Load Specifications
Bullet Manufacturer:Sierra
Bullet Weight:55 gr
Bullet Diameter:0.224"
Bullet Length:<<locked>>
Caliber:5.6 x 50 Mag. load data
Case Length (l3):1.968"
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):<<locked>>
Case Capacity:34 Grains of Water
Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)
Barrel Length:23.62"
Max. allowed Pressure:55,114 psi
Recommended Twist Rate:1:12.0
Load data in caliber 5.6 x 50 Mag. with .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing bullet and 144 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ADI AR 2219, Alliant AR-Comp and Hodgdon H335.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 82% | 49,095 psi | 89% | 3094 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 82% | 49,588 psi | 90% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 82% | 49,095 psi | 89% | 3094 fps | 100% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,065 psi | 85% | 3133 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,616 psi | 86% | 3146 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,065 psi | 85% | 3133 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,936 psi | 89% | 3179 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,122 psi | 84% | 3133 fps | 97.5% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,936 psi | 89% | 3179 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,440 psi | 82% | 3163 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,948 psi | 83% | 3173 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,440 psi | 82% | 3163 fps | 99.6% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,414 psi | 90% | 3225 fps | 97.7% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,036 psi | 85% | 3186 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,414 psi | 90% | 3225 fps | 97.7% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,105 psi | 76% | 3114 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,583 psi | 77% | 3127 fps | 97.5% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,105 psi | 76% | 3114 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,603 psi | 90% | 3104 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,471 psi | 86% | 3071 fps | 98.8% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,603 psi | 90% | 3104 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,297 psi | 86% | 3064 fps | 97.1% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,819 psi | 87% | 3077 fps | 97.3% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,297 psi | 86% | 3064 fps | 97.1% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,748 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,079 psi | 85% | 3127 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,748 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 3209 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,776 psi | 89% | 3222 fps | 99% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 3209 fps | 98.8% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 95.7% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,763 psi | 90% | 3271 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,442 psi | 86% | 3238 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,763 psi | 90% | 3271 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,645 psi | 86% | 3173 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,240 psi | 88% | 3189 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,645 psi | 86% | 3173 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,979 psi | 87% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,617 psi | 88% | 3133 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,979 psi | 87% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3087 fps | 99.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,110 psi | 89% | 3097 fps | 99.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3087 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 94% | 49,588 psi | 90% | 3150 fps | 96.5% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,862 psi | 85% | 3104 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 94% | 49,588 psi | 90% | 3150 fps | 96.5% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,949 psi | 85% | 3196 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,906 psi | 87% | 3219 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,949 psi | 85% | 3196 fps | 96% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,586 psi | 85% | 3179 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,108 psi | 85% | 3192 fps | 98.7% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,586 psi | 85% | 3179 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,906 psi | 87% | 3192 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,370 psi | 88% | 3205 fps | 98.2% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,906 psi | 87% | 3192 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,327 psi | 88% | 3104 fps | 98.4% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,921 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 98.6% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,327 psi | 88% | 3104 fps | 98.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,256 psi | 59% | 2034 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,706 psi | 59% | 2051 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,256 psi | 59% | 2034 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 3255 fps | 99.3% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 3271 fps | 99.4% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 3255 fps | 99.3% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,849 psi | 89% | 3156 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,472 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,849 psi | 89% | 3156 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 95.7% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 95.7% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3196 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,775 psi | 85% | 3159 fps | 96.9% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3196 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,052 psi | 89% | 3179 fps | 96.8% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,209 psi | 84% | 3130 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,052 psi | 89% | 3179 fps | 96.8% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3196 fps | 97.2% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,703 psi | 87% | 3209 fps | 97.5% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3196 fps | 97.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,268 psi | 86% | 3143 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,892 psi | 87% | 3159 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,268 psi | 86% | 3143 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,675 psi | 88% | 3182 fps | 95.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,819 psi | 87% | 3189 fps | 98% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,849 psi | 89% | 3212 fps | 98.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,819 psi | 87% | 3189 fps | 98% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,242 psi | 59% | 2083 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,227 psi | 58% | 2087 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,242 psi | 59% | 2083 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,429 psi | 90% | 3199 fps | 97.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 3163 fps | 96.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,429 psi | 90% | 3199 fps | 97.3% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,472 psi | 90% | 3189 fps | 98% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,760 psi | 85% | 3143 fps | 97.6% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,472 psi | 90% | 3189 fps | 98% |
| Rottweil R 902ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,037 psi | 89% | 3176 fps | 95.8% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3196 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,775 psi | 85% | 3159 fps | 96.9% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3196 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3196 fps | 97.2% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,703 psi | 87% | 3209 fps | 97.5% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3196 fps | 97.2% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 2884 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,443 psi | 88% | 2890 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 2884 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,907 psi | 89% | 3205 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,400 psi | 90% | 3222 fps | 98.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,907 psi | 89% | 3205 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 3176 fps | 99.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,791 psi | 89% | 3189 fps | 99.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 3176 fps | 99.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,993 psi | 87% | 3097 fps | 97.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,066 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,993 psi | 87% | 3097 fps | 97.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,932 psi | 80% | 3028 fps | 98.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,831 psi | 81% | 3051 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,932 psi | 80% | 3028 fps | 98.1% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,703 psi | 87% | 3182 fps | 95.9% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,717 psi | 85% | 3091 fps | 98.4% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,688 psi | 87% | 3114 fps | 98.7% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,717 psi | 85% | 3091 fps | 98.4% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,806 psi | 90% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,137 psi | 86% | 3077 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,806 psi | 90% | 3117 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,312 psi | 88% | 3114 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,863 psi | 89% | 3130 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,312 psi | 88% | 3114 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 3100 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,370 psi | 88% | 3127 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 3100 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,687 psi | 83% | 3159 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,789 psi | 85% | 3182 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,687 psi | 83% | 3159 fps | 99.6% |
| Vihtavuori N140ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,791 psi | 89% | 3173 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N140ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,240 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N140ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,791 psi | 89% | 3173 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,806 psi | 90% | 3189 fps | 95.9% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,806 psi | 90% | 3189 fps | 95.9% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3156 fps | 97.8% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,109 psi | 87% | 3176 fps | 98% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,210 psi | 86% | 3156 fps | 97.8% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,935 psi | 87% | 3222 fps | 96.5% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,878 psi | 89% | 3248 fps | 96.8% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,935 psi | 87% | 3222 fps | 96.5% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.62"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,876 psi | 83% | 3035 fps | 99.8% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 80% | 46,398 psi | 84% | 3051 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,876 psi | 83% | 3035 fps | 99.8% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,052 psi | 55% | 2746 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,255 psi | 55% | 2756 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,052 psi | 55% | 2746 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,755 psi | 72% | 2995 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 84% | 37,536 psi | 68% | 2953 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 86% | 39,755 psi | 72% | 2995 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,747 psi | 54% | 2802 fps | 96% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 86% | 28,152 psi | 51% | 2756 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,747 psi | 54% | 2802 fps | 96% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,842 psi | 72% | 3035 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 40,857 psi | 74% | 3061 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 90% | 39,842 psi | 72% | 3035 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,434 psi | 66% | 2986 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 94% | 34,867 psi | 63% | 2949 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,434 psi | 66% | 2986 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,682 psi | 70% | 2884 fps | 96.9% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,218 psi | 71% | 2900 fps | 97.2% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,682 psi | 70% | 2884 fps | 96.9% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,785 psi | 76% | 2949 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,566 psi | 72% | 2907 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 82% | 41,785 psi | 76% | 2949 fps | 95.7% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,191 psi | 75% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,336 psi | 75% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,191 psi | 75% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | 23.6 gr | 80% | 36,405 psi | 66% | 2953 fps | 96% |
| ADI AR 2219 | 23.6 gr | 80% | 36,912 psi | 67% | 2972 fps | 96.3% |
| ADI AR 2219 | 23.6 gr | 80% | 36,405 psi | 66% | 2953 fps | 96% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,528 psi | 84% | 3133 fps | 95% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,528 psi | 84% | 3133 fps | 95% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 22.1 gr | 80% | 27,412 psi | 50% | 2749 fps | 97.1% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 22.1 gr | 80% | 27,876 psi | 51% | 2769 fps | 97.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 22.1 gr | 80% | 27,412 psi | 50% | 2749 fps | 97.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,635 psi | 63% | 2894 fps | 98.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,838 psi | 63% | 2904 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,635 psi | 63% | 2894 fps | 98.2% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,293 psi | 77% | 3009 fps | 99.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,917 psi | 78% | 3028 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,293 psi | 77% | 3009 fps | 99.7% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,304 psi | 68% | 2858 fps | 96.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,724 psi | 68% | 2874 fps | 97.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,304 psi | 68% | 2858 fps | 96.9% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,441 psi | 84% | 3087 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,947 psi | 80% | 3041 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,441 psi | 84% | 3087 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,787 psi | 79% | 3133 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,701 psi | 81% | 3156 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,787 psi | 79% | 3133 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,563 psi | 65% | 2930 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,649 psi | 61% | 2884 fps | 95% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,563 psi | 65% | 2930 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H335 | 25.6 gr | 84% | 38,580 psi | 70% | 2995 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H335 | 25 gr | 82% | 36,883 psi | 67% | 2963 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | 25.6 gr | 84% | 38,580 psi | 70% | 2995 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,612 psi | 77% | 2989 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,221 psi | 78% | 3009 fps | 97.5% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,612 psi | 77% | 2989 fps | 97.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,815 psi | 43% | 1827 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,902 psi | 43% | 1834 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,815 psi | 43% | 1827 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,749 psi | 58% | 2884 fps | 95.1% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 86% | 32,213 psi | 58% | 2904 fps | 95.4% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 86% | 31,749 psi | 58% | 2884 fps | 95.1% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,998 psi | 65% | 2894 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,593 psi | 66% | 2910 fps | 99.3% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,998 psi | 65% | 2894 fps | 99.2% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,528 psi | 84% | 3133 fps | 95% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,528 psi | 84% | 3133 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,525 psi | 77% | 3071 fps | 95.7% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,118 psi | 73% | 3022 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,525 psi | 77% | 3071 fps | 95.7% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,685 psi | 77% | 3054 fps | 95.1% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,134 psi | 78% | 3068 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,685 psi | 77% | 3054 fps | 95.1% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,872 psi | 74% | 3071 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,408 psi | 75% | 3084 fps | 95.9% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,872 psi | 74% | 3071 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,276 psi | 71% | 2986 fps | 99.5% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,479 psi | 72% | 2995 fps | 99.6% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,276 psi | 71% | 2986 fps | 99.5% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,992 psi | 83% | 3130 fps | 95.1% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,072 psi | 67% | 2963 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,579 psi | 68% | 2979 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,072 psi | 67% | 2963 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,931 psi | 43% | 1877 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,018 psi | 44% | 1883 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,931 psi | 43% | 1877 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,756 psi | 74% | 3022 fps | 95% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,234 psi | 75% | 3038 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 86% | 40,756 psi | 74% | 3022 fps | 95% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,638 psi | 70% | 2966 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 39,189 psi | 71% | 2982 fps | 95.6% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,638 psi | 70% | 2966 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 98% | 45,861 psi | 83% | 3117 fps | 95% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,525 psi | 77% | 3071 fps | 95.7% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,118 psi | 73% | 3022 fps | 95% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 82% | 42,525 psi | 77% | 3071 fps | 95.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,872 psi | 74% | 3071 fps | 95.6% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,408 psi | 75% | 3084 fps | 95.9% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 94% | 40,872 psi | 74% | 3071 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,526 psi | 79% | 2808 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,758 psi | 79% | 2815 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,526 psi | 79% | 2808 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,494 psi | 72% | 3015 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,362 psi | 68% | 2966 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 82% | 39,494 psi | 72% | 3015 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,882 psi | 63% | 2890 fps | 96.4% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,505 psi | 64% | 2910 fps | 96.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,882 psi | 63% | 2890 fps | 96.4% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,608 psi | 68% | 2884 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,087 psi | 69% | 2900 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 37,608 psi | 68% | 2884 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,360 psi | 62% | 2818 fps | 95.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,737 psi | 63% | 2831 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 34,360 psi | 62% | 2818 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 90% | 44,541 psi | 81% | 3120 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,156 psi | 62% | 2818 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,664 psi | 63% | 2835 fps | 95.4% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 34,156 psi | 62% | 2818 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,234 psi | 75% | 2969 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,437 psi | 75% | 2976 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,234 psi | 75% | 2969 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,040 psi | 60% | 2792 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,576 psi | 61% | 2808 fps | 97.8% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,040 psi | 60% | 2792 fps | 97.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 82% | 30,792 psi | 56% | 2736 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,182 psi | 53% | 2694 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 82% | 30,792 psi | 56% | 2736 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 86% | 28,906 psi | 52% | 2762 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 86% | 29,370 psi | 53% | 2782 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 86% | 28,906 psi | 52% | 2762 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 37,420 psi | 68% | 2943 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,810 psi | 65% | 2907 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 92% | 37,420 psi | 68% | 2943 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,963 psi | 85% | 3133 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,963 psi | 85% | 3133 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,464 psi | 70% | 2976 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 92% | 36,753 psi | 67% | 2940 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 94% | 38,464 psi | 70% | 2976 fps | 95.5% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,773 psi | 81% | 3159 fps | 95.6% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,699 psi | 77% | 3120 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,773 psi | 81% | 3159 fps | 95.6% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 144 powders for 5.6 x 50 Mag. loaded with the .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing. Alliant AR-Comp delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,271 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,034 fps to 3,271 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 144 of the 144 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (380 MPa), the top charges use 58–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 55.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:12.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 2495, Accurate 2495, Accurate 2495 reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. ADI AR 2219, Alliant AR-Comp, Hodgdon H335 rank at the top here: for 5.6 x 50 Mag. with the .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.