Example simulation — 308 Winchester

illustrative

A sample 308 Winchester starting load, computed by the in-browser internal-ballistics engine. Enter your own load above and press Simulate to replace it with your result.

Bullet
Hornady 0.308 190 gr InterLock BTSP
Powder
Winchester W760
Charge
37.5 gr
Barrel
22 in
Muzzle velocity2,058 fps
Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)25,402 – 34,495 – 44,838 psinominal is 56% of the 62,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.