Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint
The most recommended powders for this combination are Winchester 748.
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:0.237" | 6.0 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:1:11.0
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Nosler Ballistic Tip 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.9 gr | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3226 fps | ••• | |
| 25.0 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3334 fps | ••• | |
| 26.0 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3458 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3540 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3330 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3705 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3287 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3643 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3156 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.345" | 26.0" | 3518 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3416 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3536 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3649 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3200 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3319 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3438 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3472 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3596 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3469 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3293 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3417 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3538 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3259 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3385 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3354 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3472 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3325 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3456 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3583 fps | ••• | |
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