Hornady
Critical Defense
.45 ACP · 185gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
900
fps
Muzzle Energy
333
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.140 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.129
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 | 900fps | 333ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 809fps | 269ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 0.352 |
| 200 yd | 735fps | 222ft-lbs | -51.7 | -24.7 | 13.2 | 0.741 |
| 300 yd | 671fps | 185ft-lbs | -167.8 | -53.4 | 29.8 | 1.169 |
| 400 yd | 613fps | 154ft-lbs | -361.6 | -86.3 | 53.6 | 1.638 |
| 500 yd | 561fps | 129ft-lbs | -648.4 | -123.8 | 85.3 | 2.151 |
| 600 yd | 514fps | 108ft-lbs | -1046.9 | -166.6 | 125.6 | 2.714 |
| 700 yd | 471fps | 91ft-lbs | -1579.5 | -215.5 | 175.5 | 3.33 |
| 800 yd | 432fps | 77ft-lbs | -2273.8 | -271.4 | 236.1 | 4.008 |
| 900 yd | 397fps | 65ft-lbs | -3164 | -335.7 | 308.9 | 4.755 |
| 1000 yd | 366fps | 55ft-lbs | -4292.6 | -409.9 | 395.5 | 5.58 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet185gr FTX
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.140 G1
Sectional Density0.129
Load Information
Cartridge.45 ACP
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel3"
SKU90900
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