Muzzle Velocity
3,850
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,810
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.130 G7
G7
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 | 3,850fps | 1,810ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,451fps | 1,454ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.082 |
| 200 yd | 3,064fps | 1,147ft-lbs | -1.4 | -0.7 | 3.3 | 0.175 |
| 300 yd | 2,697fps | 888ft-lbs | -6.6 | -2.1 | 7.9 | 0.279 |
| 400 yd | 2,354fps | 677ft-lbs | -16.6 | -4 | 15.2 | 0.398 |
| 500 yd | 2,037fps | 507ft-lbs | -32.9 | -6.3 | 25.6 | 0.535 |
| 600 yd | 1,745fps | 372ft-lbs | -57.6 | -9.2 | 39.9 | 0.694 |
| 700 yd | 1,473fps | 265ft-lbs | -93.9 | -12.8 | 59.1 | 0.881 |
| 800 yd | 1,223fps | 183ft-lbs | -146.4 | -17.5 | 84.7 | 1.105 |
| 900 yd | 1,045fps | 133ft-lbs | -222.4 | -23.6 | 118.3 | 1.373 |
| 1000 yd | 972fps | 115ft-lbs | -329.9 | -31.5 | 157.1 | 1.672 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.130 G7
BC (G1)0.255 G1
Sectional Density0.157
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Winchester Super Short Magnum
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance Varmint
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8308
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