Muzzle Velocity
3,175
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,231
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.270 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 | 3,175fps | 1,231ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,810fps | 964ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| 200 yd | 2,472fps | 746ft-lbs | -2.9 | -1.4 | 4.5 | 0.214 |
| 300 yd | 2,160fps | 569ft-lbs | -11.6 | -3.7 | 10.7 | 0.344 |
| 400 yd | 1,871fps | 427ft-lbs | -27.7 | -6.6 | 20.3 | 0.493 |
| 500 yd | 1,609fps | 316ft-lbs | -53.9 | -10.3 | 34.1 | 0.666 |
| 600 yd | 1,381fps | 233ft-lbs | -93.6 | -14.9 | 53 | 0.868 |
| 700 yd | 1,198fps | 175ft-lbs | -151.7 | -20.7 | 77.5 | 1.102 |
| 800 yd | 1,069fps | 140ft-lbs | -234 | -27.9 | 107.7 | 1.368 |
| 900 yd | 983fps | 118ft-lbs | -346.6 | -36.8 | 142.7 | 1.661 |
| 1000 yd | 919fps | 103ft-lbs | -495.2 | -47.3 | 181.8 | 1.978 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr CX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.270 G1
Sectional Density0.157
Load Information
Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel20"
SKU812544
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