Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
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:0.205" | 5.2 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:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3241 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3303 fps | ••• | |
| 23.8 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3405 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3428 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3527 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3539 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3588 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3624 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3683 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3718 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3162 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3245 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3257 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3340 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3351 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3434 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3445 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3481 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3516 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3527 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3080 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3173 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3224 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3285 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3321 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3358 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3432 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3443 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3492 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3530 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3447 fps | ••• | |
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