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.280 Ackley Improved · 155gr · Terminal Ascent
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 | 2,930fps | 2,954ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,772fps | 2,643ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.105 |
| 200 yd | 2,617fps | 2,357ft-lbs | -3 | -1.4 | 2.1 | 0.217 |
| 300 yd | 2,468fps | 2,096ft-lbs | -11.1 | -3.5 | 4.8 | 0.335 |
| 400 yd | 2,324fps | 1,858ft-lbs | -25 | -6 | 8.9 | 0.46 |
| 500 yd | 2,184fps | 1,642ft-lbs | -45.2 | -8.6 | 14.3 | 0.593 |
| 600 yd | 2,050fps | 1,446ft-lbs | -72.8 | -11.6 | 21.2 | 0.735 |
| 700 yd | 1,920fps | 1,269ft-lbs | -108.6 | -14.8 | 29.8 | 0.886 |
| 800 yd | 1,795fps | 1,108ft-lbs | -153.9 | -18.4 | 40.2 | 1.048 |
| 900 yd | 1,673fps | 963ft-lbs | -210 | -22.3 | 52.7 | 1.221 |
| 1000 yd | 1,555fps | 832ft-lbs | -278.6 | -26.6 | 67.4 | 1.407 |
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