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22 PPC-USA Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 22 PPC-USA 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 PPC-USA reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)4,050 BAR
Nominal case capacity32.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.223 in (5.66 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 22 Caliber (.224) 52 gr HPBT MatchKing
Powder
Vihtavuori N133
Charge
23.3 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

3,071 fps

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

37,568 – 45,654 – 54,500 psi

nominal is 78% MAP (58,740 psi)

Pressure for this powder is extrapolated from a velocity-only fit — the pressure figures carry extra uncertainty in both directions.

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet: there isn't enough published pressure data to check it.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 22 PPC-USA powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 22 PPC-USA, 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.

Popular 22 PPC-USA bullets

Use MyLoads as a 22 PPC-USA 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.

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