Hornady
Critical Defense
.38 Special · 90gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
1,200
fps
Muzzle Energy
288
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.095 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.101
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 | 1,200fps | 288ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 928fps | 172ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.29 |
| 200 yd | 793fps | 125ft-lbs | -38.7 | -18.5 | 24.8 | 0.641 |
| 300 yd | 690fps | 95ft-lbs | -133.1 | -42.4 | 52.3 | 1.047 |
| 400 yd | 604fps | 73ft-lbs | -300.9 | -71.8 | 90.3 | 1.513 |
| 500 yd | 529fps | 56ft-lbs | -564.8 | -107.9 | 140 | 2.045 |
| 600 yd | 464fps | 43ft-lbs | -954.5 | -151.9 | 203.3 | 2.655 |
| 700 yd | 406fps | 33ft-lbs | -1509.7 | -206 | 282.5 | 3.355 |
| 800 yd | 356fps | 25ft-lbs | -2284.3 | -272.7 | 380.7 | 4.163 |
| 900 yd | 314fps | 20ft-lbs | -3352.9 | -355.8 | 501.8 | 5.101 |
| 1000 yd | 280fps | 16ft-lbs | -4820.5 | -460.3 | 650.8 | 6.198 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet90gr FTX
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.095 G1
Sectional Density0.101
Load Information
Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel4"
SKU90300
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