Muzzle Velocity
2,980
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,760
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.658
G1
Sectional Density
0.287
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 | 2,980fps | 2,760ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,833fps | 2,494ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.103 |
| 200 yd | 2,691fps | 2,250ft-lbs | -2.8 | -1.4 | 1.9 | 0.212 |
| 300 yd | 2,553fps | 2,026ft-lbs | -10.5 | -3.3 | 4.3 | 0.326 |
| 400 yd | 2,419fps | 1,819ft-lbs | -23.4 | -5.6 | 7.8 | 0.447 |
| 500 yd | 2,290fps | 1,630ft-lbs | -42.4 | -8.1 | 12.5 | 0.575 |
| 600 yd | 2,164fps | 1,456ft-lbs | -67.9 | -10.8 | 18.5 | 0.709 |
| 700 yd | 2,043fps | 1,297ft-lbs | -100.9 | -13.8 | 25.9 | 0.852 |
| 800 yd | 1,925fps | 1,152ft-lbs | -142.2 | -17 | 34.8 | 1.003 |
| 900 yd | 1,812fps | 1,020ft-lbs | -192.9 | -20.5 | 45.4 | 1.164 |
| 1000 yd | 1,703fps | 902ft-lbs | -254.3 | -24.3 | 57.7 | 1.335 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNosler
Bullet140gr RDF
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.330 G7
BC (G1)0.658 G1
Sectional Density0.287
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