Hornady
Varmint Express
17 Mach 2 · 17gr · V-MAX
Muzzle Velocity
2,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
166
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.125 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.082
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 | 2,100fps | 166ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,522fps | 87ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 4.4 | 0.168 |
| 200 yd | 1,124fps | 48ft-lbs | -14 | -6.7 | 20.1 | 0.4 |
| 300 yd | 937fps | 33ft-lbs | -55.4 | -17.6 | 46.9 | 0.695 |
| 400 yd | 827fps | 26ft-lbs | -136.2 | -32.5 | 81.9 | 1.037 |
| 500 yd | 742fps | 21ft-lbs | -268 | -51.2 | 124.3 | 1.42 |
| 600 yd | 670fps | 17ft-lbs | -463.2 | -73.7 | 174.2 | 1.847 |
| 700 yd | 606fps | 14ft-lbs | -736.3 | -100.5 | 232.2 | 2.319 |
| 800 yd | 549fps | 11ft-lbs | -1105.2 | -131.9 | 299.1 | 2.842 |
| 900 yd | 497fps | 9ft-lbs | -1591.4 | -168.9 | 376 | 3.422 |
| 1000 yd | 451fps | 8ft-lbs | -2221.9 | -212.2 | 464.1 | 4.066 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet17gr V-MAX
Diameter0.172" (4.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.125 G1
Sectional Density0.082
Load Information
Cartridge17 Mach 2
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineVarmint Express
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU83177
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