Muzzle Velocity
3,465
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,413
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.290 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.151
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 | 3,465fps | 1,413ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,100fps | 1,131ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.092 |
| 200 yd | 2,765fps | 899ft-lbs | -2.1 | -1 | 3.7 | 0.194 |
| 300 yd | 2,453fps | 708ft-lbs | -8.8 | -2.8 | 8.7 | 0.309 |
| 400 yd | 2,163fps | 550ft-lbs | -21.3 | -5.1 | 16.4 | 0.44 |
| 500 yd | 1,892fps | 421ft-lbs | -41.3 | -7.9 | 27.3 | 0.588 |
| 600 yd | 1,645fps | 319ft-lbs | -71.1 | -11.3 | 42 | 0.758 |
| 700 yd | 1,427fps | 240ft-lbs | -113.8 | -15.5 | 61.2 | 0.954 |
| 800 yd | 1,245fps | 182ft-lbs | -173.7 | -20.7 | 85.7 | 1.179 |
| 900 yd | 1,109fps | 145ft-lbs | -256 | -27.2 | 115.5 | 1.436 |
| 1000 yd | 1,016fps | 121ft-lbs | -366.6 | -35 | 150.2 | 1.719 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet53gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.290 G1
Sectional Density0.151
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineSuperformance Varmint
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8025
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