Load Specifications
Bullet:.224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP
Bullet Manufacturer:Berger
Bullet Weight:60 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:1:11.0
Load data in caliber 5.6 x 50 Mag. with .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP bullet and 158 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031 and Winchester 748.
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 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,457 psi | 88% | 3038 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,457 psi | 88% | 3038 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,689 psi | 88% | 3041 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,239 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,239 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,529 psi | 86% | 3038 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,789 psi | 85% | 3064 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,789 psi | 85% | 3064 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,108 psi | 85% | 3071 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,921 psi | 87% | 3081 fps | 98% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,921 psi | 87% | 3081 fps | 98% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,153 psi | 87% | 3087 fps | 98.1% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,395 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,395 psi | 79% | 3025 fps | 98.2% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,671 psi | 79% | 3031 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,182 psi | 87% | 2959 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,182 psi | 87% | 2959 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,428 psi | 88% | 2963 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,573 psi | 88% | 2969 fps | 98% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,573 psi | 88% | 2969 fps | 98% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,849 psi | 89% | 2976 fps | 98% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,225 psi | 88% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,225 psi | 88% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,530 psi | 88% | 3018 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,617 psi | 90% | 3110 fps | 99.4% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 49,617 psi | 90% | 3110 fps | 99.4% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,441 psi | 84% | 3054 fps | 99% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 3048 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 3048 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,167 psi | 87% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,472 psi | 88% | 3123 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,472 psi | 88% | 3123 fps | 100% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,791 psi | 89% | 3130 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,342 psi | 90% | 3074 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,342 psi | 90% | 3074 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3071 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,313 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,313 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,603 psi | 90% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,934 psi | 85% | 2940 fps | 99.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,934 psi | 85% | 2940 fps | 99.3% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,123 psi | 86% | 2946 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,587 psi | 86% | 2995 fps | 96.7% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,587 psi | 86% | 2995 fps | 96.7% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,776 psi | 87% | 3002 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,965 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,965 psi | 89% | 3120 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,211 psi | 89% | 3127 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,892 psi | 87% | 3081 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,892 psi | 87% | 3081 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,124 psi | 87% | 3084 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,545 psi | 90% | 3100 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,545 psi | 90% | 3100 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,821 psi | 90% | 3107 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,516 psi | 90% | 3005 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,516 psi | 90% | 3005 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,821 psi | 90% | 3012 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolutionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,850 psi | 90% | 3156 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolutionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,850 psi | 90% | 3156 fps | 96.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,460 psi | 59% | 1942 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,460 psi | 59% | 1942 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,808 psi | 60% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,153 psi | 89% | 3163 fps | 99.8% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,153 psi | 89% | 3163 fps | 99.8% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,414 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 99.8% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,630 psi | 86% | 3009 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 3048 fps | 96.1% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,950 psi | 87% | 3048 fps | 96.1% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,167 psi | 87% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,572 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,572 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 97.6% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,848 psi | 87% | 3058 fps | 97.7% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,456 psi | 86% | 3031 fps | 97.1% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,456 psi | 86% | 3031 fps | 97.1% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,732 psi | 87% | 3041 fps | 97.2% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 98.1% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 98.1% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3114 fps | 98.2% |
| Lovex S062ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 3045 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex S062ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 3045 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex S062ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,456 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,878 psi | 89% | 3045 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,878 psi | 89% | 3045 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3051 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,835 psi | 90% | 3084 fps | 96.7% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,835 psi | 90% | 3084 fps | 96.7% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,717 psi | 85% | 3025 fps | 96% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,574 psi | 90% | 3104 fps | 98.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,574 psi | 90% | 3104 fps | 98.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,763 psi | 90% | 3107 fps | 98.9% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,532 psi | 59% | 1988 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,532 psi | 59% | 1988 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,880 psi | 60% | 1995 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,051 psi | 87% | 3054 fps | 97.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,051 psi | 87% | 3054 fps | 97.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,761 psi | 87% | 3051 fps | 97.6% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,993 psi | 87% | 3045 fps | 98.3% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,993 psi | 87% | 3045 fps | 98.3% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 3051 fps | 98.4% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,876 psi | 85% | 3015 fps | 95.9% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,876 psi | 85% | 3015 fps | 95.9% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,152 psi | 86% | 3025 fps | 96% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,572 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 97.6% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,572 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 97.6% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,848 psi | 87% | 3058 fps | 97.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 98.1% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 98.1% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,008 psi | 89% | 3114 fps | 98.2% |
| Shooters World Precisionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 3045 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World Precisionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,195 psi | 86% | 3045 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World Precisionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,456 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,371 psi | 90% | 2772 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,371 psi | 90% | 2772 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,705 psi | 90% | 2776 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,065 psi | 85% | 3054 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,065 psi | 85% | 3054 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,340 psi | 86% | 3061 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,821 psi | 90% | 3081 fps | 99.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,821 psi | 90% | 3081 fps | 99.7% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,253 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,835 psi | 90% | 3012 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,835 psi | 90% | 3012 fps | 98.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,673 psi | 85% | 2959 fps | 98.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,339 psi | 82% | 2940 fps | 98.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,339 psi | 82% | 2940 fps | 98.8% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,556 psi | 83% | 2946 fps | 98.9% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,994 psi | 89% | 3084 fps | 96.8% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,994 psi | 89% | 3084 fps | 96.8% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,240 psi | 89% | 3091 fps | 96.9% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,646 psi | 88% | 3009 fps | 99.2% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,646 psi | 88% | 3009 fps | 99.2% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,327 psi | 88% | 3005 fps | 99.1% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 2963 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 2963 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,573 psi | 88% | 2966 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,429 psi | 90% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,429 psi | 90% | 3012 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,676 psi | 90% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,443 psi | 90% | 3022 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,442 psi | 86% | 3071 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,442 psi | 86% | 3071 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,659 psi | 86% | 3074 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,181 psi | 86% | 3028 fps | 98.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,181 psi | 86% | 3028 fps | 98.7% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 98.8% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,472 psi | 88% | 3048 fps | 96.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,472 psi | 88% | 3048 fps | 96.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3054 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,110 psi | 89% | 3074 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,110 psi | 89% | 3074 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,762 psi | 88% | 3071 fps | 98.6% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,792 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 97.6% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,792 psi | 90% | 3143 fps | 97.6% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,615 psi | 85% | 3087 fps | 96.9% |
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 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,024 psi | 56% | 2664 fps | 96.7% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,024 psi | 56% | 2664 fps | 96.7% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,241 psi | 57% | 2671 fps | 96.8% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,940 psi | 65% | 2799 fps | 95.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,940 psi | 65% | 2799 fps | 95.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,187 psi | 66% | 2805 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 84% | 27,224 psi | 49% | 2621 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 84% | 27,224 psi | 49% | 2621 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 84% | 27,427 psi | 50% | 2628 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,522 psi | 70% | 2897 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,522 psi | 70% | 2897 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,711 psi | 70% | 2900 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,663 psi | 61% | 2808 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,663 psi | 61% | 2808 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,837 psi | 61% | 2815 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,987 psi | 73% | 2802 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,987 psi | 73% | 2802 fps | 97.9% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,263 psi | 73% | 2808 fps | 98% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,350 psi | 73% | 2805 fps | 96% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,350 psi | 73% | 2805 fps | 96% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,625 psi | 74% | 2812 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,728 psi | 78% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,728 psi | 78% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 77% | 2913 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,623 psi | 68% | 2871 fps | 97.1% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,623 psi | 68% | 2871 fps | 97.1% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,884 psi | 69% | 2877 fps | 97.2% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 2986 fps | 95.3% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 2986 fps | 95.3% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,005 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.5 gr | 80% | 28,631 psi | 52% | 2684 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.5 gr | 80% | 28,631 psi | 52% | 2684 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.5 gr | 80% | 28,456 psi | 52% | 2680 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,607 psi | 65% | 2802 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,607 psi | 65% | 2802 fps | 98.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,853 psi | 65% | 2808 fps | 99% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,859 psi | 80% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,859 psi | 80% | 2917 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,627 psi | 79% | 2913 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,493 psi | 70% | 2776 fps | 97.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,493 psi | 70% | 2776 fps | 97.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,711 psi | 70% | 2782 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,032 psi | 76% | 2887 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,032 psi | 76% | 2887 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,235 psi | 77% | 2894 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,438 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,438 psi | 77% | 2995 fps | 95.5% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,685 psi | 77% | 3002 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,563 psi | 63% | 2795 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,563 psi | 63% | 2795 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,374 psi | 62% | 2792 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,853 psi | 63% | 2799 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,853 psi | 63% | 2799 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,085 psi | 64% | 2805 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,077 psi | 80% | 2904 fps | 98.2% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,077 psi | 80% | 2904 fps | 98.2% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,367 psi | 81% | 2910 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,543 psi | 84% | 3094 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon LEVERevolution | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,543 psi | 84% | 3094 fps | 95.4% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,192 psi | 44% | 1745 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,192 psi | 44% | 1745 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,091 psi | 44% | 1745 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 22.6 gr | 84% | 30,937 psi | 56% | 2753 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 3031 | 22.6 gr | 84% | 30,937 psi | 56% | 2753 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 3031 | 22.6 gr | 84% | 31,169 psi | 57% | 2762 fps | 95.8% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,188 psi | 67% | 2802 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,188 psi | 67% | 2802 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,434 psi | 68% | 2808 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 2986 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 2986 fps | 95.3% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,005 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,118 psi | 75% | 2927 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,118 psi | 75% | 2927 fps | 96.1% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,394 psi | 75% | 2933 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,133 psi | 75% | 2910 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,133 psi | 75% | 2910 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,379 psi | 75% | 2917 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,782 psi | 67% | 2867 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,782 psi | 67% | 2867 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,970 psi | 67% | 2874 fps | 95.1% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,512 psi | 81% | 2995 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,512 psi | 81% | 2995 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,208 psi | 80% | 2989 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,495 psi | 73% | 2890 fps | 99.9% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,495 psi | 73% | 2890 fps | 99.9% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,756 psi | 74% | 2897 fps | 99.9% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,874 psi | 80% | 2969 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,874 psi | 80% | 2969 fps | 95.2% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,077 psi | 80% | 2976 fps | 95.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,969 psi | 65% | 2825 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 88% | 35,969 psi | 65% | 2825 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,201 psi | 66% | 2831 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,931 psi | 43% | 1781 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,931 psi | 43% | 1781 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,279 psi | 44% | 1791 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,421 psi | 72% | 2881 fps | 95.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,421 psi | 72% | 2881 fps | 95.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,189 psi | 71% | 2877 fps | 95.3% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 86% | 37,768 psi | 69% | 2831 fps | 95.8% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 86% | 37,768 psi | 69% | 2831 fps | 95.8% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,433 psi | 64% | 2776 fps | 95% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,208 psi | 80% | 2966 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,208 psi | 80% | 2966 fps | 95.2% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,454 psi | 81% | 2972 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,118 psi | 75% | 2927 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,118 psi | 75% | 2927 fps | 96.1% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,394 psi | 75% | 2933 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,782 psi | 67% | 2867 fps | 95% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,782 psi | 67% | 2867 fps | 95% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,970 psi | 67% | 2874 fps | 95.1% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,512 psi | 81% | 2995 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,512 psi | 81% | 2995 fps | 95.4% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,208 psi | 80% | 2989 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,411 psi | 81% | 2697 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,411 psi | 81% | 2697 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,715 psi | 81% | 2703 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,232 psi | 69% | 2871 fps | 96.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,232 psi | 69% | 2871 fps | 96.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,450 psi | 70% | 2877 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,332 psi | 66% | 2812 fps | 97.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,332 psi | 66% | 2812 fps | 97.6% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,564 psi | 66% | 2818 fps | 97.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,492 psi | 66% | 2749 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,492 psi | 66% | 2749 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,332 psi | 66% | 2746 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 33,141 psi | 60% | 2684 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 90% | 33,141 psi | 60% | 2684 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 31,415 psi | 57% | 2641 fps | 95% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,641 psi | 77% | 2963 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,641 psi | 77% | 2963 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,859 psi | 78% | 2969 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,359 psi | 61% | 2694 fps | 95.6% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,359 psi | 61% | 2694 fps | 95.6% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,591 psi | 61% | 2700 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,772 psi | 78% | 2871 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,772 psi | 78% | 2871 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,569 psi | 77% | 2871 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,301 psi | 62% | 2713 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,301 psi | 62% | 2713 fps | 98.5% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,519 psi | 63% | 2717 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,834 psi | 54% | 2605 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 29,834 psi | 54% | 2605 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,023 psi | 54% | 2612 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 84% | 28,195 psi | 51% | 2638 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 84% | 28,195 psi | 51% | 2638 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 82% | 26,716 psi | 48% | 2592 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,316 psi | 62% | 2759 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,316 psi | 62% | 2759 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,113 psi | 62% | 2756 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,150 psi | 82% | 2986 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,150 psi | 82% | 2986 fps | 95.5% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,339 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,041 psi | 64% | 2789 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,041 psi | 64% | 2789 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,273 psi | 64% | 2795 fps | 95.2% |
| Winchester 748 | 26.2 gr | 90% | 40,364 psi | 73% | 2953 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 748 | 26.2 gr | 90% | 40,364 psi | 73% | 2953 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 748 | 26.2 gr | 90% | 40,611 psi | 74% | 2959 fps | 95.2% |
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 158 powders for 5.6 x 50 Mag. loaded with the .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,169 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,942 fps to 3,169 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 158 of the 158 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (380 MPa), the top charges use 59–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 60.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:11.0 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. Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031, Winchester 748 rank at the top here: for 5.6 x 50 Mag. with the .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP 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.