Load data for .223 Rem. + 55gr Sierra VarmintKing

340 suitable loads across 57 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 55gr Sierra VarmintKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon H322, Alliant Reloder-10x and ADI AR 2219.

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 | 55gr | VarmintKing

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.220" | 5.6 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. + 55gr Sierra VarmintKing

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)

22.4 gr	2.250"	20.0"	2779 fps	•••
23.1 gr	2.250"	20.0"	2856 fps	•••

23.3 gr	2.250"	20.0"	2813 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2894 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2673 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2759 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2781 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2857 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2933 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2779 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2869 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2844 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2817 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2887 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2955 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2718 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2800 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2772 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2849 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2928 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2645 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2715 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2882 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2961 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2798 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2859 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2810 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2865 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2549 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2627 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2784 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2852 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2727 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2808 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2887 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	24.0"	2711 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2791 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	24.0"	2881 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2750 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2815 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2762 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2815 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2691 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2814 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2825 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2829 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2909 fps	•••

•••	2.250"	20.0"	2808 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2877 fps	•••
•••	2.250"	20.0"	2946 fps	•••

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