Hornady Varmint Express

Hornady

Varmint Express

.220 Swift · 55gr · HP Match

Muzzle Velocity
3,680
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,654
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.254 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,680fps1,654ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd3,245fps1,286ft-lbs00.9
200 yd2,851fps993ft-lbs-1.84
300 yd2,491fps757ft-lbs-7.99.4
400 yd2,158fps568ft-lbs-19.717.9
500 yd1,851fps418ft-lbs-3929.9
600 yd1,576fps303ft-lbs-68.546.5
700 yd1,341fps220ft-lbs-112.268.5
800 yd1,159fps164ft-lbs-175.396.7
900 yd1,038fps131ft-lbs-264.2130.6
1000 yd956fps112ft-lbs-385.4169.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr HP Match
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.254 G1
Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge.220 Swift
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineVarmint Express
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8324

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