Hornady Frontier

Hornady

Frontier

5.56×45mm NATO · 62gr · FMJ Traditional/FMJ

Muzzle Velocity
3,060
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,289
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.274 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.177
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,060fps1,289ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,709fps1,010ft-lbs01.1
200 yd2,384fps782ft-lbs-3.34.6
300 yd2,082fps596ft-lbs-12.711.1
400 yd1,803fps448ft-lbs-30.221.1
500 yd1,552fps332ft-lbs-58.535.4
600 yd1,337fps246ft-lbs-101.354.8
700 yd1,167fps188ft-lbs-163.680
800 yd1,050fps152ft-lbs-251.5110.6
900 yd971fps130ft-lbs-370.8145.7
1000 yd910fps114ft-lbs-527.1184.8

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet62gr FMJ Traditional/FMJ
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G1)0.274 G1
Sectional Density0.177

Load Information

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineFrontier
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel20"
SKUFR260

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