Load data for .223 Ackley Improved + 40gr Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 1.760 in / 44.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,114 PSI / 3,800 bar.
Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 1.760 in / 44.70 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.260 in / 57.40 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 55,114 PSI / 3,800 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Cartridge:.223 Ackley Improved load data
Case Length (L3):1.760" | 44.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.150" | 3.8 mm
Case Capacity:32.4 gow | 2.10 cm³
Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)
Max. Pressure (Wildcat):55,114 psi | 3,800 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .223 Ackley Improved + 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.5 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3148 fps | ••• | |
| 25.3 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3241 fps | ••• | |
| 26.0 gr | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3322 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3389 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3458 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3140 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3223 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3305 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3399 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3478 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3570 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3278 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3368 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3467 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3554 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3123 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3213 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3301 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3378 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3465 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3540 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3151 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3234 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3330 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3414 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3495 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3591 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.280" | 24.0" | 3673 fps | ••• | |
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