The chart below is computed using the same G7 point-mass engine that powers the Long Range Science calculators, using the Hornady 109 gr ELD Match as a reference load for the 6mm GT. Treat it as a starting point — always true it to your own rifle and chronograph.
6mm GT Drop Chart — Hornady 109 gr ELD Match
| Yd | Vel fps | Energy ft·lb | Drop MIL | Drop MOA | Wind MIL | Wind MOA | TOF s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2870 | 1993 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 100 | 2715 | 1784 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.14 | 0.50 | 0.107 |
| 200 | 2564 | 1591 | 0.41 | 1.40 | 0.30 | 1.02 | 0.221 |
| 300 | 2418 | 1415 | 1.03 | 3.55 | 0.46 | 1.58 | 0.342 |
| 400 | 2277 | 1254 | 1.76 | 6.04 | 0.63 | 2.16 | 0.470 |
| 500 | 2140 | 1109 | 2.57 | 8.83 | 0.81 | 2.79 | 0.606 |
| 600 | 2009 | 977 | 3.46 | 11.89 | 1.00 | 3.45 | 0.750 |
| 700 | 1882 | 857 | 4.44 | 15.26 | 1.21 | 4.15 | 0.905 |
| 800 | 1759 | 748 | 5.51 | 18.96 | 1.43 | 4.90 | 1.070 |
| 900 | 1639 | 650 | 6.70 | 23.03 | 1.66 | 5.71 | 1.246 |
| 1000 | 1523 | 561 | 8.01 | 27.53 | 1.91 | 6.57 | 1.436 |
| 1100 | 1411 | 482 | 9.46 | 32.51 | 2.18 | 7.51 | 1.641 |
| 1200 | 1303 | 411 | 11.07 | 38.06 | 2.48 | 8.52 | 1.862 |
| 1300 | 1200 | 349 | 12.87 | 44.27 | 2.80 | 9.62 | 2.103 |
Drop and wind are come-up corrections (dial/hold up). Wind is a 10 mph full-value crosswind via lag-time approximation. Values assume a 100 yd zero and standard atmosphere.
These numbers are a reference load, not verified DOPE. Differences in your actual muzzle velocity, barrel length, and local air density shift the solution — especially past 600 yards, and even more once the bullet slows toward the transonic zone. Confirm your true velocity with a chronograph and validate on steel before trusting any chart downrange.
Key Takeaways
- Supersonic to ~1,389 yards — enters the transonic zone there in standard atmosphere; cold or high-altitude air pushes it farther.
- Holds 1,000+ ft·lb to ~583 yards.
- ~2.6 MIL / 8.8 MOA at 500 yards, ~8.0 MIL / 27.5 MOA at 1,000.
- ~1.9 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph full-value crosswind — one of the flattest, least wind-sensitive short-action loads on the site, part of why the 6 GT has become the #2 cartridge among top PRS shooters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 6mm GT drop at 1,000 yards?
With the Hornady 109 gr ELD Match at 2870 fps and a 100-yard zero, roughly 8.01 MIL (27.53 MOA), about 288 inches, under standard conditions. Your exact drop depends on your true muzzle velocity and air density, so true your data before relying on it at distance.
Is the 6mm GT supersonic at 1,000 yards?
At 2870 fps it retains about 1523 fps at 1,000 yards and stays supersonic to roughly 1,389 yards. Colder, higher-altitude air extends that range further; hot low-elevation air shortens it.
Should I use G1 or G7 BC for the 6mm GT?
Use G7 for this bullet’s boat-tail match profile — the G7 standard projectile matches its shape, so the drag curve tracks reality better across the trajectory. This chart uses a G7 BC of 0.295 (G1 0.557).
What zero does this 6mm GT chart assume?
A 100-yard zero with 1.8 inches of sight height. A different zero shifts the whole table — enter your own zero in the Ballistics Calculator to regenerate it for your setup.
You Might Also Need
- Ballistics Calculator — run this load with your own velocity, zero, and conditions.
- Bullet Stability Calculator — confirm your twist stabilizes this bullet in your air. A 1:7.5 twist is the standard recommendation for the 109 gr ELD Match.
- MOA ↔ MIL Converter — switch any correction above between units.
- Ranging Calculator — range your target before you dial.