Muzzle Velocity
2,559
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,253
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.377
G1
Sectional Density
0.318
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 | 2,559fps | 2,253ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,328fps | 1,865ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.123 |
| 200 yd | 2,109fps | 1,531ft-lbs | -4.9 | -2.4 | 4.2 | 0.258 |
| 300 yd | 1,903fps | 1,246ft-lbs | -17.7 | -5.6 | 9.9 | 0.408 |
| 400 yd | 1,710fps | 1,006ft-lbs | -40.1 | -9.6 | 18.6 | 0.574 |
| 500 yd | 1,533fps | 808ft-lbs | -74.5 | -14.2 | 30.6 | 0.76 |
| 600 yd | 1,374fps | 650ft-lbs | -123.7 | -19.7 | 46.3 | 0.967 |
| 700 yd | 1,239fps | 528ft-lbs | -191.4 | -26.1 | 66.2 | 1.197 |
| 800 yd | 1,131fps | 440ft-lbs | -281.7 | -33.6 | 90.3 | 1.451 |
| 900 yd | 1,051fps | 380ft-lbs | -399.2 | -42.4 | 118.2 | 1.727 |
| 1000 yd | 991fps | 338ft-lbs | -548.2 | -52.3 | 149.4 | 2.021 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerLapua
Bullet155gr Mega
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.377 G1
Sectional Density0.318
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