Muzzle Velocity
960
fps
Muzzle Energy
460
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.140
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 | 960fps | 460ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 854fps | 364ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.332 |
| 200 yd | 773fps | 298ft-lbs | -46.2 | -22.1 | 13.6 | 0.702 |
| 300 yd | 703fps | 247ft-lbs | -150.8 | -48 | 30.3 | 1.11 |
| 400 yd | 643fps | 206ft-lbs | -326 | -77.8 | 54 | 1.557 |
| 500 yd | 588fps | 173ft-lbs | -585.8 | -111.9 | 85.1 | 2.046 |
| 600 yd | 538fps | 145ft-lbs | -947.1 | -150.7 | 124.5 | 2.582 |
| 700 yd | 493fps | 122ft-lbs | -1430.3 | -195.1 | 172.9 | 3.17 |
| 800 yd | 452fps | 102ft-lbs | -2060.2 | -245.9 | 231.5 | 3.815 |
| 900 yd | 415fps | 86ft-lbs | -2867.2 | -304.2 | 301.5 | 4.525 |
| 1000 yd | 382fps | 73ft-lbs | -3889.5 | -371.4 | 384.3 | 5.309 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet225gr FTX
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.140 G1
Sectional Density0.157
Load Information
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