Hornady Custom

Hornady

Custom

.218 Bee · 45gr · HP Match

Muzzle Velocity
2,750
fps
Muzzle Energy
756
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.108 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.128
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd2,750fps756ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd1,963fps385ft-lbs03.5
200 yd1,346fps181ft-lbs-817
300 yd1,008fps101ft-lbs-35.744
400 yd858fps74ft-lbs-97.481.9
500 yd754fps57ft-lbs-206.4128.5
600 yd669fps45ft-lbs-376.8183.8
700 yd596fps35ft-lbs-625.4248.5
800 yd531fps28ft-lbs-973323.7
900 yd473fps22ft-lbs-1446410.8
1000 yd422fps18ft-lbs-2078.7511.7

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet45gr HP Match
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.108 G1
Sectional Density0.128

Load Information

Cartridge.218 Bee
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCustom
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8307

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