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Winchester · Hunting

Winchester Rifle 30-06 Springfield 180 gr [X3006DS2]

0.422BC (G1)
180.0gr11.66 g
838m/s2750 fps
4097J3022 ft·lb
ManufacturerWinchester
Calibre7.82 mm (.308")
Bullet weight180.0 gr  ·  11.66 g
Ballistic coefficient G10.422
Ballistic coefficient G7not published
Drag model usedG1
Muzzle velocity838.2 m/s  ·  2750 fps
Muzzle energy4097 J  ·  3022 ft·lb
Sectional density0.271
Form factori1 0.643
CategoryHunting
SourceWinchester 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 4097 J (3022 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.271 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 488 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.422 is higher than 341 of them.

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