Load data for .221 Rem. Fireball + 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing

85 suitable loads across 16 powder(s) for cartridge .221 Rem. Fireball with 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Lovex S053, Vihtavuori N110 and SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.400 in / 35.56 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.830 in / 46.48 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 46,412 PSI / 3,200 bar.

40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing bullet image

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.400 in / 35.56 mm, the max. cartridge length is 1.830 in / 46.48 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 46,412 PSI / 3,200 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 40gr | Tipped VarmintKing

Cartridge:.221 Rem. Fireball load data

Case Length (L3):1.397" | 35.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.205" | 5.2 mm

Case Capacity:22 gow | 1.43 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):46,412 psi | 3,200 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .221 Rem. Fireball + 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing

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

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

15.4 gr	1.830"	20.0"	2486 fps	•••
15.5 gr	1.830"	20.0"	2501 fps	•••
16.0 gr	1.830"	20.0"	2576 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2591 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2666 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2681 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2756 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2772 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2847 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2864 fps	•••

•••	1.830"	20.0"	2560 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2590 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2670 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2700 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2780 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2813 fps	•••

•••	1.830"	20.0"	2879 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2990 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	3004 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	3037 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	3067 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	3083 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	3131 fps	•••

•••	1.830"	20.0"	2686 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2702 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2763 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2825 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2840 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2887 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2919 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2950 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2996 fps	•••

•••	1.830"	20.0"	2634 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2649 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2711 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2773 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2786 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2834 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2866 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2896 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2941 fps	•••

•••	1.830"	20.0"	2634 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2667 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2717 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2733 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2800 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2866 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2883 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2933 fps	•••
•••	1.830"	20.0"	2964 fps	•••

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