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.223 | 55gr | Merlin Virtus

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Technical Specifications:

Virtus
Bullet Weight:
55.0gr | 3.56g
Bullet Length:
0.83" | 21.1mm
Bullet Diameter:
0.223" | 5.7mm
Lead Content:
lead free
Bullet Base:
Boat Tail
Ballistic Coefficient (G1):
0.26
Manufacturer SKU:
Merlin-0.223-55
BID:
BID_10741
Last updated:
10/23/2024
Virtus

The Virtus Merlin line of copper monolithic projectiles has similar characteristics compared to the Virtus Eagle line. This bullet has been developed for a higher ballistic co-efficient in mind resulting in better retained velocity and energy over a longer distance. This bullet will also have less wind drift at extended ranges compared to the Virtus Eagle line of bullets.

Compared to the same weight class of other well-known projectile manufactures, it is second to none with far better terminal performance due to the unique design. It has been created to engage live quarry at extended ethical distances within the prescribed impact velocities.

Most lead projectiles will have good terminal performance at 1800fps impact velocity and higher. Some of the premium lead projectile will perform from even 1600fps impact velocities but have the current issue of contaminating the carcass of any live quarry with lead. Tests for terminal performance have shown that the Virtus Merlin projectile will still preform exceptionally well at impact velocities as low as 1500 feet per second making it very attractive as a non-lead alternative.

Load data for .223 | 55gr | Merlin Virtus bullet available in the following calibers:

.22 ARC

.22 ARC

.22 BR Rem.

.22 BR Rem.

.22 Creedmoor

.22 Creedmoor

.22 Nosler

.22 Nosler

.22 PPC USA

.22 PPC USA

.22 Picra

.22 Picra

.22-250 Rem.

.22-250 Rem.

.220 Swift

.220 Swift

.221 Rem. Fireball

.221 Rem. Fireball

.222 Rem.

.222 Rem.

.222 Rem. Mag.

.222 Rem. Mag.

.223 Ackley Improved

.223 Ackley Improved

.223 Rem.

.223 Rem.

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO)

.223 Rem. (5.56 x 45 NATO)

.223 WSSM

.223 WSSM

.224 Valkyrie

.224 Valkyrie

.224 Weath. Mag.

.224 Weath. Mag.

.225 Win.

.225 Win.

5.6 x 50 Mag.

5.6 x 50 Mag.

5.6 x 50 R Mag.

5.6 x 50 R Mag.

5.6 x 57

5.6 x 57

5.6 x 57 R

5.6 x 57 R

5.6 x 70 R

5.6 x 70 R

5.7 x 28

5.7 x 28

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