Muzzle Velocity
2,580
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,818
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.420 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.252
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 | 2,580fps | 1,818ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,371fps | 1,535ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.121 |
| 200 yd | 2,172fps | 1,288ft-lbs | -4.7 | -2.2 | 3.7 | 0.253 |
| 300 yd | 1,983fps | 1,074ft-lbs | -16.8 | -5.3 | 8.7 | 0.398 |
| 400 yd | 1,804fps | 889ft-lbs | -37.7 | -9 | 16.1 | 0.557 |
| 500 yd | 1,637fps | 732ft-lbs | -69.4 | -13.3 | 26.4 | 0.731 |
| 600 yd | 1,483fps | 601ft-lbs | -114.1 | -18.2 | 39.8 | 0.924 |
| 700 yd | 1,346fps | 495ft-lbs | -174.6 | -23.8 | 56.8 | 1.136 |
| 800 yd | 1,228fps | 412ft-lbs | -254.4 | -30.4 | 77.4 | 1.37 |
| 900 yd | 1,132fps | 350ft-lbs | -357.2 | -37.9 | 101.8 | 1.625 |
| 1000 yd | 1,059fps | 306ft-lbs | -487.2 | -46.5 | 129.6 | 1.899 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet123gr FMJ
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionFMJ
BC (G1)0.420 G1
Sectional Density0.252
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