Cartridge
5.7x28
0.224" (5.56mm) · 5.7x28 · centerfire
7 factory loads from 3 manufacturers, on 7 projectiles.
Factory loads
7
Bullet weight
35–62gr
Muzzle velocity
1655–1810 fps
Muzzle energy
243–291 ft·lb
Bullet Drop (inches)
The most compared load in this cartridge, plotted from the bore line to 400 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
- 35gr1
- 40gr5
- 62gr1
3 bullet weights across 7 factory loads.
Factory loads
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Federal Premium
American Eagle
5.7x28 · 40gr · Full Metal Jacket
Fiocchi
Hyperformance Defense Handgun
5.7x28 · 35gr · Jacketed Frangible
Fiocchi
Hyperformance Defense Handgun
5.7x28 · 40gr · Polymer Tip
Fiocchi
Range Dynamics Handgun
5.7x28 · 40gr · Full Metal Jacket
Fiocchi
Range Dynamics Handgun
5.7x28 · 62gr · Full Metal Jacket
Hornady
Hornady Black
5.7x28 · 40gr · V-MAX