Hornady
Critical Defense
.45 Colt · 185gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
920
fps
Muzzle Energy
348
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.140 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.129
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 | 920fps | 348ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 825fps | 279ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.4 | 0.345 |
| 200 yd | 748fps | 230ft-lbs | -49.7 | -23.7 | 13.3 | 0.728 |
| 300 yd | 682fps | 191ft-lbs | -161.6 | -51.5 | 29.9 | 1.148 |
| 400 yd | 623fps | 160ft-lbs | -348.6 | -83.2 | 53.6 | 1.609 |
| 500 yd | 571fps | 134ft-lbs | -625.6 | -119.5 | 85 | 2.114 |
| 600 yd | 523fps | 112ft-lbs | -1010.4 | -160.8 | 124.9 | 2.666 |
| 700 yd | 479fps | 94ft-lbs | -1524.9 | -208 | 174.2 | 3.273 |
| 800 yd | 439fps | 79ft-lbs | -2195.6 | -262.1 | 234.1 | 3.939 |
| 900 yd | 403fps | 67ft-lbs | -3055.2 | -324.2 | 305.8 | 4.672 |
| 1000 yd | 372fps | 57ft-lbs | -4144.6 | -395.8 | 390.9 | 5.482 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet185gr FTX
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.140 G1
Sectional Density0.129
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