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Load data for .218 Bee + .224 | 50gr | Barnes Vmtr HP

Recommended Powder(s): none

.218 Bee + .224 | 50gr | Barnes Vmtr HP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 50gr | Barnes Vmtr HP
Manufacturer SKU:
30178
Bullet Weight:
50gr | 3.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.709" | 18.0mm
Caliber:
.218 Bee load data
Case Length (l3):
1.345" | 34.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.655" | 42.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.399" | 10.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.399" | 10.1mm
Case Capacity:
18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
46412 psi | 3200 bar
LID:
LID_B445_C53
Last updated:
2025-02-02

Load data for 22 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .224 | 50gr | Barnes Vmtr HP bullet and 11 powders such as none. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
92%
41278
89%
**33
97%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
90%
41568
90%
**12
91%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
90%
41133
89%
**12
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
87%
41118
89%
**26
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
96%
36767
79%
**13
92%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
92%
41568
90%
**12
91%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
40756
88%
**56
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
96%
33417
72%
**90
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
31415
68%
**82
100%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
92%
41568
90%
**12
91%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
96%
39813
86%
**12
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AR 2205]*
<<locked>>
82%
30400
66%
**10
94%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
87%
38754
84%
**56
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
30124
65%
**82
92%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
82%
33736
73%
**92
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
93%
32793
71%
**25
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
89%
38754
84%
**56
90%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
82%
37782
81%
**97
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
82%
23003
50%
**05
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
21509
46%
**16
98%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
89%
38754
84%
**56
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
82%
26397
57%
**16
98%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

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.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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