Barnes
VOR-TX
.470 Nitro Express · 500gr · Banded Solid
Muzzle Velocity
2,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,131
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.243 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.318
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 | 2,150fps | 5,131ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,831fps | 3,723ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.151 |
| 200 yd | 1,547fps | 2,657ft-lbs | -9 | -4.3 | 8.9 | 0.33 |
| 300 yd | 1,308fps | 1,900ft-lbs | -32.6 | -10.4 | 21.5 | 0.541 |
| 400 yd | 1,130fps | 1,417ft-lbs | -76.6 | -18.3 | 40.6 | 0.789 |
| 500 yd | 1,015fps | 1,143ft-lbs | -147.8 | -28.2 | 65.5 | 1.07 |
| 600 yd | 937fps | 974ft-lbs | -252.8 | -40.2 | 95.2 | 1.378 |
| 700 yd | 876fps | 851ft-lbs | -397.4 | -54.2 | 129.1 | 1.71 |
| 800 yd | 825fps | 755ft-lbs | -587.4 | -70.1 | 166.8 | 2.064 |
| 900 yd | 780fps | 675ft-lbs | -828.7 | -87.9 | 208.2 | 2.439 |
| 1000 yd | 739fps | 606ft-lbs | -1127.5 | -107.7 | 253.5 | 2.836 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet500gr Banded Solid
Diameter0.474"
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.243 G1
Sectional Density0.318
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