Muzzle Velocity
2,920
fps
Muzzle Energy
3,218
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.550
G1
Sectional Density
0.317
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 | 2,920fps | 3,218ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,747fps | 2,848ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.106 |
| 200 yd | 2,581fps | 2,514ft-lbs | -3.1 | -1.5 | 2.3 | 0.219 |
| 300 yd | 2,420fps | 2,211ft-lbs | -11.4 | -3.6 | 5.4 | 0.339 |
| 400 yd | 2,266fps | 1,938ft-lbs | -25.7 | -6.1 | 9.8 | 0.467 |
| 500 yd | 2,117fps | 1,691ft-lbs | -46.8 | -8.9 | 15.8 | 0.604 |
| 600 yd | 1,973fps | 1,470ft-lbs | -75.6 | -12 | 23.6 | 0.751 |
| 700 yd | 1,836fps | 1,273ft-lbs | -113.4 | -15.5 | 33.3 | 0.908 |
| 800 yd | 1,706fps | 1,098ft-lbs | -161.5 | -19.3 | 45 | 1.078 |
| 900 yd | 1,583fps | 946ft-lbs | -221.6 | -23.5 | 59.1 | 1.26 |
| 1000 yd | 1,468fps | 814ft-lbs | -295.5 | -28.2 | 75.6 | 1.457 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet170gr Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip
Diameter0.277"
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.550 G1
Sectional Density0.317
Load Information
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