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Load data for .218 Bee + .224 | 50gr | Norma FMJ

Recommended Powder(s):

.218 Bee + .224 | 50gr | Norma FMJ

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 50gr | Norma FMJ
Manufacturer SKU:
65702
Bullet Weight:
50gr | 3.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.643" | 16.3mm
Caliber:
.218 Bee load data
Case Length (l3):
1.345" | 34.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.655" | 42.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.333" | 8.5mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.333" | 8.5mm
Case Capacity:
18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
46412 psi | 3200 bar
LID:
LID_B3817_C53
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 28 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .224 | 50gr | Norma FMJ bullet and 14 powder(s). 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>>
90%
40509
87%
**56
98%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
88%
40988
88%
**35
92%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
88%
40408
87%
**28
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
86%
41046
88%
**49
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
96%
37623
81%
**66
93%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
90%
40988
88%
**35
92%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
87%
41089
89%
**25
92%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
83%
40901
88%
**82
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
35839
77%
**72
97%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
96%
35549
77%
**75
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
32692
70%
**31
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
87%
41089
89%
**25
92%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
90%
40988
88%
**35
92%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
95%
41611
90%
**64
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
31502
68%
**62
95%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
85%
37057
80%
**49
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
31241
67%
**34
93%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
35201
76%
**41
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
90%
31372
68%
**25
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
87%
37057
80%
**49
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
84%
37101
80%
**43
90%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
37855
82%
**26
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
23119
50%
**34
91%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
93%
31981
69%
**90
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
21915
47%
**49
98%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
84%
37101
80%
**43
90%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
87%
37057
80%
**49
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
26876
58%
**52
99%

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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