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300 Weatherby Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 300 Weatherby 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 Weatherby Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity99.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.308 in (7.82 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.308 208 gr BTHP Match
Powder
Alliant RL-25
Charge
73.7 gr
Barrel
26 in

Muzzle velocity

2,669 fps

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

42,649 – 53,608 – 64,907 psi

nominal is 82% of the 65,000 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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