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300 PRC Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

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

300 PRC reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity98.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.308 in (7.82 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 30 Caliber (.308) 165 gr HPBT GameKing
Powder
IMR 7828 SSC
Charge
73.6 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,977 fps

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

43,129 – 52,726 – 63,342 psi

nominal is 81% MAP (65,000 psi)

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 300 PRC powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 300 PRC, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 300 PRC bullets

Use MyLoads as a 300 PRC velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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