Primer Type Versus Powder Type Study, Test II:
30-06 Springfield: 53.0-grains A2700, Sierra 168-grain MatchKing, 3.25-inch OAL, Test Barrel

Primer
Type

Manufacture
Date

Peak Chamber
Pressure (PSI)

Muzzle
Velocity (fps)

Energy to Pressure
Ratio (fps2/PSI)

WLRM

1995

59,200

2790

131

210

1995

57,800

2778

134

9½M

1995

57,500

2771

134

215

1995

57,300

2770

134

350

1992

56,900

2765

134

WLR

1995

56,100

2764

136

210M

1995

55,900

2764

137

1995

54,500

2740

138

BR2

1995

54,400

2741

138

155

1990s

53,400

2734

140

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