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Load data for .223 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip

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

.223 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip
Manufacturer SKU:
51005
Bullet Weight:
40gr | 2.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.699" | 17.8mm
Caliber:
.223 Rem. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.759" | 44.7mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.226" | 56.5mm
Seated Depth:
0.232" | 5.9mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.182" | 4.6mm
Case Capacity:
28.8 Grains of Water | 1.87 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
55114 psi | 3800 bar
LID:
LID_B3950_C135
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 44 loads in caliber .223 Rem. with .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip bullet and 22 powders such as ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
84%
47732
87%
**17
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
45556
83%
**71
100%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
96%
42322
77%
**60
91%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
88%
49110
89%
**51
95%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
97%
34708
63%
**86
92%
Alliant Reloder-10x
<<locked>>
97%
38943
71%
**20
95%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
95%
47398
86%
**42
98%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
44092
80%
**78
93%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
96%
47137
86%
**66
93%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
27398
50%
**88
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
41437
75%
**23
96%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
91%
49023
89%
**42
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
84%
47892
87%
**68
98%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
92%
48588
88%
**38
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
43830
80%
**22
97%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
95%
26948
49%
**34
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
91%
48776
89%
**71
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
49472
90%
**87
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
84%
47892
87%
**68
98%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
87%
49458
90%
**06
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
42337
77%
**53
100%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
96%
35839
65%
**66
93%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
44048
80%
**48
100%
ADI AR 2207
<<locked>>
81%
28195
51%
**28
95%
[ADI AR 2219]*
<<locked>>
93%
39073
71%
**84
90%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
81%
38000
69%
**02
91%
[Accurate 2015]*
<<locked>>
94%
32024
58%
**04
91%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
89%
29907
54%
**68
91%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
81%
29979
54%
**02
91%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
90%
36550
66%
**00
90%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
91%
39958
73%
**12
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
80%
21466
39%
**18
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
84%
28718
52%
**56
91%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
36260
66%
**59
96%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
44121
80%
**83
97%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
34650
63%
**30
99%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
83%
27441
50%
**86
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
21234
39%
**64
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
34911
63%
**63
96%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
32445
59%
**59
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
44121
80%
**83
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
41234
75%
**58
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
81%
26484
48%
**27
95%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
90%
30168
55%
**99
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.

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