Hornady
Critical Defense
.44 Special · 165gr · FTX
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
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 900fps | 297ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 800fps | 234ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 0.354 |
| 200 yd | 719fps | 189ft-lbs | -53 | -25.3 | 14.8 | 0.751 |
| 300 yd | 649fps | 154ft-lbs | -173.4 | -55.2 | 33.5 | 1.19 |
| 400 yd | 587fps | 126ft-lbs | -376.8 | -90 | 60.5 | 1.677 |
| 500 yd | 532fps | 104ft-lbs | -681.8 | -130.2 | 96.8 | 2.216 |
| 600 yd | 481fps | 85ft-lbs | -1111.5 | -176.9 | 143.2 | 2.814 |
| 700 yd | 436fps | 70ft-lbs | -1694.5 | -231.2 | 201.4 | 3.477 |
| 800 yd | 396fps | 57ft-lbs | -2467.4 | -294.5 | 272.8 | 4.216 |
| 900 yd | 361fps | 48ft-lbs | -3476.4 | -368.9 | 359.4 | 5.042 |
| 1000 yd | 330fps | 40ft-lbs | -4781.3 | -456.6 | 463.7 | 5.968 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet165gr FTX
Diameter0.429"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.125 G1
Sectional Density0.128
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