Hornady
American Gunner
.38 Special · 125gr · XTP
Muzzle Velocity
900
fps
Muzzle Energy
225
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.148 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.140
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 | 900fps | 225ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 814fps | 184ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 0.351 |
| 200 yd | 743fps | 153ft-lbs | -51.1 | -24.4 | 12.5 | 0.737 |
| 300 yd | 680fps | 128ft-lbs | -165.3 | -52.6 | 28.1 | 1.16 |
| 400 yd | 625fps | 108ft-lbs | -354.9 | -84.7 | 50.6 | 1.621 |
| 500 yd | 575fps | 92ft-lbs | -634 | -121.1 | 80.3 | 2.123 |
| 600 yd | 529fps | 78ft-lbs | -1019.2 | -162.2 | 117.9 | 2.67 |
| 700 yd | 487fps | 66ft-lbs | -1530.9 | -208.8 | 164.3 | 3.267 |
| 800 yd | 449fps | 56ft-lbs | -2193.1 | -261.8 | 220.5 | 3.919 |
| 900 yd | 415fps | 48ft-lbs | -3035.6 | -322.1 | 287.5 | 4.634 |
| 1000 yd | 384fps | 41ft-lbs | -4094.7 | -391 | 366.9 | 5.418 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet125gr XTP
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.148 G1
Sectional Density0.140
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