Hornady
Backcountry Defense
9mm Luger · 138gr · DGH
Muzzle Velocity
1,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
405
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.195 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.156
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 | 1,150fps | 405ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,005fps | 309ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.281 |
| 200 yd | 913fps | 255ft-lbs | -32.9 | -15.7 | 12.8 | 0.595 |
| 300 yd | 844fps | 218ft-lbs | -107.4 | -34.2 | 27.2 | 0.937 |
| 400 yd | 785fps | 189ft-lbs | -230.8 | -55.1 | 46.2 | 1.306 |
| 500 yd | 734fps | 165ft-lbs | -410.7 | -78.4 | 70 | 1.702 |
| 600 yd | 687fps | 145ft-lbs | -655.5 | -104.3 | 98.6 | 2.125 |
| 700 yd | 645fps | 127ft-lbs | -974.4 | -132.9 | 132.3 | 2.578 |
| 800 yd | 606fps | 112ft-lbs | -1377.7 | -164.5 | 171.4 | 3.061 |
| 900 yd | 570fps | 99ft-lbs | -1877.4 | -199.2 | 216.3 | 3.577 |
| 1000 yd | 536fps | 88ft-lbs | -2486.8 | -237.5 | 267.3 | 4.128 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet138gr DGH
Diameter0.355"
ConstructionOther
BC (G1)0.195 G1
Sectional Density0.156
Load Information
Cartridge9mm Luger
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineBackcountry Defense
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel4"
SKU90268
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