5.56 X 45MM NATO Load Data

133 published 5.56 X 45MM NATO reloading recipes across 10 powders and 8 bullet manufacturers, with bullet weights from 30 to 90 grains and recorded velocities between 2,320 and 4,345 fps. Every load lists charge weight, velocity, COAL, primer and case where the source published it.

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Recipes
133
Powders
10
Bullet makers
8
Bullet weights
30–90 gr

Sample 5.56 X 45MM NATO loads

The first 5 of 133 recipes.

BulletPowderChargeVelocityCOALPrimer
Barnes VG 30grAccurate ACCURATE 220026.1–29.0 gr4007.0–4345 fps—Winchester WSR
Nosler BTLF 35grAccurate ACCURATE 220024.8–27.6 gr3828.0–4150 fps2.260Winchester WSR
Barnes VG 36grAccurate ACCURATE 220025.3–28.1 gr3718.0–4086 fps—Winchester WSR
Barnes VG 36grAccurate ACCURATE LT-3022.6–25.1 gr3611.0–3942 fps—Winchester WSR
Nosler BTLF 40grAccurate ACCURATE 220023.5–26.1 gr3543.0–3855 fps2.260Winchester WSR

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