Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.125 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.157
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 | 3,240fps | 1,282ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,849fps | 991ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,481fps | 752ft-lbs | -2.8 | -1.3 | 4.6 | 0.212 |
| 300 yd | 2,142fps | 560ft-lbs | -11.3 | -3.6 | 11.3 | 0.342 |
| 400 yd | 1,830fps | 409ft-lbs | -27.5 | -6.6 | 21.6 | 0.493 |
| 500 yd | 1,542fps | 290ft-lbs | -54.1 | -10.3 | 36.8 | 0.672 |
| 600 yd | 1,275fps | 199ft-lbs | -95.6 | -15.2 | 58.1 | 0.886 |
| 700 yd | 1,063fps | 138ft-lbs | -158.7 | -21.7 | 87.6 | 1.146 |
| 800 yd | 981fps | 118ft-lbs | -252.1 | -30.1 | 123.1 | 1.44 |
| 900 yd | 919fps | 103ft-lbs | -381.6 | -40.5 | 162.5 | 1.757 |
| 1000 yd | 864fps | 91ft-lbs | -552.3 | -52.7 | 205.5 | 2.094 |
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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