Barnes
VOR-TX
.500 Nitro Express · 570gr · Banded Solid
Muzzle Velocity
2,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,581
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.243 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.313
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 | 2,100fps | 5,581ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,786fps | 4,037ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.155 |
| 200 yd | 1,508fps | 2,878ft-lbs | -9.5 | -4.5 | 9.2 | 0.338 |
| 300 yd | 1,277fps | 2,064ft-lbs | -34.4 | -11 | 22.2 | 0.555 |
| 400 yd | 1,109fps | 1,556ft-lbs | -80.8 | -19.3 | 41.6 | 0.808 |
| 500 yd | 1,001fps | 1,268ft-lbs | -155.3 | -29.7 | 66.7 | 1.093 |
| 600 yd | 927fps | 1,086ft-lbs | -264.5 | -42.1 | 96.5 | 1.406 |
| 700 yd | 868fps | 953ft-lbs | -414.2 | -56.5 | 130.4 | 1.741 |
| 800 yd | 818fps | 846ft-lbs | -610.2 | -72.8 | 168.1 | 2.098 |
| 900 yd | 773fps | 757ft-lbs | -858.4 | -91.1 | 209.5 | 2.476 |
| 1000 yd | 733fps | 680ft-lbs | -1165 | -111.3 | 254.8 | 2.876 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet570gr Banded Solid
Diameter0.51" (12.7mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.243 G1
Sectional Density0.313
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