Load data for .222 Rem. + 55gr Norma ORYX

226 suitable loads across 38 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. with 55gr Norma ORYX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Norma 200, Vihtavuori N130 and ADI AR 2207.

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

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Bullet:.224 | 55gr | ORYX

Cartridge:.222 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.700" | 43.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.371" | 9.4 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. + 55gr Norma ORYX

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)

18.5 gr	2.047"	—	2773 fps	•••
19.7 gr	2.047"	—	2919 fps	•••

21.3 gr	2.047"	—	2761 fps	•••
•••	2.047"	—	2900 fps	•••

•••	2.047"	—	2791 fps	•••
•••	2.047"	—	2917 fps	•••

•••	2.047"	24.0"	2874 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	22.0"	2792 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	23.6"	2877 fps	•••
•••	2.100"	23.6"	2946 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	23.6"	3018 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	23.6"	3041 fps	•••

•••	2.130"	23.6"	2815 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	23.6"	2861 fps	•••
•••	2.130"	23.6"	2986 fps	•••

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