Hornady Critical Defense

Hornady

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Critical Defense

.40 S&W · 165gr FTX

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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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,045fps400ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd913fps305ft-lbs03.8
200 yd822fps247ft-lbs-40.214.4
300 yd748fps205ft-lbs-13231.3
400 yd684fps172ft-lbs-28654.6
500 yd628fps144ft-lbs-514.584.8
600 yd577fps122ft-lbs-831.9122.4
700 yd530fps103ft-lbs-1255.2168.2
800 yd487fps87ft-lbs-1805222.8
900 yd448fps74ft-lbs-2506287.5
1000 yd413fps63ft-lbs-3388.9363.4

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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