Hunt & Live
Rifle 140 grain

7MM WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM Ballistics

BC: 0.46 · elk, moose, bear, large game

Key Performance Data

3225fps
Muzzle Velocity
3233ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0.46BC
Ballistic Coefficient
-2.3"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
3225 fps
100 yds
3008 fps
200 yds
2802 fps
Muzzle
3233 ft-lbs
100 yds
2812 ft-lbs
200 yds
2440 ft-lbs

7MM WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM Overview

The7MM WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUMis a rifle cartridge firing a 140 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.46. At the muzzle, it produces 3225 fps velocity and 3233 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle322532330.0
100 yards30082812-0.7
200 yards28022440-2.3

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of3225 fpsand muzzle energy of3233 ft-lbs, the 7MM WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.

The ballistic coefficient of0.46indicates excellent aerodynamic efficiency for long-range shooting.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: elk, moose, bear, large game.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 7MM WINCHESTER SHORT MAGNUM retains 86.9% of its initial velocity and 75.5% of its muzzle energy.

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