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Muzzle Velocity
3,850
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,810
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.130
G7
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,850fps1,810ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd3,451fps1,454ft-lbs00.8
200 yd3,064fps1,147ft-lbs-1.43.3
300 yd2,697fps888ft-lbs-6.67.9
400 yd2,354fps677ft-lbs-16.615.2
500 yd2,037fps507ft-lbs-32.925.6
600 yd1,745fps372ft-lbs-57.639.9
700 yd1,473fps265ft-lbs-93.959.1
800 yd1,223fps183ft-lbs-146.484.7
900 yd1,045fps133ft-lbs-222.4118.3
1000 yd972fps115ft-lbs-329.9157.1

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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