Sabot Starter Kit

* Please keep in mind that the data is for reference only *

* Caution * case capacity calculations *

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Cartridge case capacity  may vary 5-10% between brands.

Cartridge Type - .308 Winchester

Bullet Type - .22/sabot 

Bullet Weight - 55

Butllet Diameter (IN) - .308

Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 2.5

Case Length (IN) - 2.005

Full Case Capacity (GR WATER) - 56

Bullet Length (IN) - .72

Barrel Length (IN) - 22

Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .225

Displaced Water (GR) - 4.231

Effective Water Capacity of Case (GR) - 51.796

Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 20.22

**1fd 1 Cartridge Load Development/** 4-26-93

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Cartridge Data - .308 Winchester

Caliber - .308

Bullet Weight - 55 GR

Barrel Length - 20.22

Case Capacity - 51.769 GR of  Water (CALC)

Bullet Dianeter - .308 in

Sectional Density - .083

Volume Ratio - 8.2

Cartridge Temperature - 70 Degrees F.

Powder Class - FAST POWDERS

 Powder type - IMR-4198/RX7/S-4197/IMR-3031 H322 *Check Manual*

Charge/ Bullet Weight - 0.753

Calc. Powder Charge  - 41.4GR

Load Den - 79.9%

Est. Muzzle Velocity - 3800 FT/SEC

Est. Peak Pressure - 38900 PSI

Powder Class - Alternate powder selection not available.

**For starting loads reduce Calc. powder charge by at least 10%**

**Alternate load information** 04-23-93                                                            

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Cartridge Data - .308 Winchester

Powder type - IMR-4198/RX7/S-4197/IMR-3031 H322 *Check Manual*

Load Density                   Charge Weight                 Velocity               Pressure 

        %                                          GR                              FPS                       PSI       

       75                                        38.8                            3600                    34200

       80                                        41.1                            3800                    38900

       85                                        44.0                            4000                    43900

       90                                        46.6                            4300                    49300*

       95                                        49.2                            4500                    45900*

     100                                        51.8                            4800                    60900*

* Warning - HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !