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Critical Defense

.223 Remington · 73gr FTX

Muzzle Velocity

2,790

fps

Muzzle Energy

1,262

ft-lbs

Ballistic Coefficient

0.260

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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