Load data for .222 Rem. Mag. + 55gr 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:0.470" | 11.9 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:1:8.5
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Community Loads for .222 Rem. Mag. + 55gr 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.6 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2834 fps | ••• | |
| 22.9 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2988 fps | ••• | |
| 24.0 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3165 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3278 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3041 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3176 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3185 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3315 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2865 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3020 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3145 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3198 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2872 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3020 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3081 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3124 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3249 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3285 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3322 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2775 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2906 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2992 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3009 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3146 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3162 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3186 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2893 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3053 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3091 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2776 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2867 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2949 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2973 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2805 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 2907 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3050 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3089 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3191 fps | ••• | |
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