Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 40gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
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:0.145" | 3.7 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 Speer Varmint Soft Point
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.0 gr | 2.200" | — | 3404 fps | ••• | |
| 29.0 gr | 2.200" | — | 3644 fps | ••• | |
| 25.0 gr | 2.200" | — | 3247 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3505 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3161 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3402 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3300 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3538 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.200" | — | 3506 fps | ••• | |
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