Load data for 5.56 x 45 NATO + 70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point

467 suitable loads across 77 powder(s) for cartridge 5.56 x 45 NATO with 70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Winchester 748, Winchester StaBALL Match and ADI AR 2219.

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.

70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point bullet image

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

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Bullet:.224 | 70gr | Varmint Soft Point

Cartridge:5.56 x 45 NATO load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.320" | 8.1 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:1:12.0

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Community Loads for 5.56 x 45 NATO + 70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Powder	Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

	25.0 gr	2.130"	20.0"	2858 fps	•••

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