Nosler
Varmageddon
.221 Remington Fireball · 40gr · Varmageddon
Muzzle Velocity
3,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
853
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.211 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.114
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 | 3,100fps | 853ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,645fps | 621ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 0.105 |
| 200 yd | 2,233fps | 443ft-lbs | -3.5 | -1.7 | 6.1 | 0.228 |
| 300 yd | 1,860fps | 307ft-lbs | -14.1 | -4.5 | 15 | 0.375 |
| 400 yd | 1,532fps | 209ft-lbs | -34.8 | -8.3 | 29.3 | 0.553 |
| 500 yd | 1,266fps | 142ft-lbs | -70.6 | -13.5 | 50.2 | 0.769 |
| 600 yd | 1,082fps | 104ft-lbs | -128.1 | -20.4 | 78.6 | 1.027 |
| 700 yd | 972fps | 84ft-lbs | -215.3 | -29.4 | 113.2 | 1.321 |
| 800 yd | 895fps | 71ft-lbs | -339.2 | -40.5 | 153 | 1.643 |
| 900 yd | 834fps | 62ft-lbs | -506.6 | -53.7 | 197.2 | 1.991 |
| 1000 yd | 781fps | 54ft-lbs | -724.2 | -69.2 | 245.8 | 2.364 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNosler
Bullet40gr Varmageddon
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.211 G1
Sectional Density0.114
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