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Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.197
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,240fps1,282ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,739fps916ft-lbs01.4
200 yd2,291fps641ft-lbs-3.26.2
300 yd1,886fps435ft-lbs-13.115.3
400 yd1,533fps287ft-lbs-32.930.1
500 yd1,250fps191ft-lbs-67.752.1
600 yd1,063fps138ft-lbs-124.981.9
700 yd954fps111ft-lbs-212.7118.2
800 yd876fps94ft-lbs-338.7159.8
900 yd814fps81ft-lbs-510206.1
1000 yd760fps71ft-lbs-734257.1

Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet55gr Pointed Soft Point
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.197 G1
Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerWinchester
Product LineSuper X
CategoryHunting
SKUX223R

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