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Caliber Reloading Data

We provide technical specifications for over 400 calibers, including case capacity, case length, overall cartridge length, typical bullet weights, muzzle velocities, recommended powder charges, and muzzle energy.

Each caliber reloading page also includes detailed information on the caliber’s history, typical applications, target species, and performance characteristics.

 

Additionally, we highlight some of the most popular and proven load recipes to help reloaders get started with confidence.

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Where applicable, we also offer a cost comparison between reloading and purchasing factory ammunition, giving you insight into the potential savings of reloading your own rounds

Caliber Reload Data

Most Popular Calibers

.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)

.308 Win. (7.62 x 51)

- 150 gr Sierra SP, 44.0 gr Varget, CCI 200 primer, COL 2.800"
- 168 gr Hornady BTHP, 41.5 gr IMR 4064, Federal 210 primer, COL 2.800"
- 175 gr Sierra MatchKing, 42.0 gr RL-15, Winchester LR primer, COL 2.800"
- 180 gr Nosler Partition, 46.0 gr H4895, CCI 200 primer, COL 2.800"
- 150 gr Hornady SST, 45.0 gr IMR 4895, Federal 210 primer, COL 2.780"
- 165 gr Speer SP, 44.0 gr Varget, Remington 9 1/2 primer, COL 2.800"
- 168 gr Barnes TTSX, 42.5 gr Varget, CCI 200 primer, COL 2.810"
- 155 gr Lapua Scenar, 43.5 gr IMR 4064, Winchester LR primer, COL 2.800"

Always consult a reliable reloading manual and start below maximum. Adjust for your specific rifle and components.

.223 Rem.

.223 Rem.

- 55gr FMJ, 24.5gr H335, CCI 400 primer, COAL 2.200"
- 55gr VMAX, 25.0gr Varget, Winchester SR primer, COAL 2.250"
- 62gr FMJ, 24.0gr TAC, Remington 7 1/2 primer, COAL 2.250"
- 69gr SMK, 23.5gr IMR 8208 XBR, Federal 205 primer, COAL 2.260"
- 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, 26.5gr Benchmark, CCI BR4 primer, COAL 2.200"
- 40gr Hornady VMAX, 27.0gr H322, Winchester SR primer, COAL 2.200"
- 77gr SMK, 22.0gr RL-15, CCI 450 primer, COAL 2.260"
- 55gr Nosler BT, 24.0gr BL-C(2), Federal 205 primer, COAL 2.240"

Always verify with a current reloading manual. Start at least 10% below listed charges and work up while watching for pressure signs.

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor

- 140 gr Hornady ELD-Match, 41.5 gr H4350, CCI BR-2 primer, Hornady brass, COL 2.800"
- 143 gr Hornady ELD-X, 41.0 gr H4350, Federal 210 primer, Lapua brass, COL 2.815"
- 130 gr Berger AR Hybrid, 42.0 gr RL-16, CCI 200 primer, Starline brass, COL 2.800"
- 120 gr Sierra TMK, 43.5 gr IMR 4350, Winchester LRP, Hornady brass, COL 2.750"
- 140 gr Nosler RDF, 40.0 gr IMR 4451, CCI 200 primer, Lapua brass, COL 2.805"
- 147 gr Hornady ELD-M, 40.2 gr H4350, Federal 210M primer, Hornady brass, COL 2.820"
- 135 gr Berger Classic Hunter, 41.2 gr H4350, CCI BR-2 primer, Hornady brass, COL 2.800"
- 129 gr Hornady InterLock, 42.5 gr RL-17, Winchester LRP, Hornady brass, COL 2.760"

Always start 10% below and work up. Verify all loads with reputable reloading manuals and ensure safety before use.

Caliber Load Data

Load recipes

.270 WSM

Rifle Caliber

Introduced in 2002 by Winchester, the .270 Winchester Short Magnum (.270 WSM) was developed as part of a concerted effort to harness the advantages of...

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5.6 x 50 Mag.

Rifle Caliber

The 5.6 x 50 Magnum, often referred to as 5.6x50R Mag. (for the rimmed variant) and 5.6x50 Mag. (for the rimless), is a caliber with its origins roote...

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7 x 57 R

Rifle Caliber

The 7x57R cartridge, a rimmed variant of the famous 7x57 Mauser, traces its origins back to the late 19th century. Developed by Paul Mauser in 1892, t...

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.264 Win. Mag.

Rifle Caliber

The .264 Winchester Magnum, introduced in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, made a significant entrance into the world of high-velocity cartr...

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.243 Ackley Improved

Rifle Caliber

The .243 Ackley Improved (AI) cartridge is the product of legendary gunsmith P.O. Ackley’s persistent drive to enhance and optimize existing rounds. O...

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.243 Ackley Improved

Rifle Caliber

The .243 Ackley Improved is a popular wildcat cartridge among reloaders, drawing its roots from the well-respected .243 Winchester. Developed by the l...

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7 x 65 R Brenneke

Rifle Caliber

The 7x65 R Brenneke is a distinguished cartridge with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Developed in 1917 by Wilhelm Brenneke, a renowned G...

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8 x 57 IS

Rifle Caliber

The 8 x 57 IS, also known as the 8mm Mauser, is one of the most influential and widespread rifle cartridges in history. First introduced in 1905 by th...

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.22 PPC USA

Rifle Caliber

The .22 PPC USA cartridge was born from the relentless pursuit of accuracy during the 1970s benchrest “accuracy wars” in the United States. Developed ...

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.225 Win.

Rifle Caliber

The .225 Winchester is a classic small-caliber rifle cartridge that traces its origins to the mid-1960s. Developed by Winchester and introduced in 196...

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.300 HAM'R

Rifle Caliber

Introduced by Wilson Combat in 2018, the .300 HAM’R is a modern centerfire rifle cartridge designed to deliver exceptional ballistic performance in th...

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6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)

Rifle Caliber

Developed by Hornady and introduced in 2020, the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC) was designed primarily for the AR-15 platform, but it has gained s...

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.284 Win.

Rifle Caliber

Introduced in 1963 by Winchester, the .284 Winchester was designed as a high-performance, short-action cartridge. Its main intent was to match the bal...

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7 mm STW

Rifle Caliber

The 7mm Shooting Times Westerner (7mm STW) is a magnum rifle cartridge introduced in the late 1980s. It was developed by Layne Simpson, a well-known g...

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7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag

Rifle Caliber

Introduced in 2002 by Remington Arms, the 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum—also known as 7mm RUM or 7mm Rem. Ultra Mag.—was developed to push the boundaries...

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6 mm B.R. Norma

Rifle Caliber

The 6 mm B.R. Norma, often simply called the 6mm BR Norma, is a rifle cartridge with a storied history rooted in precision shooting. Originally develo...

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.277 Fury

Rifle Caliber

The .277 Fury is a relatively new cartridge that has quickly made a name for itself within the firearms and reloading community. Developed by SIG Saue...

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.30 PICRA

Revolver / Pistol Caliber

The .30 PICRA cartridge, originating from collaborative efforts among precision shooting experts, has an interesting background rooted in the quest fo...

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7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe

Rifle Caliber

The caliber 7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe is a classic European sporting cartridge, originating from the early 20th century. It was designed by the German gunma...

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6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum

Rifle Caliber

The 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum is a modern magnum cartridge with roots in Weatherby’s continuing pursuit of velocity. Officially introduced in 2016, the...

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7.21 Firebird (Lazzeroni)

Rifle Caliber

The Lazzeroni Firebird, formally designated as the caliber 7.21 Firebird, has a distinctive place in the landscape of high-performance rifle cartridge...

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.25-06 Rem.

Rifle Caliber

The .25-06 Remington has a rich history that traces its origins back to the early 1920s. Originally developed as a wildcat cartridge by necking down t...

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.243 WSSM

Rifle Caliber

The .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) is a relatively modern cartridge, developed in the early 2000s as part of Winchester and Browning’s ques...

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6 x 62 R Freres

Rifle Caliber

The 6 x 62 R Freres is a unique and relatively specialized rifle cartridge that emerged from Germany in the early 20th century. Developed by gunsmith ...

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7.62 x 39 (.308) Russ.

Rifle Caliber

The 7.62 x 39mm caliber, sometimes called .308 Russian, has a storied history rooted in the development of Soviet military firearms. First introduced ...

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