The Armory

Hal's Loading Bible

Community load data. Verified. None fabricated.

Reference data only. Always verify against current published load manuals before loading. Never exceed maximum charges. Hal does not guess — but Hal is not responsible for your rifle.

.30-06

IMR 435057gr
2,700 fps
Sierra 180gr SpitzerCOAL 3.34"
Primer Federal 210Brass Winchester

Classic all-around deer load. Safe in Remington 700 and Mossberg Patriot.

RidgerunnerMingo
Hodgdon H4831SC58gr
2,800 fps
Nosler 165gr PartitionCOAL 3.33"
Primer Winchester WLRBrass Federal

Faster than the 180 load with excellent terminal performance. Meters cleanly.

HollowCreekRifles

.308 / 7.62x51

IMR 406443.5gr
2,580 fps
Hornady 178gr BTHP A-MAXCOAL 2.81"
Primer CCI 200Brass Winchester

Long-range load. IMR 4064 is easy to find. Good node at 43.0–43.5gr.

ZLambert
Hodgdon Varget44gr
2,650 fps
Sierra 168gr BTHP MatchKingCOAL 2.8"
Primer Federal 210MBrass Lapua

Proven accuracy load. Start at 42.5gr and work up. No pressure signs at this charge in Remington 700.

HollowCreekRifles

.357 Magnum

Alliant 240015gr
1,350 fps
Hornady 158gr XTPCOAL 1.59"
Primer CCI 550 MagnumBrass Starline

Softer shooting than H110. Works well in lever guns. Good deer load inside 100 yards.

BlackWalnutWoodcraft
Hodgdon H11018.5gr
1,400 fps
Sierra 158gr JSPCOAL 1.59"
Primer CCI 550 MagnumBrass Starline

Hot load — do not exceed. Verified safe in Ruger GP100. Watch for flatened primers.

HamlinHollowFarm

9mm

Hodgdon Titegroup4.1gr
1,100 fps
Hornady 124gr FMJCOAL 1.169"
Primer CCI 500Brass Mixed

Clean-burning, low flash. Good plinking load. Easy on the brass.

FlatIronSmith
Winchester 2314.8gr
1,150 fps
Berry's 115gr RNCOAL 1.15"
Primer CCI 500Brass Mixed

Classic 9mm powder. Meters consistently. Widely available.

CoalfieldsCarry