Hornady
Custom
.500 S&W Magnum · 300gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
1,950
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,533
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.200 G1
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 | 1,592fps | 1,689ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.9 | 0.17 |
| 200 yd | 1,299fps | 1,123ft-lbs | -12.4 | -5.9 | 12.6 | 0.38 |
| 300 yd | 1,094fps | 798ft-lbs | -45.6 | -14.5 | 30.1 | 0.633 |
| 400 yd | 974fps | 632ft-lbs | -107.6 | -25.7 | 54.4 | 0.925 |
| 500 yd | 893fps | 531ft-lbs | -206.3 | -39.4 | 84.1 | 1.247 |
| 600 yd | 829fps | 458ft-lbs | -348.6 | -55.5 | 118.5 | 1.596 |
| 700 yd | 774fps | 399ft-lbs | -541.6 | -73.9 | 157.4 | 1.971 |
| 800 yd | 725fps | 350ft-lbs | -792.8 | -94.6 | 201 | 2.373 |
| 900 yd | 681fps | 308ft-lbs | -1110.7 | -117.9 | 249.4 | 2.802 |
| 1000 yd | 640fps | 273ft-lbs | -1504.4 | -143.7 | 302.9 | 3.259 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet300gr FTX
Diameter0.5"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.200 G1
Sectional Density0.171
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