Muzzle Velocity
2,700
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,298
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.305 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.291
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 | 2,700fps | 2,298ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,551fps | 2,051ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.114 |
| 200 yd | 2,406fps | 1,824ft-lbs | -3.8 | -1.8 | 2.3 | 0.235 |
| 300 yd | 2,266fps | 1,618ft-lbs | -13.7 | -4.4 | 5.4 | 0.364 |
| 400 yd | 2,131fps | 1,431ft-lbs | -30.4 | -7.2 | 9.9 | 0.501 |
| 500 yd | 2,000fps | 1,261ft-lbs | -54.7 | -10.4 | 15.9 | 0.646 |
| 600 yd | 1,874fps | 1,107ft-lbs | -87.7 | -14 | 23.6 | 0.801 |
| 700 yd | 1,752fps | 968ft-lbs | -130.6 | -17.8 | 33.2 | 0.966 |
| 800 yd | 1,633fps | 841ft-lbs | -184.9 | -22.1 | 44.8 | 1.144 |
| 900 yd | 1,518fps | 727ft-lbs | -252.2 | -26.8 | 58.8 | 1.334 |
| 1000 yd | 1,407fps | 624ft-lbs | -334.6 | -32 | 75.4 | 1.54 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerSierra
Bullet142gr MatchKing
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.305 G7
BC (G1)0.626 G1
Sectional Density0.291
Load Information
Cartridge.260 Remington
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Product LineGold Medal
CategoryMatch
Test Barrel24"
SKUGM260M
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