Load data for .223 Rem. + 40gr Speer Varmint Soft Point

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.

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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

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Bullet:.224 | 40gr | Varmint Soft Point

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.194" | 4.9 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 Speer Varmint Soft Point

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)

23.5 gr	2.060"	—	3141 fps	•••
25.5 gr	2.060"	—	3388 fps	•••

24.0 gr	2.060"	—	3091 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3349 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3057 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3304 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3422 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3247 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3496 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3106 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3041 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3292 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3233 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3489 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3086 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3332 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	2932 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3179 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3210 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3457 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3236 fps	•••
•••	2.060"	—	3504 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3047 fps	•••

•••	2.060"	—	3381 fps	•••

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