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300 Norma Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 300 Norma Magnum with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

300 Norma Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)61,000 psi
Nominal case capacity104.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.308 in (7.82 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Barnes .308 208 gr LRX BT
Powder
Hodgdon Us 869
Charge
85.5 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,524 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

28,881 – 39,087 – 50,923 psi

nominal is 64% of the 61,000 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.

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