Muzzle Velocity
1,850
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,279
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.289
G1
Sectional Density
0.204
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 | 1,850fps | 2,279ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,606fps | 1,719ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.174 |
| 200 yd | 1,393fps | 1,292ft-lbs | -12.1 | -5.8 | 8.9 | 0.375 |
| 300 yd | 1,218fps | 987ft-lbs | -42.1 | -13.4 | 21 | 0.606 |
| 400 yd | 1,089fps | 790ft-lbs | -95.7 | -22.8 | 38.4 | 0.867 |
| 500 yd | 1,002fps | 669ft-lbs | -178.4 | -34.1 | 60.6 | 1.155 |
| 600 yd | 938fps | 586ft-lbs | -295.8 | -47.1 | 86.6 | 1.465 |
| 700 yd | 886fps | 523ft-lbs | -452.8 | -61.8 | 116.1 | 1.795 |
| 800 yd | 841fps | 471ft-lbs | -654.2 | -78.1 | 148.8 | 2.143 |
| 900 yd | 802fps | 428ft-lbs | -904.8 | -96 | 184.7 | 2.509 |
| 1000 yd | 766fps | 391ft-lbs | -1209.9 | -115.5 | 223.8 | 2.893 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Bullet300gr Jacketed
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.289 G1
Sectional Density0.204
Load Information
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