Norma
Oryx
.223 Remington · 55gr · Oryx
Muzzle Velocity
3,117
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,186
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.185 G1
G1
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 | 3,117fps | 1,186ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,600fps | 825ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 0.105 |
| 200 yd | 2,138fps | 558ft-lbs | -3.7 | -1.8 | 7.1 | 0.233 |
| 300 yd | 1,728fps | 364ft-lbs | -15.2 | -4.8 | 17.6 | 0.389 |
| 400 yd | 1,383fps | 234ft-lbs | -38.5 | -9.2 | 34.9 | 0.583 |
| 500 yd | 1,133fps | 157ft-lbs | -80.1 | -15.3 | 60.4 | 0.824 |
| 600 yd | 989fps | 119ft-lbs | -148.8 | -23.7 | 93.6 | 1.109 |
| 700 yd | 898fps | 99ft-lbs | -253 | -34.5 | 132.9 | 1.429 |
| 800 yd | 828fps | 84ft-lbs | -400.3 | -47.8 | 177.3 | 1.777 |
| 900 yd | 769fps | 72ft-lbs | -598.3 | -63.5 | 226.6 | 2.154 |
| 1000 yd | 717fps | 63ft-lbs | -855.4 | -81.7 | 281 | 2.559 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet55gr Oryx
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.185 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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