Load data for 5.7 x 28 + .224 | 52gr | Berger Varmint

Recommended Powder(s):

Load Specifications

(Use the Personalized Load Calculator below to adjust )

Bullet:	.224 \| 52gr \| Berger Varmint
Manufacturer SKU:	22309
Bullet Weight:	52gr \| 3.4g
Bullet Diameter:	0.224" \| 5.69mm
Bullet Length:	<<locked>>
Caliber:	5.7 x 28 load data
Case Length (l3):	1.134" \| 28.8mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):	<<locked>>
Seated Depth:	<<locked>>
Shank Seated Depth:	<<locked>>
Case Capacity:	12.3 Grains of Water \| 0.80 cm³
Primer Size:	Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:	50038 psi \| 3450 bar
LID:	LID_B887_C925
Last updated:	2026-01-21

Load data for 132 loads in caliber 5.7 x 28 with .224 | 52gr | Berger Varmint bullet and 66 powder(s). The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge unless there are reasons. Since xxlreloading.com has no control over the equipment and components used by the customer and the data used in connection with the website, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected. Also see our Terms of Service.

Questions regarding the load data: Please read the information in the next tab "Explanations".
A load must fulfill certain criteria to be listed in the default view below - see "powder criteria to fulfill to be listed".

Our load data might deviate from other sources - see the "most common reasons for deviations".

All loads are based on the bullet and case dimensions shown under "Load Specifications" - see "reloading suggestions" if you deviate.

You can set your specifications in the "Personalized Load Calculator".

Go to the bottom of the "Dashboard " page to set the measure system (imperial vs. metric)
No data yet
C.O.L. (Inch)
C.O.L. (mm)
We recommend you limit powder range to relevant brands to speed up re-calculation of results
Use the Personalized Load Calculator to customize loads to your own specific requirements. Find more details in the help section.

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.
Case Length (Inch)
Case Length (mm)
CaseCapacity (GoW)
Min z (%)
Min FR (%)
Max FR*
Barrel Length (Inch)
Barrel Length (cm)
Safety Buffer (%)
.

Click on the desired row in the tables below to add a specific load / powder to your Diary and manage there.

Powder	Charge	FR	MaxP	%	V(0)	z
ADI AP 100 👍	<<locked>>	94%	44498	89%	**06	100%
ADI AP 70N	<<locked>>	65%	44005	88%	**35	100%
ADI APS 350	<<locked>>	77%	43685	87%	**58	100%
ADI APS 450	<<locked>>	79%	44498	89%	**98	100%
ADI AS 30	<<locked>>	78%	44425	89%	**37	100%
ADI AS 50N	<<locked>>	74%	44976	90%	**96	100%
[Accurate 4100]*	<<locked>>	93%	44672	89%	**75	86%
Accurate No. 2	<<locked>>	73%	44063	88%	**78	100%
Accurate No. 7	<<locked>>	72%	45005	90%	**75	97%
Accurate No. 9	<<locked>>	80%	44324	89%	**62	92%
Accurate Solo 1000	<<locked>>	78%	44991	90%	**80	100%
Accurate Solo 1250	<<locked>>	79%	44121	88%	**29	100%
Accurate TCM	<<locked>>	81%	44831	90%	**62	93%
[Alliant 2400]*	<<locked>>	91%	44367	89%	**95	89%
Alliant BLUE DOT	<<locked>>	94%	44193	88%	**52	96%
Alliant BULLSEYE	<<locked>>	70%	44469	89%	**11	100%
Alliant POWER PISTOL 👍	<<locked>>	77%	44759	89%	**55	100%
Alliant Sport Pistol	<<locked>>	65%	44382	89%	**24	100%
Alliant UNIQUE	<<locked>>	79%	44773	89%	**14	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100	<<locked>>	76%	44324	89%	**73	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol	<<locked>>	94%	44382	89%	**73	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol	<<locked>>	72%	44860	90%	**96	100%
Hodgdon Clays	<<locked>>	77%	44860	90%	**88	100%
Hodgdon HS-6	<<locked>>	64%	44208	88%	**67	100%
[Hodgdon LilGun]*	<<locked>>	96%	36927	74%	**49	86%
Hodgdon Universal	<<locked>>	72%	44005	88%	**35	100%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol	<<locked>>	75%	43961	88%	**39	100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss	<<locked>>	96%	20711	41%	**86	100%
Lovex D037.1	<<locked>>	72%	45005	90%	**75	97%
Lovex D037.2	<<locked>>	79%	44324	89%	**62	92%
Lovex S011	<<locked>>	66%	44541	89%	**03	100%
Lovex S020	<<locked>>	71%	43961	88%	**52	100%
Maxam CSB 1	<<locked>>	83%	44454	89%	**29	100%
Maxam CSB 2	<<locked>>	78%	44469	89%	**22	100%
Maxam CSB 3	<<locked>>	79%	45005	90%	**09	100%
Maxam CSB 4	<<locked>>	76%	44063	88%	**80	100%
Maxam CSB 5	<<locked>>	73%	43845	88%	**21	100%
Ramshot Enforcer	<<locked>>	90%	43729	87%	**85	90%
Ramshot Silhouette	<<locked>>	65%	44005	88%	**14	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12	<<locked>>	68%	44991	90%	**06	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14	<<locked>>	95%	19363	39%	**93	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20	<<locked>>	79%	43656	87%	**91	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 24	<<locked>>	79%	44643	89%	**62	98%
Rottweil P 801	<<locked>>	64%	43743	87%	**57	100%
Rottweil P 806	<<locked>>	81%	44309	89%	**26	100%
SNPE Vectan A0	<<locked>>	82%	43947	88%	**65	100%
SNPE Vectan BA 9	<<locked>>	76%	44962	90%	**39	100%
SNPE Vectan BA10	<<locked>>	74%	44498	89%	**98	100%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2	<<locked>>	86%	44324	89%	**44	100%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2	<<locked>>	76%	44541	89%	**42	100%
SNPE Vectan SP 2	<<locked>>	71%	44367	89%	**39	100%
Shooters World Heavy Pistol	<<locked>>	79%	44324	89%	**62	92%
Shooters World Major Pistol	<<locked>>	72%	45005	90%	**75	97%
Somchem MP200	<<locked>>	73%	44498	89%	**17	100%
Somchem MS200	<<locked>>	78%	44744	89%	**88	100%
Somchem S221 👍	<<locked>>	66%	44382	89%	**22	99%
Vihtavuori 3N37	<<locked>>	78%	44280	88%	**63	100%
Vihtavuori 3N38	<<locked>>	89%	44976	90%	**49	99%
Vihtavuori N105 👍	<<locked>>	94%	44034	88%	**81	100%
Vihtavuori N310	<<locked>>	63%	44759	89%	**98	100%
Vihtavuori N320	<<locked>>	73%	44860	90%	**80	100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star	<<locked>>	97%	41843	84%	**71	100%
Vihtavuori N330	<<locked>>	73%	43395	87%	**26	100%
Vihtavuori N340	<<locked>>	77%	43627	87%	**75	100%
Vihtavuori N350	<<locked>>	82%	44802	90%	**63	100%
Winchester 231	<<locked>>	64%	44570	89%	**26	100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder	Charge	FR	MaxP	%	V(0)	z
ADI AP 100	<<locked>>	61%	19232	38%	**27	93%
ADI AP 70N	<<locked>>	62%	39784	80%	**86	100%
ADI APS 350	<<locked>>	62%	32184	64%	**11	100%
ADI APS 450	<<locked>>	61%	29892	60%	**11	100%
ADI AS 30	<<locked>>	61%	30661	61%	**53	100%
ADI AS 50N	<<locked>>	60%	32474	65%	**25	100%
[Accurate 4100]*	<<locked>>	85%	33895	68%	**94	80%
Accurate No. 2	<<locked>>	61%	31038	62%	**04	100%
Accurate No. 7	<<locked>>	60%	29370	59%	**06	90%
[Accurate No. 9]*	<<locked>>	62%	23946	48%	**81	80%
Accurate Solo 1000	<<locked>>	60%	29892	60%	**80	100%
Accurate Solo 1250	<<locked>>	62%	28398	57%	**12	100%
[Accurate TCM]*	<<locked>>	61%	23583	47%	**75	82%
[Alliant 2400]*	<<locked>>	75%	28123	56%	**99	80%
[Alliant BLUE DOT]*	<<locked>>	61%	18811	38%	**37	81%
Alliant BULLSEYE	<<locked>>	61%	34708	69%	**83	100%
Alliant POWER PISTOL	<<locked>>	62%	28863	58%	**86	97%
Alliant Sport Pistol	<<locked>>	62%	40132	80%	**62	100%
Alliant UNIQUE	<<locked>>	60%	27688	55%	**65	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100	<<locked>>	62%	30632	61%	**99	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol	<<locked>>	60%	19914	40%	**22	100%
Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol	<<locked>>	61%	32924	66%	**45	100%
Hodgdon Clays	<<locked>>	62%	32895	66%	**37	100%
Hodgdon HS-6	<<locked>>	60%	39392	79%	**94	100%
[Hodgdon LilGun]*	<<locked>>	90%	29515	59%	**01	81%
Hodgdon Universal	<<locked>>	60%	32111	64%	**75	100%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol	<<locked>>	61%	30632	61%	**55	100%
Hodgdon TrailBoss	<<locked>>	73%	13982	28%	**5	100%
Lovex D037.1	<<locked>>	60%	29370	59%	**06	90%
[Lovex D037.2]*	<<locked>>	61%	23946	48%	**81	80%
Lovex S011	<<locked>>	62%	40030	80%	**53	100%
Lovex S020	<<locked>>	61%	32793	66%	**11	100%
Maxam CSB 1	<<locked>>	62%	26992	54%	**89	100%
Maxam CSB 2	<<locked>>	61%	29051	58%	**12	100%
Maxam CSB 3	<<locked>>	61%	29080	58%	**93	100%
Maxam CSB 4	<<locked>>	62%	31763	63%	**12	100%
Maxam CSB 5	<<locked>>	61%	33808	68%	**96	100%
[Ramshot Enforcer]*	<<locked>>	75%	26687	53%	**80	80%
Ramshot Silhouette	<<locked>>	61%	38725	77%	**49	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 12	<<locked>>	60%	36869	74%	**98	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14	<<locked>>	72%	13126	26%	**5	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20	<<locked>>	60%	26426	53%	**45	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 24	<<locked>>	61%	25425	51%	**11	91%
Rottweil P 801	<<locked>>	60%	39711	79%	**07	100%
Rottweil P 806	<<locked>>	61%	24033	48%	**94	99%
SNPE Vectan A0	<<locked>>	60%	25599	51%	**96	100%
SNPE Vectan BA 9	<<locked>>	61%	30342	61%	**52	100%
SNPE Vectan BA10	<<locked>>	60%	32343	65%	**43	100%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2	<<locked>>	60%	22292	45%	**76	99%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2	<<locked>>	60%	29530	59%	**32	100%
SNPE Vectan SP 2	<<locked>>	60%	31314	63%	**26	99%
[Shooters World Heavy Pistol]*	<<locked>>	61%	23946	48%	**81	80%
Shooters World Major Pistol	<<locked>>	60%	29370	59%	**06	90%
Somchem MP200	<<locked>>	62%	33257	66%	**53	100%
Somchem MS200	<<locked>>	62%	29776	60%	**75	100%
Somchem S221	<<locked>>	61%	36767	73%	**08	98%
Vihtavuori 3N37	<<locked>>	61%	27267	54%	**94	100%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*	<<locked>>	60%	19319	39%	**50	86%
[Vihtavuori N105]*	<<locked>>	61%	15882	32%	**98	86%
Vihtavuori N310	<<locked>>	60%	41713	83%	**58	100%
Vihtavuori N320	<<locked>>	60%	31778	64%	**19	100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star	<<locked>>	60%	19769	40%	**47	100%
Vihtavuori N330	<<locked>>	62%	32503	65%	**88	100%
Vihtavuori N340	<<locked>>	61%	28355	57%	**62	100%
Vihtavuori N350	<<locked>>	60%	24192	48%	**35	100%
Winchester 231	<<locked>>	60%	40306	81%	**76	100%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Any powder missing? Then click here.

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.

<<locked>>... you need to buy an access license to unlock the data