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Muzzle Velocity
950
fps
Muzzle Energy
260
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.190
G1
Sectional Density
0.146
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd950fps260ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd871fps219ft-lbs02.6
200 yd807fps188ft-lbs-44.310
300 yd752fps163ft-lbs-142.122.3
400 yd702fps142ft-lbs-301.639.5
500 yd657fps125ft-lbs-531.861.9
600 yd616fps109ft-lbs-843.189.6
700 yd578fps96ft-lbs-1247.1123.2
800 yd542fps85ft-lbs-1757162.9
900 yd510fps75ft-lbs-2388.2209.3
1000 yd479fps66ft-lbs-3158.6263

Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet130gr Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.190 G1
Sectional Density0.146

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerWinchester
Product LineDefender
CategorySelf_defense
SKUS38PDB

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