Hornady
Dangerous Game
.450 Nitro Express · 480gr · DGS
Muzzle Velocity
2,150
fps
Muzzle Energy
4,926
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.285 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.327
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 | 2,150fps | 4,926ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,876fps | 3,751ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.149 |
| 200 yd | 1,627fps | 2,820ft-lbs | -8.4 | -4 | 7.4 | 0.321 |
| 300 yd | 1,408fps | 2,111ft-lbs | -30.1 | -9.6 | 17.8 | 0.52 |
| 400 yd | 1,227fps | 1,604ft-lbs | -69.4 | -16.6 | 33.5 | 0.748 |
| 500 yd | 1,094fps | 1,276ft-lbs | -131.9 | -25.2 | 54.6 | 1.008 |
| 600 yd | 1,004fps | 1,075ft-lbs | -223.3 | -35.5 | 80.6 | 1.295 |
| 700 yd | 939fps | 939ft-lbs | -349.2 | -47.6 | 110.5 | 1.605 |
| 800 yd | 886fps | 837ft-lbs | -514.5 | -61.4 | 144 | 1.934 |
| 900 yd | 841fps | 754ft-lbs | -724.3 | -76.8 | 180.7 | 2.283 |
| 1000 yd | 801fps | 684ft-lbs | -983.4 | -93.9 | 220.7 | 2.649 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet480gr DGS
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.285 G1
Sectional Density0.327
Load Information
Cartridge.450 Nitro Express
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineDangerous Game
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU8256
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