RWS · Rifle

.223 Rem. TARGET ELITE PLUS 3.4 g

0.195BC (G1)

52.5gr3.40 g

1056m/s3465 fps

1897J1399 ft·lb

Manufacturer	RWS
Calibre	5.70 mm (.224")
Bullet weight	52.5 gr · 3.40 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.195
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	1056.0 m/s · 3465 fps
Muzzle energy	1897 J · 1399 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.149
Form factor	i1 0.764
Category	Rifle
Source	RWS Ammunition 2024

Reading these numbers

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 1897 J (1399 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.149 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 206 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.195 is higher than 79 of them.

Similar 5.70 mm (.224") loads

.222 Rem. MATCH JAGD 3.4 g53 gr · BC 0.183 · 980 m/s Varmint & Predator, 223 Rem, 53 Grain, Hornady® V-Max®, 3400 fps53 gr · BC 0.290 · 1036 m/s Varmint & Predator, 223 Rem, 53 Grain, Hornady® V-Max®, 3400 fps [11-V223VM53B]53 gr · BC 0.290 · 1036 m/s GECO SOFTPOINT .223 Rem. 3,4g53 gr · BC 0.237 · 980 m/s GECO TARGET HP .223 Rem. 3,4g52 gr · BC 0.195 · 960 m/s 223 Rem 53 gr V‑MAX® Superformance®53 gr · BC 0.290 · 1056 m/s

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