Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Sierra 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
Bullet:.224 | 40gr | VarmintKing
Cartridge:.222 Rem. Mag. load data
Case Length (L3):1.850" | 47.0 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.190" | 4.8 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:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Sierra 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 | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3219 fps | ••• | |
| 23.0 gr | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3282 fps | ••• | |
| 23.8 gr | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3381 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3405 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3503 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3513 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3562 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3598 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3658 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3692 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3140 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3222 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3234 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3315 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3326 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3408 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3419 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3455 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3489 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3500 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3604 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3199 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3260 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3296 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3331 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3406 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3417 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3466 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3501 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3610 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.225" | 24.0" | 3559 fps | ••• | |
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