Norma
Whitetail
6.5 PRC · 140gr · Whitetail
Muzzle Velocity
2,887
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,591
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.373 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.287
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 | 2,887fps | 2,591ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,636fps | 2,160ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.109 |
| 200 yd | 2,399fps | 1,789ft-lbs | -3.5 | -1.7 | 3.6 | 0.228 |
| 300 yd | 2,174fps | 1,469ft-lbs | -13.1 | -4.2 | 8.4 | 0.359 |
| 400 yd | 1,961fps | 1,196ft-lbs | -30.1 | -7.2 | 15.7 | 0.505 |
| 500 yd | 1,762fps | 965ft-lbs | -56.1 | -10.7 | 25.8 | 0.666 |
| 600 yd | 1,579fps | 774ft-lbs | -93.4 | -14.9 | 39.2 | 0.846 |
| 700 yd | 1,413fps | 621ft-lbs | -144.6 | -19.7 | 56.3 | 1.047 |
| 800 yd | 1,270fps | 502ft-lbs | -213.4 | -25.5 | 77.4 | 1.271 |
| 900 yd | 1,154fps | 414ft-lbs | -303.7 | -32.2 | 102.8 | 1.519 |
| 1000 yd | 1,067fps | 354ft-lbs | -420.1 | -40.1 | 132.2 | 1.79 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet140gr Whitetail
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.373 G1
Sectional Density0.287
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