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218 Bee Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 218 Bee with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

218 Bee reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)35,000 psi
Nominal case capacity17.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 45 gr HORNET
Powder
Vihtavuori N-120
Charge
12.6 gr
Barrel
22 in

Muzzle velocity

2,379 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

19,295 – 24,219 – 29,769 psi

nominal is 69% of the 35,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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