Hornady
LEVERevolution
.45-70 Government · 325gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
2,000
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,886
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.230 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.221
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 | 2,000fps | 2,886ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,680fps | 2,037ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.164 |
| 200 yd | 1,404fps | 1,423ft-lbs | -11 | -5.2 | 10.4 | 0.359 |
| 300 yd | 1,188fps | 1,018ft-lbs | -39.7 | -12.6 | 25.1 | 0.592 |
| 400 yd | 1,045fps | 789ft-lbs | -93 | -22.2 | 46.3 | 0.863 |
| 500 yd | 954fps | 657ft-lbs | -178.1 | -34 | 72.9 | 1.164 |
| 600 yd | 887fps | 568ft-lbs | -301.3 | -48 | 103.9 | 1.491 |
| 700 yd | 832fps | 499ft-lbs | -468.8 | -64 | 139.1 | 1.84 |
| 800 yd | 783fps | 443ft-lbs | -686.7 | -82 | 178.3 | 2.213 |
| 900 yd | 740fps | 395ft-lbs | -961.5 | -102 | 221.5 | 2.608 |
| 1000 yd | 700fps | 354ft-lbs | -1300.3 | -124.2 | 268.8 | 3.027 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet325gr FTX
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.230 G1
Sectional Density0.221
Load Information
Cartridge.45-70 Government
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineLEVERevolution
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU82747
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