Winchester W Defense

Winchester

W Defense

.38 Special · 125gr · Jacketed

Muzzle Velocity
945
fps
Muzzle Energy
248
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
Not published by Winchester
Sectional Density
0.140
 

Ballistic Trajectory

Winchester does not publish a ballistic coefficient for this load, so a trajectory cannot be calculated.

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Bullet Information

ManufacturerWinchester
Bullet125gr Jacketed
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
Ballistic CoefficientNot published
Sectional Density0.140

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerWinchester
Product LineW Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKUUSA38JHP

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