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Load data for .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, Accurate 1680, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, ReloadSwiss RS 36

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET
Manufacturer SKU:
1110
Bullet Weight:
45gr | 2.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.223" | 5.66mm
Bullet Length:
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Caliber:
.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) load data
Case Length (l3):
1.759" | 44.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
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Seated Depth:
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Shank Seated Depth:
<<locked>>
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
62366 psi | 4300 bar
LID:
LID_B5725_C134
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 0 loads in caliber .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) with .223 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET bullet and 0 powders such as ADI AR 2207, Accurate 1680, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, ReloadSwiss RS 36. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
85%
55767
89%
**10
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
97%
53606
86%
**71
100%
ADI AR 2219
<<locked>>
97%
50009
80%
**25
96%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
88%
55347
89%
**45
98%
Accurate 2015
<<locked>>
96%
39798
64%
**86
96%
[Accurate 2495]*
<<locked>>
97%
31154
50%
**61
92%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
84%
55985
90%
**81
100%
Alliant AR-Comp
<<locked>>
97%
35491
57%
**46
97%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
44208
71%
**14
98%
Alliant Reloder-7 👍
<<locked>>
96%
55172
88%
**51
100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 106
<<locked>>
97%
51372
82%
**04
97%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
95%
55013
88%
**56
93%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
97%
40785
65%
**25
93%
Hodgdon H335
<<locked>>
97%
49342
79%
**96
95%
Hodgdon H4198
<<locked>>
97%
54230
87%
**89
97%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
28456
46%
**03
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
97%
47094
76%
**30
99%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
91%
55695
89%
**22
100%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
86%
55985
90%
**81
100%
[Lovex D073.4]*
<<locked>>
97%
46151
74%
**81
92%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
93%
55405
89%
**92
100%
Norma 200 👍
<<locked>>
97%
50865
82%
**28
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
28123
45%
**52
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
92%
55680
89%
**51
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 40]*
<<locked>>
97%
44860
72%
**81
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
54955
88%
**15
100%
SNPE Vectan SP 10
<<locked>>
97%
49777
80%
**02
95%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
86%
55985
90%
**81
100%
[Somchem S335]*
<<locked>>
97%
36753
59%
**48
92%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
87%
55593
89%
**30
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
50198
80%
**56
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
97%
42134
68%
**96
97%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
97%
34693
56%
**09
93%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
48704
78%
**96
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
32561
52%
**28
98%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
86%
34330
55%
**54
90%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
81%
42656
68%
**92
95%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
85%
27311
44%
**48
90%
[Accurate 2495]*
<<locked>>
93%
27354
44%
**46
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
51721
83%
**12
99%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
85%
24845
40%
**92
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
81%
26876
43%
**51
91%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
81%
34229
55%
**12
95%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
82%
30908
50%
**54
90%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
90%
46325
74%
**92
90%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
91%
34330
55%
**54
90%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
88%
36898
59%
**17
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
82%
34345
55%
**49
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
22640
36%
**42
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
29863
48%
**97
94%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
40161
64%
**33
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
48950
78%
**50
99%
[Lovex D073.4]*
<<locked>>
94%
41800
67%
**86
90%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
39494
63%
**07
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
30661
49%
**66
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
22408
36%
**88
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
39581
63%
**50
99%
[ReloadSwiss RS 40]*
<<locked>>
93%
39668
64%
**63
90%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
36840
59%
**13
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
87%
36405
58%
**04
90%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
48950
78%
**50
99%
[Somchem S335]*
<<locked>>
94%
33156
53%
**56
90%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
46093
74%
**86
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
30487
49%
**36
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
81%
25991
42%
**53
90%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
91%
29066
47%
**41
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.

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

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