Load data for .223 Rem. + 55gr Hornady SP

307 suitable loads across 54 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 55gr Hornady SP bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H322, Hodgdon BL-C2 and Alliant Reloder-10x.

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 | SP

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.329" | 8.4 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:1:10.5

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 55gr Hornady SP

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)

20.5 gr	2.220"	24.0"	2833 fps	•••
22.8 gr	2.220"	24.0"	3117 fps	•••

27.0 gr	2.260"	16.0"	2867 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	—	3046 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	—	3201 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	—	2847 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	—	3041 fps	•••

•••	2.226"	24.0"	2897 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	24.0"	3002 fps	•••

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