RWS · Rifle

.223 Rem. TARGET ELITE PLUS 4.5 g

0.276BC (G1)

69.4gr4.50 g

855m/s2805 fps

1644J1212 ft·lb

Manufacturer	RWS
Calibre	5.70 mm (.224")
Bullet weight	69.4 gr · 4.50 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.276
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	855.0 m/s · 2805 fps
Muzzle energy	1644 J · 1212 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.197
Form factor	i1 0.713
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 1644 J (1212 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.197 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 0.276 is higher than 172 of them.

Similar 5.70 mm (.224") loads

22 Creedmoor 69 gr ELD‑VT® V‑MATCH®69 gr · BC 0.214 · 1082 m/s .223 Remington loaded with the 4.5 g (69 gr) Scenar-L Open Tip Match projectile69 gr · BC 0.171 · 830 m/s Norma Golden Target 223 Remington 4.5g69 gr · BC 0.393 · 895 m/s 223 REM. FMJ 69 gr (Tactical Rifle Ammunition (FMJ))69 gr · BC 0.189 · 880 m/s 223 REM. HPBT 69 gr (Rifle ammunition Target (Match))69 gr · BC 0.169 · 920 m/s Winchester Match 223 Remington 69 gr69 gr · BC 0.297 · 914 m/s

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