Winchester
Defender
.223 Remington · 77gr · lit Core
Muzzle Velocity
2,500
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,068
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.319 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.219
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 | 2,500fps | 1,068ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,232fps | 852ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.127 |
| 200 yd | 1,981fps | 671ft-lbs | -5.5 | -2.6 | 5.2 | 0.27 |
| 300 yd | 1,748fps | 522ft-lbs | -19.9 | -6.3 | 12.5 | 0.431 |
| 400 yd | 1,536fps | 403ft-lbs | -45.8 | -10.9 | 23.6 | 0.614 |
| 500 yd | 1,351fps | 312ft-lbs | -86.5 | -16.5 | 39.2 | 0.823 |
| 600 yd | 1,199fps | 246ft-lbs | -146.3 | -23.3 | 59.6 | 1.059 |
| 700 yd | 1,086fps | 202ft-lbs | -230.2 | -31.4 | 84.9 | 1.322 |
| 800 yd | 1,007fps | 173ft-lbs | -343.7 | -41 | 114.4 | 1.61 |
| 900 yd | 947fps | 153ft-lbs | -491.4 | -52.1 | 147.4 | 1.918 |
| 1000 yd | 898fps | 138ft-lbs | -677.9 | -64.7 | 183.7 | 2.244 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet77gr lit Core
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.319 G1
Sectional Density0.219
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