.22-250 Remington Trajectory Calculator
See how .22-250 Remington stacks up in our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .22-250 Remington is one of the fastest varmint cartridges available, launching lightweight bullets at blistering velocities. With a 45-grain bullet at 3,950 fps and a 100-yard zero, expect about 1.7 inches of drop at 200 yards, 8.1 inches at 300 yards, and 21.5 inches at 400 yards. Energy drops below 507 ft-lbs at 300 yards and 328 ft-lbs at 400 yards—devastating on varmints but limiting effective range on larger predators.
Use the calculator to match your specific load. Click "Modify Calculation" to enter your bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient. Loads range from 35-grain explosive varmint bullets to 64-grain options for coyotes. You can also factor in wind, shooting angle, and atmospheric conditions.
Compare up to 5 different loads. The current caliber (.22-250 Remington) is pre-selected for the first load.
.22-250 Remington Trajectory Chart
.22-250 Remington Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3950.0 | 1559.42 |
| 25 | -0.88 | 3.33 | 0.97 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.02 | 3777.7 | 1426.34 |
| 50 | -0.41 | 0.79 | 0.229 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.04 | 3613.43 | 1304.99 |
| 75 | -0.12 | 0.15 | 0.043 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.061 | 3455.52 | 1193.42 |
| 100 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.083 | 3303.53 | 1090.75 |
| 125 | -0.08 | 0.06 | 0.018 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.107 | 3156.99 | 996.13 |
| 150 | -0.38 | 0.24 | 0.071 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.131 | 3015.47 | 908.82 |
| 175 | -0.92 | 0.5 | 0.147 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.156 | 2878.56 | 828.17 |
| 200 | -1.73 | 0.82 | 0.24 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.183 | 2745.88 | 753.58 |
| 225 | -2.82 | 1.19 | 0.348 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.211 | 2617.08 | 684.55 |
| 250 | -4.22 | 1.61 | 0.469 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.24 | 2491.86 | 620.61 |
| 275 | -5.98 | 2.08 | 0.604 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.271 | 2370.05 | 561.42 |
| 300 | -8.13 | 2.59 | 0.752 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.304 | 2251.58 | 506.69 |
| 325 | -10.7 | 3.14 | 0.914 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.338 | 2136.4 | 456.18 |
| 350 | -13.75 | 3.75 | 1.091 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.374 | 2024.66 | 409.71 |
| 375 | -17.33 | 4.41 | 1.283 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.412 | 1916.47 | 367.09 |
| 400 | -21.5 | 5.13 | 1.493 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.452 | 1812.04 | 328.17 |
| 425 | -26.34 | 5.92 | 1.721 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.495 | 1711.71 | 292.84 |
| 450 | -31.91 | 6.77 | 1.97 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.54 | 1615.94 | 260.99 |
| 475 | -38.32 | 7.7 | 2.241 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.588 | 1524.92 | 232.41 |
| 500 | -45.66 | 8.72 | 2.537 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.639 | 1439.02 | 206.97 |
Take this table to the range
The .22-250 Remington reference load above as a wallet-size DOPE card: the same zero, standard conditions, holds in MOA, a 10 mph wind column, and a blank column to write in what the rifle actually does.
Download it as it is, or customize the size (turret cap, armband, index card), the columns, the wind speeds and units.
Print at 100% (“Actual size”). Laminate it or use waterproof paper for the field.
Available .22-250 Remington Ammunition Ballistics
Zeroing the .22-250 Remington
Every table in this section uses the same reference load as the calculator above, 45gr G1 .175 at 3,950 fps, with a 1.5" sight height over the bore, at standard conditions (59°F, sea level, no wind for drop; 10 mph crosswind for drift). A hunting rifle with a scope in standard rings sits about 1.5" over the bore; the zero you choose sets how far you can hold on hair without thinking about the range. Change the bullet, velocity or sight height in the calculator above to solve your own load.
.22-250 Remington zero comparison
| 100-yd zero | 200-yd zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Near zero | 100 yd | 50 yd |
| Far zero | 106 yd | 200 yd |
| Max ordinate | 0.0" | +1.0" |
| Max ordinate distance | 102 yd | 128 yd |
| Hold-dead-on window (8" vital zone, ±4") | 0–246 yd | 0–280 yd |
| Sight in at 100 yd | 0.0" (0.0 MOA) | +0.9" (+0.8 MOA) |
| Drop at 300 yd | -8.1" | -5.6" |
| Drop at 400 yd | -21.5" | -18.1" |
| Energy at 300 yd | 507 ft-lb | 507 ft-lb |
How to read it: filled circles are the near and far zero, where the bullet's path crosses the line of sight;the triangle is the peak (max ordinate). The shaded band is the 8" vital zone, ±4" either side of the line of sight. The dashed line marks the edge of the hold-dead-on window. The chart is zoomed to where the zero matters; the tables below run to 500 yards.
Key terms
- Near zero
- Where the bullet first climbs up through the line of sight. It starts below the sight, because the sight sits above the barrel.
- Far zero
- Where it falls back down through the line of sight. A "200-yard zero" is the far zero; the near zero comes with it.
- Max ordinate
- The highest the bullet gets above the line of sight, between the two crossings. This is what makes a zero shoot high in the middle.
- Point blank range (MPBR)
- The zero that keeps the whole arc inside a vital zone for the longest distance, so you can aim at the centre and hold dead-on.
.22-250 Remington with a 100-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 100 yards with a 1.5" sight height, the 45gr load crosses the line of sight on the way up at 100 yards, peaks 0.0" at 102 yards, crosses back down at 106 yards, and is -8.1" at 300 and -21.5" at 400 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,950 | 1,559 | 0.0 |
| 25 | -0.9" | -3.33 | -0.97 | 3,778 | 1,426 | 0.1 |
| 50 | -0.4" | -0.79 | -0.23 | 3,613 | 1,305 | 0.3 |
| 75 | -0.1" | -0.15 | -0.04 | 3,456 | 1,193 | 0.7 |
| 100 | 0.0" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,304 | 1,091 | 1.3 |
| 125 | -0.1" | -0.06 | -0.02 | 3,157 | 996 | 2.0 |
| 150 | -0.4" | -0.24 | -0.07 | 3,015 | 909 | 3.0 |
| 175 | -0.9" | -0.50 | -0.15 | 2,879 | 828 | 4.1 |
| 200 | -1.7" | -0.82 | -0.24 | 2,746 | 754 | 5.5 |
| 225 | -2.8" | -1.19 | -0.35 | 2,617 | 685 | 7.1 |
| 250 | -4.2" | -1.61 | -0.47 | 2,492 | 621 | 8.9 |
| 275 | -6.0" | -2.08 | -0.60 | 2,370 | 561 | 11.0 |
| 300 | -8.1" | -2.59 | -0.75 | 2,252 | 507 | 13.4 |
| 325 | -10.7" | -3.14 | -0.91 | 2,136 | 456 | 16.0 |
| 350 | -13.8" | -3.75 | -1.09 | 2,025 | 410 | 19.0 |
| 375 | -17.3" | -4.41 | -1.28 | 1,916 | 367 | 22.4 |
| 400 | -21.5" | -5.13 | -1.49 | 1,812 | 328 | 26.1 |
| 425 | -26.3" | -5.92 | -1.72 | 1,712 | 293 | 30.3 |
| 450 | -31.9" | -6.77 | -1.97 | 1,616 | 261 | 34.9 |
| 475 | -38.3" | -7.70 | -2.24 | 1,525 | 232 | 40.0 |
| 500 | -45.7" | -8.72 | -2.54 | 1,439 | 207 | 45.5 |
45gr G1 .175 at 3,950 fps, 1.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
.22-250 Remington with a 200-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 200 yards with a 1.5" sight height, the 45gr load first crosses the line of sight at 50 yards, peaks +1.0" at 128 yards, returns to zero at 200, and is -5.6" at 300 and -18.1" at 400 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,950 | 1,559 | 0.0 |
| 25 | -0.7" | -2.51 | -0.73 | 3,778 | 1,426 | 0.1 |
| 50 | +0.0" | +0.03 | +0.01 | 3,613 | 1,305 | 0.3 |
| 75 | +0.5" | +0.67 | +0.20 | 3,456 | 1,193 | 0.7 |
| 100 | +0.9" | +0.82 | +0.24 | 3,304 | 1,091 | 1.3 |
| 125 | +1.0" | +0.76 | +0.22 | 3,157 | 996 | 2.0 |
| 150 | +0.9" | +0.58 | +0.17 | 3,015 | 909 | 3.0 |
| 175 | +0.6" | +0.32 | +0.09 | 2,879 | 828 | 4.1 |
| 200 | 0.0" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,746 | 754 | 5.5 |
| 225 | -0.9" | -0.37 | -0.11 | 2,617 | 685 | 7.1 |
| 250 | -2.1" | -0.79 | -0.23 | 2,492 | 621 | 8.9 |
| 275 | -3.6" | -1.26 | -0.37 | 2,370 | 561 | 11.0 |
| 300 | -5.6" | -1.77 | -0.51 | 2,252 | 507 | 13.4 |
| 325 | -7.9" | -2.32 | -0.68 | 2,136 | 456 | 16.0 |
| 350 | -10.7" | -2.93 | -0.85 | 2,025 | 410 | 19.0 |
| 375 | -14.1" | -3.59 | -1.04 | 1,916 | 367 | 22.4 |
| 400 | -18.1" | -4.31 | -1.25 | 1,812 | 328 | 26.1 |
| 425 | -22.7" | -5.10 | -1.48 | 1,712 | 293 | 30.3 |
| 450 | -28.1" | -5.95 | -1.73 | 1,616 | 261 | 34.9 |
| 475 | -34.2" | -6.88 | -2.00 | 1,525 | 232 | 40.0 |
| 500 | -41.4" | -7.90 | -2.30 | 1,439 | 207 | 45.5 |
45gr G1 .175 at 3,950 fps, 1.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
Maximum Point Blank Range for the .22-250 Remington
Maximum point blank range (MPBR) is the zero that keeps the bullet inside a vital zone, never more than half its height above or below the line of sight (an 8" zone is ±4"), for as far as possible. Zero at the distance in the table and you can hold dead-on from the muzzle to the far edge of the window.
| Vital zone | Zero at | Hold dead-on from | To (MPBR) | Max ordinate | Near / far zero | CSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" (whitetail, pronghorn) | 304 yd | 0 yd | 350 yd | +4.0" at 178 yd | 29 / 304 yd | Download |
| 10" (elk, moose) | 327 yd | 0 yd | 377 yd | +5.0" at 191 yd | 26 / 327 yd | Download |
MPBR assumes a centred hold, a level shot and no wind; it is a ceiling, not a licence to skip ranging. The far edge of the window is where the bullet has already fallen half the vital zone.
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.22-250 Remington Ballistics Comparisons
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