Winchester Defender

Defender

5.56x45 NATO · 64gr Bonded Solid Base

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Muzzle Velocity
2,800
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,114
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.177
G1
Sectional Density
0.182
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd2,800fps1,114ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd2,297fps749ft-lbs02
200 yd1,849fps486ft-lbs-5.28.7
300 yd1,467fps306ft-lbs-20.822
400 yd1,178fps197ft-lbs-52.843.5
500 yd1,009fps145ft-lbs-109.873.4
600 yd909fps117ft-lbs-200.8109.9
700 yd834fps99ft-lbs-334.1151.8
800 yd771fps85ft-lbs-517.4199
900 yd716fps73ft-lbs-759.4251.3
1000 yd667fps63ft-lbs-1069.6309.1

Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet64gr Bonded Solid Base
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
Construction—
BC (G1)0.177 G1
Sectional Density0.182

Load Information

Cartridge5.56x45 NATO
ManufacturerWinchester
Product LineDefender
CategorySelf_defense
SKUS556PDB

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