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Muzzle Velocity
900
fps
Muzzle Energy
225
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.140
G1
Sectional Density
0.140
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd900fps225ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd809fps182ft-lbs03.3
200 yd735fps150ft-lbs-51.713.2
300 yd671fps125ft-lbs-167.829.8
400 yd613fps104ft-lbs-361.653.6
500 yd561fps87ft-lbs-648.485.3
600 yd514fps73ft-lbs-1046.9125.6
700 yd471fps62ft-lbs-1579.5175.5
800 yd432fps52ft-lbs-2273.8236.1
900 yd397fps44ft-lbs-3164308.9
1000 yd366fps37ft-lbs-4292.6395.5

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSig Sauer
Bullet125gr V-Crown
Diameter0.357"
Construction—
BC (G1)0.140 G1
Sectional Density0.140

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special +P
ManufacturerSig Sauer
Product LineElite Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel2"
SKUE38SP1

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