Load data for .222 Rem. + 45gr Hornady Varmint

166 suitable loads across 29 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 45gr Hornady Varmint bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ADI AR 2207, Norma 200 and Vihtavuori N120.

.222 Rem. cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 1.700 in / 43.18 mmL6 = 2.130 in / 54.10 mmSeated Depth = .145 in / 3.69 mm

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.

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Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.224" | 5.7 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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