Hornady Critical Defense

Critical Defense

.38 Special · 90gr FTX

Mfr Website
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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,200fps288ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd928fps172ft-lbs07
200 yd793fps125ft-lbs-38.724.8
300 yd690fps95ft-lbs-133.152.3
400 yd604fps73ft-lbs-300.990.3
500 yd529fps56ft-lbs-564.8140
600 yd464fps43ft-lbs-954.5203.3
700 yd406fps33ft-lbs-1509.7282.5
800 yd356fps25ft-lbs-2284.3380.7
900 yd314fps20ft-lbs-3352.9501.8
1000 yd280fps16ft-lbs-4820.5650.8

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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