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 Carbine

Bullet Type - .22/sabot 

Bullet Weight - 55

Butllet 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

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

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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 Temperature - 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

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 - .30 Carbine

Powder type - 2400, H-110, AA-#9 *Check Manual*

Load Density                   Charge Weight                 Velocity               Pressure 

        %                                          GR                              FPS                       PSI       

       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 !