Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 22 Creedmoor with the free,
in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative
estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current
published loading manual.
22 Creedmoor reference
Maximum average pressure (MAP)
62,000 psi
Nominal case capacity
49.3 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter
0.224 in (5.69 mm)
Example simulation illustrative
Bullet
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 52 gr HPBT MatchKing
Powder
Hodgdon Superformance
Charge
43.4 gr
Barrel
24 in
Muzzle velocity
3,615 fps
Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)
33,509 – 46,137 – 61,190 psi
nominal is 74% MAP (62,000 psi)
Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.
Popular 22 Creedmoor powders
Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 22 Creedmoor, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.
Hodgdon H4350
Alliant RL-26
Alliant RL-17
IMR 4350
Hodgdon H1000
Ramshot Big Game
Hodgdon Varget
Vihtavuori N555
Hodgdon Retumbo
Vihtavuori N165
Alliant RL-23
Hodgdon Superformance
Popular 22 Creedmoor bullets
Hornady 0.224 80 gr ELD Match
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 90 gr HPBT-CN MatchKing
Hornady 0.224 68 gr BTHP Match
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 77 gr HPBT MatchKing
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 95 gr HPBT-CN MatchKing
Nosler RDF 22 Cal 85 gr HPBT
Berger 22 Cal 70 gr VLD Target
Berger 22 Cal 80.5 gr FULLBORE Target
Berger 22 Cal 85.5 gr Long Range Hybrid Target
Nosler AccuBond 22 Cal 70 gr Spitzer
Use MyLoads as a 22 Creedmoor velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates
muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder,
charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.