Load data for 5.56 x 45 NATO + 69gr Sierra MatchKing

401 suitable loads across 73 powder(s) for cartridge 5.56 x 45 NATO with 69gr Sierra MatchKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H335, Vihtavuori N133 and Somchem S321.

Based on NATO EPVAT, 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 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Based on NATO EPVAT, 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 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 69gr | MatchKing

Cartridge:5.56 x 45 NATO load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.404" | 10.3 mm

Case Capacity:30 gow | 1.94 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (NATO EPVAT):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar

Barrel Length:20.0" | 508 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:10.0

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Community Loads for 5.56 x 45 NATO + 69gr Sierra MatchKing

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)

24.5 gr	2.298"	16.0"	2605 fps	•••
24.7 gr	2.250"	16.0"	2657 fps	•••
24.7 gr	2.290"	16.0"	2635 fps	•••
•••	2.294"	16.0"	2631 fps	•••
•••	2.295"	16.0"	2631 fps	•••
•••	2.298"	16.0"	2631 fps	•••
•••	2.298"	16.0"	2664 fps	•••
•••	2.298"	16.0"	2697 fps	•••
•••	2.298"	16.0"	2713 fps	•••
•••	2.285"	16.0"	2730 fps	•••
•••	2.290"	16.0"	2726 fps	•••
•••	2.295"	16.0"	2723 fps	•••
•••	2.350"	16.0"	2697 fps	•••
•••	2.298"	16.0"	2740 fps	•••

•••	2.245"	16.0"	2520 fps	•••
•••	2.226"	18.0"	2730 fps	•••
•••	2.245"	11.5"	2444 fps	•••

•••	2.245"	—	2855 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	20.0"	2792 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	20.0"	2815 fps	•••
•••	2.255"	20.0"	2825 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	20.0"	2825 fps	•••

•••	2.226"	18.0"	2648 fps	•••
•••	2.226"	18.0"	2785 fps	•••

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