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224 Weatherby Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 224 Weatherby 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.

224 Weatherby Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)4,400 BAR
Nominal case capacity37.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.224 55 gr V-MAX
Powder
IMR 4064
Charge
28.8 gr
Barrel
26 in

Muzzle velocity

3,299 fps

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

38,512 – 46,520 – 56,715 psi

nominal is 73% MAP (63,817 psi)

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 224 Weatherby Magnum powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 224 Weatherby Magnum, 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 224 Weatherby Magnum bullets

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