Muzzle Velocity
3,165
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,223
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.246
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,165fps1,223ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,766fps934ft-lbs01.2
200 yd2,401fps704ft-lbs-3.15
300 yd2,065fps521ft-lbs-12.212
400 yd1,758fps377ft-lbs-29.623
500 yd1,487fps270ft-lbs-58.439.1
600 yd1,263fps195ft-lbs-10361
700 yd1,101fps148ft-lbs-169.489.3
800 yd997fps121ft-lbs-264.5123.2
900 yd924fps104ft-lbs-394.5161.6
1000 yd867fps92ft-lbs-565.3204

Bullet Information

ManufacturerFederal Premium
Bullet55gr Full Metal Jacket Boat-Tail
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.246 G1
Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge5.56x45 NATO
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Product LineAmerican Eagle Indoor Range Training
CategoryMatch
SKUFC556F200

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