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.223 ft/lbs at 100 yards.. how to calculate?

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RobertH:
My 16" 223 upper got 930-ish ft\lbs when i chronied it with 55gr hornady amax.

Burnsy87:
I'm a TSX guy, got some 50 and 70 gr.. 70gr quotes 2800 out of a 20" barrel

RobertH:

--- Quote from: Burnsy87 on December 29, 2014, 09:43:59 PM ---I'm a TSX guy, got some 50 and 70 gr.. 70gr quotes 2800 out of a 20" barrel

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I forgot to mention my rounds are factory loaded, also the box says 3240fps. If you know your velocity and bulet weight you should be able to calculate it.

Burnsy87:
55gr good enough for larger game?

RobertH:

--- Quote from: Burnsy87 on December 30, 2014, 05:23:23 PM ---55gr good enough for larger game?

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Its legal yes, but is it best? Prolly not. Spot placement is key. And no long shots.

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