Hornady Varmint Express

Hornady

Varmint Express

.22-250 Remington · 50gr · V-MAX

Muzzle Velocity
3,800
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,603
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.242 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.142
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,800fps1,603ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd3,332fps1,232ft-lbs01
200 yd2,911fps941ft-lbs-1.74
300 yd2,529fps710ft-lbs-7.49.6
400 yd2,177fps526ft-lbs-18.718.2
500 yd1,854fps382ft-lbs-37.430.6
600 yd1,566fps272ft-lbs-66.247.7
700 yd1,323fps194ft-lbs-109.470.6
800 yd1,139fps144ft-lbs-172.699.9
900 yd1,020fps116ft-lbs-262.5135.1
1000 yd940fps98ft-lbs-385.8175.3

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet50gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.242 G1
Sectional Density0.142

Load Information

Cartridge.22-250 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineVarmint Express
CategoryVarmint
Test Barrel24"
SKU8336

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