Sabot Starter Kit

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

* Caution * case capacity calculations *

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

Cartridge Type - ..30-40 Krag

Bullet Type - .22/sabot 

Bullet Weight - 55

Butllet Diameter (IN) - .308

Overall Cartridge Length (IN) - 2.8

Case Length (IN) - 2.304

Full Case Capacity (GR WATER)  - 52.2

Bullet Length (IN) - .72

Barrel Length (IN) - 22

Bullet Seating Depth (IN) - .224

Displaced Water (GR) - 4.212

Effeective Water Capasity of Case (GR) - 47.998

Effective Barrel Length (IN) - 19.92

 

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

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Cartridge Data - .30-40 Krag

Caliber - .308

Bullet Weight - 55 GR

Barrel Length - 19.92 in

Case Capasity - 63.283 GR of Water (CALC)

Bullet Dianeter - .308

Sectional Dencity - .083

Volume Ratio - 8.7

Cartridge Temperature - 70 Degrees F.

Powder Class - FAST POWDERS

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

Charge/ Bullet Weight - 0.698

Calc. Powdrer Charge  - 38.4 GR

Load Den - 80%

Est. Muzzle Velocity - 3700 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 - .30-40 Krag

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

Load Dencity                   Charge Weight                 Velocity               Pressure 

        %                                          GR                              FPS                       PSI       

       75                                        36.0                             3500                    33800

       80                                        38.4                             3700                    38500

       85                                        40.8                             3900                    43500

       90                                        42.2                             4200                    48700*

       95                                        45.6                             4400                    54300*

     100                                        48.0                             4600                    60200*

* Warning - HIGH PRESSURE - REFERENCE ONLY !