Hornady Critical Duty

Critical Duty

.40 S&W · 175gr FlexLock

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Muzzle Velocity
1,010
fps
Muzzle Energy
396
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.155 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.156
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,010fps396ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd897fps313ft-lbs03.4
200 yd815fps258ft-lbs-41.713
300 yd747fps217ft-lbs-135.828.4
400 yd687fps183ft-lbs-292.350
500 yd634fps156ft-lbs-522.877.9
600 yd585fps133ft-lbs-840.5112.7
700 yd541fps114ft-lbs-1260.9154.9
800 yd500fps97ft-lbs-1802.6205.3
900 yd463fps83ft-lbs-2487.5264.8
1000 yd429fps72ft-lbs-3342.3334.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet175gr FlexLock
Diameter0.4"
ConstructionBonded
BC (G1)0.155 G1
Sectional Density0.156

Load Information

Cartridge.40 S&W
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Duty
CategorySelf_defense
Test Barrel4"
SKU91376

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