Hornady
Dangerous Game
.500 Nitro Express · 570gr · DGX Bonded
Muzzle Velocity
2,120
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,687
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.295 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.313
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2,120fps | 5,687ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,857fps | 4,366ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.151 |
| 200 yd | 1,618fps | 3,312ft-lbs | -8.6 | -4.1 | 7.3 | 0.324 |
| 300 yd | 1,407fps | 2,504ft-lbs | -30.7 | -9.8 | 17.4 | 0.523 |
| 400 yd | 1,232fps | 1,919ft-lbs | -70.3 | -16.8 | 32.7 | 0.752 |
| 500 yd | 1,101fps | 1,534ft-lbs | -132.9 | -25.4 | 53.3 | 1.01 |
| 600 yd | 1,012fps | 1,295ft-lbs | -224.2 | -35.7 | 78.5 | 1.295 |
| 700 yd | 947fps | 1,134ft-lbs | -349.4 | -47.7 | 107.7 | 1.602 |
| 800 yd | 894fps | 1,012ft-lbs | -513.4 | -61.3 | 140.2 | 1.929 |
| 900 yd | 850fps | 913ft-lbs | -721 | -76.5 | 176 | 2.274 |
| 1000 yd | 810fps | 830ft-lbs | -976.9 | -93.3 | 215 | 2.637 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet570gr DGX Bonded
Diameter0.51" (12.7mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.295 G1
Sectional Density0.313
Load Information
Cartridge.500 Nitro Express
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineDangerous Game
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU8269
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