Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .22 Hornet with .224 | 55gr | Hornady S SX bullet and 30 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Vihtavuori N110, SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 and ReloadSwiss RS 14.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 37,724 psi | 87% | 2188 fps | 96.2% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,667 psi | 89% | 2224 fps | 96.8% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 37,724 psi | 87% | 2188 fps | 96.2% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 92% | 38,667 psi | 89% | 2224 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,233 psi | 90% | 2402 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,985 psi | 87% | 2402 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,233 psi | 90% | 2402 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,985 psi | 87% | 2402 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 24,410 psi | 56% | 1430 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 24,526 psi | 56% | 1444 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 24,410 psi | 56% | 1430 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 24,526 psi | 56% | 1444 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,160 psi | 90% | 2241 fps | 99.6% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,174 psi | 88% | 2244 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,160 psi | 90% | 2241 fps | 99.6% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 84% | 38,174 psi | 88% | 2244 fps | 99.7% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,258 psi | 79% | 2251 fps | 95.8% |
| Lovex S053ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 34,258 psi | 79% | 2251 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 22,771 psi | 52% | 1447 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 22,916 psi | 53% | 1463 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 22,771 psi | 52% | 1447 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 22,916 psi | 53% | 1463 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 31,038 psi | 71% | 2110 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,155 psi | 74% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 31,038 psi | 71% | 2110 fps | 99.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,155 psi | 74% | 2149 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,318 psi | 86% | 2274 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,667 psi | 89% | 2313 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,318 psi | 86% | 2274 fps | 99.8% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,667 psi | 89% | 2313 fps | 100% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,491 psi | 82% | 2149 fps | 95.6% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 86% | 32,372 psi | 74% | 2110 fps | 95% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,491 psi | 82% | 2149 fps | 95.6% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 86% | 32,372 psi | 74% | 2110 fps | 95% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,456 psi | 63% | 2185 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,616 psi | 66% | 2228 fps | 99.3% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,456 psi | 63% | 2185 fps | 98.9% |
| Hodgdon LilGun | <<locked>> | 80% | 28,616 psi | 66% | 2228 fps | 99.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 17,666 psi | 41% | 1280 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 17,898 psi | 41% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 17,666 psi | 41% | 1280 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 17,898 psi | 41% | 1296 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,256 psi | 74% | 2116 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,736 psi | 78% | 2162 fps | 99.1% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,256 psi | 74% | 2116 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex S040 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,736 psi | 78% | 2162 fps | 99.1% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 98% | 32,271 psi | 74% | 2211 fps | 95.1% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 98% | 32,271 psi | 74% | 2211 fps | 95.1% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 2.9 gr | 80% | 16,534 psi | 38% | 1293 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 2.9 gr | 80% | 16,795 psi | 39% | 1312 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 2.9 gr | 80% | 16,534 psi | 38% | 1293 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 2.9 gr | 80% | 16,795 psi | 39% | 1312 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 7 gr | 80% | 18,478 psi | 42% | 1785 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 7 gr | 80% | 19,406 psi | 45% | 1831 fps | 96.7% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 7 gr | 80% | 18,478 psi | 42% | 1785 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | 7 gr | 80% | 19,406 psi | 45% | 1831 fps | 96.7% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.3 gr | 80% | 21,886 psi | 50% | 1942 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.3 gr | 80% | 23,134 psi | 53% | 1991 fps | 97% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.3 gr | 80% | 21,886 psi | 50% | 1942 fps | 96% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | 7.3 gr | 80% | 23,134 psi | 53% | 1991 fps | 97% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 30 powders for .22 Hornet loaded with the .224 | 55gr | Hornady S SX. Hodgdon LilGun delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,402 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,430 fps to 2,402 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 30 of the 30 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (300 MPa), the top charges use 52–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss, Hodgdon TrailBoss reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Vihtavuori N110, SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2, ReloadSwiss RS 14 rank at the top here: for .22 Hornet with the .224 | 55gr | Hornady S SX they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.