Load data for .223 Rem. + 73gr Berger BT Target

503 suitable loads across 81 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 73gr Berger BT Target bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon BL-C2, Hodgdon VARGET and Alliant AR-Comp.

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 | 73gr | BT Target

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.462" | 11.7 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. + 73gr Berger BT Target

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)

24.3 gr	2.260"	20.0"	2756 fps	•••

23.1 gr	2.260"	23.9"	2779 fps	•••
23.2 gr	2.260"	23.9"	2789 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	25.0"	2415 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	25.0"	2744 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	25.0"	2546 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	16.0"	2595 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	25.0"	2862 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	25.0"	2630 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	25.0"	2537 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	25.0"	2819 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	25.0"	2626 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	20.0"	2710 fps	•••

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