.225 Win.
Reloading data for .225 Win. cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_152
Load data for caliber ".225 Win."
The .225 Winchester is a powerful rifle cartridge developed by Winchester in 1964. It was designed as a shorter, lighter alternative to the .30-06 Springfield and was intended to be used in bolt-action rifles. The cartridge delivers superior performance with excellent accuracy and low recoil, making it ideal for long-range shooting.The .225 Winchester is available in several popular bolt-action rifles from top manufacturers such as Browning, Howa, Kimber, Remington, Ruger, Savage Arms and Tikka T3x CTR. It is also available in semi-automatic rifles such as the Ruger American Predator and Savage MSR 15 Competition.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | .225 Win. |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Rimmed |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.224 '' | 5.69 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 1.93'' | 49 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.5'' | 63.5 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 56565.6 psi | 3900 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.