Muzzle Velocity
3,900
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,351
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.275
G1
Sectional Density
0.137
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 | 3,900fps | 1,351ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,475fps | 1,073ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.082 |
| 200 yd | 3,091fps | 848ft-lbs | -1.4 | -0.7 | 3.4 | 0.173 |
| 300 yd | 2,738fps | 666ft-lbs | -6.4 | -2 | 8 | 0.276 |
| 400 yd | 2,412fps | 517ft-lbs | -16.1 | -3.9 | 15 | 0.393 |
| 500 yd | 2,109fps | 395ft-lbs | -31.9 | -6.1 | 24.9 | 0.526 |
| 600 yd | 1,829fps | 297ft-lbs | -55.5 | -8.8 | 38.2 | 0.679 |
| 700 yd | 1,577fps | 221ft-lbs | -89.5 | -12.2 | 55.8 | 0.855 |
| 800 yd | 1,358fps | 164ft-lbs | -137.7 | -16.4 | 78.4 | 1.061 |
| 900 yd | 1,183fps | 124ft-lbs | -204.8 | -21.7 | 106.6 | 1.298 |
| 1000 yd | 1,061fps | 100ft-lbs | -296.7 | -28.3 | 140.4 | 1.567 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet40gr V-MAX
Diameter0.204" (5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.275 G1
Sectional Density0.137
Load Information
Cartridge.204 Ruger
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance Varmint
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel26"
SKU83206
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