Hornady
Custom
6.5 Grendel · 123gr · SST
Muzzle Velocity
2,580
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,818
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.510 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 | 2,407fps | 1,583ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.12 |
| 200 yd | 2,241fps | 1,372ft-lbs | -4.5 | -2.2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| 300 yd | 2,082fps | 1,184ft-lbs | -15.9 | -5.1 | 7 | 0.388 |
| 400 yd | 1,929fps | 1,016ft-lbs | -35.4 | -8.5 | 12.8 | 0.538 |
| 500 yd | 1,784fps | 869ft-lbs | -64.3 | -12.3 | 20.9 | 0.7 |
| 600 yd | 1,646fps | 740ft-lbs | -104 | -16.6 | 31.2 | 0.875 |
| 700 yd | 1,518fps | 629ft-lbs | -156.7 | -21.4 | 44.1 | 1.065 |
| 800 yd | 1,401fps | 536ft-lbs | -224.4 | -26.8 | 59.9 | 1.271 |
| 900 yd | 1,295fps | 458ft-lbs | -309.9 | -32.9 | 78.7 | 1.494 |
| 1000 yd | 1,204fps | 396ft-lbs | -416.2 | -39.7 | 100.6 | 1.734 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet123gr SST
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.510 G1
Sectional Density0.252
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