Load data for .223 Rem. + 50gr 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 | 50gr | VarmintKing
Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.200" | 5.1 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:1:12.5
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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 50gr 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.8 gr | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2787 fps | ••• | |
| 21.7 gr | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2892 fps | ••• | |
| 22.5 gr | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2985 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2902 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2970 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2851 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 3012 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2918 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2994 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2908 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2986 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2815 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2896 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2985 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2835 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2922 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2915 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2995 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2833 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2917 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2907 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2987 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2826 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2865 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2943 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 3023 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2760 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2868 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2963 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2877 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2939 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2998 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2840 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2867 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2936 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2799 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2892 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2988 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2783 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 24.0" | 2876 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2859 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2913 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2967 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2886 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2776 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2845 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 3010 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 3079 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2881 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2975 fps | ••• | |
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