Muzzle Velocity
2,900
fps
Muzzle Energy
3,323
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.278 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.268
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 | 2,900fps | 3,323ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,730fps | 2,945ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.107 |
| 200 yd | 2,565fps | 2,600ft-lbs | -3.2 | -1.5 | 2.3 | 0.22 |
| 300 yd | 2,406fps | 2,288ft-lbs | -11.6 | -3.7 | 5.3 | 0.341 |
| 400 yd | 2,253fps | 2,005ft-lbs | -26.1 | -6.2 | 9.8 | 0.47 |
| 500 yd | 2,105fps | 1,751ft-lbs | -47.4 | -9.1 | 15.9 | 0.607 |
| 600 yd | 1,963fps | 1,523ft-lbs | -76.6 | -12.2 | 23.6 | 0.755 |
| 700 yd | 1,827fps | 1,319ft-lbs | -114.8 | -15.7 | 33.3 | 0.913 |
| 800 yd | 1,694fps | 1,134ft-lbs | -163.5 | -19.5 | 45.1 | 1.084 |
| 900 yd | 1,566fps | 969ft-lbs | -224.3 | -23.8 | 59.3 | 1.268 |
| 1000 yd | 1,443fps | 822ft-lbs | -299.3 | -28.6 | 76.2 | 1.468 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet178gr ELD-X
Diameter0.308" (7.62mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G7)0.278 G7
BC (G1)0.552 G1
Sectional Density0.268
Load Information
Cartridge.300 Ruger Compact Magnum
ManufacturerHornady
Product LinePrecision Hunter
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU82224
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