Cartridge
.224 Weatherby Magnum
0.224" (5.56mm) · .224 Wby Mag · centerfire
4 factory loads from 1 manufacturer, on 4 projectiles.
Factory loads
4
Bullet weight
37–80.5gr
Muzzle velocity
2925–2925 fps
Muzzle energy
1529–1529 ft·lb
Bullet Drop (inches)
The most compared load in this cartridge, plotted from the bore line to 1000 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →
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Bullet weights loaded
- 37gr1
- 50gr1
- 55gr1
- 80.5gr1
4 bullet weights across 4 factory loads.
Factory loads
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.224 Wby Mag · 50gr · V-MAX
MV: Not published
BC: 0.242 G1
Energy: —
Type: Varmint
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.224 Wby Mag · 80.5gr · Fullbore Target
MV: 2,925fps
BC: 0.226 G7
Energy: 1,529ft-lbs
Type: Hunting