Hornady Critical Defense

Hornady

Critical Defense

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire · 45gr · HP Match

Muzzle Velocity
1,000
fps
Muzzle Energy
100
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.108 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.128
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,000fps100ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd853fps73ft-lbs04.7
200 yd750fps56ft-lbs-46.318
300 yd666fps44ft-lbs-154.740
400 yd593fps35ft-lbs-341.871.5
500 yd528fps28ft-lbs-628.8113.4
600 yd470fps22ft-lbs-1042.2167.3
700 yd419fps18ft-lbs-1616.5235.1
800 yd374fps14ft-lbs-2396.9319
900 yd335fps11ft-lbs-3443.3421.8
1000 yd303fps9ft-lbs-4836.6547.2

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet45gr HP Match
Diameter0.224" (5.56mm)
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.108 G1
Sectional Density0.128

Load Information

Cartridge.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKU83200

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