Muzzle Velocity
3,400
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,360
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.290 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.151
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 | 3,400fps | 1,360ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,041fps | 1,088ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.093 |
| 200 yd | 2,710fps | 864ft-lbs | -2.3 | -1.1 | 3.8 | 0.198 |
| 300 yd | 2,402fps | 679ft-lbs | -9.3 | -3 | 8.9 | 0.315 |
| 400 yd | 2,115fps | 526ft-lbs | -22.4 | -5.3 | 16.8 | 0.449 |
| 500 yd | 1,848fps | 402ft-lbs | -43.3 | -8.3 | 28 | 0.6 |
| 600 yd | 1,606fps | 303ft-lbs | -74.5 | -11.9 | 43.2 | 0.775 |
| 700 yd | 1,393fps | 228ft-lbs | -119.2 | -16.3 | 63 | 0.975 |
| 800 yd | 1,218fps | 175ft-lbs | -182 | -21.7 | 88.1 | 1.206 |
| 900 yd | 1,090fps | 140ft-lbs | -268.2 | -28.5 | 118.5 | 1.467 |
| 1000 yd | 1,003fps | 118ft-lbs | -383.6 | -36.6 | 153.6 | 1.755 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet53gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.290 G1
Sectional Density0.151
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Product LineVarmint & Predator
CategoryVarmint
SKUV223VM53
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