Load data for .225 Win. + 45gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
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
Cartridge:.225 Win. load data
Case Length (L3):1.929" | 49.0 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.216" | 5.5 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. + 45gr Speer Varmint Soft Point
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 gr | 2.240" | — | 3573 fps | ••• | |
| 31.0 gr | 2.240" | — | 3386 fps | ••• | |
| 34.0 gr | 2.240" | — | 3373 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3196 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3597 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3184 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3570 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3036 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3414 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3275 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3663 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3126 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.240" | — | 3528 fps | ••• | |
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