Load data for .222 Rem. + 40gr Sierra VarmintKing
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.
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 | VarmintKing
Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.137" | 3.5 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:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 40gr Sierra VarmintKing
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.8 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2986 fps | ••• | |
| 22.4 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3063 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3140 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3231 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3069 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3145 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3223 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3298 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3359 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3051 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3121 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3136 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3220 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3320 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3345 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 2864 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3088 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3154 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3171 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3261 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3382 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3449 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3226 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3013 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3257 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 2556 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3058 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3022 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3033 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3139 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3215 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3294 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 2914 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.125" | 24.0" | 3229 fps | ••• | |
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