Muzzle Velocity
1,600
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,302
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.281
G1
Sectional Density
0.276
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 | 1,600fps | 2,302ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 1,382fps | 1,717ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 0.202 |
| 200 yd | 1,205fps | 1,305ft-lbs | -16.8 | -8 | 10.6 | 0.435 |
| 300 yd | 1,077fps | 1,044ft-lbs | -57.6 | -18.3 | 24.1 | 0.699 |
| 400 yd | 992fps | 884ft-lbs | -128.2 | -30.6 | 42.3 | 0.99 |
| 500 yd | 928fps | 774ft-lbs | -234.2 | -44.7 | 64.4 | 1.303 |
| 600 yd | 876fps | 691ft-lbs | -380.5 | -60.6 | 90 | 1.637 |
| 700 yd | 832fps | 622ft-lbs | -572.2 | -78.1 | 119 | 1.989 |
| 800 yd | 792fps | 564ft-lbs | -814.4 | -97.2 | 151.2 | 2.359 |
| 900 yd | 756fps | 514ft-lbs | -1112.2 | -118 | 186.7 | 2.748 |
| 1000 yd | 722fps | 469ft-lbs | -1471.5 | -140.5 | 225.5 | 3.156 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerRemington
Bullet405gr Core-Lokt Soft Point
Diameter0.458" (11.6mm)
ConstructionSoft Point
BC (G1)0.281 G1
Sectional Density0.276
Load Information
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