Hornady
Cowboy
.45 Colt · 255gr · Lead Bullets
Muzzle Velocity
725
fps
Muzzle Energy
298
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.117 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.178
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 | 725fps | 298ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 650fps | 239ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 0.438 |
| 200 yd | 583fps | 193ft-lbs | -81.2 | -38.8 | 17.2 | 0.925 |
| 300 yd | 524fps | 155ft-lbs | -265 | -84.4 | 40.1 | 1.469 |
| 400 yd | 471fps | 125ft-lbs | -576.6 | -137.6 | 74 | 2.076 |
| 500 yd | 423fps | 101ft-lbs | -1047.5 | -200.1 | 120.7 | 2.755 |
| 600 yd | 381fps | 82ft-lbs | -1718.7 | -273.5 | 181.9 | 3.516 |
| 700 yd | 344fps | 67ft-lbs | -2642.6 | -360.5 | 259.9 | 4.373 |
| 800 yd | 313fps | 55ft-lbs | -3888.4 | -464.1 | 357.8 | 5.343 |
| 900 yd | 288fps | 47ft-lbs | -5548.6 | -588.7 | 479.1 | 6.446 |
| 1000 yd | 269fps | 41ft-lbs | -7749.8 | -740.1 | 629.1 | 7.713 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet255gr Lead Bullets
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionOther
BC (G1)0.117 G1
Sectional Density0.178
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