Load data for .225 Win. + 40gr Sierra VarmintKing

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.930 in / 49.02 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 56,565 PSI / 3,900 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 1.930 in / 49.02 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 56,565 PSI / 3,900 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.224 | 40gr | VarmintKing

Cartridge:.225 Win. load data

Case Length (L3):1.929" | 49.0 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.124" | 3.1 mm

Case Capacity:40 gow | 2.59 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):56,565 psi | 3,900 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:Stabilizes in any common twist

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Community Loads for .225 Win. + 40gr 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)

33.2 gr	2.370"	22.0"	3184 fps	•••
34.4 gr	2.370"	22.0"	3302 fps	•••
35.5 gr	2.370"	22.0"	3409 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3531 fps	•••

•••	2.370"	22.0"	3455 fps	•••

•••	2.370"	22.0"	3111 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3172 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3230 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3277 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3285 fps	•••

•••	2.370"	22.0"	2957 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3015 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3027 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3095 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3165 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3185 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	3266 fps	•••

•••	2.370"	22.0"	2939 fps	•••
•••	2.370"	22.0"	2996 fps	•••

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