Hornady
Critical Defense
.357 Magnum · 125gr · FTX
Muzzle Velocity
1,500
fps
Muzzle Energy
624
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.150 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.140
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 | 1,500fps | 624ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,160fps | 373ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 0.229 |
| 200 yd | 978fps | 266ft-lbs | -24.3 | -11.6 | 19.9 | 0.513 |
| 300 yd | 873fps | 212ft-lbs | -84.8 | -27 | 42 | 0.839 |
| 400 yd | 793fps | 175ft-lbs | -191 | -45.6 | 70.4 | 1.2 |
| 500 yd | 726fps | 146ft-lbs | -352.5 | -67.3 | 104.9 | 1.596 |
| 600 yd | 667fps | 123ft-lbs | -580.3 | -92.4 | 145.7 | 2.028 |
| 700 yd | 614fps | 105ft-lbs | -886.7 | -121 | 193.4 | 2.499 |
| 800 yd | 566fps | 89ft-lbs | -1286.4 | -153.6 | 248.3 | 3.011 |
| 900 yd | 522fps | 76ft-lbs | -1796.7 | -190.6 | 311.3 | 3.569 |
| 1000 yd | 481fps | 64ft-lbs | -2438.2 | -232.8 | 383.2 | 4.177 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet125gr FTX
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.150 G1
Sectional Density0.140
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