Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,028
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.400 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.210
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 | 3,240fps | 2,028ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,986fps | 1,722ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.096 |
| 200 yd | 2,747fps | 1,457ft-lbs | -2.4 | -1.1 | 2.8 | 0.201 |
| 300 yd | 2,519fps | 1,226ft-lbs | -9.4 | -3 | 6.6 | 0.315 |
| 400 yd | 2,303fps | 1,025ft-lbs | -22 | -5.2 | 12.2 | 0.44 |
| 500 yd | 2,098fps | 850ft-lbs | -41 | -7.8 | 19.9 | 0.576 |
| 600 yd | 1,904fps | 700ft-lbs | -68.1 | -10.8 | 30.1 | 0.726 |
| 700 yd | 1,721fps | 572ft-lbs | -104.7 | -14.3 | 42.9 | 0.892 |
| 800 yd | 1,553fps | 466ft-lbs | -153.1 | -18.3 | 59 | 1.076 |
| 900 yd | 1,401fps | 379ft-lbs | -216 | -22.9 | 78.5 | 1.279 |
| 1000 yd | 1,269fps | 311ft-lbs | -296.6 | -28.3 | 101.8 | 1.505 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet87gr V-MAX
Diameter0.243" (6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.400 G1
Sectional Density0.210
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