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 - .30-06

Bullet Type - .22/sabot 

Bullet Weight - 55

Butllet Diameter (IN) - .308

Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 2.9

Case Length (IN) - 2.484

Full Case Capacity (GR WATER)  - 69

Bullet Length (IN)  - .72

Barrel Length (IN) - 22

Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .304

Displaced Water (GR) - 5.717

Effective Water Capacity of Case (GR) - 63.283

Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 19.82

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

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Cartridge Data -.30-06

Caliber - .308 IN

Bullet Weight - 55 GR

Barrel Length - 19.82 in

Case Capacity - 63.283 GR of Water (CALC)

Bullet Diameter - .308 in

Sectional Density - .083

Volume Ratio - 6.8

Cartridge Temperature - 70 Degrees F.

Powder Class - MEDIUM FAST POWDERS

 Powder type - IMR-3031, RX11, H355, AA2230, S3032, WW748

Charge/ Bullet Weight - 1.038

Calc. Powder Charge  - 57.1 GR

Load Den - 90.2%

Est. Muzzle Velocity - 4200 FT/SEC

Est. Peak Pressure - 44400 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-3031, RX11, H355, AA2230, S3032, WW748

Load Density                   Charge Weight                 Velocity               Pressure 

        %                                          GR                              FPS                       PSI       

       75                                        47.5                            3500                    30700       

       80                                        50.6                            3700                    34900

       85                                        53.8                            4000                    39400

       90                                        57.0                            4200                    44200*

       95                                        61.1                            4400                    49200*

     100                                        63.3                            4700                    54600*

* Warning - HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !