Load data for caliber ".308 Marlin Express"
The .308 Marlin Express was an innovative round developed by Marlin Firearms in 2007. This caliber is loved by many hunters and target shooters due to its excellent accuracy potential, moderate recoil and reliable performance in various weather conditions.The .308 Marlin Express has proven to be a capable big game cartridge with impressive knockdown power. It's also widely known for its ability to remain accurate and consistent at long distances, making it an excellent choice for any hunting or precision target shooting application.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
Caliber: | .308 Marlin Express |
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Cartridge Type: | Rimmed |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.308 '' | 7.82 mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.91'' | 48.51 mm |
Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.61'' | 66.29 mm |
Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 47863.2 psi | 3300 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.