Barnes
VOR-TX
.470 Nitro Express · 500gr · Tipped Triple-Shock X
Muzzle Velocity
2,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,131
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.363 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.318
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 | 2,150fps | 5,131ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,933fps | 4,148ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.147 |
| 200 yd | 1,731fps | 3,325ft-lbs | -7.8 | -3.7 | 5.7 | 0.311 |
| 300 yd | 1,545fps | 2,650ft-lbs | -27.3 | -8.7 | 13.4 | 0.495 |
| 400 yd | 1,380fps | 2,113ft-lbs | -61.5 | -14.7 | 25 | 0.7 |
| 500 yd | 1,239fps | 1,703ft-lbs | -113.9 | -21.8 | 40.9 | 0.93 |
| 600 yd | 1,127fps | 1,411ft-lbs | -189 | -30.1 | 61.1 | 1.185 |
| 700 yd | 1,046fps | 1,213ft-lbs | -291.4 | -39.8 | 85.3 | 1.461 |
| 800 yd | 984fps | 1,075ft-lbs | -425.7 | -50.8 | 112.9 | 1.758 |
| 900 yd | 935fps | 971ft-lbs | -595.8 | -63.2 | 143.5 | 2.071 |
| 1000 yd | 894fps | 887ft-lbs | -805.8 | -76.9 | 176.8 | 2.4 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet500gr Tipped Triple-Shock X
Diameter0.474"
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.363 G1
Sectional Density0.318
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