Load data for .222 Rem. + 55gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
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:0.470" | 11.9 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:1:8.5
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. + 55gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2565 fps | ••• | |
| 18.8 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2653 fps | ••• | |
| 19.5 gr | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2698 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2817 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2844 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2620 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2658 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2736 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2810 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2944 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2996 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2717 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2765 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2849 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2920 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2991 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2669 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2741 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2828 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2913 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2947 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2994 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2677 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2709 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2786 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2940 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2989 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 3040 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2620 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2674 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2761 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2878 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2965 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.135" | 24.0" | 2578 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2569 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2616 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.130" | 24.0" | 2742 fps | ••• | |
Charge weights beyond the first rows and all pressure values are only visible with an active Pro licence.