Cartridge

.25 ACP

0.251" · .25 ACP · centerfire

7 factory loads from 5 manufacturers, on 7 projectiles.

Factory loads

7

Bullet weight

35–50gr

Muzzle velocity

760–900 fps

Muzzle energy

63–68 ft·lb

Bullet Drop (inches)

One load from each of the 2 most-loaded bullet weights, plotted from the bore line to 200 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →

Weights are the ones with the most factory loads; within each, the load visitors compare most often. See every load →

Bullet weights loaded

  • 35gr2
  • 45gr1
  • 50gr4

3 bullet weights across 7 factory loads.

Federal Premium

American Eagle

.25 ACP · 50gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: 760fps
Energy: 64ft-lbs
Type: Match
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Federal Premium

Personal Defense Punch

.25 ACP · 45gr · Solid

MV: 825fps
Energy: 68ft-lbs
Type: Self_defense
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Fiocchi

Range Dynamics Handgun

.25 ACP · 50gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: Not published
Energy: —
Type: Match
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Hornady

Critical Defense

.25 ACP · 35gr · FTX

MV: 900fps
BC: 0.065 G1
Energy: 63ft-lbs
Type: Self_defense
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Hornady

Custom

.25 ACP · 35gr · XTP

MV: 900fps
BC: 0.072 G1
Energy: 63ft-lbs
Type: Self_defense
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Remington

UMC Handgun

.25 ACP · 50gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: 760fps
Energy: 64ft-lbs
Type: Match
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Winchester

USA

.25 ACP · 50gr · Full Metal Jacket

MV: 760fps
BC: 0.087 G1
Energy: 64ft-lbs
Type: Plinking
Details