Load Specifications
Load data in caliber 5.6 x 70 R with .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT bullet and 4 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 14 and Hodgdon TrailBoss.
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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 4064 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,706 psi | 87% | 2641 fps | 97.7% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 98% | 32,996 psi | 88% | 1867 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 98% | 33,591 psi | 89% | 1919 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 82% | 32,982 psi | 87% | 2556 fps | 98.4% |
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 4064 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,313 psi | 80% | 2575 fps | 96.9% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | 8.7 gr | 80% | 25,251 psi | 67% | 1693 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 8.9 gr | 80% | 25,483 psi | 68% | 1736 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,908 psi | 82% | 2507 fps | 97.7% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
This overview compares 4 powders for 5.6 x 70 R loaded with the .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT. Accurate 4064 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 2,641 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 1,867 fps to 2,641 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 98 %, and 4 of the 4 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (260 MPa), the top charges use 87–89 %, leaving at least 11 % headroom. The 70.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:8.0 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. ReloadSwiss RS 14, Hodgdon TrailBoss rank at the top here: for 5.6 x 70 R with the .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT 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.