Load data for .222 Rem. + 50gr Hornady Varmint
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 | 50gr | Varmint
Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.230" | 5.8 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:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 50gr Hornady Varmint
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2976 fps | ••• | |
| 24.0 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3153 fps | ••• | |
| 22.5 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2691 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3002 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2929 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3203 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2785 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2751 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3032 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2821 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3067 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2559 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3029 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2896 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3145 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2649 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2967 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2608 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2912 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2989 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2708 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2957 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2826 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2997 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2956 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2700 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3012 fps | ••• | |
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