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 | 1,330fps | 1,590ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,166fps | 1,222ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 0.242 |
| 200 yd | 1,051fps | 994ft-lbs | -24.1 | -11.5 | 11 | 0.513 |
| 300 yd | 973fps | 851ft-lbs | -79.5 | -25.3 | 23.6 | 0.811 |
| 400 yd | 913fps | 750ft-lbs | -171.7 | -41 | 40 | 1.129 |
| 500 yd | 864fps | 671ft-lbs | -305.5 | -58.4 | 59.8 | 1.468 |
| 600 yd | 821fps | 605ft-lbs | -486.1 | -77.4 | 82.9 | 1.824 |
| 700 yd | 782fps | 550ft-lbs | -718.4 | -98 | 109.3 | 2.2 |
| 800 yd | 746fps | 501ft-lbs | -1007.9 | -120.3 | 139 | 2.594 |
| 900 yd | 713fps | 457ft-lbs | -1360.3 | -144.3 | 172 | 3.007 |
| 1000 yd | 683fps | 419ft-lbs | -1781.9 | -170.2 | 208.5 | 3.44 |
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