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Load data for 5.6 x 70 R + .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

Recommended Powder(s): none

5.6 x 70 R + .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free
Manufacturer SKU:
45498
Bullet Weight:
50gr | 3.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.900" | 22.9mm
Caliber:
5.6 x 70 R load data
Case Length (l3):
2.760" | 70.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
3.374" | 85.7mm
Seated Depth:
0.286" | 7.3mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.286" | 7.3mm
Case Capacity:
39.0 Grains of Water | 2.53 cm³
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
37710 psi | 2600 bar
LID:
LID_B3955_C921
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 24 loads in caliber 5.6 x 70 R with .224 | 50gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead-Free bullet and 12 powders such as none. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 2495
<<locked>>
84%
33591
89%
**71
97%
[Accurate 4064]*
<<locked>>
89%
33127
88%
**38
94%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
95%
30763
82%
**62
100%
IMR 3031
<<locked>>
86%
32924
87%
**64
96%
[Lovex D073.6]*
<<locked>>
84%
33634
89%
**28
93%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
94%
30545
81%
**01
100%
SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000
<<locked>>
88%
33330
88%
**40
95%
[Shooters World Match Rifle]*
<<locked>>
84%
33634
89%
**28
93%
Vihtavuori N133
<<locked>>
84%
33852
90%
**66
97%
Vihtavuori N135
<<locked>>
91%
32895
87%
**09
96%
[Vihtavuori N140]*
<<locked>>
85%
33199
88%
**76
94%
[Vihtavuori N540]*
<<locked>>
86%
33721
89%
**15
94%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate 2495
<<locked>>
81%
30284
80%
**76
96%
[Accurate 4064]*
<<locked>>
82%
26455
70%
**25
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
24831
66%
**05
100%
[IMR 3031]*
<<locked>>
81%
27963
74%
**04
93%
[Lovex D073.6]*
<<locked>>
81%
29298
78%
**10
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
24743
66%
**47
100%
[SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000]*
<<locked>>
81%
26847
71%
**36
92%
[Shooters World Match Rifle]*
<<locked>>
81%
29298
78%
**10
90%
Vihtavuori N133
<<locked>>
81%
30632
81%
**81
96%
[Vihtavuori N135]*
<<locked>>
81%
23815
63%
**00
91%
[Vihtavuori N140]*
<<locked>>
81%
29225
77%
**64
92%
[Vihtavuori N540]*
<<locked>>
81%
28863
77%
**67
91%

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.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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