Muzzle Velocity
2,800
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,514
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.400 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.210
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 | 2,800fps | 1,514ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,570fps | 1,276ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.112 |
| 200 yd | 2,352fps | 1,068ft-lbs | -3.8 | -1.8 | 3.4 | 0.234 |
| 300 yd | 2,144fps | 888ft-lbs | -13.9 | -4.4 | 8.1 | 0.367 |
| 400 yd | 1,947fps | 732ft-lbs | -31.5 | -7.5 | 15.1 | 0.514 |
| 500 yd | 1,762fps | 599ft-lbs | -58.4 | -11.2 | 24.8 | 0.676 |
| 600 yd | 1,590fps | 488ft-lbs | -96.5 | -15.4 | 37.5 | 0.856 |
| 700 yd | 1,434fps | 397ft-lbs | -148.4 | -20.2 | 53.6 | 1.054 |
| 800 yd | 1,297fps | 325ft-lbs | -217.3 | -25.9 | 73.5 | 1.275 |
| 900 yd | 1,182fps | 270ft-lbs | -306.9 | -32.6 | 97.3 | 1.517 |
| 1000 yd | 1,093fps | 231ft-lbs | -421.3 | -40.2 | 125 | 1.782 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet87gr SST
Diameter0.243" (6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.400 G1
Sectional Density0.210
Load Information
Cartridge.243 Winchester
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCustom Lite
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU80466
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