Muzzle Velocity
1,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,189
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.280
G1
Sectional Density
0.276
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 | 1,150fps | 1,189ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,041fps | 973ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.275 |
| 200 yd | 965fps | 837ft-lbs | -30.5 | -14.6 | 9.4 | 0.575 |
| 300 yd | 906fps | 739ft-lbs | -98.4 | -31.3 | 20 | 0.896 |
| 400 yd | 858fps | 661ft-lbs | -208.6 | -49.8 | 34 | 1.237 |
| 500 yd | 815fps | 597ft-lbs | -366.1 | -69.9 | 51.4 | 1.596 |
| 600 yd | 777fps | 542ft-lbs | -576.1 | -91.7 | 71.9 | 1.974 |
| 700 yd | 741fps | 494ft-lbs | -844 | -115.1 | 95.8 | 2.371 |
| 800 yd | 708fps | 451ft-lbs | -1175.6 | -140.3 | 123.1 | 2.787 |
| 900 yd | 678fps | 413ft-lbs | -1577.2 | -167.4 | 153.9 | 3.222 |
| 1000 yd | 649fps | 379ft-lbs | -2055.7 | -196.3 | 188.3 | 3.679 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet405gr Lead
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.280 G1
Sectional Density0.276
Load Information
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