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Load data for .218 Bee + .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

.218 Bee + .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET
Manufacturer SKU:
1110
Bullet Weight:
45gr | 2.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.223" | 5.66mm
Bullet Length:
0.537" | 13.6mm
Caliber:
.218 Bee load data
Case Length (l3):
1.345" | 34.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.655" | 42.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.227" | 5.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.227" | 5.8mm
Case Capacity:
18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
46412 psi | 3200 bar
LID:
LID_B5725_C53
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 26 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET bullet and 13 powders such as Vihtavuori N110. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
90%
40567
87%
**20
97%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
89%
41452
89%
**15
91%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
89%
41510
89%
**18
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
86%
40756
88%
**23
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
23366
50%
**39
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
96%
37927
82%
**36
92%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
91%
41452
89%
**15
91%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
83%
40915
88%
**59
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
34809
75%
**07
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
22945
49%
**88
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
32140
69%
**82
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
91%
41452
89%
**15
91%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
95%
40553
87%
**25
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2205]*
<<locked>>
82%
31169
67%
**07
94%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
87%
38812
84%
**56
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
31778
68%
**05
92%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
34011
73%
**89
100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
85%
20059
43%
**50
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
92%
33112
71%
**21
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
89%
38812
84%
**56
90%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
38145
82%
**07
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
83%
23844
51%
**05
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
83%
18768
40%
**70
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
82%
22205
48%
**00
98%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
89%
38812
84%
**56
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
26934
58%
**13
98%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

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