Hornady Critical Defense

Critical Defense

.44 Special · 165gr FTX

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Muzzle Velocity
900
fps
Muzzle Energy
297
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.125 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.128
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd900fps297ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd800fps234ft-lbs03.7
200 yd719fps189ft-lbs-5314.8
300 yd649fps154ft-lbs-173.433.5
400 yd587fps126ft-lbs-376.860.5
500 yd532fps104ft-lbs-681.896.8
600 yd481fps85ft-lbs-1111.5143.2
700 yd436fps70ft-lbs-1694.5201.4
800 yd396fps57ft-lbs-2467.4272.8
900 yd361fps48ft-lbs-3476.4359.4
1000 yd330fps40ft-lbs-4781.3463.7

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet165gr FTX
Diameter0.429"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.125 G1
Sectional Density0.128

Load Information

Cartridge.44 Special
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKU90700

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