Load data for .222 Rem. + 50gr Hornady ECX

175 suitable loads across 29 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 50gr Hornady ECX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 36, Norma 200 and Vihtavuori N120.

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 | 50gr | ECX

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.357" | 9.1 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:1:10.5

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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 50gr Hornady ECX

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)

19.7 gr	2.130"	23.6"	3123 fps	•••
20.0 gr	2.130"	23.6"	3159 fps	•••

20.0 gr	2.130"	20.1"	3002 fps	•••
•••	2.098"	23.6"	3130 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	20.1"	3058 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	20.1"	3117 fps	•••

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