Load data for .222 Rem. + 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing

141 suitable loads across 23 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ADI AR 2207, Vihtavuori N120 and Alliant Reloder-7.

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.

40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing 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 | 40gr | Tipped VarmintKing

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.205" | 5.2 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:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 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)

21.8 gr	2.130"	24.0"	3032 fps	•••
22.4 gr	2.130"	24.0"	3111 fps	•••
23.0 gr	2.130"	24.0"	3192 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3286 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3111 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3191 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3268 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3345 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3410 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3096 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3173 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3273 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3402 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3140 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3210 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3320 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3442 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3510 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3075 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3183 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3264 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3341 fps	•••

•••	2.091"	20.1"	3327 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2768 fps	•••

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