Muzzle Velocity
2,960
fps
Muzzle Energy
3,015
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.254 G7
G7
Sectional Density
0.289
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 | 2,960fps | 3,015ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,772fps | 2,645ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.105 |
| 200 yd | 2,591fps | 2,310ft-lbs | -3 | -1.4 | 2.5 | 0.217 |
| 300 yd | 2,416fps | 2,008ft-lbs | -11.2 | -3.6 | 5.7 | 0.337 |
| 400 yd | 2,248fps | 1,739ft-lbs | -25.4 | -6.1 | 10.5 | 0.465 |
| 500 yd | 2,087fps | 1,499ft-lbs | -46.5 | -8.9 | 17.1 | 0.604 |
| 600 yd | 1,933fps | 1,286ft-lbs | -75.6 | -12 | 25.5 | 0.753 |
| 700 yd | 1,784fps | 1,096ft-lbs | -114 | -15.5 | 36.1 | 0.915 |
| 800 yd | 1,641fps | 927ft-lbs | -163.3 | -19.5 | 49.1 | 1.09 |
| 900 yd | 1,503fps | 778ft-lbs | -225.6 | -23.9 | 64.9 | 1.281 |
| 1000 yd | 1,371fps | 647ft-lbs | -303.3 | -29 | 83.9 | 1.49 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet155gr LRX
Diameter0.277"
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G7)0.254 G7
BC (G1)0.540 G1
Sectional Density0.289
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