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325 WSM Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 325 WSM 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.

325 WSM reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity79.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.323 in (8.20 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.323 195 gr InterLock SP
Powder
Vihtavuori N-160
Charge
60.9 gr
Barrel
23 in

Muzzle velocity

2,486 fps

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

32,276 – 41,678 – 52,333 psi

nominal is 64% 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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