Load data for .222 Rem. + 45gr Barnes TSX BT

168 suitable loads across 30 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 45gr Barnes TSX BT bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N120, ADI AR 2207 and ReloadSwiss RS 36.

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 | 45gr | TSX BT

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.268" | 6.8 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:1:11.5

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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 45gr Barnes TSX BT

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)

20.8 gr	2.130"	24.0"	2995 fps	•••
23.1 gr	2.130"	24.0"	3308 fps	•••

22.2 gr	2.130"	24.0"	2912 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3302 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3066 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2950 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3225 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	3065 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3280 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2881 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3089 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2825 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3089 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	20.1"	3199 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	20.1"	3212 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2995 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3263 fps	•••

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