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Load data for .222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX

Recommended Powder(s): ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053

.222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX
Manufacturer SKU:
22241
Bullet Weight:
40gr | 2.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.689" | 17.5mm
Caliber:
.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.098" | 53.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.291" | 7.4mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.231" | 5.9mm
Case Capacity:
27.9 Grains of Water | 1.81 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
53664 psi | 3700 bar
LID:
LID_B2502_C128
Last updated:
2025-02-02
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:12 - 1:10

Load data for 36 loads in caliber .222 Rem. with .224 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX bullet and 18 powders such as ADI AR 2207, IMR 4227, Lovex S053. 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. 30.3 fps

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
85%
47355
88%
**84
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
96%
43091
80%
**99
99%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
89%
46978
88%
**69
94%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
96%
34940
65%
**02
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
45397
85%
**79
97%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
96%
41481
77%
**86
91%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
93%
25933
48%
**29
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
38537
72%
**25
95%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
91%
46717
87%
**73
98%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
85%
47485
88%
**22
97%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
93%
47166
88%
**86
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
39914
74%
**17
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
93%
25512
48%
**72
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36
<<locked>>
92%
46659
87%
**06
98%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
46702
87%
**25
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
85%
47485
88%
**22
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
87%
47210
88%
**50
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
96%
39189
73%
**68
99%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
41597
78%
**69
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
25976
48%
**27
93%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
83%
37724
70%
**59
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
92%
30530
57%
**64
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
82%
29109
54%
**49
90%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 106]*
<<locked>>
94%
38290
71%
**10
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
81%
21364
40%
**91
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
87%
29849
56%
**66
90%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
34040
63%
**74
95%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
41539
77%
**87
95%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
33083
62%
**58
98%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
87%
29109
54%
**15
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
82%
21089
39%
**41
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
32634
61%
**71
94%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
31285
58%
**17
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
41539
77%
**87
95%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
38943
73%
**86
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
25179
47%
**58
94%

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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