Hornady
Critical Defense
5.7x28mm · 40gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
1,810
fps
Muzzle Energy
291
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
Not published by Hornady
Sectional Density
0.114
Ballistic Trajectory
Hornady does not publish a ballistic coefficient for this load, so a trajectory cannot be calculated.
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Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet40gr FTX
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
Ballistic CoefficientNot published
Sectional Density0.114
Load Information
Cartridge5.7x28mm
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel4.8"
SKU90000
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