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Muzzle Velocity
3,392
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,022
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.107
G1
Sectional Density
0.114
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,392fps1,022ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,482fps547ft-lbs02.7
200 yd1,738fps268ft-lbs-4.412.5
300 yd1,195fps127ft-lbs-20.934
400 yd946fps79ft-lbs-61.968.9
500 yd818fps59ft-lbs-141.5113.6
600 yd721fps46ft-lbs-273.4166.9
700 yd641fps36ft-lbs-472.4229.2
800 yd570fps29ft-lbs-756.8301.3
900 yd507fps23ft-lbs-1149.7384.6
1000 yd452fps18ft-lbs-1680.4480.6

Bullet Information

ManufacturerRWS
Bullet40gr HIT
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.107 G1
Sectional Density0.114

Load Information

Cartridge5.6x50R Magnum
ManufacturerRWS
Product LineHIT
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel23.62"
SKU2419838

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