Load data for .223 Rem. + 55gr Nosler Expansion Tip

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H335.

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 | Expansion Tip

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.399" | 10.1 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:1:9.0

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 55gr Nosler Expansion Tip

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)

23.0 gr	2.250"	24.0"	2964 fps	•••
24.0 gr	2.250"	24.0"	3078 fps	•••

26.0 gr	2.250"	24.0"	3122 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3250 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2893 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3034 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3150 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2859 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2956 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3095 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2865 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2988 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3087 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2778 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2892 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3027 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2865 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2986 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3074 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2876 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2993 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3110 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2924 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3044 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	3144 fps	•••

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