Muzzle Velocity
3,700
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,216
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.210
G1
Sectional Density
0.137
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 | 3,700fps | 1,216ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 3,177fps | 896ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 0.088 |
| 200 yd | 2,712fps | 653ft-lbs | -2 | -0.9 | 4.9 | 0.19 |
| 300 yd | 2,293fps | 467ft-lbs | -8.7 | -2.8 | 11.8 | 0.31 |
| 400 yd | 1,912fps | 325ft-lbs | -22.2 | -5.3 | 22.7 | 0.453 |
| 500 yd | 1,575fps | 220ft-lbs | -45.2 | -8.6 | 38.9 | 0.626 |
| 600 yd | 1,297fps | 149ft-lbs | -82.5 | -13.1 | 61.7 | 0.837 |
| 700 yd | 1,101fps | 108ft-lbs | -140.6 | -19.2 | 91.8 | 1.089 |
| 800 yd | 983fps | 86ft-lbs | -227.2 | -27.1 | 128.5 | 1.379 |
| 900 yd | 903fps | 72ft-lbs | -349.8 | -37.1 | 170.4 | 1.698 |
| 1000 yd | 840fps | 63ft-lbs | -515 | -49.2 | 216.9 | 2.043 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet40gr V-MAX
Diameter0.204" (5mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.210 G1
Sectional Density0.137
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