Barnes
VOR-TX
.500 Nitro Express · 570gr · Tipped Triple-Shock X
Muzzle Velocity
2,100
fps
Muzzle Energy
5,581
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.369 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 | 1,890fps | 4,519ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 0.151 |
| 200 yd | 1,694fps | 3,630ft-lbs | -8.3 | -4 | 5.7 | 0.318 |
| 300 yd | 1,514fps | 2,902ft-lbs | -28.7 | -9.1 | 13.6 | 0.506 |
| 400 yd | 1,355fps | 2,324ft-lbs | -64.4 | -15.4 | 25.3 | 0.715 |
| 500 yd | 1,221fps | 1,886ft-lbs | -119 | -22.7 | 41.3 | 0.949 |
| 600 yd | 1,115fps | 1,575ft-lbs | -197 | -31.4 | 61.5 | 1.207 |
| 700 yd | 1,038fps | 1,363ft-lbs | -302.9 | -41.3 | 85.5 | 1.486 |
| 800 yd | 979fps | 1,213ft-lbs | -441.1 | -52.6 | 112.8 | 1.784 |
| 900 yd | 932fps | 1,099ft-lbs | -615.5 | -65.3 | 143.1 | 2.099 |
| 1000 yd | 891fps | 1,006ft-lbs | -830.1 | -79.3 | 176 | 2.429 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerBarnes
Bullet570gr Tipped Triple-Shock X
Diameter0.51" (12.7mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.369 G1
Sectional Density0.313
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