Load data for .223 Rem. + 70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point

498 suitable loads across 81 powder(s) for cartridge .223 Rem. with 70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Winchester 748, ADI AR 2219 and Hodgdon BL-C2.

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.

70gr Speer Varmint Soft Point bullet image

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 | 70gr | Varmint Soft Point

Cartridge:.223 Rem. load data

Case Length (L3):1.759" | 44.7 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.406" | 10.3 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:1:12.0

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Community Loads for .223 Rem. + 70gr 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)

20.0 gr	2.140"	—	2594 fps	•••

23.0 gr	2.140"	—	2892 fps	•••

21.5 gr	2.140"	—	2629 fps	•••
•••	2.140"	—	2839 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	24.0"	2514 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2785 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2824 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2636 fps	•••
•••	2.140"	—	2810 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2501 fps	•••
•••	2.140"	—	2718 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2754 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2720 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2692 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2557 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2945 fps	•••

•••	2.140"	—	2611 fps	•••
•••	2.140"	—	2832 fps	•••

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