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Muzzle Velocity
920
fps
Muzzle Energy
348
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.140
G1
Sectional Density
0.129
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd920fps348ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd825fps279ft-lbs03.4
200 yd748fps230ft-lbs-49.713.3
300 yd682fps191ft-lbs-161.629.9
400 yd623fps160ft-lbs-348.653.6
500 yd571fps134ft-lbs-625.685
600 yd523fps112ft-lbs-1010.4124.9
700 yd479fps94ft-lbs-1524.9174.2
800 yd439fps79ft-lbs-2195.6234.1
900 yd403fps67ft-lbs-3055.2305.8
1000 yd372fps57ft-lbs-4144.6390.9

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet185gr FTX
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.140 G1
Sectional Density0.129

Load Information

Cartridge.45 Colt
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKU92790

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