Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .22 Savage with .227 | 68gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal bullet and 36 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are IMR 3031, Alliant AR-Comp and Lovex D073.6.
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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: 22"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,829 psi | 87% | 2740 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,917 psi | 90% | 2776 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,859 psi | 90% | 2815 fps | 99.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2802 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2802 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,076 psi | 90% | 2841 fps | 98.6% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,569 psi | 89% | 2799 fps | 98.8% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,524 psi | 87% | 2815 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,554 psi | 89% | 2769 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,902 psi | 90% | 2697 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,727 psi | 87% | 2805 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,480 psi | 85% | 2756 fps | 98.4% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,713 psi | 87% | 2779 fps | 97.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,706 psi | 68% | 1818 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,118 psi | 86% | 2828 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,307 psi | 86% | 2710 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,105 psi | 90% | 2779 fps | 96.7% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2802 fps | 97.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,105 psi | 90% | 2805 fps | 98.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,779 psi | 68% | 1860 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,799 psi | 85% | 2736 fps | 96.5% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,524 psi | 87% | 2851 fps | 96.2% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 41,437 psi | 87% | 2743 fps | 97.5% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,843 psi | 87% | 2802 fps | 97.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,004 psi | 90% | 2795 fps | 98% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,134 psi | 90% | 2779 fps | 99.4% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,018 psi | 90% | 2717 fps | 98% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,163 psi | 88% | 2710 fps | 98.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 41,829 psi | 87% | 2713 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,772 psi | 89% | 2717 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,699 psi | 89% | 2723 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,104 psi | 86% | 2772 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,596 psi | 85% | 2730 fps | 98% |
| Vihtavuori N150ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,206 psi | 88% | 2766 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,872 psi | 87% | 2766 fps | 97.8% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,524 psi | 85% | 2785 fps | 95.9% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 22"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,285 psi | 67% | 2533 fps | 97.8% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,925 psi | 73% | 2608 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 82% | 26,150 psi | 55% | 2428 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,998 psi | 75% | 2680 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 86% | 35,998 psi | 75% | 2680 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 90% | 32,721 psi | 68% | 2615 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,508 psi | 83% | 2736 fps | 98.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.5 gr | 80% | 29,878 psi | 62% | 2556 fps | 99.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,159 psi | 78% | 2661 fps | 99.5% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,147 psi | 84% | 2644 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,798 psi | 81% | 2743 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,199 psi | 69% | 2592 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,812 psi | 81% | 2717 fps | 97.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,308 psi | 51% | 1634 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 21.8 gr | 84% | 29,689 psi | 62% | 2552 fps | 95.9% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,798 psi | 81% | 2661 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 82% | 37,318 psi | 78% | 2661 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.6 | 25.1 gr | 88% | 35,998 psi | 75% | 2680 fps | 95.5% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,040 psi | 69% | 2585 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,062 psi | 50% | 1663 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 82% | 38,435 psi | 80% | 2687 fps | 95.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 60 | <<locked>> | 96% | 38,754 psi | 81% | 2789 fps | 95% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 82% | 34,287 psi | 72% | 2582 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,998 psi | 75% | 2680 fps | 95.5% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,089 psi | 84% | 2736 fps | 97.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,101 psi | 80% | 2677 fps | 98.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 82% | 33,228 psi | 69% | 2510 fps | 95.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,255 psi | 63% | 2451 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,458 psi | 64% | 2457 fps | 95.1% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,694 psi | 75% | 2575 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,067 psi | 65% | 2477 fps | 97.3% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,962 psi | 54% | 2411 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 86% | 33,446 psi | 70% | 2575 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N150 | <<locked>> | 98% | 39,682 psi | 83% | 2717 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,214 psi | 71% | 2602 fps | 95.4% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 84% | 37,739 psi | 79% | 2723 fps | 95% |
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 36 powders for .22 Savage loaded with the .227 | 68gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal. ReloadSwiss RS 60 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,851 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,818 fps to 2,851 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 36 of the 36 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (330 MPa), the top charges use 68–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 68.0 gr projectile in 0.227" calls for a 1:9.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14, Vihtavuori N150 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. IMR 3031, Alliant AR-Comp, Lovex D073.6 rank at the top here: for .22 Savage with the .227 | 68gr | Reichenberg HDB Universal 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.