Load data for .222 Rem. + 45gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
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
Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.183" | 4.6 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 Speer Varmint Soft Point
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0 gr | 2.060" | — | 2775 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.060" | — | 3038 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.060" | — | 2944 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3197 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2945 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3204 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3003 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2851 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3101 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3368 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3008 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3254 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3037 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3213 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2947 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2815 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2975 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3073 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3237 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2760 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2916 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3069 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3168 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2863 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2886 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3114 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3147 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2544 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2815 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3010 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3069 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2622 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2934 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3188 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2680 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2931 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3070 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 2834 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.060" | — | 3093 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3119 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3054 fps | ••• | |
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