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Load data for .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

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

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) + .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free
Manufacturer SKU:
45498
Bullet Weight:
50gr | 3.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.900" | 22.9mm
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:
0.433" | 11.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.433" | 11.0mm
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
62366 psi | 4300 bar
LID:
LID_B3955_C134
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 58 loads in caliber .223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO) with .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free 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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    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>>
86%
53882
86%
**74
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
49443
79%
**02
100%
ADI AR 2219
<<locked>>
97%
47079
75%
**69
95%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
89%
54056
87%
**19
98%
Accurate 2015
<<locked>>
96%
37550
60%
**63
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
84%
53766
86%
**35
100%
Alliant AR-Comp
<<locked>>
97%
33765
54%
**30
96%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
96%
40698
65%
**54
97%
Alliant Reloder-7 👍
<<locked>>
97%
53679
86%
**28
100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 106
<<locked>>
97%
48341
78%
**68
96%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
97%
55230
89%
**63
93%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
96%
38334
61%
**79
92%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
96%
45020
72%
**20
93%
Hodgdon H4198
<<locked>>
97%
51880
83%
**46
96%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
93%
27383
44%
**16
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
43903
70%
**68
99%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
93%
55245
89%
**12
100%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
86%
53766
86%
**35
100%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
95%
55927
90%
**99
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
47645
76%
**73
99%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
94%
27166
44%
**65
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
92%
53708
86%
**22
100%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
52301
84%
**82
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
97%
46702
75%
**59
94%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
86%
53766
86%
**35
100%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
89%
55941
90%
**33
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
45832
73%
**91
100%
Vihtavuori N130
<<locked>>
96%
38841
62%
**40
96%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
96%
31720
51%
**59
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
47036
75%
**76
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
31038
50%
**15
98%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
87%
34418
55%
**84
91%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
81%
41220
66%
**79
95%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
86%
27209
44%
**84
91%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
49458
79%
**53
99%
[Alliant AR-Comp]*
<<locked>>
87%
24903
40%
**35
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
81%
25527
41%
**44
91%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
81%
33141
53%
**08
95%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
84%
31720
51%
**07
91%
[Hodgdon CFE BLK]*
<<locked>>
91%
46673
75%
**18
90%
[Hodgdon H322]*
<<locked>>
92%
33591
54%
**54
90%
[Hodgdon H335]*
<<locked>>
91%
37898
61%
**59
91%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
84%
34621
56%
**89
91%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
22553
36%
**91
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
81%
28195
45%
**67
93%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
38247
61%
**00
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
47355
76%
**14
99%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
37463
60%
**74
100%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
81%
29022
47%
**43
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
82%
22365
36%
**37
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
37521
60%
**17
98%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
34940
56%
**94
100%
[SNPE Vectan SP 10]*
<<locked>>
90%
37565
60%
**59
91%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
47355
76%
**14
99%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
43976
71%
**53
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
28906
46%
**17
98%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
83%
25773
41%
**92
90%
[Vihtavuori N133]*
<<locked>>
93%
29008
47%
**77
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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