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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 recipe. 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
IMR 3031
Charge
22.9 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,851 fps

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

29,102 – 34,867 – 41,255 psi

nominal is 63% of the 55,000 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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