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Muzzle Velocity
1,810
fps
Muzzle Energy
291
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.200
G1
Sectional Density
0.114
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,810fps291ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd1,474fps193ft-lbs03.2
200 yd1,210fps130ft-lbs-14.713.7
300 yd1,042fps96ft-lbs-53.231.8
400 yd941fps79ft-lbs-123.556.2
500 yd868fps67ft-lbs-233.285.5
600 yd807fps58ft-lbs-389119.5
700 yd755fps51ft-lbs-598.4158.1
800 yd708fps44ft-lbs-869201.4
900 yd665fps39ft-lbs-1209.5249.6
1000 yd625fps35ft-lbs-1629.7302.9

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet40gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.200 G1
Sectional Density0.114

Load Information

Cartridge5.7x28
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineHornady Black
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel4.8"
SKU90001

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