Winchester
Varmint X Lead Free
.243 Winchester · 55gr · Zinc Core Lead Free Rapid Expansion
Muzzle Velocity
3,910
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,867
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.195 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.133
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 | 3,910fps | 1,867ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,322fps | 1,348ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.083 |
| 200 yd | 2,807fps | 962ft-lbs | -1.7 | -0.8 | 5 | 0.182 |
| 300 yd | 2,347fps | 673ft-lbs | -7.8 | -2.5 | 12 | 0.298 |
| 400 yd | 1,933fps | 456ft-lbs | -20.4 | -4.9 | 23.3 | 0.439 |
| 500 yd | 1,570fps | 301ft-lbs | -42.3 | -8.1 | 40.1 | 0.612 |
| 600 yd | 1,275fps | 198ft-lbs | -78.6 | -12.5 | 64.1 | 0.824 |
| 700 yd | 1,076fps | 141ft-lbs | -136.5 | -18.6 | 95.9 | 1.082 |
| 800 yd | 961fps | 113ft-lbs | -224.2 | -26.8 | 134.6 | 1.378 |
| 900 yd | 881fps | 95ft-lbs | -349.5 | -37.1 | 178.6 | 1.705 |
| 1000 yd | 818fps | 82ft-lbs | -519.7 | -49.6 | 227.4 | 2.059 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet55gr Zinc Core Lead Free Rapid Expansion
Diameter0.243" (6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.195 G1
Sectional Density0.133
Load Information
Cartridge.243 Winchester
ManufacturerWinchester
Product LineVarmint X Lead Free
CategoryVarmint
SKUX243PLF
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