Load data for .223 Rem. + 55gr Lapua FMJ

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 | FMJ

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.233" | 5.9 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:1:12.0

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 55gr Lapua FMJ

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)

22.0 gr	2.260"	22.0"	2756 fps	•••
23.0 gr	2.260"	22.0"	2864 fps	•••
23.5 gr	2.260"	22.0"	2920 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2972 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2995 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	3084 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	3039 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2811 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	2983 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	3087 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	22.0"	2680 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	2868 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2890 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2943 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	2995 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	3015 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	3025 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	3123 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	22.0"	3048 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2872 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	3162 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2983 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2878 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	3109 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2876 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	3150 fps	•••

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