Muzzle Velocity
2,740
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,667
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.338
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 | 2,740fps | 2,667ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,473fps | 2,172ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.115 |
| 200 yd | 2,221fps | 1,752ft-lbs | -4.2 | -2 | 4.3 | 0.243 |
| 300 yd | 1,984fps | 1,398ft-lbs | -15.5 | -4.9 | 10.2 | 0.386 |
| 400 yd | 1,764fps | 1,105ft-lbs | -35.7 | -8.5 | 19.1 | 0.547 |
| 500 yd | 1,562fps | 866ft-lbs | -67 | -12.8 | 31.7 | 0.727 |
| 600 yd | 1,383fps | 679ft-lbs | -112.8 | -17.9 | 48.4 | 0.932 |
| 700 yd | 1,232fps | 539ft-lbs | -176.7 | -24.1 | 69.6 | 1.162 |
| 800 yd | 1,115fps | 442ft-lbs | -263.6 | -31.5 | 95.5 | 1.419 |
| 900 yd | 1,032fps | 378ft-lbs | -378.5 | -40.2 | 125.6 | 1.699 |
| 1000 yd | 970fps | 334ft-lbs | -525.9 | -50.2 | 159.2 | 1.999 |
Bullet Information
Load Information
Cartridge8x57 JS Mauser
ManufacturerRWS
Product LineShort Rifle
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel19.69"
SKU2408475
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