Hornady
Backcountry Defense
.44 Remington Magnum · 240gr · DGH
Muzzle Velocity
1,620
fps
Muzzle Energy
1,398
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.205 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.186
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 | 1,620fps | 1,398ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,326fps | 937ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.205 |
| 200 yd | 1,115fps | 663ft-lbs | -18.4 | -8.8 | 14.6 | 0.453 |
| 300 yd | 990fps | 522ft-lbs | -64.7 | -20.6 | 32.5 | 0.74 |
| 400 yd | 906fps | 437ft-lbs | -146.4 | -34.9 | 55.7 | 1.057 |
| 500 yd | 841fps | 377ft-lbs | -270.4 | -51.6 | 83.7 | 1.402 |
| 600 yd | 786fps | 329ft-lbs | -443.7 | -70.6 | 116.2 | 1.771 |
| 700 yd | 737fps | 289ft-lbs | -673.5 | -91.9 | 153.1 | 2.166 |
| 800 yd | 692fps | 255ft-lbs | -967.7 | -115.5 | 194.7 | 2.588 |
| 900 yd | 652fps | 226ft-lbs | -1335 | -141.6 | 241.2 | 3.037 |
| 1000 yd | 614fps | 201ft-lbs | -1785.2 | -170.5 | 292.7 | 3.515 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet240gr DGH
Diameter0.429"
ConstructionOther
BC (G1)0.205 G1
Sectional Density0.186
Load Information
Cartridge.44 Remington Magnum
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineBackcountry Defense
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel8"
SKU90868
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