Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 45gr Sierra VarmintKing

249 suitable loads across 41 powder(s) for cartridge .222 Rem. Mag. with 45gr Sierra VarmintKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ADI AR 2219, Norma 200 and ADI AR 2207.

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 | 45gr | VarmintKing

Cartridge:.222 Rem. Mag. load data

Case Length (L3):1.850" | 47.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.219" | 5.6 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. + 45gr Sierra VarmintKing

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

26.0 gr	2.280"	26.0"	3348 fps	•••
28.0 gr	2.280"	26.0"	3595 fps	•••

26.8 gr	2.280"	26.0"	3332 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3444 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	3191 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3250 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3345 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3369 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3461 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3471 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3517 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3551 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	3117 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3198 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3209 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3287 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3335 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3378 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3391 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3423 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3457 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3470 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3356 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3446 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3319 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3548 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3242 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3517 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3221 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3495 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	3187 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3246 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3281 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3342 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3316 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3388 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3399 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3447 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	3480 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3196 fps	•••
•••	2.280"	26.0"	3432 fps	•••

•••	2.280"	26.0"	3370 fps	•••

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