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Load data for .222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip

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Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110

.222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip

Load Specifications

Bullet:
.224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip
Manufacturer SKU:
17230
Bullet Weight:
40gr | 2.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.665" | 16.9mm
Caliber:
.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.098" | 53.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.267" | 6.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.267" | 6.8mm
Case Capacity:
27.9 Grains of Water | 1.81 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
53664 psi | 3700 bar
LID:
LID_B3952_C128
Last updated:
2025-02-02

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Load data for 48 loads in caliber .222 Rem. with .224 | 40gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip bullet and 24 powders such as ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Vihtavuori N110. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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  • Muzzle velocity vs. barrel length

    Every 1 inch additional barrel length increases muzzle velocity by approx. 29.9 fps

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
88%
52170
97%
**73
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
43511
81%
**15
99%
Accurate 1680
<<locked>>
92%
52808
98%
**91
95%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
87%
53388
99%
**47
98%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
85%
52301
97%
**58
100%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
96%
35302
66%
**09
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
45759
85%
**83
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
97%
42395
79%
**15
92%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
97%
45861
85%
**10
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
27267
51%
**69
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
38914
73%
**41
95%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
94%
51590
96%
**61
99%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
88%
52402
98%
**27
98%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
85%
53055
99%
**97
98%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
96%
52083
97%
**71
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
97%
41336
77%
**50
96%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
97%
26832
50%
**15
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
96%
53490
100%
**30
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
97%
48240
90%
**51
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
85%
53055
99%
**97
98%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
88%
52402
98%
**27
98%
Vihtavuori N110 👍
<<locked>>
91%
52475
98%
**28
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
39595
74%
**84
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
96%
34113
64%
**00
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
42076
78%
**86
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
26382
49%
**40
93%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
82%
37246
69%
**50
90%
Accurate 5744
<<locked>>
81%
44947
84%
**63
96%
Accurate No. 11 FS
<<locked>>
81%
45876
85%
**43
99%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
92%
30893
58%
**84
91%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
82%
29515
55%
**72
90%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
94%
39407
73%
**46
91%
[Hodgdon H4198]*
<<locked>>
94%
41800
78%
**19
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
21205
40%
**88
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
87%
30226
56%
**89
91%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
34142
64%
**87
95%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
42032
78%
**97
96%
Lovex D063
<<locked>>
81%
46760
87%
**73
97%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
33402
62%
**77
98%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
86%
28819
54%
**15
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
81%
20842
39%
**37
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
81%
33054
62%
**91
95%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
30821
57%
**10
100%
Shooters World Blackout
<<locked>>
81%
46760
87%
**73
97%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
42032
78%
**97
96%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
39610
74%
**99
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
25266
47%
**61
94%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
94%
31357
58%
**18
90%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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