0 43.0
Velocity (fps) 2,973 3,043 3,087
SD Velocity 9 5 7
Pressure (psi) 55,840 59,590 61,870
100 Nosler Partition 35642 Win WLR Win 2.825 39.5 40.5 41.5
Velocity (fps) 2,886 2,913 2,996
SD Velocity 9 14 8
Pressure (psi) 55,680 57,000 61,770

Pet Loads

Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 270 Winchester Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

100 Sierra Spitzer SP 1810 Fed 210 GM Win 3.245 48.8 51.5
Velocity (fps) 2,927 3,049
SD Velocity 6 5
Pressure (psi) 44,000 48,950
110 Hornady V-Max 22720 Fed 210 GM Win 3.210 51.6 53.5 55.7
Velocity (fps) 3,127 3,223 3,301
SD Velocity 9 8 8
Pressure (psi) 52,920 57,740 61,110
120 Barnes X 27712 Fed 210 GM Win 3.315 49.0 51.3 53.6
Velocity (fps) 2,865 3,001 3,091
SD Velocity 9 8 18
Pressure (psi) 51,880 58,700 62,810
130 Sierra Spitzer BT 1820 Fed 210 GM Win 3.315 49.0 51.3 52.8.
Velocity (fps) 2,860 2,925 3,033
SD Velocity 9 9 10
Pressure (psi) 54,340 57,150 63,020
140 Hornady SPBT Intlk 2735 Win WLR Win 3.200 48.5 50.0 52.0
Velocity (fps) 2,786 2,849 2,935
SD Velocity 8 14 9
Pressure (psi) 53,900 57,870 63,380
140 Nosler Ballistic Tip 27140 Win WLR Win 3.315 46.5 50.0 52.0
Velocity (fps) 2,638 2,804 2,906
SD Velocity 10 18 14
Pressure (psi) 50,850 57,630 63,870
150 Hornady Soft Pt 2740 Win WLR Win 3.165 45.0 47.0 48.0
Velocity (fps) 2,562 2,662 2,703
SD Velocity 7 7 8
Pressure (psi) 52,540 58,510 60,090
150 Nosler Partition 16323 Win WLR Win 3.310 46.5 48.5 49.3
Velocity (fps) 2,613 2,700 2,741
SD Velocity 9 8 5
Pressure (psi) 55,000 59,350 61,610

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 30-06
Pressure 60,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

125 Sierra Spitzer Sp Win WLRM Win 3.070 62.0

Velocity (fps) 3,152
SD Velocity 18
Pressure (psi) 47,440
130 Hornady SP PT CCI 200 Win 3.095 62.0
Velocity (fps) 3,172
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 52,820
150 Nosler Ballistic Tip 30150 Win WLR Win 3.340 55.8 56.4 57.5 58.1
Velocity (fps) 2,867 2,909 2,932 2,996
SD Velocity 9 12 4 8
Pressure (psi) 51,970 53,990 54,600 58,060
150 Nosler Partition 16329 Win WLR Win 3.235 57.0 58.0 59.4
Velocity (fps) 2,910 2,945 3,008
SD Velocity 11 8 8
Pressure (psi) 53,140 54,700 58,160
150 Sierra Spitzer SP 2130 Win WLR Win 3.190 55.5 57.9 58.5
Velocity (fps) 2,848 2,937 2,985
SD Velocity 11 7 9
Pressure (psi) 51,960 56,530 58,900
165 Nosler Ballistic Tip 30165 Win WLR Win 3.215 54.0 55.0 55.6
Velocity (fps) 2,752 2,786 2,828
SD Velocity 7 7 7
Pressure (psi) 55,250 56,710 58,870
165 Sierra Spitzer BT 2145 Win WLR Win 3.155 52.7 54.5 56.0 56.8
Velocity (fps) 2,755 2,785 2,836 2,859
SD Velocity 7 8 13 5
Pressure (psi) 52,800 54,680 57,230 58,280
168 Hornady A-Max 30502 Win WLR Win 3.220 51.7 52.8 54.0
Velocity (fps) 2,669 2,745 2,777
SD Velocity 7 7 6
Pressure (psi) 51,120 56,330 58,200
168 Sierra BT HP Moly 2200M Win WLR Win 3.260 54.0 55.2 56.2
Velocity (fps) 2,732 2,806 2,833
SD Velocity 8 5 5
Pressure (psi) 52,310 56,750 58,640
Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended
Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average
Length (in.) 24
Big Game 7mm x 08 Pressure 61,000 psi Twist 9.5 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

130 Sierra HPBT Match 1903 Win WLR Rem 2.765 47.5
Velocity (fps) 2,994
SD Velocity 8
Pressure (psi) 59,690
140 Barnes Spitzer Solid 28431 Win WLR Rem 2.790 45.1
Velocity (fps) 2,792
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 57,100
140 Nosler Partition 16325 Fed 210 Fed 2.740 44.5
Velocity (fps) 2,788
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 54,970
140 Sierra Spitzer BT 1913 Win WLR Rem 2.785 45.3
Velocity (fps) 2,762
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 58,460
140 Sierra Spitzer SP 1910 Fed 210 Fed 2.740 44.7
Velocity (fps) 2,824
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 55,610
150 Nosler Partition 16326 Win WLR Rem 2.765 43.8
Velocity (fps) 2,726
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 58,570
160 Sierra HP Match 1925 Win WLR Rem 2.730 43.0
Velocity (fps) 2,617
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 56,540
175 Nosler Partition 35645 Win WLR Rem 2.765 41.8
Velocity (fps) 2,479
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 57,630

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 338 Winchester Mag Pressure 64,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

180 Nosler Ballistic Tip 33180 Win WLRM Win 3.330 70.0
Velocity (fps) 3,098
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 62,940
185 Barnes XBT 33881 Win WLRM Win 3.275 69.0
Velocity (fps) 3,020
SD Velocity 4
Pressure (psi) 62,200
200 Hornady Spire PT 3310 Win WLRM Win 3.340 71.3
Velocity (fps) 2,969
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 61,580
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip 33200 Win WLRM Win 3.340 69.0
Velocity (fps) 2,935
SD Velocity 5
Pressure (psi) 60,580
225 Nosler Partition 16336 Fed 215 Win 3.335 62.0
Velocity (fps) 2,705
SD Velocity 4
Pressure (psi) 63,912

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Big Game 45-70 Pressure 28,000 psi Twist 20 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

405 Bull-X FP Hard Cast Dia .458 Fed 210 Win 2.535 46.0 54.0
Velocity (fps) 1,306 1,574
SD Velocity 10 10
Pressure (psi) 11,160 19,600
405 Rushmore RNFP Win WLR Win 2.495 46.0
Velocity (fps) 1,289
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 12,110
480 Seaco Cast 645 Win WLR Win 2.850 45.0
Velocity (fps) 1,285
SD Velocity 22
Pressure (psi) 13,600
500 Cast RN Win WLR Rem 2.835 35.0 40.0
Velocity (fps) 1,049 1,169
SD Velocity
Pressure (psi) 12,290 13,800
500 Rushmore RN Lead .459 SPG Lbe Fed 215 Win 2.775 45.0
Velocity (fps) 1,285
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 15,780

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
SAAMI Recommended
Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.)
Magnum 257 Roberts + P 24
Pressure 54,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

100 Nosler Ballistic Tip 25100 Win WLR Rem 2.850 50.0 53.0 53.5
Velocity (fps) 2,858 3,060 3,012
SD Velocity 21 16 11
Pressure (psi)* 51,070 55,200 56,730
100 Sierra Spitzer BT 1625 Win WLR Win 2.835 51.3 52.3 53.5
Velocity (fps) 2,908 2,988 3,038
SD Velocity 8 10
Pressure (psi)* 50,670 54,040 56,440
115 Nosler Ballistic Tip 25115 Win WLRM Win 2.890 47.5 49.0 51.3
Velocity (fps) 2,669 2,797 2,841
SD Velocity 19 9 8
Pressure (psi)* 48,110 53,700 56,020
117 Hornady BT SP 2552 Win WLR Rem 2.895 48.5 50.0 51.5
Velocity (fps) 2,722 2,797 2,875
SD Velocity 18 17 7
Pressure (psi)* 50,360 53,920 57,400
117 Hornady RN 2550 Win WLRM Win 2.740 48.0 49.5 51.0
Velocity (fps) 2,670 2,772 2,845
SD Velocity 14 5 8
Pressure (psi)* 48,030 53,410 56,710
117 Sierra Spitzer BT 1630 Win WLRM Win 2.873 49.0 50.5 51.4
Velocity (fps) 2,789 2,835 2,911
SD Velocity 6 7 8
Pressure (psi)* 52,960 55,420 58,730
120 Nosler Partition 35643 Win WLRM Win 2.900 48.0 49.3 50.3
Velocity (fps) 2,697 2,774 2,810
SD Velocity 9 8 10
Pressure (psi)* 50,020 54,550 57,100
Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 6mm Remington Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 9 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

80 Sierra SBT Spitzer 1515 Win WLR Win 2.810 54.0

Velocity (fps) 3,319
SD Velocity 22
Pressure (psi)* 51,210
87 Hornady Spire Pt 2440 Win WLR Win 2.825 53.0
Velocity (fps) 3,193
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi)* 50,420
90 Barnes X 24315 Win WLR Win 2.825 53.0
Velocity (fps) 3,208
SD Velocity 18
Pressure (psi)* 55,450
95 Nosler Ballistic Tip 24095 Win WLR Win 2.825 53.0
Velocity (fps) 3,215
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi)* 57,500
100 Nosler Partition 35642 Win WLR Win 2.825 53.0
Velocity (fps) 3,194
SD Velocity 17
Pressure (psi)* 58,810

Pet Loads

Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 25-06 Remington Pressure 63,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

75 Hornady Spire HP 2520 Fed 210 Win 3.065 61.5 62.6 63.7
Velocity (fps) 3,275 3,370 3,399
SD Velocity 5 5 16
Pressure (psi)* 46,110 49,750 51,140
100 Barnes X 25715 Win WLRM Win 3.165 57.2 58.2 59.5
Velocity (fps) 3,057 3,111 3,185
SD Velocity 8 11 12
Pressure (psi)* 51,520 53,740 57,460
100 Hornady SP 2540 Win WLRM Win 3.100 60.7 62.0 62.7
Velocity (fps) 3.210 3,230 3,252
SD Velocity 12 9 6
Pressure (psi)* 55.690 56,400 57,140
100 Nosler Partition 16317 Win WLRM Win 3.325 60.3 61.0 61.8
Velocity (fps) 3,059 3,210 3,263
SD Velocity 9 15 10
Pressure (psi)* 49,210 55,270 58,010
100 Sierra Spitzer 1625 Win WLR Win 3.200 60.0 61.5 63.5
Velocity (fps) 3,099 3,206 3,288
SD Velocity 14 12 15
Pressure (psi)* 50,580 55,050 58,940
115 Nosler Ballistic Tip 25115 Win WLR Win 3.250 55.0 59.0 60.5
Velocity (fps) 2,778 3,033 3,119
SD Velocity 17 12 13
Pressure (psi)* 45,910 57,300 61,670
117 Hornady BT SP 2552 Win WLR Win 3.170 57.0 59.0 60.5
Velocity (fps) 2,857 2,995 3,123
SD Velocity 8 18 12
Pressure (psi)* 48,100 54,560 31,290
117 Sierra Spitzer SP 1640 Win WLR Win 3.200 57.5 58.6 59.8
Velocity (fps) 2,939 3,013 3,076
SD Velocity 18 13 11
Pressure (psi)* 53,900 57,410 60,530

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 270 Winchester Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

130 Sierra Game King 1820 Win WLR Win 3.290 61.0 62.5 64.1
Velocity (fps) 2,913 3,018 3,103
SD Velocity 18 8 6
Pressure (psi) 51,640 56,480 60,680
130 Barnes X 27715 Win WLR Win 3.310 61.5 62.8 64.2
Velocity (fps) 2,844 2,912 2,980
SD Velocity 13 14 15
Pressure (psi) 50,930 54,450 57,810
140 Nosler Ballistic Tip 27140 Win WLR Win 3.300 60.0 61.7 63.3
Velocity (fps) 2,830 2,882 2,958
SD Velocity 17 11 5
Pressure (psi) 53,010 55,280 58,610
140 Hornady BTSP Intrlck 2735 Win WLR Win 3.210 60.0 62.0 63.5
Velocity (fps) 2,827 2,923 2,987
SD Velocity 11 8 10
Pressure (psi) 52,270 56,830 60,120
150 Hornady Soft Pt 2740 Win WLR Win 3.170 59.7 61.0 62.7
Velocity (fps) 2,744 2,788 2,858
SD Velocity 7 6 12
Pressure (psi) 54,300 57,060 60,880
150 Speer Grand Slam 1608 Win WLR Win 3.200 59.0 61.0 62.2
Velocity (fps) 2,706 2,798 2,863
SD Velocity 9 17 12
Pressure (psi) 51,710 56,580 60,100
150 Nosler Partition 16323 Win WLR Win 3.280 58.8 60.6 62.6
Velocity (fps) 2,699 2,753 2,875
SD Velocity 9 10 9
Pressure (psi) 51,780 54,030 61610

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 280 Remington Pressure 60,000 psi Twist 12 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

140 Barens X 28431 Win WLR Win 3.330 61.0

Velocity (fps) 2,833
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 54,520
140 Sierra Spitzer BT 1905 Win WLR Win 3.255 63.8
Velocity (fps) 2,923
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 54,540
150 Nosler Partition 16326 Win WLR Win 3.250 61.5
Velocity (fps) 2,836
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 57,280
160 Sierra BTHP 1925 Win WLR Win 3.210 59.0
Velocity (fps) 2,722
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 54,530
162 Hornady BT HP 2845 Win WLR Win 3.320 57.3 60.8
Velocity (fps) 2,698 2,777
SD Velocity 9 10
Pressure (psi) 55,930 56,630
175 Nosler Partition 1845 Win WLR Win 3.285 55.3 56.5
Velocity (fps) 2,538 2,614
SD Velocity 11 12
Pressure (psi) 54,280 58,780

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
Gun type RPA
Length (in.) 26
Magnum 6.5 x 284
Twist RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

107 Sierra Match King Fed 210 Win 2.890 62.0

Velocity (fps) 3,300
120 Sierra Match King Fed 210 Win 2.890 61.0
Velocity (fps) 3,120
140 Hornady A-Max Fed 210 Win 2.980 60.5
Velocity (fps) 3,025
142 Sierra Match King Fed 210 Win 2.990 60.2
Velocity (fps) 3,000

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 7mm Remington Mag Pressure 61,000 psi Twist 9.5 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

120 Hornady SSPB 22811 Fed 215 Win 3.285 80.0

Velocity (fps) 3,369
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 58,720
120 Nosler Ballistic Tip 28120 Fed 215 Win 3.280 80.0
Velocity (fps) 3,355
SD Velocity 15
Pressure (psi) 56,820
140 Barnes X 28426 Fed 215 Win 3.275 75.5
Velocity (fps) 3,126
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 56,580
140 Nosler Partition 16325 Win WLRM Win 3.275 76.0
Velocity (fps) 3,144
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 55,880
150 Nosler Partition 16326 Win WLRM Win 3.275 73.5 75.0
Velocity (fps) 3,035 3,093
SD Velocity 11 16
Pressure (psi) 55,670 58,330
154 Hornady Spire Pt CCI 200 Win 3.275 70.3 73.9
Velocity (fps) 2,941 3,0009
SD Velocity 14 16
Pressure (psi) 55,280 58,120
160 Sierra BT HP 1925 Win WLRM Win 3.290 72.5
Velocity (fps) 2,946
SD Velocity 13
Pressure (psi) 55,810

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 7 STW (Shooting Times Western)
Pressure 64,000 psi Twist 9.5 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

139 Hornady BT SP 2825 Win WLRM Win 3.570 86.0

Velocity (fps) 3,326
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 62,200
140 Barnes X 28426 Fed 215 Win 3.525 84.0 85.3
Velocity (fps) 3,215 3,294
SD Velocity 11 10
Pressure (psi) 59,680 64,320
140 Nosler Ballistic Tip 28426 Win WLRM Win 3.540 84.5
Velocity (fps) 3,271
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi) 61,600
140 Nosler Partition 16325 Win WLRM Win 3.555 84.5 86.0
Velocity (fps) 3,313 3,324
SD Velocity 15 14
Pressure (psi) 63,630 65,280
160 Nosler Partition 16327 Fed 215 Win 3.525 81.0
Velocity (fps) 3,101
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi) 63,630
195 Barnes Spitzer 28450 Fed 215 Win 3.600 74.1
Velocity (fps) 2,737
SD Velocity 26
Pressure (psi) 62,580

Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 300 Weatherby Mag Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

150 Barnes X 30815 Fed 215 GM Win 3.560 92.0

Velocity (fps) 3,305
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 60,140
150 Hornady SP BT 3033 Win WLRM Win 3.560 92.0
Velocity (fps) 3,360
SD Velocity 8
Pressure (psi) 61,460
155 Sierra Palma Match 2155 Moly Fed 215 GM Win 3.495 89.0 90.5
Velocity (fps) 3,248 3,275
SD Velocity 15 10
Pressure (psi) 57,510 58,220
165 Nosler Partition 16330 Fed 215 GM Win 3.555 89.0
Velocity (fps) 3,235
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 62,940
168 Sierra HPBT Match 2200 Fed 215 GM Win 3.500 88.0
Velocity (fps) 3,208
SD Velocity 8
Pressure (psi) 61,810
178 Hornady A-Max M 30712 Fed 215 GM Win 3.560 85.0
Velocity (fps) 3,099
SD Velocity 12
Pressure (psi) 60,870
180 Barnes X 30835 Fed 215 GM Win 3.560 86.5
Velocity (fps) 3,066
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 60,410
180 Nosleer Ballistic Tip 30180 Fed 215 GM Win 3.560 86.0
Velocity (fps) 3,084
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 60,550
220 Hornady RN 3090 Fed 215 GM Win 3.550 81.5
Velocity (fps) 2,830
SD Velocity 10
Pressure (psi) 63,380
250 Barnes X 30860 Fed 215 GM Win 3.530 76.0
Velocity (fps) 2,552
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 59,640

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.
SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel
Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 300 Winchester Mag
Pressure 64,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

150 Sierra BT SP 2825 Win WLRM Win 3.445 80.0 86.0

Velocity (fps) 3,146 3,218
SD Velocity 15 18
Pressure (psi) 49,120 52,280
175 Sierra HP BT Match 2275C Win WLRM Win 3.340 84.0
Velocity (fps) 3,057
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 58,170
178 Hornady A-Max 30712 Win WLRM Win 3.430 82.0
Velocity (fps) 3,022
SD Velocity 11
Pressure (psi) 58,540
180 Hornady HP BT M 30712 Win WLRM Win 3.340 82.0
Velocity (fps) 2,956
SD Velocity 14
Pressure (psi) 55,300
180 Nosler Partition 16331 Win WLRM Win 3.335 81.5
Velocity (fps) 2,977
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 55,870
180 Sierra Spitzer BT Win WLRM Win 3.340 82.8
Velocity (fps) 3,089
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 59,780
190 Hornady BT SP 3085 Win WLRM Win 3.340 82.5
Velocity (fps) 2,973
SD Velocity 9
Pressure (psi) 58,410
250 Barnes RD Nose SP 30860 Win WLRM Win 3.300 76.0
Velocity (fps) 2,569
SD Velocity 7
Pressure (psi) 62,990
Pet Loads
Charge
Bullet Bullet Wgt. OAL Velocity SD
Wgt. Type Primer (grains) (Inches) (fps) Velocity

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 Magnum (formerly Big Boy). We at Ramshot elected to change the
name of this powder to avoid any confusion with Big Game. Only the name
has changed. Magnum and Big Boy are the same powder.

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 300 Remington Ultra Mag Pressure 65,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

180 Barnes X 30835 Fed 215 GM Rem 3.600 91.0 92.5 93.0 94.8
Velocity (fps) 3,002 3,030 3,117 3,150
SD Velocity 9 7 12 10
Pressure (psi) 54,910 56,320 60,840 62,300
180 Hornady SPBT Intlck 3072 Fed 215 GM Rem 3.565 95.0 96.3 97.5
Velocity (fps) 3,125 3,184 3,226
SD Velocity 8 5 9
Pressure (psi) 57,700 60,060 62,480
180 Sierra Spitzer BT 2160 Fed 215 GM Rem 3.650 92.5 94.5 96.5
Velocity (fps) 3,086 3,115 3,197
SD Velocity 12 20 7
Pressure (psi) 56,360 57,430 62,140
180 Sierra Spitzer BT 2160 Fed 215 GM Rem 3.600 92.0 94.7
Velocity (fps) 3,021 3,111
SD Velocity 8 13
Pressure (psi) 54,510 59,270

SAAMI Recommended Gun type Test Barrel

Maxium Average Length (in.) 24
Magnum 338 Winchester Mag Pressure 64,000 psi Twist 10 RH
Bullet Bullet Primer CHARGE WEIGHT (Grains)
Weight Overall
(grains) Type Mgrs. No. Mgfr. Type Brass Length(in.) Performance Maximum

225 Nosler Partition 16336 Win WLRM Win 3.325 80.0

Velocity (fps) 2,759
SD Velocity 6
Pressure (psi) 61,480
250 Barnes X 33890 Win WLRM Win 3.340 77.0 78.0
Velocity (fps) 2,572 2,525
SD Velocity 7 9
Pressure (psi) 57,810 59,180
250 Nosler Partition 35644 Fed 215 Win 3.340 76.5 77.0 80.0
Velocity (fps) 2,547 2,607 2,650
SD Velocity 6 4 9
Pressure (psi) 56,620 60,700 62,820
250 Sierra Spitzer BT 2600 Fed 215 Win 3.335 78.0 80.0
Velocity (fps) 2,573 2,613
SD Velocity 12 6
Pressure (psi) 55,980 58,620
 Gun type Test Barrel
CASE: Winchester AA Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4 Crimp 8 pt Mec
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
Win 209 20.5 Win WAA12L 1,325 8,000
7/8 Fed 209A 20.5 Win WAA12L 1,325 8,000
OZ. CCI 209 20.5 Win WAA12L 1,325 7,500
Win 209 22.0 Win WAA12L 1,400 8,900
Fed 209A 22.5 Win WAA12L 1,400 9,200
CCI209 22.5 Win WAA12L 1,400 8,800

Win 209 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 8,200

Fed 209A 18.0 Win WAA12SL 1,180 8,100
CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 8,000
1 Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,500
OZ. Fed 209A 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 8,700
CCI 209 18.5 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,000
Win 209 20.0 Win WAA12SL 1,290 10,100
Fed 209A 20.5 Win WAA12SL 1,290 10,600
CCI 209 20.0 Win WAA12SL 1,290 10,000

Win 209 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,300

Win 209 17.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 10,900
Fed 209A 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,300
1 1/8 Fed 209A 17.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 10,900
OZ. CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,400
CCI 209 17.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 10,900
Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 10,400
Fed 209A 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 10,300
CCI 209 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 10,000

Competition Pet Loads

Primer Charge Wt.
(Grains)
Wad Velocity

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Ramshot Competition Gun type Test Barrel
CASE: Federal Gold Medal Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4 Crimp 8 pt Mec
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
Win 209 21.0 Win WAA12L 1,325 7,300
7/8 Fed 209A 21.0 Win WAA12L 1,325 7,600
OZ. CCI 209 20.5 Win WAA12L 1,325 7,000
Win 209 22.5 Win WAA12L 1,400 8,200
Fed 209A 22.5 Win WAA12L 1,400 8,200
CCI 209 22.5 Win WAA12L 1,400 8,300

Win 209 18.0 Win WAA12SL 1,180 7,200

Win 209 18.5 Fed 12S0 1,180 7,600
Fed 209A 18.0 Win WAA12SL 1,180 7,000
FED 209A 18.5 Fed 12S0 1,180 7,700
CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 7,000
CCI 209 18.0 Fed 12S0 1,180 8,300
Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 7,800
1
Win 209 19.5 Fed 12S0 1,235 8,500
OZ. Fed 209A 19.5 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,000
CCI 209 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 8,400
CCI 209 19.0 Fed 12S0 1,235 8,900
Win 209 20.5 Win WAA12SL 1,290 9,000
Win 209 20.5 Fed 12S0 1,290 9,900
Fed 209A 20.5 Win WAA12SL 1,290 8,800
Fed 209A 20.5 Fed 12S0 1,290 9,700
CCI 209 20.0 Win WAA12SL 1,290 9,400
CCI 209 20.0 Fed 12S0 1,290 9,900

Competition Pet Loads

Primer Charge Wt.
(Grains)
Wad Velocity

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Ramshot Competition Gun type Test Barrel
CASE: Federal Gold Medal Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4 Crimp 8 pt Mec
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
Win 209 18.0 Win WAA12 1,145 8,100
Win 209 18.0 Fed 12S3 1,145 8,400
1 1/8 Fed 209A 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 8,100
OZ. Fed 209A 18.0 Fed 12S3 1,145 8,700
CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 8,200
CCI 209 17.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 8,300
Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 9,000
Win 209 19.0 Fed 12S3 1,200 9,600
Fed 209A 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 9,200
Fed 209A 19.5 Fed 12S3 1,200 10,000
CCI 209 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 9,200
CCI 209 19.0 Fed 12S3 1,200 10,100
Win 209 20.5 Win WAA12 1,255 10.400
Win 209 20.5 Fed 12S3 1,255 11,100
Fed 209A 20.5 Win WAA12 1,255 10,400
Fed 209A 20.5 Fed 12S3 1,255 10,900
CCI 209 20.0 Win WAA12 1,255 10,200

Ramshot Competition Gun type Test Barrel

CASE: Federal Hunting Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
Type Plastic Hull Crimp 6 pt Mec
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
1 1/8 Win 209 18.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 9,100
OZ. Fed 209A 18.5 Fed 12S3 1,145 8,900
CCI 209 18.0 Fed 12S3 1,145 9,000
Win 209 19.5 Fed 12S3 1,200 9,700
Fed 209A 19.5 Fed 12S3 1,200 10,100
CCI 209 19.0 Fed 12S3 1,200 10,300

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Ramshot Competition Gun type Test Barrel
CASE: Remington STS Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4 Crimp 8 pt Mec
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
Win 209 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 8,200
Win 209 17.5 Rem TGT12 1,180 8,300
Fed 209A 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 9,000
Fed 209A 17.0 Rem TGT12 1,180 8,600
CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 8,600
CCI 209 17.5 Rem TGT12 1,180 7,800
1 Rem 209P 17.5 Win WAA12SL 1,180 7,400
OZ. Rem 209P 17.5 Rem TGT12 1,180 8,000
Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,300
Win 209 19.0 Rem TGT12 1,235 9,100
Fed 209A 18.5 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,800
Fed 209A 18.5 Rem TGT12 1,235 9,500
CCI 209 18.5 Win WAA12SL 1,235 9,600
CCI 209 19.0 Rem TGT12 1,235 9,400
Rem 209P 19.0 Win WAA12SL 1,235 8,900
Rem 209P 19.0 Rem TGT12 1,235 8,900
Win 209 20.5 Win WAA12SL 1,290 10,200
Win 209 20.0 Rem TGT12 1,290 10,100
Fed 209A 19.5 Rem TGT12 1,290 10,300
CCI 209 20.0 Rem TGT12 1,290 10,500
Rem 209P 20.5 Win WAA12SL 1,290 9,500
Rem 209P 20.0 Rem TGT12 1,290 9,400

Competition Pet Loads

Primer Charge Wt.
(Grains)
Wad Velocity

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Ramshot Competition Gun type Test Barrel
CASE: Remington STS Length (in) 2.300 +/- .010"
GAUGE: 12 - 2 3/4 Crimp 8 pt Mec
Average Avgerage
Primer Competition Wad Velocity Pressure (psi)
(grains) (fps) 10 round shot
Win 209 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,100
Win 209 17.5 Rem RXP12 1,145 9,900
1 1/8 Fed 209A 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 10,500
Fed 209A 17.0 Rem RXP12 1,145 10,100
OZ. CCI 209 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,800
CCI 209 17.0 Rem RXP12 1,145 10,800
Rem 209P 17.5 Win WAA12 1,145 9,300
Rem 209P 17.5 Rem RXP12 1,145 9,900
Win 209 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 10,700
Win 209 18.5 Rem RXP12 1,200 10,500
Rem 209P 19.0 Win WAA12 1,200 10,200
Rem 209P 19.0 Rem RXP12 1,200 10,700

Competition Pet Loads

Charge Wt.
Primer (Grains)
Wad Velocity

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 Ramshot Load Worksheet

Date Location

Temperature Humidity Wind

Bullet Primer
Cartridge Powder Wt. OAL
(grs.) Type Brass Mgfr. Type

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String Powder Velocity SD Max Comments:
No. Charge (grains) (fps) Velocity Group (in.)

String Powder Velocity SD Max Comments:

No. Charge (grains) (fps) Velocity Group (in.)

String Powder Velocity SD Max Comments:

No. Charge (grains) (fps) Velocity Group (in.)