Hornady Critical Defense

Hornady

Critical Defense

.38 Special · 110gr · FTX

Muzzle Velocity
1,090
fps
Muzzle Energy
290
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.131 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.123
 

Bullet Drop (inches)

Ballistic Trajectory

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

RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Wind (in)
0 yd1,090fps290ft-lbs-1.50
100 yd926fps209ft-lbs04.5
200 yd824fps166ft-lbs-3916.7
300 yd743fps135ft-lbs-129.335.9
400 yd673fps111ft-lbs-282.962.2
500 yd612fps91ft-lbs-513.696.3
600 yd557fps76ft-lbs-838138.8
700 yd506fps63ft-lbs-1276.3190.6
800 yd461fps52ft-lbs-1853.2252.8
900 yd420fps43ft-lbs-2599.4326.9
1000 yd384fps36ft-lbs-3553.9414.5

Bullet Information

ManufacturerHornady
Bullet110gr FTX
Diameter0.357"
ConstructionHollow Point
BC (G1)0.131 G1
Sectional Density0.123

Load Information

Cartridge.38 Special
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCritical Defense
CategorySelf_defense
SKU90311

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