Muzzle Velocity
1,950
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,533
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.120
G1
Sectional Density
0.171
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 | 1,950fps | 2,533ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,388fps | 1,283ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 0.183 |
| 200 yd | 1,047fps | 731ft-lbs | -17 | -8.1 | 22.5 | 0.436 |
| 300 yd | 893fps | 531ft-lbs | -65.5 | -20.8 | 50.4 | 0.748 |
| 400 yd | 791fps | 417ft-lbs | -157.6 | -37.6 | 86.3 | 1.106 |
| 500 yd | 708fps | 334ft-lbs | -305.4 | -58.3 | 129.9 | 1.507 |
| 600 yd | 638fps | 271ft-lbs | -522.9 | -83.2 | 181.6 | 1.955 |
| 700 yd | 575fps | 220ft-lbs | -826.7 | -112.8 | 242.1 | 2.453 |
| 800 yd | 518fps | 179ft-lbs | -1237 | -147.7 | 312.5 | 3.006 |
| 900 yd | 468fps | 146ft-lbs | -1779.4 | -188.8 | 393.9 | 3.623 |
| 1000 yd | 422fps | 119ft-lbs | -2486.1 | -237.4 | 488 | 4.311 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet300gr FTX
Diameter0.5"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.120 G1
Sectional Density0.171
Load Information
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