Hornady
Critical Defense
.223 Remington · 73gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
2,790
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,262
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.260 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.208
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 | 2,790fps | 1,262ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,442fps | 966ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.115 |
| 200 yd | 2,120fps | 728ft-lbs | -4.4 | -2.1 | 5.6 | 0.247 |
| 300 yd | 1,824fps | 539ft-lbs | -16.5 | -5.3 | 13.5 | 0.399 |
| 400 yd | 1,558fps | 393ft-lbs | -39.3 | -9.4 | 25.9 | 0.578 |
| 500 yd | 1,331fps | 287ft-lbs | -76.4 | -14.6 | 43.7 | 0.786 |
| 600 yd | 1,155fps | 216ft-lbs | -133.3 | -21.2 | 67.5 | 1.029 |
| 700 yd | 1,037fps | 174ft-lbs | -216.2 | -29.5 | 97 | 1.304 |
| 800 yd | 958fps | 149ft-lbs | -331.3 | -39.5 | 131.2 | 1.606 |
| 900 yd | 897fps | 130ft-lbs | -484.4 | -51.4 | 169.3 | 1.93 |
| 1000 yd | 846fps | 116ft-lbs | -680.8 | -65 | 211.2 | 2.275 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet73gr FTX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.260 G1
Sectional Density0.208
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel24"
SKU80260
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