Muzzle Velocity

3,180

fps

Muzzle Energy

1,235

ft-lbs

Ballistic Coefficient

0.255

Sectional Density

0.157

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	3,180fps	1,235ft-lbs	-1.5	0	0	0
100 yd	2,794fps	953ft-lbs	0	0	1.1	0.101
200 yd	2,439fps	726ft-lbs	-3	-1.4	4.7	0.216
300 yd	2,111fps	544ft-lbs	-11.9	-3.8	11.4	0.348
400 yd	1,810fps	400ft-lbs	-28.6	-6.8	21.8	0.501
500 yd	1,541fps	290ft-lbs	-56.1	-10.7	36.9	0.681
600 yd	1,313fps	211ft-lbs	-98.3	-15.6	57.4	0.892
700 yd	1,140fps	159ft-lbs	-160.7	-21.9	84.1	1.138
800 yd	1,026fps	128ft-lbs	-249.9	-29.8	116.6	1.417
900 yd	948fps	110ft-lbs	-372.1	-39.5	153.6	1.722
1000 yd	888fps	96ft-lbs	-533	-50.9	194.7	2.05

Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester

Bullet55gr Full Metal Jacket

Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)

ConstructionFMJ

BC (G1)0.255 G1

Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge5.56x45 NATO

ManufacturerWinchester

Product LineUSA

CategoryPlinking

SKUWM193150

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