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
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 3,060fps | 1,289ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,709fps | 1,010ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.104 |
| 200 yd | 2,384fps | 782ft-lbs | -3.3 | -1.6 | 4.6 | 0.222 |
| 300 yd | 2,082fps | 596ft-lbs | -12.7 | -4 | 11.1 | 0.357 |
| 400 yd | 1,803fps | 448ft-lbs | -30.2 | -7.2 | 21.1 | 0.512 |
| 500 yd | 1,552fps | 332ft-lbs | -58.5 | -11.2 | 35.4 | 0.691 |
| 600 yd | 1,337fps | 246ft-lbs | -101.3 | -16.1 | 54.8 | 0.9 |
| 700 yd | 1,167fps | 188ft-lbs | -163.6 | -22.3 | 80 | 1.141 |
| 800 yd | 1,050fps | 152ft-lbs | -251.5 | -30 | 110.6 | 1.413 |
| 900 yd | 971fps | 130ft-lbs | -370.8 | -39.3 | 145.7 | 1.71 |
| 1000 yd | 910fps | 114ft-lbs | -527.1 | -50.3 | 184.8 | 2.03 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet62gr 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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