5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Shooters World) Load Data

40 published 5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Shooters World) reloading recipes across 4 powders and 2 bullet manufacturers, with bullet weights from 55 to 80 grains and recorded velocities between 1,785 and 3,460 fps. Every load lists charge weight, velocity, COAL, primer and case where the source published it.

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Recipes
40
Powders
4
Bullet makers
2
Bullet weights
55–80 gr

Sample 5.56 NATO / 5.56mm NATO (Shooters World) loads

The first 5 of 40 recipes.

BulletPowderChargeVelocityCOALPrimer
Hornady FMJ 55grShooters World Buffalo Rifle21.0 gr3130 fps2.245—
Hornady FMJ 55grShooters World Buffalo Rifle18.0 gr2769 fps2.245—
Hornady FMJ-BT 55grShooters World Match Rifle20.7 gr2434 fps2.245—
Hornady FMJ-BT 55grShooters World Match Rifle28.5 gr3411 fps2.245—
MSSS SPBT 55grShooters World Precision Rifle20.5 gr2218 fps2.210—

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