
Barnes
Compared 1xTAC-XPD Defense
.45 ACP · 185gr · TAC-XP
Muzzle Velocity
1,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
497
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.167 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.129
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 | 1,100fps | 497ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 959fps | 378ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 0.294 |
| 200 yd | 868fps | 310ft-lbs | -36.2 | -17.3 | 13.7 | 0.623 |
| 300 yd | 797fps | 261ft-lbs | -118.5 | -37.7 | 29.2 | 0.984 |
| 400 yd | 736fps | 222ft-lbs | -255.7 | -61 | 50.3 | 1.377 |
| 500 yd | 681fps | 191ft-lbs | -457.3 | -87.3 | 77 | 1.801 |
| 600 yd | 632fps | 164ft-lbs | -734.2 | -116.9 | 109.7 | 2.26 |
| 700 yd | 588fps | 142ft-lbs | -1098.9 | -149.9 | 148.8 | 2.755 |
| 800 yd | 546fps | 123ft-lbs | -1565.7 | -186.9 | 194.8 | 3.289 |
| 900 yd | 508fps | 106ft-lbs | -2151.7 | -228.3 | 248.4 | 3.866 |
| 1000 yd | 474fps | 92ft-lbs | -2876.8 | -274.7 | 310.2 | 4.49 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet185gr TAC-XP
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.167 G1
Sectional Density0.129
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