Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 5.6 x 50 Mag. with .224 | 60gr | Nosler Partition bullet and 53 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% | 48,660 psi | 88% | 3041 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,485 psi | 86% | 3038 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,050 psi | 85% | 3071 fps | 99.9% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,153 psi | 87% | 3087 fps | 98.1% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 43,627 psi | 79% | 3028 fps | 98.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,385 psi | 88% | 2963 fps | 99.3% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 48,820 psi | 89% | 2976 fps | 98% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,501 psi | 88% | 3018 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,456 psi | 84% | 3054 fps | 99% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,167 psi | 87% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,747 psi | 88% | 3130 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,023 psi | 89% | 3071 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,559 psi | 90% | 3022 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,094 psi | 85% | 2943 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,747 psi | 87% | 3002 fps | 96.8% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,168 psi | 89% | 3123 fps | 97.2% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,167 psi | 87% | 3087 fps | 99.2% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 49,777 psi | 90% | 3110 fps | 98.8% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,777 psi | 90% | 3009 fps | 99.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,808 psi | 60% | 1949 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,371 psi | 90% | 3169 fps | 99.8% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,601 psi | 86% | 3009 fps | 100% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,167 psi | 87% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,863 psi | 87% | 3058 fps | 97.7% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 90% | 47,688 psi | 87% | 3038 fps | 97.2% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,965 psi | 89% | 3114 fps | 98.2% |
| Lovex S062ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,413 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 49,168 psi | 89% | 3051 fps | 100% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,253 psi | 86% | 3038 fps | 96.1% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 49,734 psi | 90% | 3107 fps | 98.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,866 psi | 60% | 1995 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 48,298 psi | 88% | 3061 fps | 97.7% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,269 psi | 88% | 3051 fps | 98.4% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,108 psi | 85% | 3022 fps | 96% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,863 psi | 87% | 3058 fps | 97.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,965 psi | 89% | 3114 fps | 98.2% |
| Shooters World Precisionᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,413 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 88% | 48,515 psi | 88% | 3012 fps | 95.8% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 49,676 psi | 90% | 2776 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,311 psi | 86% | 3058 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 88% | 47,224 psi | 86% | 3038 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 94% | 47,239 psi | 86% | 2969 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,513 psi | 83% | 2943 fps | 98.9% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,197 psi | 89% | 3094 fps | 96.9% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,878 psi | 89% | 3015 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,530 psi | 88% | 2969 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 49,647 psi | 90% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 49,458 psi | 90% | 3022 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,630 psi | 86% | 3074 fps | 99.9% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,398 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 98.8% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 94% | 48,704 psi | 88% | 3054 fps | 96.4% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 49,298 psi | 89% | 3081 fps | 98.7% |
| Winchester 748 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,615 psi | 85% | 3084 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% | 31,212 psi | 57% | 2671 fps | 96.8% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,158 psi | 66% | 2805 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 84% | 27,398 psi | 50% | 2628 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 88% | 38,682 psi | 70% | 2900 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,837 psi | 61% | 2815 fps | 95.5% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,234 psi | 73% | 2805 fps | 98% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,596 psi | 74% | 2815 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 77% | 2913 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,855 psi | 69% | 2877 fps | 97.2% |
| ADI Benchmark 8208 | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,976 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.6 gr | 80% | 28,790 psi | 52% | 2690 fps | 98.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,839 psi | 65% | 2808 fps | 99% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,150 psi | 80% | 2927 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,696 psi | 70% | 2782 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon Benchmark | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,264 psi | 77% | 2894 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon BL-C2 | <<locked>> | 92% | 42,656 psi | 77% | 3002 fps | 95.6% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,795 psi | 63% | 2802 fps | 96.2% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,085 psi | 64% | 2805 fps | 95.2% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,338 psi | 80% | 2910 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,091 psi | 44% | 1745 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | 22.6 gr | 84% | 31,140 psi | 56% | 2762 fps | 95.8% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,420 psi | 68% | 2808 fps | 99.7% |
| IMR 8208 XBR | <<locked>> | 92% | 44,976 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.4% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,394 psi | 75% | 2933 fps | 96.2% |
| Lovex D073.5 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,379 psi | 75% | 2917 fps | 95.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,014 psi | 67% | 2874 fps | 95.2% |
| Lovex S062 | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 3002 fps | 95.5% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,727 psi | 74% | 2897 fps | 99.9% |
| Norma 201 | <<locked>> | 94% | 44,034 psi | 80% | 2976 fps | 95.3% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 88% | 36,172 psi | 66% | 2831 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 24,265 psi | 44% | 1791 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,639 psi | 72% | 2887 fps | 95.5% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 84% | 35,462 psi | 64% | 2776 fps | 95% |
| Rottweil R 902 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,454 psi | 81% | 2972 fps | 95.3% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,394 psi | 75% | 2933 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,014 psi | 67% | 2874 fps | 95.2% |
| Shooters World Precision | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,744 psi | 81% | 3002 fps | 95.5% |
| Shooters World Tactical Rifle | <<locked>> | 86% | 45,179 psi | 82% | 2953 fps | 95% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 44,701 psi | 81% | 2703 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,493 psi | 70% | 2877 fps | 96.2% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,535 psi | 66% | 2818 fps | 97.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,303 psi | 66% | 2746 fps | 95.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 88% | 31,444 psi | 57% | 2641 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem S321 | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,859 psi | 78% | 2969 fps | 95.2% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 33,576 psi | 61% | 2700 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,540 psi | 77% | 2867 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,548 psi | 63% | 2720 fps | 98.6% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,008 psi | 54% | 2612 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 82% | 26,701 psi | 48% | 2592 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 88% | 34,084 psi | 62% | 2756 fps | 95.3% |
| Vihtavuori N530 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,382 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.6% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 90% | 35,244 psi | 64% | 2792 fps | 95.1% |
| Winchester 748 | 26.2 gr | 90% | 40,582 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 53 powders for 5.6 x 50 Mag. loaded with the .224 | 60gr | Nosler Partition. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,169 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,949 fps to 3,169 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 53 of the 53 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (380 MPa), the top charges use 60–90 %, 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 4064, Hodgdon TrailBoss 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 | Nosler Partition 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.