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Hornady · Rifle

6mm GT 109 gr ELD® Match

0.557BC (G1)
109.0gr7.06 g
875m/s2870 fps
2703J1993 ft·lb
ManufacturerHornady
Calibre6.17 mm (.243")
Bullet weight109.0 gr  ·  7.06 g
Ballistic coefficient G10.557
Ballistic coefficient G7not published
Drag model usedG1
Muzzle velocity874.8 m/s  ·  2870 fps
Muzzle energy2703 J  ·  1993 ft·lb
Sectional density0.264
Form factori1 0.474
CategoryRifle
SourceHornady website 2026-07-02 (verified)

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Only a G1 ballistic coefficient is published for this load, so BallisticApp solves it against the G1 drag table. G1 BC drifts with velocity — the figure below is valid near the muzzle and drops off as the bullet slows.

Muzzle energy of 2703 J (1993 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.264 describes weight per unit of frontal area; divided by the ballistic coefficient it gives the form factor, which is how much drag the shape adds over the standard projectile.

Among the 71 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.557 is higher than 70 of them.

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