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Muzzle Velocity
1,800
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,338
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.135
G1
Sectional Density
0.186
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,800fps2,338ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd1,329fps1,274ft-lbs04.9
200 yd1,043fps785ft-lbs-18.521
300 yd904fps590ft-lbs-68.746.4
400 yd810fps473ft-lbs-161.578.9
500 yd733fps388ft-lbs-307.5118.2
600 yd667fps321ft-lbs-518.4164.6
700 yd608fps267ft-lbs-808.1218.5
800 yd555fps222ft-lbs-1192.8280.6
900 yd507fps185ft-lbs-1692.4351.8
1000 yd463fps155ft-lbs-2331.2433.3

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSwift
Bullet325gr A-Frame
Diameter0.499"
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.135 G1
Sectional Density0.186

Load Information

Cartridge.500 S&W
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Product LineSwift A-Frame
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel8.4"
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