Hornady
Backcountry Defense
.500 S&W Magnum · 500gr · Other
Muzzle Velocity
Not published by Hornady
Ballistic Coefficient
Not published by Hornady
Sectional Density
0.286
Ballistic Trajectory
Hornady does not publish a muzzle velocity or a ballistic coefficient for this load, so a trajectory cannot be calculated.
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Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet500gr Other
Diameter0.5"
ConstructionOther
Ballistic CoefficientNot published
Sectional Density0.286
Load Information
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