Muzzle Velocity
2,285
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,796
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.364 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.317
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 | 2,285fps | 5,796ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,061fps | 4,715ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.138 |
| 200 yd | 1,850fps | 3,800ft-lbs | -6.7 | -3.2 | 5.2 | 0.292 |
| 300 yd | 1,655fps | 3,039ft-lbs | -23.6 | -7.5 | 12.2 | 0.463 |
| 400 yd | 1,477fps | 2,422ft-lbs | -53.3 | -12.7 | 22.9 | 0.655 |
| 500 yd | 1,321fps | 1,937ft-lbs | -99 | -18.9 | 37.6 | 0.87 |
| 600 yd | 1,192fps | 1,576ft-lbs | -164.6 | -26.2 | 56.7 | 1.11 |
| 700 yd | 1,093fps | 1,325ft-lbs | -254.7 | -34.7 | 80 | 1.373 |
| 800 yd | 1,020fps | 1,155ft-lbs | -373.9 | -44.6 | 107 | 1.658 |
| 900 yd | 965fps | 1,033ft-lbs | -526.5 | -55.9 | 137.2 | 1.961 |
| 1000 yd | 919fps | 937ft-lbs | -716.5 | -68.4 | 170.3 | 2.28 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerSwift
Bullet500gr A-Frame
Diameter0.475"
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.364 G1
Sectional Density0.317
Load Information
Cartridge.470 Nitro Express
ManufacturerSwift
Product LineA-Frame Dangerous Game Heavy Rifle
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel26"
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