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22 Hornet Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 22 Hornet 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 Hornet reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)49,000 psi
Nominal case capacity14.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 50 gr V-MAX
Powder
Accurate A-1680
Charge
9.5 gr
Barrel
22 in

Muzzle velocity

1,841 fps

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

14,592 – 17,664 – 22,922 psi

nominal is 36% of the 49,000 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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