Muzzle Velocity

3,180

fps

Muzzle Energy

1,235

ft-lbs

Ballistic Coefficient

0.246

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	3,180fps	1,235ft-lbs	-1.5	0	0	0
100 yd	2,780fps	944ft-lbs	0	0	1.2	0.101
200 yd	2,414fps	711ft-lbs	-3	-1.4	4.9	0.217
300 yd	2,076fps	526ft-lbs	-12.1	-3.8	11.9	0.351
400 yd	1,768fps	382ft-lbs	-29.3	-7	22.9	0.507
500 yd	1,496fps	273ft-lbs	-57.7	-11	38.8	0.692
600 yd	1,270fps	197ft-lbs	-101.8	-16.2	60.6	0.91
700 yd	1,106fps	149ft-lbs	-167.5	-22.8	88.7	1.164
800 yd	1,000fps	122ft-lbs	-261.5	-31.2	122.5	1.451
900 yd	927fps	105ft-lbs	-390.3	-41.4	160.8	1.763
1000 yd	868fps	92ft-lbs	-559.7	-53.4	203.2	2.098

Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester

Bullet55gr Full Metal Jacket

Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)

ConstructionFMJ

BC (G1)0.246 G1

Sectional Density0.157

Load Information

Cartridge5.56x45 NATO

ManufacturerWinchester

Product LineUSA

CategoryPlinking

SKUWM193K

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