Load data for .223 Rem. + 52gr Sierra MatchKing
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N133, Vihtavuori N130 and ReloadSwiss RS 40.
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 | 52gr | MatchKing
Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data
Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.312" | 7.9 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:1:10.5
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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 52gr Sierra MatchKing
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.4 gr | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2799 fps | ••• | |
| 23.1 gr | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2878 fps | ••• | |
| 22.7 gr | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2932 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2860 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2955 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2699 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2787 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2792 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2844 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2933 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2816 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2907 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2865 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2843 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2933 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2906 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2988 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2749 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2866 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2673 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2744 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2815 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2992 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 3082 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2761 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2860 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2801 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2869 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2939 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2578 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2656 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2803 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2881 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2961 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2761 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2841 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2923 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2742 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2823 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.210" | 24.0" | 2916 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.220" | 20.0" | 3140 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | 20.0" | 3127 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.260" | 20.0" | 3051 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.252" | 24.0" | 2871 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2742 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.239" | 24.0" | 2907 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.224" | 20.0" | 3018 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.239" | 24.0" | 2861 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2751 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.256" | 22.0" | 2854 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.260" | 20.1" | 2913 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2816 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 22.0" | 2910 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.256" | 22.0" | 2910 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.230" | 20.1" | 2890 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | 20.1" | 2887 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.256" | 22.0" | 2963 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.256" | 22.0" | 3018 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2746 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2865 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2923 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.256" | 24.0" | 3025 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2806 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2807 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2901 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.250" | 20.0" | 2994 fps | ••• | |
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