Load data for .222 Rem. + 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB

120 suitable loads across 19 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 36, Lovex S053 and IMR 4227.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.700 in / 43.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.130 in / 54.10 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 53,664 PSI / 3,700 bar.

36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB bullet image

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.700 in / 43.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.130 in / 54.10 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 53,664 PSI / 3,700 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 36gr | Varmint Grenade FB

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.297" | 7.5 mm

Case Capacity:27.9 gow | 1.81 cm³

Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):53,664 psi | 3,700 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:10.0

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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB

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)

21.0 gr	2.100"	24.0"	3213 fps	•••
23.0 gr	2.100"	24.0"	3496 fps	•••

23.0 gr	2.100"	24.0"	3059 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3336 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	2981 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	24.0"	3264 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3412 fps	•••

•••	2.100"	24.0"	3160 fps	•••

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