Load data for .222 Rem. + 45gr Sierra VarmintKing

179 suitable loads across 31 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 45gr Sierra VarmintKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Norma 200, 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 | VarmintKing

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.196" | 5.0 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. + 45gr Sierra 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)

19.3 gr	2.130"	24.0"	2666 fps	•••
20.0 gr	2.130"	24.0"	2754 fps	•••
20.8 gr	2.130"	24.0"	2854 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2930 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3019 fps	•••

•••	2.120"	24.0"	2904 fps	•••
•••	2.120"	24.0"	3236 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2952 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3065 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3164 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2664 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2747 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2820 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2904 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2987 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3073 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3157 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2707 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2797 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2891 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	2982 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3074 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3152 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	24.0"	2940 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3017 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	24.0"	3093 fps	•••

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