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RWS · Hunting

5,6x50 R Magnum HIT 2.6 g

0.107BC (G1)
40.1gr2.60 g
1034m/s3392 fps
1389J1025 ft·lb
ManufacturerRWS
Calibre5.60 mm (.220")
Bullet weight40.1 gr  ·  2.60 g
Ballistic coefficient G10.107
Ballistic coefficient G7not published
Drag model usedG1
Muzzle velocity1034.0 m/s  ·  3392 fps
Muzzle energy1389 J  ·  1025 ft·lb
Sectional density0.118
Form factori1 1.101
CategoryHunting
SourceRWS 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 1389 J (1025 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.118 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 3 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.107 is higher than 0 of them.

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