Muzzle Velocity
2,986
fps
Muzzle Energy
3,088
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.340 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.290
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 | 2,986fps | 3,088ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,705fps | 2,535ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.106 |
| 200 yd | 2,442fps | 2,065ft-lbs | -3.3 | -1.6 | 3.8 | 0.222 |
| 300 yd | 2,193fps | 1,666ft-lbs | -12.4 | -3.9 | 8.9 | 0.352 |
| 400 yd | 1,960fps | 1,330ft-lbs | -28.8 | -6.9 | 16.7 | 0.497 |
| 500 yd | 1,742fps | 1,051ft-lbs | -54.2 | -10.4 | 27.6 | 0.659 |
| 600 yd | 1,543fps | 825ft-lbs | -91.2 | -14.5 | 42.1 | 0.842 |
| 700 yd | 1,368fps | 648ft-lbs | -142.9 | -19.5 | 60.8 | 1.049 |
| 800 yd | 1,221fps | 516ft-lbs | -213.2 | -25.4 | 84.1 | 1.281 |
| 900 yd | 1,108fps | 425ft-lbs | -306.8 | -32.6 | 111.9 | 1.54 |
| 1000 yd | 1,027fps | 365ft-lbs | -428.8 | -40.9 | 143.8 | 1.822 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet156gr Vulkan
Diameter0.277"
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.340 G1
Sectional Density0.290
Load Information
Cartridge.270 Winchester Short Magnum
ManufacturerNorma
Product LineVulkan
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU20169352
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