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FMJ Handgun

.38 Special · 125gr FMJ

Muzzle Velocity
900
fps
Muzzle Energy
225
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.180
G1
Sectional Density
0.140
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd900fps225ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd828fps190ft-lbs02.6
200 yd767fps163ft-lbs-49.310.3
300 yd713fps141ft-lbs-157.823.1
400 yd664fps122ft-lbs-334.941.3
500 yd620fps107ft-lbs-591.165.1
600 yd579fps93ft-lbs-938.595
700 yd542fps81ft-lbs-1390.9131.3
800 yd507fps71ft-lbs-1964.3174.7
900 yd475fps63ft-lbs-2677.6225.9
1000 yd445fps55ft-lbs-3552.8285.4

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSig Sauer
Bullet125gr FMJ
Diameter0.357"
Construction—
BC (G1)0.180 G1
Sectional Density0.140

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerSig Sauer
Product LineFMJ Handgun
CategoryNot yet recorded
SKUE38SB1

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