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Muzzle Velocity
3,345
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,242
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.242
G1
Sectional Density
0.142
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,345fps1,242ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,923fps949ft-lbs01.1
200 yd2,539fps716ft-lbs-2.64.7
300 yd2,187fps531ft-lbs-10.611.3
400 yd1,863fps385ft-lbs-2621.7
500 yd1,574fps275ft-lbs-51.536.8
600 yd1,329fps196ft-lbs-91.157.6
700 yd1,143fps145ft-lbs-150.684.8
800 yd1,023fps116ft-lbs-236.6118
900 yd942fps99ft-lbs-355.7156.1
1000 yd880fps86ft-lbs-514.1198.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet50gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.242 G1
Sectional Density0.142

Load Information

Cartridge.222 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance Varmint
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8316

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