
Remington
UMC Centerfire
.223 Remington · 55gr · Full Metal Jacket
Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.202 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 3,240fps | 1,282ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,751fps | 924ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 0.101 |
| 200 yd | 2,312fps | 653ft-lbs | -3.1 | -1.5 | 6 | 0.22 |
| 300 yd | 1,915fps | 448ft-lbs | -12.9 | -4.1 | 14.8 | 0.362 |
| 400 yd | 1,566fps | 299ft-lbs | -32.2 | -7.7 | 29.1 | 0.536 |
| 500 yd | 1,281fps | 200ft-lbs | -66 | -12.6 | 50.2 | 0.748 |
| 600 yd | 1,085fps | 144ft-lbs | -121 | -19.3 | 78.9 | 1.004 |
| 700 yd | 969fps | 115ft-lbs | -205.5 | -28 | 114.4 | 1.298 |
| 800 yd | 890fps | 97ft-lbs | -326.9 | -39 | 155 | 1.622 |
| 900 yd | 827fps | 84ft-lbs | -492.3 | -52.2 | 200.4 | 1.972 |
| 1000 yd | 773fps | 73ft-lbs | -708.7 | -67.7 | 250.3 | 2.348 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerRemington
Bullet55gr Full Metal Jacket
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G1)0.202 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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