Nosler
Expansion Tip
.223 Remington · 55gr · Expansion Tip
Muzzle Velocity
3,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,173
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.305 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
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 | 3,100fps | 1,173ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,780fps | 944ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.102 |
| 200 yd | 2,483fps | 753ft-lbs | -3 | -1.4 | 4 | 0.216 |
| 300 yd | 2,204fps | 593ft-lbs | -11.7 | -3.7 | 9.6 | 0.345 |
| 400 yd | 1,944fps | 461ft-lbs | -27.6 | -6.6 | 18 | 0.49 |
| 500 yd | 1,704fps | 354ft-lbs | -52.7 | -10.1 | 30 | 0.655 |
| 600 yd | 1,488fps | 270ft-lbs | -89.9 | -14.3 | 46.2 | 0.843 |
| 700 yd | 1,303fps | 207ft-lbs | -142.9 | -19.5 | 67.1 | 1.059 |
| 800 yd | 1,156fps | 163ft-lbs | -216.4 | -25.8 | 93.2 | 1.304 |
| 900 yd | 1,052fps | 135ft-lbs | -316 | -33.5 | 124.2 | 1.577 |
| 1000 yd | 979fps | 117ft-lbs | -446.8 | -42.7 | 159.3 | 1.873 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNosler
Bullet55gr Expansion Tip
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.305 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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