
Winchester
USA
.223 Remington · 55gr · Full Metal Jacket
Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.255 G1
G1
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 | 3,240fps | 1,282ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,848fps | 991ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,489fps | 757ft-lbs | -2.8 | -1.3 | 4.6 | 0.211 |
| 300 yd | 2,157fps | 568ft-lbs | -11.3 | -3.6 | 11.1 | 0.341 |
| 400 yd | 1,852fps | 419ft-lbs | -27.3 | -6.5 | 21.2 | 0.491 |
| 500 yd | 1,578fps | 304ft-lbs | -53.5 | -10.2 | 35.8 | 0.667 |
| 600 yd | 1,344fps | 220ft-lbs | -93.8 | -14.9 | 55.9 | 0.873 |
| 700 yd | 1,162fps | 165ft-lbs | -153.4 | -20.9 | 82 | 1.114 |
| 800 yd | 1,040fps | 132ft-lbs | -238.9 | -28.5 | 113.9 | 1.388 |
| 900 yd | 958fps | 112ft-lbs | -356.4 | -37.8 | 150.7 | 1.689 |
| 1000 yd | 896fps | 98ft-lbs | -511.8 | -48.9 | 191.5 | 2.014 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet55gr Full Metal Jacket
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G1)0.255 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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