Muzzle Velocity
1,509
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,047
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.199
G7
Sectional Density
0.276
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 | 1,509fps | 2,047ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,340fps | 1,616ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.211 |
| 200 yd | 1,183fps | 1,259ft-lbs | -18 | -8.6 | 9.1 | 0.449 |
| 300 yd | 1,063fps | 1,016ft-lbs | -60.8 | -19.4 | 21.5 | 0.718 |
| 400 yd | 1,007fps | 913ft-lbs | -134.2 | -32 | 37.6 | 1.009 |
| 500 yd | 964fps | 836ft-lbs | -241.8 | -46.2 | 56.2 | 1.313 |
| 600 yd | 926fps | 771ft-lbs | -386.9 | -61.6 | 77.2 | 1.631 |
| 700 yd | 891fps | 713ft-lbs | -572.5 | -78.1 | 100.4 | 1.962 |
| 800 yd | 858fps | 661ft-lbs | -802.1 | -95.7 | 125.9 | 2.306 |
| 900 yd | 826fps | 614ft-lbs | -1079.2 | -114.5 | 153.9 | 2.664 |
| 1000 yd | 796fps | 570ft-lbs | -1407.6 | -134.4 | 184.3 | 3.035 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Bullet405gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
Construction—
BC (G7)0.199 G7
BC (G1)0.306 G1
Sectional Density0.276
Load Information
Cartridge.45-70 Government
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Product LineSP
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKUSB4570A
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