Hornady
Critical Defense
.40 S&W · 165gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
1,045
fps
Muzzle Energy
400
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.145 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.147
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 | 1,045fps | 400ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 913fps | 305ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 0.309 |
| 200 yd | 822fps | 247ft-lbs | -40.2 | -19.2 | 14.4 | 0.656 |
| 300 yd | 748fps | 205ft-lbs | -132 | -42 | 31.3 | 1.039 |
| 400 yd | 684fps | 172ft-lbs | -286 | -68.3 | 54.6 | 1.459 |
| 500 yd | 628fps | 144ft-lbs | -514.5 | -98.3 | 84.8 | 1.917 |
| 600 yd | 577fps | 122ft-lbs | -831.9 | -132.4 | 122.4 | 2.418 |
| 700 yd | 530fps | 103ft-lbs | -1255.2 | -171.2 | 168.2 | 2.965 |
| 800 yd | 487fps | 87ft-lbs | -1805 | -215.5 | 222.8 | 3.563 |
| 900 yd | 448fps | 74ft-lbs | -2506 | -265.9 | 287.5 | 4.217 |
| 1000 yd | 413fps | 63ft-lbs | -3388.9 | -323.6 | 363.4 | 4.935 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet165gr FTX
Diameter0.4"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.145 G1
Sectional Density0.147
Load Information
Cartridge.40 S&W
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel4"
SKU91340
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