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222 Remington Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 222 Remington Magnum 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.

222 Remington Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)55,000 psi
Nominal case capacity30.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 50 gr V-MAX
Powder
Hodgdon H4198
Charge
21.2 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

3,118 fps

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

37,340 – 44,560 – 52,371 psi

nominal is 81% MAP (55,000 psi)

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

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