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Load data for .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon

Recommended Powder(s): IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon
Manufacturer SKU:
36763
Bullet Weight:
35gr | 2.3g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.520" | 13.2mm
Caliber:
.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) load data
Case Length (l3):
1.759" | 44.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.157" | 54.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.122" | 3.1mm
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
62366 psi | 4300 bar
LID:
LID_B3948_C134
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 44 loads in caliber .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) with .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon bullet and 22 powders such as IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110. 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 APS 450
<<locked>>
84%
56086
90%
**15
100%
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
90%
56101
90%
**52
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
97%
44338
71%
**42
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
92%
54288
87%
**17
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
88%
54940
88%
**06
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
86%
54592
88%
**20
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
96%
36114
58%
**25
92%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
46325
74%
**06
96%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
26803
43%
**39
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
39131
63%
**45
94%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
95%
54128
87%
**24
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
89%
54056
87%
**89
98%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
85%
55477
89%
**53
98%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
96%
52402
84%
**91
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
40857
66%
**37
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
26223
42%
**88
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
96%
53998
87%
**60
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
47398
76%
**61
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
85%
55477
89%
**53
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
89%
54056
87%
**89
98%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
92%
55042
88%
**04
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
39682
64%
**84
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI APS 450
<<locked>>
81%
53911
86%
**76
100%
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
42540
68%
**02
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
26760
43%
**40
93%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
83%
39131
63%
**02
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
45107
72%
**86
96%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
46630
75%
**76
99%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
93%
31981
51%
**97
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
83%
30995
50%
**99
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
21205
34%
**65
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
88%
30864
49%
**96
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
34200
55%
**84
95%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
42699
68%
**33
95%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
47137
76%
**96
97%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
33272
53%
**74
98%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
86%
29153
47%
**02
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
20813
33%
**15
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
33199
53%
**91
94%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
31444
50%
**27
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
47137
76%
**96
97%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
42699
68%
**33
95%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
39218
63%
**12
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
25295
41%
**45
93%

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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