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Load data for .218 Bee + .224 | 53gr | Barnes X S

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N110

.218 Bee + .224 | 53gr | Barnes X S

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 53gr | Barnes X S
Manufacturer SKU:
22453
Bullet Weight:
53gr | 3.4g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.765" | 19.4mm
Caliber:
.218 Bee load data
Case Length (l3):
1.345" | 34.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.655" | 42.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.455" | 11.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.455" | 11.6mm
Case Capacity:
18.0 Grains of Water | 1.17 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
46412 psi | 3200 bar
LID:
LID_B453_C53
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 26 loads in caliber .218 Bee with .224 | 53gr | Barnes X S 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>>
88%
40582
87%
**02
98%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
87%
41684
90%
**97
92%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
87%
40973
88%
**84
96%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
96%
41104
89%
**77
94%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
89%
41684
90%
**97
92%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
86%
41379
89%
**74
91%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
97%
38899
84%
**77
97%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
96%
38029
82%
**70
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
36434
79%
**52
100%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
86%
41379
89%
**74
91%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
89%
41684
90%
**97
92%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
92%
41336
89%
**97
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
97%
29892
64%
**06
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
33794
73%
**67
96%
[Accurate 5744]*
<<locked>>
83%
37840
82%
**15
90%
[Accurate No. 11 FS]*
<<locked>>
81%
34389
74%
**52
94%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
88%
32750
71%
**03
90%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
85%
37840
82%
**15
90%
[Lovex D063]*
<<locked>>
83%
38218
82%
**18
90%
[Lovex S053]*
<<locked>>
80%
25628
55%
**49
92%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
91%
33214
72%
**62
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
80%
24540
53%
**77
99%
[Shooters World Blackout]*
<<locked>>
83%
38218
82%
**18
90%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
85%
37840
82%
**15
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
29965
65%
**70
99%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
91%
26252
57%
**95
90%

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.

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