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Load data for .218 Bee + .224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

.218 Bee + .224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner
Manufacturer SKU:
30160
Bullet Weight:
52gr | 3.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.705" | 17.9mm
Caliber:
.218 Bee load data
Case Length (l3):
1.345" | 34.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.655" | 42.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.395" | 10.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.356" | 9.0mm
Case Capacity:
18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
46412 psi | 3200 bar
LID:
LID_B452_C53
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:12 - 1:10

Load data for 28 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .224 | 52gr | Barnes Match Burner bullet and 14 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>>
91%
41771
90%
**03
98%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
88%
40654
88%
**59
92%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
89%
40306
87%
**59
96%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
86%
40611
88%
**67
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
96%
37550
81%
**97
93%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
90%
40654
88%
**59
92%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
88%
41220
89%
**59
92%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
41582
90%
**26
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
35636
77%
**93
97%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
96%
35578
77%
**07
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
33547
72%
**75
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
88%
41220
89%
**59
92%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
90%
40654
88%
**59
92%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
95%
40872
88%
**79
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
30763
66%
**87
95%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
84%
36535
79%
**74
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
30864
66%
**59
93%
Hodgdon LilGun
<<locked>>
81%
34766
75%
**62
100%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
90%
31154
67%
**49
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
86%
36535
79%
**74
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
84%
36753
79%
**67
90%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
38348
83%
**67
100%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
81%
22582
49%
**56
91%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
93%
32039
69%
**25
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
22002
47%
**93
98%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
84%
36753
79%
**67
90%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
86%
36535
79%
**74
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
27122
58%
**97
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.

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

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