.222 Remington ballistic coefficient chart
G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for 52 .222 Remington factory loads from 35 to 62 grains, with the manufacturer's muzzle velocity and, where published, bullet length.
| Load | Weight (gr) | G1 BC | G7 BC | Velocity (fps) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady 35gr. NTX Superformance (8309) | 35 | 0.170 | - | 3,760 | - |
| Federal 40gr. V-Shok (P222C) | 40 | 0.221 | - | 3,450 | - |
| Hornady 40-grain V-MAX Moly VX (83113) | 40 | 0.218 | - | 3,600 | - |
| Norma 40gr. V-MAX (20157052) | 40 | 0.200 | - | 3,445 | - |
| Sako 40gr.Gamehead Varmint (103G) | 40 | 0.196 | - | 3,592 | 0.677 |
| Winchester 40-grain Ballistic Silvertip (SBST222) | 40 | 0.221 | - | 3,370 | 0.686 |
| Federal 43gr. V-Shok (P222D) | 43 | 0.151 | - | 3,400 | - |
| Sax 46.3gr KJG-HSR (M0045-300301) | 46 | 0.218 | - | 3,343 | - |
| Federal 50gr. Power Shok (222A) | 50 | 0.184 | - | 3,140 | - |
| Fiocchi 50gr. EPN (702221) | 50 | 0.218 | - | 3,084 | - |
| Fiocchi 50gr. FMJHP (702220) | 50 | 0.185 | - | 3,215 | - |
| Hirtenberger 50-grain Sierra SP (82200428) | 50 | 0.230 | - | 3,231 | - |
| Hornady 50-grain V-MAX Moly VX (83163) | 50 | 0.238 | - | 3,140 | 0.772 |
| Hornady 50gr. V-MAX Superformance (8316) | 50 | 0.242 | - | 3,345 | - |
| Norma 50-grain Full Metal Jacket (15713) | 50 | 0.198 | - | 2,790 | - |
| Norma 50-grain Full Metal Jacket (15715) | 50 | 0.192 | - | 3,199 | - |
| Norma 50-grain Soft Point (15711) | 50 | 0.185 | - | 3,199 | - |
| Norma 50gr. Soft Point (20157112) | 50 | 0.185 | - | 3,199 | - |
| PMC 50-grain Soft Point (222B) | 50 | 0.221 | - | 3,050 | - |
| PPU 50gr. SP (A-032) | 50 | 0.195 | - | 3,133 | - |
| Remington 50-grain Hollow Point Power-Lokt (R222R3) | 50 | 0.188 | - | 3,140 | - |
| Remington 50-grain Pointed Soft Point (R222R1) | 50 | 0.176 | - | 3,140 | - |
| Remington 50-grain V-Max, Boat Tail (PRV222RA) | 50 | 0.242 | - | 3,140 | - |
| Remington 50gr. AccuTip-V (PRA222RB) | 50 | 0.242 | - | 3,140 | - |
| RWS 50gr. TMS (211 64 05) | 50 | 0.186 | - | 3,182 | - |
| Sako 50gr. ARROWHEAD (422G) | 50 | 0.238 | - | 3,166 | - |
| Sako 50gr. GAMEHEAD (106G) | 50 | 0.181 | - | 3,182 | - |
| Sako 50gr. POWERHEAD II (490G) | 50 | 0.229 | - | 3,133 | - |
| Sako 50gr. SPEEDHEAD (105G) | 50 | 0.181 | - | 3,182 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 50gr. FMJ (V330102) | 50 | 0.252 | - | 3,182 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 50gr. SP (V330122) | 50 | 0.175 | - | 3,182 | - |
| Winchester 50-grain Pointed Soft Point (X222R) | 50 | 0.176 | - | 3,140 | - |
| RWS 52gr. MJ (231 26 35) | 52 | 0.183 | - | 3,233 | - |
| Sako 52gr. RACEHEAD (111G) | 52 | 0.221 | - | 3,051 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 52gr. HPBT (V332832) | 52 | 0.231 | - | 3,149 | - |
| Federal 55-grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (222B) | 55 | 0.340 | - | 3,020 | - |
| Hirtenberger 55-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip (82200470) | 55 | 0.274 | - | 3,068 | 0.858 |
| Hirtenberger 55-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip (82200471) | 55 | 0.264 | - | 3,281 | 0.858 |
| Hirtenberger 55-grain Nosler SP (82200314) | 55 | 0.250 | - | 3,068 | - |
| Hirtenberger 55-grain Nosler SP (82200317) | 55 | 0.235 | - | 3,281 | - |
| Hirtenberger 55-grain Sierra SP (82200447) | 55 | 0.209 | - | 3,133 | - |
| Lapua 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (4315020) | 55 | 0.218 | - | 2,890 | - |
| Lapua 55-grain Soft Point (4315030) | 55 | 0.184 | - | 2,890 | 0.669 |
| Norma 55gr. FMJ (20157222) | 55 | 0.209 | - | 2,789 | - |
| Norma 55gr. Jaktmatch (20157210) | 55 | 0.209 | - | 3,084 | - |
| Norma 55gr. Oryx (20157042) | 55 | 0.185 | - | 3,051 | - |
| Norma 55gr. Tipstrike (20157142) | 55 | 0.245 | - | 3,084 | - |
| PMP 55gr. SP | 55 | 0.204 | - | 3,018 | - |
| PPU 55gr. FMJ BT (A-203) | 55 | 0.256 | - | 3,018 | - |
| Sako 55gr. GAMEHEAD (110G) | 55 | 0.207 | - | 3,116 | - |
| Norma 62-grain Soft Point (15716) | 62 | 0.214 | - | 2,887 | - |
| Norma 62gr. Soft Point (20157162) | 62 | 0.214 | - | 2,887 | - |
Using these numbers
A ballistic coefficient describes how well a bullet keeps its speed against air resistance, compared with a standard reference projectile. G7 figures suit long, boat-tailed match and hunting bullets and stay more consistent across velocities; G1 figures are larger numbers for the same bullet and are what most manufacturers have published historically. Use whichever your calculator asks for, but never mix a G1 number with the G7 drag model.
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