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Load data for .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 45gr | Barnes TSX FB

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 45gr | Barnes TSX FB

Load Specifications

(Use the Personalized Load Calculator below to adjust )

Bullet:
.224 | 45gr | Barnes TSX FB
Manufacturer SKU:
30176
Bullet Weight:
45gr | 2.9g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.705" | 17.9mm
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:
0.238" | 6.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.238" | 6.0mm
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
62366 psi | 4300 bar
LID:
LID_B442_C134
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 58 loads in caliber .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) with .224 | 45gr | Barnes TSX FB bullet and 29 powders such as ADI AR 2207, Alliant Reloder-7, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 30.3 fps

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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>>
87%
55927
90%
**91
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
50415
81%
**99
100%
ADI AR 2219
<<locked>>
97%
47529
76%
**43
95%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
89%
54665
88%
**99
98%
Accurate 2015
<<locked>>
97%
37956
61%
**30
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
85%
55941
90%
**51
100%
Alliant AR-Comp
<<locked>>
97%
34127
55%
**91
96%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
41437
66%
**38
97%
Alliant Reloder-7 👍
<<locked>>
97%
54186
87%
**09
99%
Baschieri & Pellagri 106
<<locked>>
97%
48660
78%
**38
96%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
97%
55825
90%
**43
92%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
97%
38725
62%
**46
92%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
96%
46166
74%
**01
93%
Hodgdon H4198
<<locked>>
96%
50067
80%
**91
95%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
28355
45%
**83
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
97%
45150
72%
**64
98%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
92%
54317
87%
**76
100%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
87%
55941
90%
**51
100%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
94%
54984
88%
**66
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
48066
77%
**56
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
27891
45%
**26
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
92%
54375
87%
**12
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
53417
86%
**76
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
97%
47181
76%
**37
94%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
87%
55941
90%
**51
100%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
88%
54955
88%
**07
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
47021
75%
**81
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
96%
39363
63%
**17
96%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
96%
32387
52%
**20
91%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
47152
76%
**50
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
31285
50%
**76
97%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
88%
35752
57%
**68
90%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
40886
66%
**30
94%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
87%
27992
45%
**54
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
49559
79%
**43
99%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
88%
25686
41%
**99
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
83%
26832
43%
**38
91%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
81%
33040
53%
**59
95%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
85%
32822
53%
**84
90%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
93%
49458
79%
**25
91%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
94%
35752
57%
**68
90%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
92%
39378
63%
**50
91%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
85%
36245
58%
**79
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
22249
36%
**16
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
28616
46%
**28
92%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
38769
62%
**77
98%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
47442
76%
**97
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
37811
61%
**58
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
28819
46%
**94
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
22031
35%
**62
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
37434
60%
**84
98%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
35215
56%
**64
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
91%
38609
62%
**40
90%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
47442
76%
**97
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
44005
71%
**36
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
29225
47%
**77
98%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
84%
26919
43%
**66
90%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
93%
29762
48%
**44
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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