Load data for .240 Weath. Mag. + 85gr Sierra VarmintKing
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.100 in / 78.74 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.100 in / 78.74 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 63,817 PSI / 4,400 bar.

Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.243 | 85gr | VarmintKing
Cartridge:.240 Weath. Mag. load data
Case Length (L3):2.500" | 63.5 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.376" | 9.6 mm
Case Capacity:64 gow | 4.15 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):63,817 psi | 4,400 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:11.0
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Community Loads for .240 Weath. Mag. + 85gr Sierra VarmintKing
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 gr | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3072 fps | ••• | |
| 47.7 gr | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3198 fps | ••• | |
| 49.5 gr | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3303 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3349 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3388 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3123 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3170 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3220 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3123 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3227 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3273 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 2851 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 2961 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3068 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3161 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3208 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3248 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3058 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3147 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3237 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3324 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 2849 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 2953 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3045 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3138 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3221 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3258 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.062" | 24.0" | 3293 fps | ••• | |
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