Barnes
Pioneer
.45-70 Government · 400gr · JHP
Muzzle Velocity
1,715
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,612
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.246 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.272
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 | 1,715fps | 2,612ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,450fps | 1,867ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0.19 |
| 200 yd | 1,235fps | 1,353ft-lbs | -15.2 | -7.2 | 11.5 | 0.415 |
| 300 yd | 1,082fps | 1,040ft-lbs | -53.2 | -16.9 | 26.6 | 0.676 |
| 400 yd | 985fps | 861ft-lbs | -120.8 | -28.8 | 47.1 | 0.967 |
| 500 yd | 915fps | 743ft-lbs | -224.2 | -42.8 | 72 | 1.284 |
| 600 yd | 859fps | 655ft-lbs | -369.2 | -58.8 | 100.9 | 1.623 |
| 700 yd | 810fps | 583ft-lbs | -561.4 | -76.6 | 133.5 | 1.983 |
| 800 yd | 767fps | 523ft-lbs | -806.8 | -96.3 | 169.9 | 2.365 |
| 900 yd | 728fps | 470ft-lbs | -1111.6 | -117.9 | 210.1 | 2.768 |
| 1000 yd | 691fps | 425ft-lbs | -1482.7 | -141.6 | 254.1 | 3.193 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet400gr JHP
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.246 G1
Sectional Density0.272
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