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Elite Defense

.45 Colt · 230gr V-Crown

Muzzle Velocity
850
fps
Muzzle Energy
369
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.141
G1
Sectional Density
0.161
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd850fps369ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd770fps303ft-lbs03.2
200 yd701fps251ft-lbs-57.313
300 yd641fps210ft-lbs-185.429.8
400 yd587fps176ft-lbs-398.653.9
500 yd537fps148ft-lbs-713.486.2
600 yd493fps124ft-lbs-1150.2127.5
700 yd452fps104ft-lbs-1733.6178.9
800 yd415fps88ft-lbs-2493.6241.5
900 yd382fps75ft-lbs-3467.9316.9
1000 yd354fps64ft-lbs-4703.2406.8

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSig Sauer
Bullet230gr V-Crown
Diameter0.452"
Construction—
BC (G1)0.141 G1
Sectional Density0.161

Load Information

Cartridge.45 Colt
ManufacturerSig Sauer
Product LineElite Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKUE45LC1

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