Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .219 Zipper with .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon bullet and 5 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ReloadSwiss RS 14 and Hodgdon TrailBoss.
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Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,622 psi | 89% | 3517 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 29,892 psi | 72% | 2490 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 29,472 psi | 71% | 2543 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 82% | 36,143 psi | 87% | 3291 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 86% | 36,840 psi | 89% | 3478 fps | 99.2% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,139 psi | 73% | 3323 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | 7.9 gr | 80% | 21,669 psi | 52% | 2244 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | 8 gr | 80% | 21,118 psi | 51% | 2283 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,040 psi | 82% | 3241 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 30,371 psi | 73% | 3294 fps | 97.5% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 5 powders for .219 Zipper loaded with the .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon. ADI AR 2207 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,517 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,490 fps to 3,517 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 5 of the 5 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (285 MPa), the top charges use 71–89 %, leaving at least 11 % headroom. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14 reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. ReloadSwiss RS 14, Hodgdon TrailBoss rank at the top here: for .219 Zipper with the .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.