Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.
325 WSM |
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Firearm | Browning Lightning BLR |
Barrel Length | 22″ |
Max Case Length | 2.100″ +0.000″/-0.020″ |
Min – Max COL | 2.560″ – 2.860″ |
Primer | CCI 250 |
Bullet Diameter | 0.3235″ +0.000″/-0.0030″ |
Reloading Dies | Hornady New Dimension |
Bullet Type | Bullet Weight Grains |
Net H2O Grains Capacity |
COL” |
Powder Type |
Powder Charge Grains |
Muzzle Velocity FPS |
Muzzle Energy Ft/Lbs |
Hornady SP #3232 | 150 | 77.8 | 2.820 | Re17 | 74.0 | 3336 | 3708 |
Hornady SP #3232 | 150 | 77.8 | 2.820 | H414 | 76.5 | 3467 | 4005 |
Hornady SP #3232 | 150 | 77.8 | 2.820 | RS Big Game | 73.5 | 3287 | 3598 |
Hornady SP #3232 | 150 | 77.8 | 2.820 | *IMR4350 | 66.5 | 2825 | 2659 |
Remington PSP | 185 | 73.7 | 2.830 | H4350 | 71.5 | 3021 | 3750 |
Remington PSP | 185 | 73.7 | 2.830 | RS Hunter | 73.0 | 3023 | 3755 |
Remington PSP | 185 | 73.7 | 2.830 | Re 22 | 75.0 | 2900 | 3456 |
Remington PSP | 185 | 73.7 | 2.830 | Re 22 | 76.5 C | 2985 | 3661 |
Remington PSP | 185 | 73.7 | 2.830 | IMR 7828 SSC | 76.5 C | 3005 | 3710 |
Nosler Bal Tip #32180 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | Re17 | 67.5 | 2996 | 3588 |
Nosler Bal Tip #32180 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | H414 | 69.5 | 3115 | 3879 |
Nosler Bal Tip #32180 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | Win 760 | 69.5 | 3004 | 3606 |
CT Bal Silvertip #51693 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | Re17 | 68.0 | 3003 | 3605 |
CT Bal Silvertip #51693 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | H414 | 70.5 | 3115 | 3878 |
CT Bal Silvertip #51693 | 180 | 71.5 | 2.860 | RS Big Game | 67.5 | 3010 | 3621 |
Nosler E Tip #59265 | 180 | 66.9 | 2.680 | Varget | 59.5 | 2854 | 3256 |
Nosler E Tip #59265 | 180 | 66.9 | 2.680 | H414 | 66.0 | 2995 | 3586 |
Nosler E Tip #59265 | 180 | 66.9 | 2.680 | IMR4350 | 65.0 | 2796 | 3125 |
Hornady SP | 195 | 72.5 | 2.860 | H414 | 68.0 | 2885 | 3605 |
Hornady SP | 195 | 72.5 | 2.860 | H4350 | 70.0 | 2907 | 3660 |
Hornady SP | 195 | 72.5 | 2.860 | Re22 | 75.0 C | 2890 | 3617 |
Hornady SP | 195 | 72.5 | 2.860 | IMR 7828 SSC | 75.0 C | 2930 | 3718 |
Nosler Partition #35277 | 200 | 72.1 | 2.860 | Re17 | 66.0 | 2868 | 3654 |
Nosler Partition #35277 | 200 | 72.1 | 2.860 | H414 | 68.0 | 2955 | 3879 |
Nosler Partition #35277 | 200 | 72.1 | 2.860 | IMR 4350 | 68.0 | 2821 | 3535 |
Sierra SPBT # 2420 | 220 | 70.0 | 2.860 | Re19 | 68.5 | 2768 | 3744 |
Sierra SPBT # 2420 | 220 | 70.0 | 2.860 | H414 | 65.0 | 2795 | 3817 |
Sierra SPBT # 2420 | 220 | 70.0 | 2.860 | IMR 4350 | 65.0 | 2722 | 3620 |
Barnes is producing a 160 grain and Hornady is pumping out 170 SSTs. Both in .323 or 8mm HOORAH !!!! Ought sixes, beware.