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Load data for .222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip

Recommended Powder(s):

.222 Rem. + .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip
Manufacturer SKU:
51005
Bullet Weight:
40gr | 2.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Bullet Length:
0.699" | 17.8mm
Caliber:
.222 Rem. load data
Case Length (l3):
1.700" | 43.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
2.098" | 53.3mm
Seated Depth:
0.301" | 7.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.251" | 6.4mm
Case Capacity:
27.9 Grains of Water | 1.81 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. allowed Pressure:
53664 psi | 3700 bar
LID:
LID_B3950_C128
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:11 - 1:9

Load data for 36 loads in caliber .222 Rem. with .224 | 40gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip bullet and 18 powder(s). The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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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>>
85%
47935
89%
**97
100%
ADI AR 2207 👍
<<locked>>
97%
43497
81%
**02
99%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
89%
46398
86%
**56
93%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
97%
35288
66%
**09
93%
Alliant Reloder-7
<<locked>>
96%
45847
85%
**79
97%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
94%
26150
49%
**29
100%
IMR 4198
<<locked>>
96%
38232
71%
**15
95%
IMR 4227 👍
<<locked>>
92%
47065
88%
**73
98%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
85%
48066
90%
**22
97%
Lovex S053 👍
<<locked>>
93%
46253
86%
**60
100%
Norma 200
<<locked>>
96%
39291
73%
**91
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
26368
49%
**98
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 36 👍
<<locked>>
93%
48037
90%
**28
99%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
96%
46282
86%
**19
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
85%
48066
90%
**22
97%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
87%
46412
86%
**33
100%
Vihtavuori N120
<<locked>>
97%
40451
75%
**94
99%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
97%
34330
64%
**94
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 23.60''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AR 2205
<<locked>>
81%
41887
78%
**79
100%
[ADI AR 2207]*
<<locked>>
81%
26208
49%
**30
93%
[Accurate 1680]*
<<locked>>
82%
37202
69%
**43
90%
[Alliant Reloder-10x]*
<<locked>>
92%
30850
57%
**81
90%
[Alliant Reloder-7]*
<<locked>>
83%
29385
55%
**66
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
82%
21451
40%
**95
100%
[IMR 4198]*
<<locked>>
88%
30806
57%
**99
91%
IMR 4227
<<locked>>
81%
34113
64%
**77
95%
Lovex D060
<<locked>>
81%
42032
78%
**91
96%
Lovex S053
<<locked>>
81%
32474
61%
**48
98%
[Norma 200]*
<<locked>>
86%
28761
54%
**99
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
80%
20479
38%
**14
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 36]*
<<locked>>
81%
32082
60%
**51
94%
SNPE Vectan BA6 1/2
<<locked>>
81%
30661
57%
**00
100%
Shooters World Buffalo Rifle
<<locked>>
81%
42032
78%
**91
96%
Vihtavuori N110
<<locked>>
81%
38377
72%
**69
100%
[Vihtavuori N120]*
<<locked>>
81%
24685
46%
**35
94%
[Vihtavuori N130]*
<<locked>>
94%
31343
58%
**15
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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