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221 Remington Fireball Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 221 Remington Fireball 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.

221 Remington Fireball reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)60,000 psi
Nominal case capacity21.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 50 gr V-MAX
Powder
Alliant RL-7
Charge
16.3 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,666 fps

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

31,278 – 38,122 – 45,722 psi

nominal is 64% of the 60,000 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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