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22-250 Remington Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 22-250 Remington with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

22-250 Remington reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)65,000 psi
Nominal case capacity44.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 60 gr V-MAX
Powder
Hodgdon Superformance
Charge
39 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

3,378 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

31,751 – 46,225 – 64,703 psi

nominal is 71% of the 65,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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