Primer Type Versus Powder Type Study, Test III:
30-06 Springfield: 54.5-grains A2015BR, Sierra 168-grains 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

63,000

2759

121

215

1995

61,700

2752

123

210

1995

61,400

2756

124

350

1992

60,300

2749

125

BR2

1995

59,600

2745

126

1995

59,300

2741

127

210M

1995

59,000

2736

127

WLR

1995

58,900

2737

127

WLP

1995

58,900

2737

127

5341

1994

58,700

2733

127

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