Muzzle Velocity
2,850
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,813
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.347 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.320
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 | 2,850fps | 2,813ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,715fps | 2,552ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.108 |
| 200 yd | 2,583fps | 2,310ft-lbs | -3.2 | -1.5 | 1.9 | 0.221 |
| 300 yd | 2,454fps | 2,086ft-lbs | -11.7 | -3.7 | 4.3 | 0.34 |
| 400 yd | 2,329fps | 1,879ft-lbs | -25.9 | -6.2 | 7.9 | 0.466 |
| 500 yd | 2,208fps | 1,689ft-lbs | -46.5 | -8.9 | 12.6 | 0.598 |
| 600 yd | 2,091fps | 1,514ft-lbs | -74.2 | -11.8 | 18.7 | 0.738 |
| 700 yd | 1,978fps | 1,354ft-lbs | -110 | -15 | 26.1 | 0.885 |
| 800 yd | 1,867fps | 1,207ft-lbs | -154.6 | -18.5 | 35.1 | 1.041 |
| 900 yd | 1,760fps | 1,073ft-lbs | -209.2 | -22.2 | 45.7 | 1.207 |
| 1000 yd | 1,655fps | 949ft-lbs | -275 | -26.3 | 58.1 | 1.383 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBerger
Bullet156gr Elite Hunter
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.347 G7
BC (G1)0.679 G1
Sectional Density0.320
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