5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Handloader issue #118) Load Data

29 published 5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Handloader issue #118) reloading recipes across 11 powders, with bullet weights from 40 to 70 grains and recorded velocities between 1,100 and 3,500 fps. Every load lists charge weight, velocity, COAL, primer and case where the source published it.

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Recipes
29
Powders
11
Bullet makers
0
Bullet weights
40–70 gr

Sample 5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Handloader issue #118) loads

The first 5 of 29 recipes.

BulletPowderChargeVelocityCOALPrimer
225415 cast 0grAlliant Bullseye1.5 gr1,100 fps
225415 cast 0grIMR SR-475911.0 gr1,800 fps
225415 cast 0grAlliant Unique4.0 gr1,400 fps
225415 cast 0grAlliant Unique8.0 gr2,100 fps
40grIMR IMR-419824.0 gr3,500 fps

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