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Elite Defense

.40 S&W · 180gr V-Crown

Muzzle Velocity
985
fps
Muzzle Energy
388
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.170
G1
Sectional Density
0.161
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd985fps388ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd888fps315ft-lbs03
200 yd814fps265ft-lbs-42.611.5
300 yd752fps226ft-lbs-137.625.5
400 yd697fps194ft-lbs-294.344.9
500 yd647fps167ft-lbs-522.870.2
600 yd602fps145ft-lbs-835101.5
700 yd560fps125ft-lbs-1244.2139.5
800 yd522fps109ft-lbs-1766.2184.6
900 yd486fps95ft-lbs-2419.6237.5
1000 yd454fps82ft-lbs-3226.1299.1

Bullet Information

ManufacturerSig Sauer
Bullet180gr V-Crown
Diameter0.4"
Construction—
BC (G1)0.170 G1
Sectional Density0.161

Load Information

Cartridge.40 S&W
ManufacturerSig Sauer
Product LineElite Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKUE40SW2

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