Winchester
Defender
.223 Remington · 60gr · lit Core
Muzzle Velocity
2,750
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,007
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.208 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.171
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 | 2,750fps | 1,007ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,323fps | 719ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.119 |
| 200 yd | 1,936fps | 499ft-lbs | -5 | -2.4 | 7.4 | 0.26 |
| 300 yd | 1,593fps | 338ft-lbs | -19.5 | -6.2 | 18.3 | 0.431 |
| 400 yd | 1,309fps | 228ft-lbs | -47.8 | -11.4 | 35.8 | 0.64 |
| 500 yd | 1,107fps | 163ft-lbs | -96.5 | -18.4 | 60.7 | 0.89 |
| 600 yd | 986fps | 129ft-lbs | -173.6 | -27.6 | 92.3 | 1.179 |
| 700 yd | 904fps | 109ft-lbs | -286.3 | -39.1 | 129.1 | 1.497 |
| 800 yd | 841fps | 94ft-lbs | -441.7 | -52.7 | 170.6 | 1.842 |
| 900 yd | 786fps | 82ft-lbs | -646.3 | -68.6 | 216.5 | 2.212 |
| 1000 yd | 738fps | 73ft-lbs | -907.5 | -86.7 | 266.8 | 2.607 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet60gr lit Core
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.208 G1
Sectional Density0.171
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