Muzzle Velocity
2,745
fps
Muzzle Energy
4,768
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.394
G7
Sectional Density
0.356
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 | 2,745fps | 4,768ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,628fps | 4,369ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.112 |
| 200 yd | 2,513fps | 3,997ft-lbs | -3.5 | -1.7 | 1.7 | 0.228 |
| 300 yd | 2,402fps | 3,650ft-lbs | -12.6 | -4 | 4 | 0.351 |
| 400 yd | 2,293fps | 3,327ft-lbs | -27.6 | -6.6 | 7.3 | 0.478 |
| 500 yd | 2,187fps | 3,027ft-lbs | -49.3 | -9.4 | 11.6 | 0.612 |
| 600 yd | 2,084fps | 2,749ft-lbs | -78.3 | -12.5 | 17.1 | 0.753 |
| 700 yd | 1,984fps | 2,492ft-lbs | -115.2 | -15.7 | 23.8 | 0.9 |
| 800 yd | 1,887fps | 2,253ft-lbs | -161 | -19.2 | 31.9 | 1.055 |
| 900 yd | 1,792fps | 2,031ft-lbs | -216.6 | -23 | 41.4 | 1.219 |
| 1000 yd | 1,699fps | 1,826ft-lbs | -283 | -27 | 52.4 | 1.391 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet285gr ELD Match
Diameter0.338" (8.6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G7)0.394 G7
BC (G1)0.789 G1
Sectional Density0.356
Load Information
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