Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.243 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
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 | 1,282ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,830fps | 978ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,455fps | 736ft-lbs | -2.9 | -1.4 | 4.9 | 0.213 |
| 300 yd | 2,110fps | 544ft-lbs | -11.6 | -3.7 | 11.8 | 0.345 |
| 400 yd | 1,795fps | 394ft-lbs | -28.1 | -6.7 | 22.6 | 0.499 |
| 500 yd | 1,516fps | 281ft-lbs | -55.6 | -10.6 | 38.4 | 0.681 |
| 600 yd | 1,284fps | 201ft-lbs | -98.3 | -15.6 | 60 | 0.896 |
| 700 yd | 1,113fps | 151ft-lbs | -162.2 | -22.1 | 88 | 1.148 |
| 800 yd | 1,004fps | 123ft-lbs | -254.1 | -30.3 | 121.9 | 1.433 |
| 900 yd | 929fps | 105ft-lbs | -380.5 | -40.4 | 160.4 | 1.745 |
| 1000 yd | 869fps | 92ft-lbs | -547.2 | -52.3 | 203 | 2.079 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet55gr FMJ
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G1)0.243 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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