VihtaVuori N105

Super Magnum
Slow burning handgun powder filling the gap between N350 and N110. Especially developed for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or large case volume. Reloading data is currently available for the following cartridges: 9x21 mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, 357 Remington Maximum, .40 S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .41 Remington Magnum, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum and .454 Casull.

ShapeColorPerforationDiameter minDiameter maxLength/thick. minLength/thick. maxManufacturer
Cylinder(tubular)GrayYes0.74 mm0.77 mm1.02 mm2.12 mmFinland
N105

ADVARSEL!

.357 Magnum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde158 XTP 10.9 1320start load; min OAL: 1.575
Bilde158 XTP 11.9 1417never exceed; min OAL: 1.575
Bilde180 Jacketed 8.9 1154start load; min OAL: 1.677
Bilde180 Jacketed 10.3 1261never exceed; min OAL: 1.677
Bilde200 Jacketed 8.4 1020start load; min OAL: 1.697
Bilde200 Jacketed 9.4 1123never exceed; min OAL: 1.697
Lee Precision Data
Small Pistol Primer. With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 9.5 1020
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 10.0 1091
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 10.5 1195
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 11.0 1275
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 11.5 1330
Bilde140 Cutting Edge Raptor HP 12.0 1401
Using Cutting Edge bullets
Warning! A Ruger GP 100 with a 6-inch barrel was used to test-fire the loads. Starline cases and CCI 500 primers were used throughout, except where noted. Bullet diameter: .357 inch; maximum case length: 1.290 inches; trim-to length: 1.280 inches. Overall loaded length: 1.570 inches. Source: Handloader Magazine issue #298.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde158 Hornady FP/XTP 11.8 1401starting load; OAL (in.): 1.575
Bilde158 Hornady FP/XTP 12.6 1490maximum load; OAL (in.): 1.575
Bilde180 Speer TMJ 10.1 1243starting load; OAL (in.): 1.677; (the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum)
Bilde180 Speer TMJ 11.3 1342maximum load; OAL (in.): 1.677;(the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum)
Bilde200 Speer TMJ 9.2 1106starting load; OAL (in.): 1.697; (the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum)
Bilde200 Speer TMJ 10.2 1199maximum load; OAL (in.): 1.697; (the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum)
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 2006
test barrel: 7", 1 in 18 1/2" twist; primers: Small Rifles; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 1.283"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.3 1100
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.6 1150
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.8 1200
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 10.1 1250
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 10.3 1300maximum load
Handgun (FTX Data)
max. case length: 1.250"; case trim length: 1.240"; bullet diameter: .357"; Pistol: Ruger GP100; barrel: 4", 1 in 16" twist; case: Remington; primer: WSP; bullet: 140 GR FTX; maximum COL: 1.585"; sectional density: .157; ballistic coefficient: .160; use maximum loads with caution; NOTE: DUE TO THE LONGER OGIVE IT IS CRITICAL THAT CARTRIDGE CASES BE TRIMMED TO THE LENGTH SPECIFIED.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 10.7 1150COAL: 1.590"
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 11.0 1197COAL: 1.590"
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 11.4 1242COAL: 1.590"
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 11.7 1290COAL: 1.590"
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 12.0 1352COAL: 1.590"
Bilde110 Hornady HP-XTP 12.3 1399maximum load; COAL: 1.590"
Bilde125 Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP 10.0 1016COAL: 1.590"
Bilde125 Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP 10.2 1069COAL: 1.590"
Bilde125 Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP 10.5 1131COAL: 1.590"
Bilde125 Hornady HP-XTP or FP-XTP 10.7 1185maximum load; COAL: 1.590"
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.3 1267COAL: 1.585"; case trim to length: 1.240"
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.6 1270COAL: 1.585"; case trim to length: 1.240"
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 9.8 1298COAL: 1.585"; case trim to length: 1.240"
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 10.1 1320COAL: 1.585"; case trim to length: 1.240"
Bilde140 Hornady FTX 10.3 1330maximum load; COAL: 1.585"; case trim to length: 1.240"
Handgun Using Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger GP100; barrel length: 6"; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol Magnum; bullet diameter: .357"; maximum COAL: 1.590"; maximum case length: 1.290"; trim to length: 1.280".

.357 Maximum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde158 Hornady FP/XTP 13.1 1591starting load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde158 Hornady FP/XTP 14.3 1683maximum load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde158 Rainier FP 13.3 1608starting load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde158 Rainier FP 14.5 1695maximum load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde160 Intercast LFN 13.4 1696starting load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde160 Intercast LFN 14.6 1775maximum load; COL (in.): 1.890
Bilde180 Nosler Silhouette 12.2 1453starting load; COL (in.): 1.894
Bilde180 Nosler Silhouette 13.1 1534maximum load; COL (in.): 1.894
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 12", 1 in 18 1/2" twist; primers: Small Rifle; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 1.598"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

.357 Sig

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde90 Sierra Jacketed HP 12.1 1399sugg. start load; 26,300 psi; 1.140" OAL
Bilde90 Sierra Jacketed HP 13.5 1627max load; compressed powder charge; 36,900 psi; 1.140" OAL
Bilde115 Sierra Jacketed HP 10.8 1331sugg. start load; 31,100 psi; 1.140" OAL
Bilde115 Sierra Jacketed HP 12.0 1473max load; 39,300 psi; 1.140" OAL
Bilde125 Speer Gold Dot Jacketed HP 10.1 1214sugg. start load; 28,700 psi; 1.135" OAL
Bilde125 Speer Gold Dot Jacketed HP 11.3 1381max load; 38,400 psi; 1.135" OAL; potentially most accurate load
Bilde147 Speer TMJ 8.1 1092sugg. start load; 31,300 psi; 1.135" OAL
Bilde147 Speer TMJ 9.0 1185max load; 38,400 psi; 1.135" OAL
Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition
cases: Federal; trim-to length: .860"; primers: Federal 100; primer size: Small Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 15; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .3553"
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde125 Speer GD-HP or TMJ RN 10.1 1257start charge
Bilde125 Speer GD-HP or TMJ RN 11.2 1400maximum charge; compressed load
Bilde147 Speer GD-HP or TMJ 8.2 1100start charge
Bilde147 Speer GD-HP or TMJ 9.0 1207maximum charge
Speer Reloading Manual #14
max case length: 0.865"; trim-to length: 0.860"; max cart length: 1.140"; RCBS shellholder: #27; barrel length: 4"; twist: 1-16"; test firearm: SIG 229; case: Speer; primers: CCI 500; COL: 1.135"; bullet dia.: 355"; maximum loads should be used with caution
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde124 Speer Gold Dot hollowpoint 10.1 1,257
Bilde124 Speer Gold Dot hollowpoint 11.2 1,400maximum and compressed load
Speer Load Data
CCI 500 primers and Speer cases used in all test loads.

.38 Super

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde124 Jacketed 10.0 1407start load; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde124 Jacketed 10.9 1594never exceed; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde130 Jacketed 9.3 1319start load; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde130 Jacketed 10.1 1457never exceed; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde147 Jacketed 7.9 1209start load; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde147 Jacketed 8.5 1293never exceed; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde147 XTP 7.8 1181start load; min OAL: 1.260
Bilde147 XTP 8.4 1293never exceed; min OAL: 1.260
Lee Precision Data
Small Pistol Primer. DO NOT USE THESE LOADS IN 38 AUTOMATIC OR 38 ACP. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde125 Hornady 8.2 1157
Bilde125 Hornady 8.4 1196
Bilde125 Hornady 8.6 1243
Bilde125 Hornady 8.7 1290
Bilde125 Hornady 8.9 1328maximum load
Using 121/124/125 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Kimber Model 1911; barrel length: 5 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .355" and .357"; 121 GR Hornady HAP COAL: 1.210"; 124 GR FMJ-RN COAL: 1.250", 124 GR HP XTP COAL: 1.210"; 124 GR FMJ-FP COAL: 1.200"; 125 GR HAP COAL: 1.210"; 125 GR FP XTP & HP XTP COAL: 1.200"; maximum COAL: 1.280"; maximum case length: .900"; trim to length: .895". NOTE: 121 GR and 124 GR bullets can be used for all 125 GR data listed.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 6.1 799
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 6.4 871
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 6.6 945
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 6.9 1024
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 7.2 1106
Bilde140 Hornady HP XTP 7.5 1174maximum load
Using 140 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Kimber Model 1911; barrel length: 5 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .355" and .357"; COAL: 1.210"; maximum COAL: 1.280"; maximum case length: .900"; trim to length: .895".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde147 Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP 7.0 996
Bilde147 Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP 7.3 1034
Bilde147 Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP 7.5 1080
Bilde147 Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP 7.7 1126
Bilde147 Hornady FMJ-RN-BT or HP XTP 7.9 1162maximum load
Using 147 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Kimber Model 1911; barrel length: 5 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Small Pistol; bullet diameter: .355" and .357"; COAL: 1.260"; maximum COAL: 1.280"; maximum case length: .900"; trim to length: .895".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde124 Hornady FMJ-FP 9.9 1407starting load; COL (in.): 1.260
Bilde124 Hornady FMJ-FP 10.4 1501maximum load; COL (in.): 1.260
Bilde130 Sierra FMJ 9.3 1319starting load; COL (in.): 1.260
Bilde130 Sierra FMJ 9.6 1388maximum load; COL (in.): 1.260
Bilde147 Hornady HP/XTP 7.9 1181starting load; COL (in.): 1.260
Bilde147 Hornady HP/XTP 8.2 1237maximum load; COL (in.): 1.260
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 5 1/2", 1 in 16" twist; primers: Small Pistol; cases: Remington +P, trim-to length: 0.893"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde124 Hornady FMJ/FP 8.2 983sugg. start load; 20,100 cup; 1.165" OAL
Bilde124 Hornady FMJ/FP 9.2 1303max load; compressed powder charge; 31,000 cup; 1.165" OAL
Bilde147 Speer TMJ 7.8 896sugg. start load; 21,600 cup; 1.280" OAL
Bilde147 Speer TMJ 8.7 1144max load; 29,600 cup; 1.280" OAL
Handgun Data Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition
cases: Remington; trim-to length: .895"; primers: CCI 500; primer size: Small Pistol; Lyman shell holder: No. 12; firearm used: Universal Receiver; barrel length: 5"; twist: 1-16"; groove dia.: .355"

.38-40 Winchester / .38-40 WCF

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde180 Speer FN or CM 11.9 1398start charge
Bilde180 Speer FN or CM 12.5 1514maximum charge
Speer Reloading Manual #14
max. case length: 1.305"; trim-to length: 1.295"; max cart. OAL: 1.592"; RCBS shell holder: #35; cart. case: Winchester; primer: CCI 300; test firearm: Universal Receiver; barrel length: HS Precision 24"; bullets were cast in RCBS moulds; maximum loads should be used with CAUTION

.40 Smith & Wesson / .40 S&W

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Jacketed 7.5 1069start load; min. OAL: 1.126
Bilde200 Jacketed 8.0 1132NEVER EXCEED; compressed load; min. OAL: 1.126
Lee Precision 200 GR Data
Do not use reloads in Glock or similar guns with chambers that do not fully support the cartridge due to the intrusion of the feed ramp. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Pistol Primer.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Speer TMJ 7.6 1053starting load
Bilde200 Speer TMJ 7.7 1076maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 5 1/2", 1 in 16" twist; primers: Small Pistol; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 0.843"; COL (in.): 1.126; This data is intended for use in firearms with barrels which fully support the cartridge in the chamber. Use of this data in firearms which do not fully support the cartridge may result in bulged cases, ruptured cases, case head separation, or other conditions which may result in damage to the firearm and/or result in injury or death of the shooter and/or bystanders. Loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

.400 CorBon

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde150-155 JHP 11.2 1,150starting load
Bilde150-155 JHP 12.0 1,250maximum load
Bilde165 JHP 10.5 1,125starting load
Bilde165 JHP 11.2 1,250maximum load

Accuracy measurements are 10-shot groups fired from a Ransom Rest at 25 yards. Test firearm was a Les Baer Premier II pistol.

.41 Magnum / .41 Remington Magnum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde170 Jacketed 15.3 1539start load; compressed; min OAL: 1.579
Bilde170 Jacketed 17.5 1690never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.579
Bilde210 XTP 13.0 1329start load; min OAL: 1.579
Bilde210 XTP 15.1 1470never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.579
Lee Precision Data
CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS; maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (Modern Reloading, Second Edition - Richard Lee)
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde170 Sierra JHC 15.3 1526starting load
Bilde170 Sierra JHC 16.9 1642maximum load
Bilde210 Hornady HP/XTP 13.0 1329starting load
Bilde210 Hornady HP/XTP 14.6 1435maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 6", 1 in 18 3/4" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: W-W Super, trim-to length: 1.280"; COL (in.): 1.579; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

.44 Magnum / .44 Remington Magnum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde240 Cutting Edge Solid 14.0 1114
Bilde240 Cutting Edge Solid 14.5 1155
Bilde240 Cutting Edge Solid 15.0 1231
Bilde240 Cutting Edge Solid 15.5 1278
Using Cutting Edge bullets
Warning! A Ruger New Model Blackhawk (stainless Bisley) with a 5 1/2-inch barrel was used to test-fire these loads. Starline cases were used throughout. CCI 300 primers were used in all loads, except where indicated. Bullet diameter: .430 inch; maximum case length: 1.285 inches; trim-to length: 1.275 inches. Overall loaded length: 1.610 inches. Source: Handloader Magazine issue #298.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 XTP 15.9 1456start load; min OAL: 1.602
Bilde200 XTP 19.2 1630never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.602
Bilde240 Jacketed 13.9 1286start load; min OAL: 1.602
Bilde300 Jacketed 12.2 1091start load; min OAL: 1.717
Bilde300 Jacketed 13.7 1200never exceed; min OAL: 1.717
Bilde240 Jacketed 16.4 1424never exceed min OAL: 1.602
Lee Precision Data
Large pistol primer. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde180 Hornady HP-XTP 19.0 1634starting load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde180 Hornady HP-XTP 21.6 1781maximum load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 16.8 1506starting load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 19.4 1642maximum load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ-Match 16.7 1417starting load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ-Match 18.8 1542maximum load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde240 Hornady JTC-SIL 14.7 1325starting load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde240 Hornady JTC-SIL 16.6 1434maximum load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde250 Sierra FPJ-Match 13.4 1253starting load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde250 Sierra FPJ-Match 16.7 1406maximum load; COL (in.): 1.602
Bilde300 Hornady HP-XTP 13.1 1145starting load; COL (in.): 1.717; the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum
Bilde300 Hornady HP-XTP 14.6 1231maximum load; COL (in.): 1.717; the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum
Bilde300 Sierra JSP 12.7 1122starting load; COL (in.): 1.717; the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum
Bilde300 Sierra JSP 13.8 1208maximum load; COL (in.): 1.717; the cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 7", 1 in 20" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 1.275"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ Match 16.5 1195overall loaded length (inches): 1.595
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ Match 17.5 1239overall loaded length (inches): 1.595
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ Match 18.5 1294overall loaded length (inches): 1.595
Bilde220 Sierra FPJ Match 19.5 1337overall loaded length (inches): 1.595
Handloading Data
A Smith & Wesson Model 69 with a 4 1/4-inch barrel was used to test fire these loads. Starline cases were used throughout. Maximum case length: 1.285 inches; trim-to length: 1.275 inches; primer: CCI 300 (except where otherwise specified in remarks).
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde180 Hornady HP-XTP 13.6 850
Bilde180 Hornady HP-XTP 16.4 1152
Bilde180 Hornady HP-XTP 19.2 1454maximum load
Revolver Using 180 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.600".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 15.3 1229
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 17.1 1317
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 18.9 1405
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 19.8 1494maximum load
Revolver Using 200 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.600".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde240 Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL 13.7 918
Bilde240 Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL 15.5 1107
Bilde240 Hornady HP-XTP or CL-SIL 16.4 1297maximum load
Revolver Using 240 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; Hornady HP-XTP and CL-SIL COAL: 1.600"; SWC-HP and SWC COAL: 1.610"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde265 Hornady FP 12.8 1062
Bilde265 Hornady FP 14.5 1180maximum load
Revolver Using 265 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.610".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde300 Hornady HP-XTP 11.7 976
Bilde300 Hornady HP-XTP 12.3 1035
Bilde300 Hornady HP-XTP 12.8 1093maximum load
Revolver Using 300 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk (Bisley); barrel length: 5 1/2-inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275"; COAL: 1.610".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 19.3 1675
Bilde200 Hornady HP-XTP 20.1 1702maximum load
TC Using Hornady Bullets
Gun: Thompson/Center G-2 Contender; barrel length: 10 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester Large Pistol; bullet diameter: .430"; 200, 240 & 300 GR Hornady HP-XTP and 240 GR CL-SIL COAL: 1.600"; 265 Hornady FP COAL: 1.610"; maximum COAL: 1.610"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275".

.45 Colt

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 14.1 971starting load
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 15.0 1129maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 6", 1 in 16" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 1.279"; COL (in.): 1.594 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde225 Hornady FTX 13.5 900maximum load; DO NOT REDUCE
Handgun (FTX Data)
max. case length: 1.230"; case trim length: 1.215"; bullet diameter: .452"; pistol: Ruger Blackhawk; barrel: 7 1/2" 1 in 16" twist; case: Starline; primer: WLP; bullet: 225 GR. FTX; maximum COL: 1.645"; sectional density: .157; ballistic coefficient: .140; use maximum loads with caution
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde225 Hornady FTX 13.5 834maximum load
Revolver Using 225 GR Hornady Bullets
Gun: Ruger New Model (Bisley) Blackhawk; barrel length: 5 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester WLP; bullet diameter: .452"; COAL: 1.645; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.215";
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 14.8 858
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 15.2 918
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 15.6 978
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 15.9 1039maximum load
Bilde250 Hornady HP-XTP 14.0 1141
Bilde250 Hornady HP-XTP 14.3 1150
Bilde250 Hornady HP-XTP 14.7 1160
Bilde250 Hornady HP-XTP 15.1 1143maximum load
T/C & Ruger Using Hornady Bullets
Gun: Thompson/Center Encore; barrel length: 12 inches; case: Starline; primer: Winchester WLP; bullet diameter: .452"; 240 and 300 GR Hornady XTP-MAG COAL: 1.655"; 250 HP-XTP COAL: 1.595"; 300 HP-XTP COAL: 1.580"; maximum COAL: 1.600"; maximum case length: 1.285"; trim to length: 1.275".

.45 Winchester Magnum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Jacketed 17.7 1626start load; min OAL: 1.555
Bilde200 Jacketed 20.2 1824never exceed; min OAL: 1.555
Lee Precision Data
Large Pistol primer; with NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer (Modern Reloading - Second Edition - Richard Lee)
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde185 Hornady HP/XTP 17.4 1714starting load; COL (in.): 1.516
Bilde185 Hornady HP/XTP 20.5 1888maximum load; COL (in.): 1.516
Bilde200 Hornady FMJ-CT 16.5 1583starting load; COL (in.): 1.555
Bilde200 Hornady FMJ-CT 19.0 1744maximum load; COL (in.): 1.555
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 13.8 1289starting load; COL (in.): 1.504
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 15.8 1414maximum load; COL (in.): 1.504
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 12", 1 in 16" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: Winchester, trim-to length: 1.192"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

.454 Casull

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde185 XTP 26.6 2001start load; compressed charge; min OAL: 1.642
Bilde185 XTP 29.3 2159never exceed; compressed charge; min OAL: 1.642
Bilde225 Jacketed 24.6 1765start load; compressed charge; min OAL: 1.681
Bilde225 Jacketed 26.7 1913never exceed; compressed charge; min OAL: 1.681
Bilde250 XTP 21.4 1585start load; min OAL: 1.685
Bilde250 XTP 24.3 1765never exceed; min OAL: 1.685
Bilde300 Jacketed 19.7 1408start load; min OAL: 1.752
Bilde300 Jacketed 23.0 1588never exceed; min OAL: 1.752
Lee Precision Data
With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Small Rifle primer. NOTE: Industry standard cup pressure is 53,000. Some of the hard core bullet loads exceed this value. Use maximum loads with caution.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 23.9 1593
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 25.0 1671
Bilde240 Hornady XTP-MAG 26.1 1742maximum load
Using Hornady Bullets
Gun: Freedom Arms Model 83; barrel length: 7 1/2 inches; case: Starline; primer: Fed. #205; bullet diameter: .452"; COAL: 1.745"; maximum COAL: 1.765"; maximum case length: 1.383"; trim to length: 1.373".
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde185 Hornady HP/XTP 26.5 1988starting load; COL (in.): 1.642; crimping is done over the bullet ogive
Bilde185 Hornady HP/XTP 29.3 2142maximum load; COL (in.): 1.642; crimping is done over the bullet ogive
Bilde225 Speer HP 24.5 1759starting load; COL (in.): 1.681
Bilde225 Speer HP 26.7 1903maximum load; COL (in.): 1.681
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 21.4 1578starting load; COL (in.): 1.685
Bilde250 Hornady HP/XTP 24.2 1759maximum load; COL (in.): 1.685
Bilde300 Speer Plated HP 19.8 1414starting load; COL (in.): 1.752
Bilde300 Speer Plated HP 23.0 1588maximum load; COL (in.): 1.752
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 9 1/2", 1 in 24" twist; primers: Small Rifle; cases: Freedom Arms, trim-to length: 1.311"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

.50 Action Express / .50 AE

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde300 IMI JHP 19.4 1296starting load
Bilde300 IMI JHP 21.3 1430maximum load
Bilde325 Speer UCHP 17.7 1171starting load
Bilde325 Speer UCHP 19.4 1332maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 6", 1 in 19" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: Speer, trim-to length: 1.280"; COL (in.): 1.575; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde300 Jacketed 19.4 1316start load
Bilde300 Jacketed 21.3 1434never exceed
Bilde325 Jacketed 17.7 1207start load
Bilde325 Jacketed 19.5 1316never exceed
Lee Precision Data
CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. Large Pistol primer. Min. OAL: 1.575

.500 Smith & Wesson Magnum / .500 S&W Magnum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde300 Speer TMJ 30.6 1759starting load; COL (in.): 2.008
Bilde300 Speer TMJ 36.0 1965maximum load; COL (in.): 2.008
Bilde350 Hornady HP/XTP 27.0 1598starting load; COL (in.): 1.984
Bilde350 Hornady HP/XTP 31.2 1713maximum load; COL (in.): 1.984
Bilde400 Sierra JSP 25.0 1444starting load; COL (in.): 2.051
Bilde400 Sierra JSP 31.0 1657maximum load; COL (in.): 2.051
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 11", 1 in 18" twist; primers: Large Rifle; cases: Starline, trim-to length: 1.614"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

10mm Auto

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Jacketed 7.7 1050start load; min OAL: 1.256
Bilde200 Jacketed 8.6 1155never exceed; min OAL: 1.256
Lee Precision Data
Large Pistol Primer. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. (Modern Reloading - Second Edition - Richard Lee)
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde180 Speer HP 8.6 1220starting load
Bilde180 Speer HP 9.9 1280maximum load
Bilde200 Hornady FMJ/FP 7.3 1066starting load
Bilde200 Hornady FMJ/FP 8.2 1111maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 5 1/2", 1 in 16" twist; primers: Large Pistol; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 0.988"; COL (in.): 1.256; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde200 Hornady XTP/HP 7.5 846
Bilde200 Hornady XTP/HP 8.0 951
Bilde200 Hornady XTP/HP 8.6 1097
Handloads
A Kimber Model 1911 Stainless Target II with a one-in-16-inch twist, 5-inch barrel was used for testing loads. Starline brass and CCI 300 Large Pistol primers used throughout. Maximum overall cartridge length: 1.260 inches; maximum case length: 0.992 inch; trim-to length: 0.982 inch. Maximum SAAMI pressure: 37,500 psi.

5.7x28 FN / 5.7x28mm FN

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde40 Sierra Hornet softpoint 5.8 1676overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde40 Sierra Hornet softpoint 6.3 1804maximum; overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde40 Hornady V-Max boat-tail 5.8 1669overall loaded length (inches): 1.590
Bilde40 Hornady V-Max boat-tail 6.3 1795maximum; overall loaded length (inches): 1.590
Bilde45 Sierra Hornet softpoint 5.5 1570overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde45 Sierra Hornet softpoint 6.0 1700overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde45 Speer softpoint 5.5 1585overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde45 Speer softpoint 6.0 1719overall loaded length (inches): 1.470
Bilde45 Hornady Bee hollowpoint 5.5 1558overall loaded length (inches): 1.415
Bilde45 Hornady Bee hollowpoint 6.0 1711overall loaded length (inches): 1.415
Handload Data
Notes: An FNH Five-Seven USG with a 4 7/8-inch barrel was used to fire the test loads. FN cases and Winchester Small Pistol Magnum primers were used throughout. Case length: 1.137 inches; factory overall loaded length: 1.5925 inches. Temperature during tests was 27 degrees Fahrenheit.

9mm Luger / 9mm Parabellum

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde147 XTP 6.2 1056start load; min OAL: 1.142
Bilde147 XTP 6.5 1125never exceed; min OAL: 1.142
Bilde130 Jacketed 7.2 1171start load; min OAL: 1.142
Bilde130 Jacketed 7.5 1252never exceed; min OAL: 1.142
Lee Precision Data
Small pistol primer. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer.
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde130 Sierra FMJ 7.0 1151starting load; COL (in.): 1.142
Bilde130 Sierra FMJ 7.4 1232maximum load; COL (in.): 1.142
Bilde147 Hornady HP/XTP 6.1 1039starting load; COL (in.): 1.142
Bilde147 Hornady HP/XTP 6.4 1108maximum load; COL (in.): 1.142
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 4", 1 in 10" twist; primers: Small Pistol; cases: Lapua, trim-to length: 0.748"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!

9x21mm

Bilde
Wt.BulletChargeVelocity (FPS)Remarks
Bilde115 Sierra FMJ 8.1 1344starting load
Bilde115 Sierra FMJ 8.7 1435maximum load
Bilde123 Lapua FMJ 6.9 1220starting load
Bilde123 Lapua FMJ 7.4 1301maximum load
Bilde147 Hornady HP-XTP 5.8 1071starting load
Bilde147 Hornady HP-XTP 6.3 1139maximum load
Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6
test barrel: 5 1/2", 1 in 10" twist; primers: Small Pistol; cases: Tanfoglio, trim-to length: 0.826"; COL (in.): 1.161 (except where otherwise specified in remarks); loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION!
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