Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .22 ARC with .224 | 52gr | Sierra MatchKing bullet and 40 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are ADI AR 2219, Alliant AR-Comp and Hodgdon H335.
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Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 80% and propellant combustion ≥ 95%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 82% | 46,456 psi | 89% | 3215 fps | 99.7% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,920 psi | 90% | 3310 fps | 99.2% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,774 psi | 88% | 3301 fps | 96.6% |
| Accurate 2495ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,771 psi | 80% | 3274 fps | 98.8% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,282 psi | 89% | 3346 fps | 96.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,541 psi | 86% | 3173 fps | 97.7% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,904 psi | 86% | 3176 fps | 95.8% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,920 psi | 90% | 3301 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | <<locked>> | 88% | 45,455 psi | 87% | 3330 fps | 97.8% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | <<locked>> | 98% | 46,470 psi | 89% | 3406 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 90% | 44,628 psi | 86% | 3294 fps | 99.6% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 84% | 45,890 psi | 88% | 3255 fps | 99.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 88% | 46,180 psi | 89% | 3212 fps | 98.4% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,036 psi | 90% | 3363 fps | 98.1% |
| Hodgdon H335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 44,889 psi | 86% | 3310 fps | 96.7% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,456 psi | 89% | 3235 fps | 97.6% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,184 psi | 62% | 2136 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,978 psi | 90% | 3432 fps | 98.8% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,209 psi | 89% | 3284 fps | 100% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,050 psi | 89% | 3317 fps | 95.9% |
| Lovex D073.6ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,891 psi | 90% | 3373 fps | 96.4% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 86% | 44,846 psi | 86% | 3278 fps | 99.8% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 98% | 45,324 psi | 87% | 3320 fps | 96.8% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 32,111 psi | 62% | 2185 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 92% | 46,601 psi | 90% | 3320 fps | 95.9% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 96% | 46,108 psi | 89% | 3301 fps | 96.7% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,050 psi | 89% | 3317 fps | 95.9% |
| Shooters World Match Rifleᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 46,891 psi | 90% | 3373 fps | 96.4% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 84% | 46,485 psi | 89% | 3018 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 88% | 46,021 psi | 89% | 3330 fps | 96.8% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 90% | 45,672 psi | 88% | 3304 fps | 98.5% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 45,484 psi | 87% | 3219 fps | 96.7% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,321 psi | 79% | 3143 fps | 96.8% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,007 psi | 90% | 3271 fps | 97.9% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,036 psi | 90% | 3248 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 92% | 45,368 psi | 87% | 3235 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 96% | 44,701 psi | 86% | 3228 fps | 98.9% |
| Vihtavuori N135ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,511 psi | 82% | 3281 fps | 98.8% |
| Vihtavuori N140ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,571 psi | 88% | 3291 fps | 97.2% |
| Vihtavuori N540ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 44,005 psi | 85% | 3268 fps | 96.3% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 24"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 80% | 43,453 psi | 84% | 3156 fps | 99.4% |
| Accurate 2015 | <<locked>> | 84% | 32,053 psi | 62% | 2956 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 2460 | <<locked>> | 90% | 42,685 psi | 82% | 3235 fps | 95.8% |
| Accurate 2495 | <<locked>> | 90% | 29,341 psi | 56% | 2953 fps | 95.1% |
| Accurate 2520 | <<locked>> | 94% | 42,598 psi | 82% | 3271 fps | 95.3% |
| Accurate LT-30 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,825 psi | 71% | 2992 fps | 95.7% |
| Accurate LT-32 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,511 psi | 82% | 3127 fps | 95.1% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,943 psi | 75% | 3140 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2219 | 24.6 gr | 82% | 37,057 psi | 71% | 3130 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant AR-Comp | 22.4 gr | 80% | 25,817 psi | 50% | 2835 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 80% | 32,634 psi | 63% | 2999 fps | 97.1% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,103 psi | 77% | 3130 fps | 99.2% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 106 | <<locked>> | 80% | 35,534 psi | 68% | 2972 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon H322 | <<locked>> | 86% | 38,319 psi | 74% | 3166 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon H335 | 27.3 gr | 88% | 41,974 psi | 81% | 3245 fps | 95.9% |
| Hodgdon H4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 40,625 psi | 78% | 3107 fps | 96.1% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,511 psi | 45% | 1906 fps | 100% |
| IMR 3031 | <<locked>> | 90% | 34,011 psi | 65% | 3110 fps | 95.2% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,345 psi | 66% | 3005 fps | 98.4% |
| Lovex D073.4 | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,946 psi | 83% | 3248 fps | 95% |
| Lovex D073.6 | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,656 psi | 84% | 3307 fps | 95.6% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 80% | 36,970 psi | 71% | 3100 fps | 98.9% |
| Norma 202 | <<locked>> | 94% | 39,537 psi | 76% | 3189 fps | 95.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 23,554 psi | 45% | 1959 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 40 | <<locked>> | 90% | 43,569 psi | 84% | 3255 fps | 95.1% |
| Rottweil R 901 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,857 psi | 79% | 3182 fps | 95.2% |
| Shooters World AR Plus | <<locked>> | 84% | 42,946 psi | 83% | 3248 fps | 95% |
| Shooters World Match Rifle | <<locked>> | 98% | 43,656 psi | 84% | 3307 fps | 95.6% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,495 psi | 80% | 2930 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 10 | <<locked>> | 84% | 39,871 psi | 77% | 3189 fps | 95.1% |
| SNPE Vectan SP 3 | <<locked>> | 82% | 35,331 psi | 68% | 3061 fps | 95.9% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 3000 | <<locked>> | 92% | 40,074 psi | 77% | 3100 fps | 95.2% |
| SNPE Vectan Tubal 5000 | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,477 psi | 70% | 3028 fps | 95.3% |
| Somchem S335 | <<locked>> | 90% | 36,564 psi | 70% | 3038 fps | 95.2% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,059 psi | 75% | 3094 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,270 psi | 60% | 2894 fps | 96.3% |
| Vihtavuori N133 | <<locked>> | 86% | 32,938 psi | 63% | 2949 fps | 95.8% |
| Vihtavuori N135 | <<locked>> | 90% | 30,995 psi | 60% | 2982 fps | 95.4% |
| Vihtavuori N140 | <<locked>> | 94% | 37,695 psi | 72% | 3110 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N540 | <<locked>> | 98% | 41,118 psi | 79% | 3205 fps | 95.5% |
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 40 powders for .22 ARC loaded with the .224 | 52gr | Sierra MatchKing. IMR 3031 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,432 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,136 fps to 3,432 fps. Accurate 2495 gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 40 of the 40 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (359 MPa), the top charges use 62–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 52.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:10.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Accurate 2495, Hodgdon TrailBoss, IMR 3031 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. ADI AR 2219, Alliant AR-Comp, Hodgdon H335 rank at the top here: for .22 ARC with the .224 | 52gr | Sierra MatchKing 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.