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Muzzle Velocity
3,925
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,984
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.250
G1
Sectional Density
0.140
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,925fps1,984ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd3,458fps1,539ft-lbs00.9
200 yd3,038fps1,189ft-lbs-1.43.7
300 yd2,657fps909ft-lbs-6.68.9
400 yd2,306fps684ft-lbs-16.816.8
500 yd1,982fps506ft-lbs-33.628
600 yd1,688fps367ft-lbs-59.343.4
700 yd1,431fps264ft-lbs-97.364
800 yd1,223fps193ft-lbs-152.490.5
900 yd1,077fps149ft-lbs-230.8123.3
1000 yd983fps124ft-lbs-339.1161.3

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet58gr V-MAX
Diameter0.243" (6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.250 G1
Sectional Density0.140

Load Information

Cartridge.243 Winchester
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance Varmint
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8343

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