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 - .30-30 Winchester

Bullet Type - .22/sabot 

Bullet Weight - 55

Butllet Diameter (IN) - .308

Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 2.5

Case Length (IN) - 2.03

Full Case Capacity (GR WATER)  - 45

Bullet Length (IN) - .72

Barrel Length (IN) - 18

Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .25 

Displaced Water (GR) - 4.701

Effective Water Capacity of Case (GR) - 40.299

Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 16.22

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

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Cartridge Data - .30-30 Winchester

Caliber -.308 IN

Bullet Weight - 55 GR

Barrel Length -16.22 in

Case Capacity - 40.299 GR of Water (CALC)

Bullet Diameter - .308 in

Sectional Density - .083

Volume Ratio - 8.4

Cartridge Temperature - 70 Degrees F.

Powder Class - FAST POWDERS

 Powder type - IMR-4198/RZ7/S-4197 *Check Manual*

Charge/ Bullet Weight - 0.585

Calc. Powder Charge  - 32.2 GR

Load Den - 79.9%

Est. Muzzle Velocity - 3500 FT/SEC

Est. Peak Pressure - 40300 PSI

Powder Class - Alternate powder class 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 -

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

Load Density                   Charge Weight                 Velocity               Pressure 

        %                                          GR                              FPS                       PSI       

       75                                        30.2                           3300                     35500

       80                                        32.2                           3500                     40300

       85                                        34.3                           3700                     45700

       90                                        36.3                           3900                     51200*

       95                                        38.3                           4200                     57000*

     100                                        40.3                           4400                     63100*

* Warning - HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !