Muzzle Velocity
3,648
fps
Muzzle Energy
591
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.085
G7
Sectional Density
0.097
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 | 3,648fps | 591ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,052fps | 414ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.09 |
| 200 yd | 2,501fps | 278ft-lbs | -2.3 | -1.1 | 6 | 0.198 |
| 300 yd | 2,010fps | 179ft-lbs | -10.2 | -3.3 | 15.1 | 0.332 |
| 400 yd | 1,574fps | 110ft-lbs | -27 | -6.4 | 30.3 | 0.501 |
| 500 yd | 1,187fps | 63ft-lbs | -58.2 | -11.1 | 54.4 | 0.72 |
| 600 yd | 993fps | 44ft-lbs | -114.1 | -18.2 | 89.6 | 1.003 |
| 700 yd | 902fps | 36ft-lbs | -205.2 | -28 | 131 | 1.32 |
| 800 yd | 825fps | 30ft-lbs | -339.2 | -40.5 | 177.9 | 1.668 |
| 900 yd | 755fps | 25ft-lbs | -524.4 | -55.6 | 230.4 | 2.049 |
| 1000 yd | 692fps | 21ft-lbs | -771 | -73.6 | 289.2 | 2.465 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet20gr V-MAX
Diameter0.172" (4.5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.085 G7
BC (G1)0.182 G1
Sectional Density0.097
Load Information
Cartridge.17 Hornet
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Product LinePTS
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel23.6"
SKUV341112
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