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
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 3,240fps | 1,282ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,847fps | 990ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,486fps | 755ft-lbs | -2.8 | -1.3 | 4.6 | 0.212 |
| 300 yd | 2,154fps | 566ft-lbs | -11.3 | -3.6 | 11.2 | 0.341 |
| 400 yd | 1,848fps | 417ft-lbs | -27.3 | -6.5 | 21.3 | 0.492 |
| 500 yd | 1,573fps | 302ft-lbs | -53.7 | -10.2 | 36 | 0.668 |
| 600 yd | 1,339fps | 219ft-lbs | -94.1 | -15 | 56.2 | 0.875 |
| 700 yd | 1,157fps | 164ft-lbs | -154.1 | -21 | 82.4 | 1.117 |
| 800 yd | 1,037fps | 131ft-lbs | -240 | -28.7 | 114.5 | 1.392 |
| 900 yd | 956fps | 111ft-lbs | -358.3 | -38 | 151.4 | 1.694 |
| 1000 yd | 894fps | 98ft-lbs | -514.6 | -49.1 | 192.4 | 2.019 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr HP Match
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.254 G1
Sectional Density0.157
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