Hornady Critical Duty

Hornady

Critical Duty

.40 S&W · 175gr · FlexLock

Muzzle Velocity
1,010
fps
Muzzle Energy
396
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.160 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 yd900fps315ft-lbs03.3
200 yd820fps261ft-lbs-41.412.6
300 yd753fps220ft-lbs-134.627.6
400 yd694fps187ft-lbs-289.348.4
500 yd642fps160ft-lbs-516.475.4
600 yd594fps137ft-lbs-828.4109
700 yd550fps118ft-lbs-1240.1149.7
800 yd510fps101ft-lbs-1768.6198.1
900 yd474fps87ft-lbs-2434.6255.1
1000 yd440fps75ft-lbs-3262.5321.6

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet175gr FlexLock
Diameter0.4"
ConstructionOther
BC (G1)0.160 G1
Sectional Density0.156

Load Information

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

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