Muzzle Velocity
2,287
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,806
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
Not published by Swift
Sectional Density
0.317
Ballistic Trajectory
Swift does not publish a ballistic coefficient for this load, so a trajectory cannot be calculated.
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Bullet Information
ManufacturerSwift
Bullet500gr Break-Away Solids
Diameter0.475"
ConstructionMonolithic
Ballistic CoefficientNot published
Sectional Density0.317
Load Information
Cartridge.470 Nitro Express
ManufacturerSwift
Product LineBreak-Away Solids Dangerous Game
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel26"
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