Hornady
Backcountry Defense
.454 Casull · 300gr · DGH
Muzzle Velocity
1,820
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,206
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.200 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.210
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 | 1,820fps | 2,206ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,482fps | 1,463ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 0.183 |
| 200 yd | 1,216fps | 985ft-lbs | -14.5 | -6.9 | 13.6 | 0.407 |
| 300 yd | 1,046fps | 728ft-lbs | -52.6 | -16.7 | 31.7 | 0.675 |
| 400 yd | 943fps | 593ft-lbs | -122.3 | -29.2 | 56.1 | 0.978 |
| 500 yd | 869fps | 503ft-lbs | -231.2 | -44.1 | 85.5 | 1.31 |
| 600 yd | 809fps | 436ft-lbs | -386 | -61.4 | 119.5 | 1.668 |
| 700 yd | 756fps | 381ft-lbs | -594.1 | -81.1 | 158.1 | 2.052 |
| 800 yd | 709fps | 335ft-lbs | -863.3 | -103.1 | 201.5 | 2.463 |
| 900 yd | 666fps | 295ft-lbs | -1202.2 | -127.6 | 249.7 | 2.902 |
| 1000 yd | 627fps | 261ft-lbs | -1620.4 | -154.7 | 303 | 3.37 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet300gr DGH
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionOther
BC (G1)0.200 G1
Sectional Density0.210
Load Information
Cartridge.454 Casull
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineBackcountry Defense
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel4"
SKU91488
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