Hornady Frontier

Hornady

Compared 3x

Frontier

5.56×45mm NATO · 55gr · FMJ

Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.243 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,240fps1,282ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,830fps978ft-lbs01.1
200 yd2,455fps736ft-lbs-2.94.9
300 yd2,110fps544ft-lbs-11.611.8
400 yd1,795fps394ft-lbs-28.122.6
500 yd1,516fps281ft-lbs-55.638.4
600 yd1,284fps201ft-lbs-98.360
700 yd1,113fps151ft-lbs-162.288
800 yd1,004fps123ft-lbs-254.1121.9
900 yd929fps105ft-lbs-380.5160.4
1000 yd869fps92ft-lbs-547.2203

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr FMJ
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G7)0.125 G7
BC (G1)0.243 G1
Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineFrontier
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel20"
SKUFR200

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