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Load data for .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 35gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

Recommended Powder(s): Accurate No. 11 FS, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 35gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

Load Specifications

(Use the Personalized Load Calculator below to adjust )

Bullet:
.224 | 35gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free
Manufacturer SKU:
45150
Bullet Weight:
35gr | 2.3g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.730" | 18.5mm
Caliber:
.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) load data
Case Length (l3):
1.759" | 44.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.226" | 56.5mm
Seated Depth:
0.263" | 6.7mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.263" | 6.7mm
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
62366 psi | 4300 bar
LID:
LID_B3947_C134
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 44 loads in caliber .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) with .224 | 35gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free bullet and 22 powders such as Accurate No. 11 FS, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Questions regarding the load data: Please read the information in the next tab "Explanations".

  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 30.8 fps

  • We recommend you limit powder range to relevant brands to speed up re-calculation of results

    Use the Personalized Load Calculator to customize loads to your own specific requirements. Find more details in the help section.

    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 APS 450
<<locked>>
83%
55187
88%
**76
100%
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
91%
54882
88%
**15
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
96%
40190
64%
**17
98%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
94%
54752
88%
**04
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
89%
54752
88%
**66
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS 👍
<<locked>>
87%
54694
88%
**01
100%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
43221
69%
**10
95%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
97%
26876
43%
**20
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
97%
38319
61%
**89
93%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
96%
52591
84%
**81
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
92%
56014
90%
**89
98%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
87%
55448
89%
**24
98%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
84%
54302
87%
**35
100%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
97%
50705
81%
**52
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
97%
38493
62%
**58
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
26266
42%
**72
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
97%
51924
83%
**01
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
45730
73%
**09
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
87%
55448
89%
**24
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
92%
56014
90%
**89
98%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
94%
55564
89%
**88
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
38232
61%
**25
98%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI APS 450
<<locked>>
81%
52765
85%
**36
100%
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
40843
65%
**40
99%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
24714
40%
**35
90%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
86%
40538
65%
**06
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
42931
69%
**14
95%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
44237
71%
**04
98%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
87%
32300
52%
**22
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
82%
21002
34%
**39
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
91%
32401
52%
**15
90%
[IMR 4227]*
<<locked>>
81%
32532
52%
**02
93%
[Lovex D060]*
<<locked>>
81%
40059
64%
**42
94%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
44889
72%
**20
96%
Lovex S040
<<locked>>
81%
49821
80%
**63
100%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
31618
51%
**09
97%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
90%
31125
50%
**38
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
82%
20581
33%
**88
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
31067
50%
**96
92%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
29602
47%
**54
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
44889
72%
**20
96%
[Shooters World Buffalo Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
40059
64%
**42
94%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
36840
59%
**37
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
24091
39%
**72
92%

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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