Hornady
Dangerous Game
.470 Nitro Express · 500gr · DGX Bonded
Muzzle Velocity
2,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,131
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.290 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.318
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 | 2,150fps | 5,131ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,881fps | 3,927ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.149 |
| 200 yd | 1,635fps | 2,967ft-lbs | -8.4 | -4 | 7.3 | 0.32 |
| 300 yd | 1,418fps | 2,232ft-lbs | -29.9 | -9.5 | 17.4 | 0.518 |
| 400 yd | 1,238fps | 1,701ft-lbs | -68.7 | -16.4 | 32.8 | 0.744 |
| 500 yd | 1,104fps | 1,352ft-lbs | -130.3 | -24.9 | 53.5 | 1.002 |
| 600 yd | 1,012fps | 1,137ft-lbs | -220.4 | -35.1 | 79.1 | 1.287 |
| 700 yd | 946fps | 993ft-lbs | -344.4 | -47 | 108.6 | 1.594 |
| 800 yd | 893fps | 885ft-lbs | -507.3 | -60.6 | 141.6 | 1.921 |
| 900 yd | 848fps | 798ft-lbs | -713.9 | -75.7 | 177.9 | 2.266 |
| 1000 yd | 808fps | 724ft-lbs | -969.1 | -92.5 | 217.3 | 2.63 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet500gr DGX Bonded
Diameter0.474"
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.290 G1
Sectional Density0.318
Load Information
Cartridge.470 Nitro Express
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineDangerous Game
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU8264
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