Load data for .222 Rem. + 52gr Speer Varmint Hollow Point
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N120 and Baschieri & Pellagri 106.
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:0.270" | 6.9 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:1:12.0
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 52gr Speer Varmint Hollow 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 | 2.130" | — | 2782 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.130" | — | 3042 fps | ••• | |
| 21.5 gr | 2.130" | — | 2759 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3004 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2959 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3210 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2712 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2980 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2892 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3140 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2778 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3020 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 22.8" | 2963 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2835 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3086 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2771 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3096 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2835 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3091 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2789 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3033 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2945 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3070 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2865 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3127 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2763 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3011 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.098" | 22.0" | 2900 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 2786 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | — | 3039 fps | ••• | |
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