Muzzle Velocity
3,281
fps
Muzzle Energy
956
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.098
G1
Sectional Density
0.114
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,281fps956ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,319fps478ft-lbs03.1
200 yd1,552fps214ft-lbs-5.314.9
300 yd1,070fps102ft-lbs-25.940.6
400 yd878fps69ft-lbs-76.579.5
500 yd760fps51ft-lbs-172.3128.2
600 yd666fps39ft-lbs-328.5186.5
700 yd586fps31ft-lbs-563.6255.1
800 yd516fps24ft-lbs-900.9335.5
900 yd454fps18ft-lbs-1371.2429.5
1000 yd400fps14ft-lbs-2015539.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSako
Bullet40gr Powerhead Blade Solid
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.098 G1
Sectional Density0.114

Load Information

Cartridge.222 Remington
ManufacturerSako
Product LinePowerhead Blade Solid
CategoryHunting
SKUC609673GSA10

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