Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.850 in / 46.99 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.280 in / 57.91 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 58,740 PSI / 4,050 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.850 in / 46.99 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.280 in / 57.91 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 58,740 PSI / 4,050 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Cartridge:.222 Rem. Mag. load data
Case Length (L3):1.850" | 47.0 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.267" | 6.8 mm
Case Capacity:30.5 gow | 1.98 cm³
Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):58,740 psi | 4,050 bar
Barrel Length:26.0" | 660 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:10.0
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. Mag. + 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade FB
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.7 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3314 fps | ••• | |
| 25.2 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3637 fps | ••• | |
| 24.3 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3090 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3410 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3200 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3521 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3074 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3403 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3111 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3415 fps | ••• | |
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