Load data for .223 Rem. + 65gr Sierra GameKing

401 suitable loads across 70 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 65gr Sierra GameKing bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Accurate 2520, Vihtavuori N540 and Hodgdon H322.

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 | 65gr | GameKing

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.379" | 9.6 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:1:10.0

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 65gr Sierra GameKing

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)

19.6 gr	2.210"	24.0"	2605 fps	•••

21.0 gr	2.210"	24.0"	2710 fps	•••

21.7 gr	2.210"	24.0"	2699 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2680 fps	•••
•••	2.210"	24.0"	2726 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2758 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2450 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2528 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2619 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2720 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2527 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2619 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2722 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2525 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2593 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2673 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2646 fps	•••
•••	2.226"	16.0"	2510 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2640 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2746 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2588 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2687 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2787 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2874 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2442 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2522 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2602 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2693 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2772 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2511 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2591 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2669 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2770 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2567 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2657 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2745 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2388 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2494 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2592 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	14.5"	2618 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	14.5"	2552 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2625 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2680 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	24.0"	2818 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2597 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2674 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	10.5"	2260 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	10.5"	2372 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2585 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2352 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2434 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2536 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2626 fps	•••
•••	2.244"	25.0"	2667 fps	•••

•••	2.260"	14.5"	2533 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2585 fps	•••

•••	2.244"	25.0"	2722 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2470 fps	•••
•••	2.260"	14.5"	2628 fps	•••

•••	2.240"	24.0"	2432 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2535 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2639 fps	•••
•••	2.240"	24.0"	2729 fps	•••

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