Load data for .223 Rem. + 55gr Hornady S SX

341 suitable loads across 60 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 55gr Hornady S SX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H322, Alliant Reloder-10x and SNPE Vectan SP 10.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.760 in / 44.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,000 PSI / 3,792 bar.

Based on SAAMI, the max. allowed case length is 1.760 in / 44.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,000 PSI / 3,792 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 55gr | S SX

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.194" | 4.9 mm

Case Capacity:30 gow | 1.94 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (SAAMI):55,000 psi | 3,792 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 55gr Hornady S SX

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

20.3 gr	2.195"	24.0"	2687 fps	•••
22.5 gr	2.195"	24.0"	2934 fps	•••

23.8 gr	2.195"	24.0"	3023 fps	•••

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