Hornady Match

Hornady

Match

5.56×45mm NATO · 55gr · HP Match

Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.254 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.157
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd3,240fps1,282ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,847fps990ft-lbs01.1
200 yd2,486fps755ft-lbs-2.84.6
300 yd2,154fps566ft-lbs-11.311.2
400 yd1,848fps417ft-lbs-27.321.3
500 yd1,573fps302ft-lbs-53.736
600 yd1,339fps219ft-lbs-94.156.2
700 yd1,157fps164ft-lbs-154.182.4
800 yd1,037fps131ft-lbs-240114.5
900 yd956fps111ft-lbs-358.3151.4
1000 yd894fps98ft-lbs-514.6192.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr HP Match
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.254 G1
Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineMatch
CategorySelf_defense
SKUFR240

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