Load data for .218 Bee + .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target
Recommended Powder(s): none
Load Specifications
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Bullet: | .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target |
Manufacturer SKU: | 22422 |
Bullet Weight: | 80gr | 5.2g |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.224" | 5.69mm |
Bullet Length: | 1.106" | 28.1mm |
Caliber: | .218 Bee load data |
Case Length (l3): | 1.345" | 34.2mm |
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.): | 1.655" | 42.0mm |
Seated Depth: | 0.796" | 20.2mm |
Shank Seated Depth: | 0.605" | 15.4mm |
Case Capacity: | 18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³ |
Primer Size: | Small Rifle (SR) |
Max. allowed Pressure: | 46412 psi | 3200 bar |
LID: | LID_B905_C53 |
Last updated: | 2025-01-01 |
Recommended Twist Rate: | 1:7 - 1:6 |
Load data for 30 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target bullet and 15 powders such as none. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.
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Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
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ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 89% | 41263 | 89% | **80 | 100% |
ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 97% | 30835 | 66% | **73 | 96% |
Accurate 5744 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41220 | 89% | **46 | 95% |
Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 86% | 40538 | 87% | **36 | 98% |
[Alliant Reloder-7]* | <<locked>> | 97% | 32851 | 71% | **64 | 92% |
IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40001 | 86% | **26 | 97% |
Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41220 | 89% | **46 | 95% |
Lovex D063 | <<locked>> | 85% | 41031 | 88% | **36 | 95% |
Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 96% | 37550 | 81% | **09 | 99% |
ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 96% | 38580 | 83% | **52 | 96% |
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 97% | 36448 | 79% | **08 | 100% |
Shooters World Blackout | <<locked>> | 85% | 41031 | 88% | **36 | 95% |
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 88% | 41220 | 89% | **46 | 95% |
Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40480 | 87% | **16 | 100% |
Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 96% | 28181 | 61% | **91 | 96% |
Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''
Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
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ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32097 | 69% | **42 | 98% |
[ADI AR 2207]* | <<locked>> | 85% | 21959 | 47% | **67 | 91% |
[Accurate 5744]* | <<locked>> | 81% | 35592 | 77% | **54 | 94% |
Accurate No. 11 FS | <<locked>> | 82% | 34693 | 75% | **50 | 97% |
[Alliant Reloder-7]* | <<locked>> | 92% | 28253 | 61% | **78 | 90% |
[IMR 4227]* | <<locked>> | 82% | 26585 | 57% | **90 | 92% |
[Lovex D060]* | <<locked>> | 82% | 34040 | 73% | **24 | 93% |
[Lovex D063]* | <<locked>> | 81% | 35375 | 76% | **50 | 94% |
Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 82% | 25237 | 54% | **86 | 96% |
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]* | <<locked>> | 82% | 24874 | 54% | **93 | 91% |
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 85% | 26760 | 58% | **60 | 100% |
[Shooters World Blackout]* | <<locked>> | 81% | 35375 | 76% | **50 | 94% |
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]* | <<locked>> | 82% | 34040 | 73% | **24 | 93% |
Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 81% | 29124 | 63% | **49 | 100% |
[Vihtavuori N120]* | <<locked>> | 87% | 22162 | 48% | **47 | 93% |
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.