Muzzle Velocity
2,067
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,480
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.276
G1
Sectional Density
0.320
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 | 2,067fps | 1,480ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,792fps | 1,112ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.156 |
| 200 yd | 1,544fps | 826ft-lbs | -9.4 | -4.5 | 8.1 | 0.336 |
| 300 yd | 1,331fps | 614ft-lbs | -33.5 | -10.7 | 19.5 | 0.546 |
| 400 yd | 1,164fps | 469ft-lbs | -77.3 | -18.5 | 36.4 | 0.788 |
| 500 yd | 1,049fps | 381ft-lbs | -146.7 | -28 | 58.8 | 1.06 |
| 600 yd | 970fps | 326ft-lbs | -247.7 | -39.4 | 85.8 | 1.358 |
| 700 yd | 910fps | 287ft-lbs | -385.6 | -52.6 | 116.5 | 1.678 |
| 800 yd | 860fps | 256ft-lbs | -565.6 | -67.5 | 150.8 | 2.018 |
| 900 yd | 817fps | 231ft-lbs | -792.7 | -84.1 | 188.4 | 2.376 |
| 1000 yd | 778fps | 210ft-lbs | -1072.2 | -102.4 | 229.3 | 2.754 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet156gr Whitetail
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.276 G1
Sectional Density0.320
Load Information
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MV: 2,526fps
BC: 0.276 G1
Energy: 2,210ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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