Muzzle Velocity
2,850
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,262
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.323 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.199
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 | 2,850fps | 1,262ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,564fps | 1,022ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.111 |
| 200 yd | 2,295fps | 819ft-lbs | -3.8 | -1.8 | 4.2 | 0.235 |
| 300 yd | 2,043fps | 649ft-lbs | -14.3 | -4.5 | 10.1 | 0.373 |
| 400 yd | 1,808fps | 508ft-lbs | -33.1 | -7.9 | 19.1 | 0.529 |
| 500 yd | 1,593fps | 394ft-lbs | -62.6 | -11.9 | 31.7 | 0.706 |
| 600 yd | 1,402fps | 305ft-lbs | -105.8 | -16.8 | 48.5 | 0.907 |
| 700 yd | 1,241fps | 239ft-lbs | -166.9 | -22.8 | 70.1 | 1.135 |
| 800 yd | 1,118fps | 194ft-lbs | -250.5 | -29.9 | 96.5 | 1.39 |
| 900 yd | 1,030fps | 165ft-lbs | -362 | -38.4 | 127.3 | 1.671 |
| 1000 yd | 966fps | 145ft-lbs | -506.1 | -48.3 | 161.8 | 1.972 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet70gr TSX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.323 G1
Sectional Density0.199
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