Load data for .223 Rem. + 45gr 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 | 45gr | Varmint Soft Point

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.174" | 4.4 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. + 45gr 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)

23.0 gr	2.155"	—	3037 fps	•••
25.0 gr	2.155"	—	3269 fps	•••

23.5 gr	2.155"	—	2999 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3247 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	2964 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3201 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3348 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3129 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3367 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3017 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3258 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3185 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3430 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3169 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3406 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3205 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3457 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3155 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3387 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	2980 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3223 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3107 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3411 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3420 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	2941 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3169 fps	•••

•••	2.155"	—	3222 fps	•••
•••	2.155"	—	3464 fps	•••

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