Centerfire Rifle Ballistic Table

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Index/EDI
Wt.
Bullet
Caliber
Number
(grs.) Style
.17 Remington
R17R2
25
Hornady Hollow Point
Premier
Safari Grade
.22 Hornet
R22HN1
45
Pointed Soft Point
R22HN2
45
Hollow Point
Premier
Partition
.220 Swift
R220S1
50
Pointed Soft Point
PRV220SA
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
EL220SA
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
Premier
Ballistic Tip
.222 Remington
R222R1
50
Pointed Soft Point
R222R3
50
Hollow Point Power-Lokt®
Premier
Boat Tail
PRV222RA
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
.223 Remington
PRV223RA
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
R223R1
55
Pointed Soft Point
Premier
Varmint
R223R2
55
Hollow Point Power-Lokt®
R223R3
55
Metal Case
Premier
EtronX
R223R6
62
Hollow Point Match
.22-250 Remington
R22501
55
Pointed Soft Point
R22502
55
Hollow Point Power-Lokt®
#
EL2250B
60
Nosler® Partition®
#
PRP2250A
60
Nosler® Partition®
PRV2250A
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
EL2250A
50
V-Max™, Boat Tail
.243 Win.
R243W1
80
Pointed Soft Point
These tables were calculated by computer. A standard scientific
4. Multiply this number by the difference in the length
R243W2
80
Hollow Point Power-Lokt®
technique was used to predict trajectories from the best available
of your barrel from that of the test barrel.
R243W3
100
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
#
EL243WA
100
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
data for each round. Trajectories shown typify the ammunition’s
5. If your barrel is shorter than the test barrel, subtract this
PRV243WC
75
V-Max™, Boat Tail
performance at sea level, but note that they may vary due to atmos-
PRT243WC
90
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
figure from the muzzle velocity shown for your cartridge.
EL243WC
90
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
pheric conditions and the equipment.
PRB243WA
100
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
6. If your barrel is longer, add this figure to the muzzle velocity
6mm Remington ‡
R6MM4
100
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
All velocity and energy figures in these charts have been derived
shown.
PRV6MMRC
75
V-Max™, Boat Tail
by using test barrels of indicated lengths.
PRB6MMRA
100
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
The trajectory figures shown in these ballistic tables are the
.25-20 Win.
R25202
86
Soft Point
Ballistics shown are for 24" barrels, except those for .30
.250 Savage
R250SV
100
Pointed Soft Point
rise or drop, in inches, of the bullet from a direct line of sight at
.257 Roberts
R257
117
Soft Point Core-Lokt®
carbine and .44 Remington Magnum, which are for 20" barrels.
selected yardage. Sighting-in distances have been set at 100 to
.25-06 Remington
R25062
100
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
R25063
120
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
These barrel lengths were chosen as representative, as it’s
250 yards.
6.5x55 Swedish
R65SWE1
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
impractical to show performance figures for all barrel lengths.
.260 Remington
R260R1
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
The line of sight used is 1
1
" above the axis of the bore.
2
PRT260RC
120
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
The muzzle velocities, muzzle energies and trajectory data in
Since the rise or drop figures shown at the stated yardage are
PRP260RA
125
Nosler® Partition®
.264 Win. Mag.
R264W2
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
these tables represent the approximate performance expected of
points of impact, you must hold low for positive figures, high
.270 Win.
R270W1
100
Pointed Soft Point
each specified loading. Differences in barrel lengths, internal
for negative figures.
R270W2
130
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
R270W3
130
Bronze Point™
firearm dimensions, temperature, and test procedure can produce
Many shooters who use the same cartridge often, find it
#
PRSC270WA
130
Swift™ Scirocco™
actual velocities that vary from those given here.
helpful to commit the rise and drop figures for that cartridge
R270W4
150
Soft Point Core-Lokt®
RS270WA
140
Swift A-Frame™ PSP
to memory, or tape them to their rifle stock. That way, they
PRB270WA
140
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
C E N T E R F I R E R I F L E V E L O C I T Y VS . BA R R E L L E N GT H
know instantly the right “hold” as soon as they estimate the
PRT270WB
140
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
PRP270WD
150
Nosler® Partition
®
target’ s range.
Muzzle Velocity
Approx. Change in Muzzle Velocity
7mm Mauser (7x57)
R7MSR1
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
7x64
R7X642
175
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
Range (ft./sec.)
per 1" Change in Barrel Length (ft./sec.)
7mm-08 Remington
R7M082
120
Hollow Point
F O O T N O T E S :
R7M081
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
2000-2500
10
Specifications are nominal. Ballistics figures established in test barrels.
PRB7M08RA
140
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
2500-3000
20
PRT7M08RA
140
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
Individual rifles may vary from test-barrel specifications.
#
PRP7M08RB
140
Nosler® Partition®
3000-3500
30
* Inches above or below line of sight. Hold low for positive numbers,
.280 Remington†
R280R3
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
high for negative numbers.
3500-4000
40
R280R1
150
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
R280R2
165
Soft Point Core-Lokt®
† .280 Rem. and 7mm Express
Remington are interchangeable.
1. Determine how much shorter, or longer, your barrel
PRB280RA
140
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
‡ Interchangeable in .244 Remington.
PRT280RA
140
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
is than the test barrel.
7mm Remington Mag.
R7MM4
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
Bullet does not rise more than 1" above line of sight from muzzle to sighting-in range.
1
#
PRSC7MMB
150
Swift™ Scirocco™
2. In the left column of the above table, select the
R7MM2
150
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
Bullet does not rise more than 3" above line of sight from muzzle to sighting-in range.
2
muzzle-velocity class of your cartridge.
R7MM3
175
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
NOTE: “zero” indicates yardage at which rifle was sighted in.
PRB7MMRA
140
Pointed Soft Point, Boat Tail
3. To the right of that class, read the approximate change
PRT7MMC
150
Nosler® Ballistic Tip®
PRP7MMRA
160
Swift A-Frame™ PSP
in velocity per inch of barrel length.
PRP7MMA
160
Nosler® Partition®
7mm STW
R7MSTW1
140
Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt®
RS7MSTWA
140
Swift A-Frame™ PSP
48

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