Hornady
Custom
.223 Remington · 55gr · V-MAX
Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.130 G7
G7
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 | 2,863fps | 1,001ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.098 |
| 200 yd | 2,509fps | 768ft-lbs | -2.8 | -1.3 | 4.4 | 0.21 |
| 300 yd | 2,180fps | 580ft-lbs | -11.1 | -3.5 | 10.7 | 0.339 |
| 400 yd | 1,877fps | 430ft-lbs | -26.8 | -6.4 | 20.5 | 0.487 |
| 500 yd | 1,595fps | 311ft-lbs | -52.5 | -10 | 34.8 | 0.66 |
| 600 yd | 1,334fps | 217ft-lbs | -92 | -14.6 | 54.6 | 0.866 |
| 700 yd | 1,103fps | 149ft-lbs | -151.3 | -20.6 | 82 | 1.114 |
| 800 yd | 1,003fps | 123ft-lbs | -238.7 | -28.5 | 116.2 | 1.401 |
| 900 yd | 940fps | 108ft-lbs | -360.6 | -38.3 | 154.4 | 1.711 |
| 1000 yd | 885fps | 96ft-lbs | -522 | -49.8 | 196.1 | 2.04 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr V-MAX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G7)0.130 G7
BC (G1)0.255 G1
Sectional Density0.157
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCustom
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel24"
SKU80255
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