Muzzle Velocity
2,690
fps
Muzzle Energy
3,695
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.370
G1
Sectional Density
0.288
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 | 2,690fps | 3,695ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,448fps | 3,060ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.117 |
| 200 yd | 2,219fps | 2,514ft-lbs | -4.3 | -2.1 | 4 | 0.246 |
| 300 yd | 2,002fps | 2,046ft-lbs | -15.7 | -5 | 9.4 | 0.388 |
| 400 yd | 1,798fps | 1,651ft-lbs | -35.8 | -8.6 | 17.6 | 0.546 |
| 500 yd | 1,610fps | 1,324ft-lbs | -66.8 | -12.7 | 29 | 0.722 |
| 600 yd | 1,440fps | 1,059ft-lbs | -111.1 | -17.7 | 44.1 | 0.92 |
| 700 yd | 1,292fps | 852ft-lbs | -172.3 | -23.5 | 63.2 | 1.14 |
| 800 yd | 1,170fps | 699ft-lbs | -254.4 | -30.4 | 86.6 | 1.384 |
| 900 yd | 1,078fps | 594ft-lbs | -361.9 | -38.4 | 114.1 | 1.652 |
| 1000 yd | 1,010fps | 521ft-lbs | -499.2 | -47.7 | 145.2 | 1.94 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerNorma
Bullet230gr Oryx
Diameter0.338" (8.6mm)
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.370 G1
Sectional Density0.288
Load Information
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