Load data for .223 Rem. + 40gr Sierra VarmintKing
Based on SAAMI, 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 55,000 PSI / 3,792 bar.
Based on SAAMI, 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 55,000 PSI / 3,792 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.224 | 40gr | VarmintKing
Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.152" | 3.9 mm
Case Capacity:30 gow | 1.94 cm³
Primer Size:Small Rifle (SR)
Max. Pressure (SAAMI):55,000 psi | 3,792 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist
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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.2 gr | 2.170" | 24.0" | 2994 fps | ••• | |
| 22.8 gr | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3069 fps | ••• | |
| 23.4 gr | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3143 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3097 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3181 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3264 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3001 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3144 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3274 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3111 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3240 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3130 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3080 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3222 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3042 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3131 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3183 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3073 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3280 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3157 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3234 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3317 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3029 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3145 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3110 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3224 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 2922 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3010 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3108 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3103 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3177 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3246 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3115 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3175 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3240 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3301 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3188 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3260 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3027 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3101 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3173 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.170" | 24.0" | 3247 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3059 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3118 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3073 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3144 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3216 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3283 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3123 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.175" | 20.0" | 3199 fps | ••• | |
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