Winchester
Varmint X
.243 Winchester · 65gr · Extreme Point
Muzzle Velocity
3,620
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,891
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.272 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 | 3,620fps | 1,891ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,218fps | 1,494ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.088 |
| 200 yd | 2,852fps | 1,173ft-lbs | -1.9 | -0.9 | 3.7 | 0.187 |
| 300 yd | 2,514fps | 912ft-lbs | -8 | -2.6 | 8.9 | 0.299 |
| 400 yd | 2,200fps | 699ft-lbs | -19.8 | -4.7 | 16.7 | 0.427 |
| 500 yd | 1,910fps | 526ft-lbs | -38.7 | -7.4 | 27.9 | 0.573 |
| 600 yd | 1,646fps | 391ft-lbs | -67.2 | -10.7 | 43.1 | 0.742 |
| 700 yd | 1,414fps | 289ft-lbs | -108.7 | -14.8 | 63.2 | 0.939 |
| 800 yd | 1,224fps | 216ft-lbs | -167.7 | -20 | 88.8 | 1.168 |
| 900 yd | 1,087fps | 171ft-lbs | -249.9 | -26.5 | 120.2 | 1.429 |
| 1000 yd | 996fps | 143ft-lbs | -361.4 | -34.5 | 156.5 | 1.718 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet65gr Extreme Point
Diameter0.243" (6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.272 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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