Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 5.6 x 50 R Mag. with .224 | 55gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos bullet and 36 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Hodgdon H322, Alliant AR-Comp and SNPE Vectan SP 3.
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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% | 44,556 psi | 90% | 3071 fps | 99.1% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,844 psi | 87% | 3045 fps | 96.2% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,785 psi | 85% | 3077 fps | 99% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,512 psi | 90% | 3127 fps | 96.2% |
| Accurate 4064ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 38,812 psi | 79% | 3028 fps | 96% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,512 psi | 90% | 2986 fps | 97.9% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 84% | 44,396 psi | 90% | 3061 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,569 psi | 86% | 3077 fps | 97.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 96% | 43,874 psi | 89% | 3153 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 88% | 42,235 psi | 86% | 3051 fps | 99.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,105 psi | 87% | 3009 fps | 99.7% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 86% | 43,308 psi | 88% | 2966 fps | 98% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 92% | 43,105 psi | 87% | 3087 fps | 97.5% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 86% | 41,597 psi | 84% | 3048 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 43,569 psi | 88% | 2989 fps | 97.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,184 psi | 65% | 2014 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,337 psi | 86% | 3136 fps | 98.2% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,830 psi | 89% | 3048 fps | 99.9% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,947 psi | 89% | 3117 fps | 96% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,366 psi | 86% | 3035 fps | 99.7% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 96% | 42,453 psi | 86% | 3064 fps | 96.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,140 psi | 65% | 2060 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,801 psi | 89% | 3061 fps | 96.4% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,947 psi | 89% | 3117 fps | 96% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 82% | 43,976 psi | 89% | 2802 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 86% | 42,960 psi | 87% | 3071 fps | 96.3% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 88% | 43,163 psi | 88% | 3061 fps | 98.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 94% | 43,076 psi | 87% | 2982 fps | 96.3% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,423 psi | 84% | 2959 fps | 97.1% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,585 psi | 90% | 3035 fps | 97.7% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,092 psi | 89% | 3005 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,061 psi | 85% | 2982 fps | 99.2% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 98% | 44,063 psi | 89% | 3031 fps | 98.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,699 psi | 87% | 3087 fps | 99% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,366 psi | 86% | 3038 fps | 96.8% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 98% | 42,206 psi | 86% | 3058 fps | 96.2% |
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>> | 82% | 30,371 psi | 62% | 2740 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 88% | 40,350 psi | 82% | 2992 fps | 95.4% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 90% | 29,762 psi | 60% | 2792 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 41,292 psi | 84% | 3061 fps | 95.2% |
| Accurate 4064 | <<locked>> | 98% | 36,434 psi | 74% | 2972 fps | 95.2% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,231 psi | 76% | 2828 fps | 96.1% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,189 psi | 79% | 2959 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 82% | 37,202 psi | 75% | 2953 fps | 95.8% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 21.1 gr | 80% | 26,121 psi | 53% | 2687 fps | 95.9% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,503 psi | 66% | 2825 fps | 97.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,596 psi | 82% | 2956 fps | 99.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,418 psi | 72% | 2795 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon H322 | 22.7 gr | 86% | 35,447 psi | 72% | 2910 fps | 95.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,204 psi | 80% | 2995 fps | 95.3% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,609 psi | 78% | 2881 fps | 95.8% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,395 psi | 47% | 1798 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 92% | 33,156 psi | 67% | 2907 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,301 psi | 70% | 2831 fps | 98.6% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,741 psi | 83% | 3051 fps | 95.1% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 37,072 psi | 75% | 2920 fps | 99% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,972 psi | 81% | 3012 fps | 95.7% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,511 psi | 48% | 1847 fps | 100% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 92% | 41,321 psi | 84% | 3009 fps | 95.7% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 96% | 40,741 psi | 83% | 3051 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,887 psi | 85% | 2766 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 40,016 psi | 81% | 3009 fps | 95.5% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | 20.6 gr | 80% | 33,243 psi | 67% | 2828 fps | 95.4% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,495 psi | 82% | 2930 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,666 psi | 74% | 2854 fps | 95.7% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 37,043 psi | 75% | 2874 fps | 95.7% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,593 psi | 74% | 2858 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,009 psi | 63% | 2723 fps | 96.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 86% | 30,603 psi | 62% | 2717 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 88% | 29,327 psi | 59% | 2762 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 94% | 37,144 psi | 75% | 2920 fps | 95.1% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 96% | 39,334 psi | 80% | 2995 fps | 95.3% |
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 36 powders for 5.6 x 50 R Mag. loaded with the .224 | 55gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos. Alliant AR-Comp delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,153 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,014 fps to 3,153 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 36 of the 36 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (340 MPa), the top charges use 65–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 55.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:9.0 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. Hodgdon H322, Alliant AR-Comp, SNPE Vectan SP 3 rank at the top here: for 5.6 x 50 R Mag. with the .224 | 55gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 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.