Load data for .223 WSSM + 45gr Barnes TSX BT

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.670 in / 42.42 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.360 in / 59.94 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.670 in / 42.42 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.360 in / 59.94 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 45gr | TSX BT

Cartridge:.223 WSSM load data

Case Length (L3):1.663" | 42.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.259" | 6.6 mm

Case Capacity:53.7 gow | 3.48 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:11.5

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Community Loads for .223 WSSM + 45gr Barnes TSX BT

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)

43.5 gr	2.110"	24.0"	3909 fps	•••

43.0 gr	2.100"	24.0"	3776 fps	•••
46.0 gr	2.100"	24.0"	4001 fps	•••

•••	2.110"	24.0"	3754 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3959 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3685 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3976 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3874 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3723 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3981 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3767 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3931 fps	•••
•••	2.110"	24.0"	3939 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3813 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	4033 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3711 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3992 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3719 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	4049 fps	•••

•••	2.110"	24.0"	3689 fps	•••
•••	2.110"	24.0"	4078 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3732 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3932 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3673 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	4048 fps	•••

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