Hornady Critical Defense

Critical Defense

.38 Special · 110gr FTX

Mfr Website
Muzzle Velocity
1,010
fps
Muzzle Energy
249
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.131 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.123
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,010fps249ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd881fps189ft-lbs04
200 yd789fps152ft-lbs-43.315.2
300 yd713fps124ft-lbs-142.733.4
400 yd647fps102ft-lbs-310.759
500 yd588fps85ft-lbs-562.192.5
600 yd535fps70ft-lbs-915134.8
700 yd487fps58ft-lbs-1391.1186.8
800 yd444fps48ft-lbs-2017.4249.9
900 yd405fps40ft-lbs-2827.8325.4
1000 yd371fps34ft-lbs-3864.7415.1

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet110gr FTX
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.131 G1
Sectional Density0.123

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKU90310

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