Federal Premium Gold Medal

Federal Premium

Gold Medal

.45 ACP · 185gr · Full Metal Jacket Semi-Wadcutter

Muzzle Velocity
770
fps
Muzzle Energy
244
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
Not published by Federal Premium
Sectional Density
0.129
 

Ballistic Trajectory

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Bullet Information

ManufacturerFederal Premium
Bullet185gr Full Metal Jacket Semi-Wadcutter
Diameter0.452"
ConstructionFMJ
Ballistic CoefficientNot published
Sectional Density0.129

Load Information

Cartridge.45 ACP
ManufacturerFederal Premium
Product LineGold Medal
CategoryMatch
Test Barrel5"
SKUGM45B

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