Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .222 Rem. with .224 | 46gr | Peregrine VLR5 (VLR-5) 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 2207, ReloadSwiss RS 36 and Alliant Reloder-7.
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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>> | 92% | 47,863 psi | 89% | 3182 fps | 97.7% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,587 psi | 89% | 3186 fps | 97.7% |
| Accurate 5744 | <<locked>> | 82% | 47,616 psi | 89% | 3241 fps | 98.3% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,182 psi | 90% | 3114 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,442 psi | 88% | 3107 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,138 psi | 90% | 3307 fps | 99.9% |
| ADI AR 2207 | <<locked>> | 98% | 47,877 psi | 89% | 3314 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Reloder-10xᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 42,090 psi | 78% | 3202 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-10xᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,655 psi | 78% | 3202 fps | 96.7% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 96% | 48,080 psi | 90% | 3251 fps | 98.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | <<locked>> | 96% | 47,718 psi | 89% | 3251 fps | 98.3% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 29,138 psi | 54% | 2054 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 29,051 psi | 54% | 2060 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,600 psi | 85% | 3219 fps | 98.2% |
| IMR 4198ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 45,455 psi | 85% | 3228 fps | 98.3% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,992 psi | 88% | 3196 fps | 99.3% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,949 psi | 87% | 3202 fps | 99.4% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,283 psi | 90% | 3255 fps | 98.4% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,674 psi | 89% | 3251 fps | 98.4% |
| Lovex D063 | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,559 psi | 90% | 3202 fps | 99% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 92% | 48,385 psi | 90% | 3212 fps | 100% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 92% | 47,529 psi | 89% | 3205 fps | 100% |
| Norma 200ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 48,240 psi | 90% | 3307 fps | 98.6% |
| Norma 200ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,587 psi | 89% | 3307 fps | 98.6% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,921 psi | 54% | 2106 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 28,152 psi | 52% | 2100 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,296 psi | 86% | 3219 fps | 99.2% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | <<locked>> | 90% | 46,064 psi | 86% | 3225 fps | 99.2% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,283 psi | 90% | 3255 fps | 98.4% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 84% | 47,674 psi | 89% | 3251 fps | 98.4% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,559 psi | 90% | 3202 fps | 99% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 84% | 48,443 psi | 90% | 3209 fps | 99% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,847 psi | 87% | 3031 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 94% | 46,137 psi | 86% | 3028 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 86% | 47,761 psi | 89% | 3146 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 86% | 46,963 psi | 88% | 3133 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 47,863 psi | 89% | 3251 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 98% | 48,109 psi | 90% | 3268 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N130ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 40,640 psi | 76% | 3091 fps | 95.9% |
| Vihtavuori N130ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 41,046 psi | 76% | 3107 fps | 96.1% |
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>> | 86% | 39,189 psi | 73% | 3009 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 1680 | <<locked>> | 86% | 38,870 psi | 72% | 3012 fps | 95.6% |
| Accurate 5744 | <<locked>> | 80% | 45,005 psi | 84% | 3186 fps | 97.8% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,322 psi | 79% | 3009 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2205 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,264 psi | 79% | 3015 fps | 100% |
| ADI AR 2207 | 17.1 gr | 80% | 27,122 psi | 51% | 2808 fps | 95.5% |
| ADI AR 2207 | 17.1 gr | 80% | 26,731 psi | 50% | 2808 fps | 95.4% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 96% | 37,362 psi | 70% | 3094 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-10x | <<locked>> | 96% | 36,970 psi | 69% | 3097 fps | 95.3% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | 19 gr | 86% | 35,027 psi | 65% | 2969 fps | 95% |
| Alliant Reloder-7 | 19.4 gr | 88% | 36,724 psi | 68% | 3022 fps | 95.7% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 21,321 psi | 40% | 1844 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,740 psi | 39% | 1841 fps | 100% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 92% | 36,376 psi | 68% | 3009 fps | 95.7% |
| IMR 4198 | <<locked>> | 92% | 35,665 psi | 66% | 3002 fps | 95.6% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,838 psi | 65% | 2927 fps | 96.9% |
| IMR 4227 | <<locked>> | 80% | 34,200 psi | 64% | 2923 fps | 96.8% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 79% | 3130 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D060 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 79% | 3140 fps | 97.3% |
| Lovex D063 | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,656 psi | 79% | 3087 fps | 98.1% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,547 psi | 63% | 2904 fps | 99.2% |
| Lovex S053 | <<locked>> | 80% | 33,330 psi | 62% | 2907 fps | 99.2% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 90% | 34,896 psi | 65% | 3025 fps | 95.4% |
| Norma 200 | <<locked>> | 90% | 34,243 psi | 64% | 3018 fps | 95.3% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,842 psi | 39% | 1883 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14 | <<locked>> | 80% | 20,653 psi | 38% | 1893 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | 17.7 gr | 80% | 33,605 psi | 63% | 2936 fps | 96.4% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 36 | 17.7 gr | 80% | 32,851 psi | 61% | 2927 fps | 96.2% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 79% | 3130 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World Buffalo Rifle | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,482 psi | 79% | 3140 fps | 97.3% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 80% | 42,656 psi | 79% | 3087 fps | 98.1% |
| Shooters World SOCOM | <<locked>> | 80% | 41,916 psi | 78% | 3084 fps | 98% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,952 psi | 60% | 2749 fps | 100% |
| SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2 | <<locked>> | 80% | 31,328 psi | 58% | 2746 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 80% | 39,610 psi | 74% | 3002 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N110 | <<locked>> | 80% | 38,870 psi | 72% | 2989 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 25,628 psi | 48% | 2723 fps | 96.1% |
| Vihtavuori N120 | <<locked>> | 80% | 27,122 psi | 51% | 2789 fps | 96.9% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 98% | 37,724 psi | 70% | 3028 fps | 95% |
| Vihtavuori N130 | <<locked>> | 98% | 38,101 psi | 71% | 3041 fps | 95.2% |
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 .222 Rem. loaded with the .224 | 46gr | Peregrine VLR5 (VLR-5). ADI AR 2207 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 3,314 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 2,054 fps to 3,314 fps. Alliant Reloder-10x 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 (370 MPa), the top charges use 52–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. The 46.0 gr projectile in 0.224" calls for a 1:10.5 twist; slower twists will usually not stabilise this weight. Alliant Reloder-10x, Alliant Reloder-10x, Hodgdon TrailBoss 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 2207, ReloadSwiss RS 36, Alliant Reloder-7 rank at the top here: for .222 Rem. with the .224 | 46gr | Peregrine VLR5 (VLR-5) 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.