Muzzle Velocity
3,240
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,282
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.235 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 | 2,817fps | 969ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.099 |
| 200 yd | 2,431fps | 721ft-lbs | -2.9 | -1.4 | 5.1 | 0.214 |
| 300 yd | 2,077fps | 527ft-lbs | -11.8 | -3.7 | 12.3 | 0.348 |
| 400 yd | 1,755fps | 376ft-lbs | -28.8 | -6.9 | 23.6 | 0.505 |
| 500 yd | 1,473fps | 265ft-lbs | -57.2 | -10.9 | 40.2 | 0.692 |
| 600 yd | 1,243fps | 189ft-lbs | -101.7 | -16.2 | 63.1 | 0.914 |
| 700 yd | 1,082fps | 143ft-lbs | -168.9 | -23 | 92.5 | 1.174 |
| 800 yd | 981fps | 118ft-lbs | -265.6 | -31.7 | 127.6 | 1.466 |
| 900 yd | 909fps | 101ft-lbs | -398.4 | -42.3 | 167.3 | 1.784 |
| 1000 yd | 851fps | 89ft-lbs | -573.3 | -54.7 | 211.2 | 2.126 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet55gr SP
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.235 G1
Sectional Density0.157
Load Information
Cartridge.223 Remington
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCustom
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel24"
SKU80255
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