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40 S&W Ballistic Charts
We calculated ballistic data for as many major manufacturers’ 40 S&W cartridges as we could. Scroll down to get learnt. Scroll way, way down for:
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Aguila
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguila | INF | 180gr FMJ | 0.134 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1050 | 441 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1006 | 405 | 1 |
| 50 | 969 | 376 | 0 |
| 75 | 937 | 351 | -3.3 |
| 100 | 908 | 330 | -9 |
Barnes
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes VOR-TX | 32006 | 140gr TAC-XP | 0.128 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1120 | 390 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1061 | 350 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1014 | 320 | 0 |
| 75 | 974 | 295 | -3 |
| 100 | 940 | 275 | -8.2 |
| Barnes TAC-XPD | 21554 | 140gr TAC-XP | 0.128 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1120 | 390 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1061 | 350 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1014 | 320 | 0 |
| 75 | 974 | 295 | -3 |
| 100 | 940 | 275 | -8.2 |
Blazer
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer Brass | 5210 | 165gr FMJ | 0.139 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1050 | 404 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1008 | 372 | 1 |
| 50 | 972 | 346 | 0 |
| 75 | 941 | 324 | -3.3 |
| 100 | 912 | 305 | -9 |
| Blazer Aluminum | 3589 | 165gr FMJ | 0.138 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1100 | 443 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1049 | 403 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1007 | 371 | 0 |
| 75 | 971 | 345 | -3 |
| 100 | 939 | 323 | -8.4 |
| Blazer Aluminum | 3591 | 180gr FMJ | 0.146 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 985 | 388 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 953 | 363 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 925 | 342 | 0 |
| 75 | 900 | 324 | -3.6 |
| 100 | 876 | 307 | -9.9 |
| Blazer Clean-Fire | 3477 | 180gr TMJ | 0.146 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 967 | 373 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 937 | 351 | 0 |
| 75 | 911 | 332 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 886 | 314 | -9.7 |
| Blazer Brass | 5241 | 180gr JHP | 0.182 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1015 | 412 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 986 | 389 | 1 |
| 50 | 961 | 369 | 0 |
| 75 | 937 | 351 | -3.4 |
| 100 | 916 | 335 | -9.2 |
| Blazer Brass | 5220 | 180gr FMJ | 0.146 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 985 | 388 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 953 | 363 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 925 | 342 | 0 |
| 75 | 900 | 324 | -3.6 |
| 100 | 876 | 307 | -9.9 |
| Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor | 5220S | 180gr TMJ FN | 0.147 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 970 | 376 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 940 | 353 | 1.2 |
| 50 | 914 | 334 | 0 |
| 75 | 889 | 316 | -3.7 |
| 100 | 867 | 300 | -10.2 |
Browning
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Training & Practice | B191800404/B191800405 | 165gr FMJ | 0.204 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1060 | 412 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1029 | 388 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1002 | 368 | 0 |
| 75 | 978 | 350 | -3.1 |
| 100 | 955 | 334 | -8.4 |
| Browning X-Point Defense | B191700402 | 180gr JHP | 0.182 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1025 | 420 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 995 | 396 | 1 |
| 50 | 969 | 375 | 0 |
| 75 | 945 | 357 | -3.3 |
| 100 | 923 | 340 | -9.1 |
Buffalo Bore
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bore | 23D | 125gr TAC-XP | 0.118 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1300 | 469 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1201 | 401 | 0.7 |
| 50 | 1122 | 349 | 0 |
| 75 | 1058 | 311 | -2.4 |
| 100 | 1008 | 282 | -6.7 |
| Buffalo Bore | 23E | 140gr TAC-XP | 0.128 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1172 | 427 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1103 | 378 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1048 | 341 | 0 |
| 75 | 1003 | 313 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 965 | 289 | -7.7 |
| Buffalo Bore | 23A | 155gr JHP +P | 0.123 / 3.75 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1221 | 513 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1140 | 447 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1075 | 398 | 0 |
| 75 | 1023 | 361 | -2.6 |
| 100 | 981 | 331 | -7.3 |
| Buffalo Bore | 23B | 180gr JHP +P | 0.143 / 3.75 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1040 | 432 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1000 | 400 | 1 |
| 50 | 966 | 373 | 0 |
| 75 | 936 | 351 | -3.3 |
| 100 | 910 | 331 | -9.1 |
| Buffalo Bore | 23C | 180gr FMJ +P | 0.143 / 3.75 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1038 | 431 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 999 | 399 | 1 |
| 50 | 965 | 372 | 0 |
| 75 | 935 | 350 | -3.3 |
| 100 | 908 | 330 | -9.1 |
Federal
| Mfr / Brand | SKU | Bullet | G1 BC / Bbl (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal American Eagle IRT | AE40LF1 | 120gr Lead Free IRT | 0.092 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1330 | 471 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1201 | 384 | 0.7 |
| 50 | 1102 | 323 | 0 |
| 75 | 1028 | 282 | -2.4 |
| 100 | 972 | 252 | -6.9 |
| Federal American Eagle | AE40R2 | 155gr FMJ | 0.133 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1160 | 463 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1096 | 413 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1044 | 375 | 0 |
| 75 | 1001 | 345 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 965 | 320 | -7.8 |
| Federal Classic | 40SWB | 155gr JHP | 0.130 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1150 | 455 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1086 | 406 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1035 | 369 | 0 |
| 75 | 993 | 339 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 957 | 315 | -7.9 |
| Federal Hydra-Shok | P40HS2 | 155gr JHP | 0.134 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1140 | 447 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1080 | 401 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1031 | 366 | 0 |
| 75 | 991 | 338 | -2.9 |
| 100 | 956 | 315 | -8 |
| Federal Hydra-Shok Deep | P40HSD1 | 165gr JHP | 0.154 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1050 | 404 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1011 | 375 | 1 |
| 50 | 978 | 351 | 0 |
| 75 | 949 | 330 | -3.2 |
| 100 | 923 | 312 | -8.9 |
| Federal Punch | PD40P1G | 165gr JHP | 0.154 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1130 | 468 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1079 | 426 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1036 | 393 | 0 |
| 75 | 1000 | 366 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 968 | 343 | -7.9 |
| Federal American Eagle | AE40R3 | 165gr FMJ | 0.154 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1130 | 468 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1079 | 426 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1036 | 393 | 0 |
| 75 | 1000 | 366 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 968 | 343 | -7.9 |
| Federal Hydra-Shok | P40HS3/P40HS3G | 165gr JHP | 0.153 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 980 | 352 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 950 | 331 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 924 | 313 | 0 |
| 75 | 900 | 297 | -3.6 |
| 100 | 877 | 282 | -10 |
| Federal Punch | PD40P1 | 165gr JHP | 0.154 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1130 | 468 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1079 | 426 | 0.9 |
| 50 | 1036 | 393 | 0 |
| 75 | 1000 | 366 | -2.8 |
| 100 | 968 | 343 | -7.9 |
| Federal Syntech Range | AE40SJ1 | 165gr JFN | 0.154 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1060 | 412 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 1020 | 381 | 1 |
| 50 | 986 | 356 | 0 |
| 75 | 956 | 335 | -3.2 |
| 100 | 929 | 316 | -8.7 |
| Federal Syntech Defense | S40SJT2/S40SJT1 | 175gr SHP | 0.174 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 389 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 972 | 367 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 946 | 348 | 0 |
| 75 | 923 | 331 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 902 | 316 | -9.5 |
| Federal Classic | 40SWA | 180gr JHP | 0.170 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 971 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 945 | 357 | 0 |
| 75 | 922 | 340 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 900 | 324 | -9.5 |
| Federal Hydra-Shok | P40HS1G | 180gr JHP | 0.170 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 971 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 945 | 357 | 0 |
| 75 | 922 | 340 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 900 | 324 | -9.5 |
| Federal Champion Training | WM52232/WM5223 | 180gr FMJ | 0.174 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 972 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 946 | 358 | 0 |
| 75 | 923 | 341 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 902 | 325 | -9.5 |
| Federal HST | P40HST1S/P40HST3 | 180gr JHP | 0.175 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1010 | 408 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 981 | 384 | 1 |
| 50 | 955 | 364 | 0 |
| 75 | 931 | 347 | -3.4 |
| 100 | 909 | 330 | -9.3 |
| Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol | GM40AP1 | 180gr TMJ FN | 0.175 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 950 | 361 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 927 | 343 | 1.2 |
| 50 | 905 | 327 | 0 |
| 75 | 885 | 313 | -3.8 |
| 100 | 866 | 300 | -10.4 |
| Federal American Eagle | AE40R1/AE40R100 | 180gr FMJ | 0.174 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 972 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 946 | 358 | 0 |
| 75 | 923 | 341 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 902 | 325 | -9.5 |
| Federal Train + Protect | TP40VHP1 | 180gr JHP | 0.174 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 972 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 946 | 358 | 0 |
| 75 | 923 | 341 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 902 | 325 | -9.5 |
| Federal Syntech Training Match | AE40SJ2 | 180gr JFN | 0.175 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1010 | 408 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 981 | 384 | 1 |
| 50 | 955 | 364 | 0 |
| 75 | 931 | 347 | -3.4 |
| 100 | 909 | 330 | -9.3 |
| Federal American Eagle IRT | AE40N1 | 180gr FMJ | 0.174 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 400 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 972 | 377 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 946 | 358 | 0 |
| 75 | 923 | 341 | -3.5 |
| 100 | 902 | 325 | -9.5 |
| Federal Solid Core | P40SHC1 | 200gr Hard Cast | 0.206 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 1000 | 444 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 976 | 423 | 1.1 |
| 50 | 954 | 404 | 0 |
| 75 | 934 | 387 | -3.4 |
| 100 | 915 | 372 | -9.3 |
| Federal Syntech Action Pistol | AE40SJAP1 | 205gr JFN | 0.203 / 4 |
| Range (yds) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft lbs) | Elevation (in) |
| 0 | 850 | 329 | -0.2 |
| 25 | 835 | 317 | 1.5 |
| 50 | 821 | 307 | 0 |
| 75 | 807 | 297 | -4.7 |
| 100 | 794 | 287 | -12.7 |
Aguila
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Aguila INF 180gr FMJ 0.134 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 441 -0.2
25 1006 405 1
50 969 376 0
75 937 351 -3.3
100 908 330 -9
Barnes
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Barnes VOR-TX 32006 140gr TAC-XP 0.128 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1120 390 -0.2
25 1061 350 0.9
50 1014 320 0
75 974 295 -3
100 940 275 -8.2
Barnes TAC-XPD 21554 140gr TAC-XP 0.128 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1120 390 -0.2
25 1061 350 0.9
50 1014 320 0
75 974 295 -3
100 940 275 -8.2
Blazer
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Blazer Brass 5210 165gr FMJ 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 404 -0.2
25 1008 372 1
50 972 346 0
75 941 324 -3.3
100 912 305 -9
Blazer Aluminum 3589 165gr FMJ 0.138 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1100 443 -0.2
25 1049 403 0.9
50 1007 371 0
75 971 345 -3
100 939 323 -8.4
Blazer Aluminum 3591 180gr FMJ 0.146 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 985 388 -0.2
25 953 363 1.1
50 925 342 0
75 900 324 -3.6
100 876 307 -9.9
Blazer Clean-Fire 3477 180gr TMJ 0.146 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 967 373 1.1
50 937 351 0
75 911 332 -3.5
100 886 314 -9.7
Blazer Brass 5241 180gr JHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1015 412 -0.2
25 986 389 1
50 961 369 0
75 937 351 -3.4
100 916 335 -9.2
Blazer Brass 5220 180gr FMJ 0.146 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 985 388 -0.2
25 953 363 1.1
50 925 342 0
75 900 324 -3.6
100 876 307 -9.9
Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor 5220S 180gr TMJ FN 0.147 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 970 376 -0.2
25 940 353 1.2
50 914 334 0
75 889 316 -3.7
100 867 300 -10.2
Browning
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Browning Training & Practice B191800404/B191800405 165gr FMJ 0.204 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1060 412 -0.2
25 1029 388 0.9
50 1002 368 0
75 978 350 -3.1
100 955 334 -8.4
Browning X-Point Defense B191700402 180gr JHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1025 420 -0.2
25 995 396 1
50 969 375 0
75 945 357 -3.3
100 923 340 -9.1
Buffalo Bore
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Buffalo Bore 23D 125gr TAC-XP 0.118 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1300 469 -0.2
25 1201 401 0.7
50 1122 349 0
75 1058 311 -2.4
100 1008 282 -6.7
Buffalo Bore 23E 140gr TAC-XP 0.128 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1172 427 -0.2
25 1103 378 0.8
50 1048 341 0
75 1003 313 -2.8
100 965 289 -7.7
Buffalo Bore 23A 155gr JHP +P 0.123 / 3.75
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1221 513 -0.2
25 1140 447 0.8
50 1075 398 0
75 1023 361 -2.6
100 981 331 -7.3
Buffalo Bore 23B 180gr JHP +P 0.143 / 3.75
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1040 432 -0.2
25 1000 400 1
50 966 373 0
75 936 351 -3.3
100 910 331 -9.1
Buffalo Bore 23C 180gr FMJ +P 0.143 / 3.75
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1038 431 -0.2
25 999 399 1
50 965 372 0
75 935 350 -3.3
100 908 330 -9.1
Federal
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Federal American Eagle IRT AE40LF1 120gr Lead Free IRT 0.092 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1330 471 -0.2
25 1201 384 0.7
50 1102 323 0
75 1028 282 -2.4
100 972 252 -6.9
Federal American Eagle AE40R2 155gr FMJ 0.133 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1160 463 -0.2
25 1096 413 0.8
50 1044 375 0
75 1001 345 -2.8
100 965 320 -7.8
Federal Classic 40SWB 155gr JHP 0.130 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 455 -0.2
25 1086 406 0.8
50 1035 369 0
75 993 339 -2.8
100 957 315 -7.9
Federal Hydra-Shok P40HS2 155gr JHP 0.134 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1140 447 -0.2
25 1080 401 0.8
50 1031 366 0
75 991 338 -2.9
100 956 315 -8
Federal Hydra-Shok Deep P40HSD1 165gr JHP 0.154 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 404 -0.2
25 1011 375 1
50 978 351 0
75 949 330 -3.2
100 923 312 -8.9
Federal Punch PD40P1G 165gr JHP 0.154 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1130 468 -0.2
25 1079 426 0.9
50 1036 393 0
75 1000 366 -2.8
100 968 343 -7.9
Federal American Eagle AE40R3 165gr FMJ 0.154 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1130 468 -0.2
25 1079 426 0.9
50 1036 393 0
75 1000 366 -2.8
100 968 343 -7.9
Federal Hydra-Shok P40HS3/P40HS3G 165gr JHP 0.153 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 980 352 -0.2
25 950 331 1.1
50 924 313 0
75 900 297 -3.6
100 877 282 -10
Federal Punch PD40P1 165gr JHP 0.154 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1130 468 -0.2
25 1079 426 0.9
50 1036 393 0
75 1000 366 -2.8
100 968 343 -7.9
Federal Syntech Range AE40SJ1 165gr JFN 0.154 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1060 412 -0.2
25 1020 381 1
50 986 356 0
75 956 335 -3.2
100 929 316 -8.7
Federal Syntech Defense S40SJT2/S40SJT1 175gr SHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 389 -0.2
25 972 367 1.1
50 946 348 0
75 923 331 -3.5
100 902 316 -9.5
Federal Classic 40SWA 180gr JHP 0.170 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 971 377 1.1
50 945 357 0
75 922 340 -3.5
100 900 324 -9.5
Federal Hydra-Shok P40HS1G 180gr JHP 0.170 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 971 377 1.1
50 945 357 0
75 922 340 -3.5
100 900 324 -9.5
Federal Champion Training WM52232/WM5223 180gr FMJ 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 972 377 1.1
50 946 358 0
75 923 341 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.5
Federal HST P40HST1S/P40HST3 180gr JHP 0.175 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1010 408 -0.2
25 981 384 1
50 955 364 0
75 931 347 -3.4
100 909 330 -9.3
Federal Gold Medal Action Pistol GM40AP1 180gr TMJ FN 0.175 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 361 -0.2
25 927 343 1.2
50 905 327 0
75 885 313 -3.8
100 866 300 -10.4
Federal American Eagle AE40R1/AE40R100 180gr FMJ 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 972 377 1.1
50 946 358 0
75 923 341 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.5
Federal Train + Protect TP40VHP1 180gr JHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 972 377 1.1
50 946 358 0
75 923 341 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.5
Federal Syntech Training Match AE40SJ2 180gr JFN 0.175 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1010 408 -0.2
25 981 384 1
50 955 364 0
75 931 347 -3.4
100 909 330 -9.3
Federal American Eagle IRT AE40N1 180gr FMJ 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 972 377 1.1
50 946 358 0
75 923 341 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.5
Federal Solid Core P40SHC1 200gr Hard Cast 0.206 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 444 -0.2
25 976 423 1.1
50 954 404 0
75 934 387 -3.4
100 915 372 -9.3
Federal Syntech Action Pistol AE40SJAP1 205gr JFN 0.203 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 850 329 -0.2
25 835 317 1.5
50 821 307 0
75 807 297 -4.7
100 794 287 -12.7
Hornady
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Hornady Handgun Hunter 91361 135gr MonoFlex 0.101 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1130 383 -0.2
25 1055 334 0.9
50 998 299 0
75 952 271 -3
100 912 249 -8.5
Hornady Custom 9132 155gr XTP 0.137 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1180 479 -0.2
25 1114 427 0.8
50 1060 387 0
75 1016 355 -2.7
100 978 329 -7.5
Hornady Critical Defense 91340 165gr FTX 0.145 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1045 400 -0.2
25 1005 370 1
50 971 345 0
75 941 324 -3.3
100 914 306 -9
Hornady Critical Duty 91376 175gr FlexLock 0.155 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1010 396 -0.2
25 977 371 1.1
50 948 350 0
75 922 331 -3.4
100 899 314 -9.5
Hornady American Gunner 91364 180gr XTP 0.164 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 361 -0.2
25 925 342 1.2
50 902 325 0
75 881 310 -3.8
100 861 297 -10.5
Hornady Subsonic 91369 180gr XTP 0.164 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 361 -0.2
25 925 342 1.2
50 902 325 0
75 881 310 -3.8
100 861 297 -10.5
Hornady BLACK 91321 180gr XTP 0.164 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 361 -0.2
25 925 342 1.2
50 902 325 0
75 881 310 -3.8
100 861 297 -10.5
Magtech
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Magtech Guardian Gold GG40A 155gr JHP 0.166 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1205 500 -0.2
25 1145 452 0.7
50 1095 413 0
75 1053 382 -2.5
100 1017 356 -7
Magtech 40BONA 155gr Bonded JHP 0.165 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1198 494 -0.2
25 1139 447 0.8
50 1090 409 0
75 1048 378 -2.6
100 1012 353 -7.1
Magtech 40C 160gr LSWC 0.169 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1165 482 -0.2
25 1112 440 0.8
50 1068 405 0
75 1031 377 -2.7
100 998 354 -7.4
Magtech 40G 165gr FMJ FN 0.200 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 404 -0.2
25 1020 381 1
50 993 361 0
75 969 344 -3.1
100 947 329 -8.6
Magtech 40BONB 180gr Bonded JHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 963 371 1.1
50 938 352 0
75 916 335 -3.5
100 895 320 -9.7
Magtech 40PS 180gr FMJ FN 0.197 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 441 -0.2
25 1019 415 1
50 992 394 0
75 968 375 -3.1
100 946 358 -8.6
Magtech 40A 180gr JHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 963 371 1.1
50 938 352 0
75 916 335 -3.5
100 895 320 -9.7
Magtech MP40B/40B 180gr FMJ FN 0.191 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 965 372 1.1
50 942 355 0
75 922 340 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.6
Magtech Guardian Gold GG40B 180gr JHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 963 371 1.1
50 938 352 0
75 916 335 -3.5
100 895 320 -9.7
Magtech CR40A 180gr FEB 0.200 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1024 419 -0.2
25 997 397 1
50 972 378 0
75 950 361 -3.3
100 930 346 -9
Norma
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Norma Range & Training 620740050 180gr FMJ 0.185 / 6
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1017 413 -0.2
25 988 391 1
50 963 371 0
75 940 353 -3.3
100 919 337 -9.2
Nosler
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Nosler 51283/51181 150gr JHP 0.105 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1110 410 -0.2
25 1042 362 0.9
50 990 326 0
75 946 298 -3.1
100 909 275 -8.6
Nosler 51279/51212 180gr JHP 0.143 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1005 404 -0.2
25 970 376 1.1
50 940 353 0
75 913 333 -3.5
100 888 315 -9.6
Nosler 39123 200gr Bonded JHP 0.159 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 900 360 -0.2
25 878 343 1.3
50 858 327 0
75 839 312 -4.2
100 820 299 -11.6
PMC
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
PMC eRange 40EMD 165gr EMJ-NT 0.187 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 989 358 -0.2
25 964 340 1.1
50 941 324 0
75 920 310 -3.5
100 900 297 -9.6
PMC Bronze 40B 165gr JHP 0.152 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1040 396 -0.2
25 1002 368 1
50 970 345 0
75 942 325 -3.3
100 916 307 -9
PMC Bronze 40D 165gr FMJ FN 0.187 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 989 358 -0.2
25 964 340 1.1
50 941 324 0
75 920 310 -3.5
100 900 297 -9.6
PMC Bronze 40E 180gr FMJ FN 0.163 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 985 388 -0.2
25 957 366 1.1
50 931 347 0
75 908 329 -3.6
100 886 314 -9.8
Prvi Partizan
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Prvi Partizan A-614 165gr FPJ 0.163 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1001 367 -0.2
25 971 345 1.1
50 944 326 0
75 920 310 -3.5
100 897 295 -9.5
Prvi Partizan A-415 170gr FPJ 0.094 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 984 366 -0.2
25 937 331 1.2
50 897 303 0
75 861 280 -3.8
100 829 259 -10.6
Prvi Partizan A-196 180gr JHP 0.174 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 968 375 -0.2
25 943 355 1.1
50 920 338 0
75 899 323 -3.7
100 879 309 -10.1
Prvi Partizan A-353 180gr TMJ 0.153 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 968 375 -0.2
25 940 353 1.2
50 914 334 0
75 891 317 -3.7
100 869 302 -10.2
Prvi Partizan A-197 180gr FPJ 0.190 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 902 325 -0.2
25 884 312 1.3
50 866 300 0
75 850 289 -4.2
100 834 278 -11.4
Remington
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Remington HTP 22306 155gr JHP 0.167 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1205 500 -0.2
25 1146 452 0.7
50 1096 413 0
75 1054 382 -2.5
100 1018 357 -7
Remington UMC 23773 165gr FMJ 0.070 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1041 397 0.9
50 966 342 0
75 908 302 -3.2
100 860 271 -9.1
Remington Ultimate Defense Handgun 28957 165gr BJHP 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1090 435 0.8
50 1041 397 0
75 1000 367 -2.8
100 966 342 -7.8
Remington Golden Saber Defense 27607 165gr BJHP 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1090 435 0.8
50 1041 397 0
75 1000 367 -2.8
100 966 342 -7.8
Remington Golden Saber Bonded 29363 165gr Bonded BJHP 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1090 435 0.8
50 1041 397 0
75 1000 367 -2.8
100 966 342 -7.8
Remington UMC 23647/23746 180gr FMJ 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Remington Range R27781 180gr FMJ 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Remington Golden Saber Bonded 29365 180gr Bonded BJHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1015 412 -0.2
25 986 389 1
50 961 369 0
75 937 351 -3.4
100 916 335 -9.2
Remington Golden Saber Defense Compact 27618 180gr BJHP 0.177 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 785 246 -0.2
25 770 237 1.8
50 756 229 0
75 743 221 -5.5
100 730 213 -15
Remington UMC 23791 180gr FNEB 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Remington UMC 23795/23976 180gr FMJ 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Remington Range Clean 27685 180gr FNEB 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Remington Golden Saber Defense 27608 180gr BJHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1015 412 -0.2
25 986 389 1
50 961 369 0
75 937 351 -3.4
100 916 335 -9.2
Remington HTP 22308 180gr JHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1015 412 -0.2
25 986 389 1
50 961 369 0
75 937 351 -3.4
100 916 335 -9.2
Remington UMC 23687/23694 180gr JHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1015 412 -0.2
25 986 389 1
50 961 369 0
75 937 351 -3.4
100 916 335 -9.2
Remington UMC 23742/23779 180gr FMJ 0.183 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 964 371 1.1
50 941 354 0
75 919 338 -3.5
100 899 323 -9.6
Sellier & Bellot
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Sellier & Bellot SB40G 165gr FMJ 0.180 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1027 386 -0.2
25 997 364 1
50 970 345 0
75 945 327 -3.3
100 923 312 -9
Sellier & Bellot SB40B 180gr FMJ 0.191 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 968 375 -0.2
25 945 357 1.1
50 924 341 0
75 904 327 -3.6
100 886 314 -10
Sellier & Bellot SB40C 180gr JHP 0.246 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 974 379 -0.2
25 956 365 1.1
50 938 352 0
75 922 340 -3.5
100 907 329 -9.7
Sierra
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Sierra Outdoor Master A8460--28 180gr JHP 0.170 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 985 388 -0.2
25 958 367 1.1
50 933 348 0
75 910 331 -3.6
100 890 316 -9.8
Speer
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Speer Gold Dot 23970GD 165gr JHP 0.142 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1091 436 0.8
50 1043 399 0
75 1003 368 -2.8
100 968 344 -7.8
Speer Lawman 53955 165gr TMJ 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1090 435 0.8
50 1041 397 0
75 1000 367 -2.8
100 966 342 -7.8
Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 53954 165gr TMJ 0.139 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1050 404 -0.2
25 1008 372 1
50 972 346 0
75 941 324 -3.3
100 912 305 -9
Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun 24259 165gr JHP 0.142 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1091 436 0.8
50 1043 399 0
75 1003 368 -2.8
100 968 344 -7.8
Speer Gold Dot G2 23999 180gr JHP 0.153 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1150 485 -0.2
25 1091 436 0.8
50 1043 399 0
75 1003 368 -2.8
100 968 344 -7.8
Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 53880 180gr TMJ 0.146 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 967 373 1.1
50 937 351 0
75 911 332 -3.5
100 886 314 -9.7
Speer Lawman 53652 180gr TMJ 0.146 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1000 400 -0.2
25 967 373 1.1
50 937 351 0
75 911 332 -3.5
100 886 314 -9.7
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 23974GD 180gr JHP 0.152 / 3.5
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 361 -0.2
25 923 341 1.2
50 899 323 0
75 876 307 -3.9
100 855 292 -10.5
Speer Gold Dot 23962GD 180gr JHP 0.147 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1025 420 -0.2
25 988 391 1
50 957 366 0
75 929 345 -3.4
100 903 326 -9.3
Underwood
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Underwood 220 135gr JHP 0.090 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1400 588 -0.2
25 1255 472 0.6
50 1141 390 0
75 1056 334 -2.3
100 992 295 -6.5
Underwood 223 155gr XTP 0.140 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1300 582 -0.2
25 1216 509 0.7
50 1145 451 0
75 1086 406 -2.3
100 1039 371 -6.4
Underwood 226 180gr JHP 0.150 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1100 484 -0.2
25 1052 443 0.9
50 1013 410 0
75 979 383 -3
100 949 360 -8.3
Underwood 228 200gr JHP 0.160 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 950 321 -0.2
25 924 304 1.2
50 901 289 0
75 880 275 -3.8
100 859 262 -10.5
Winchester
Mfr / Brand SKU Bullet G1 BC / Bbl (in)
Winchester Super Clean W40SWLF 120gr FMJ Lead Free 0.126 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1250 416 -0.2
25 1165 362 0.7
50 1097 321 0
75 1042 290 -2.5
100 998 265 -7
Winchester Silvertip W40SWST 155gr JHP 0.169 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1205 500 -0.2
25 1146 452 0.7
50 1097 414 0
75 1055 383 -2.5
100 1019 358 -7
Winchester Defender S40SWPDB 165gr Bonded JHP 0.170 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1140 476 -0.2
25 1092 437 0.8
50 1051 405 0
75 1016 378 -2.8
100 985 356 -7.7
Winchester Super-X WC401 165gr BEB 0.199 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1130 468 -0.2
25 1089 435 0.8
50 1054 407 0
75 1024 384 -2.8
100 997 364 -7.6
Winchester USA USA40SW/USA40SWVP/USA40W 165gr FMJ 0.204 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1060 412 -0.2
25 1029 388 0.9
50 1002 368 0
75 978 350 -3.1
100 955 334 -8.4
Winchester USA Ready RED40 165gr FMJ FN 0.179 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1060 412 -0.2
25 1025 385 1
50 995 363 0
75 968 343 -3.1
100 944 326 -8.6
Winchester Super-X WC402 180gr BEB 0.191 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 990 392 -0.2
25 965 372 1.1
50 942 355 0
75 922 340 -3.5
100 902 325 -9.6
Winchester USA Q4238 180gr FMJ 0.200 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1020 416 -0.2
25 993 394 1
50 969 375 0
75 947 359 -3.3
100 927 343 -9
Winchester W Defense USA40JHP 180gr JHP 0.185 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1020 416 -0.2
25 991 393 1
50 965 373 0
75 942 355 -3.3
100 921 339 -9.1
Winchester Defender S40SWPDB1 180gr JHP 0.182 / 4
Range (yds) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
0 1025 420 -0.2
25 995 396 1
50 969 375 0
75 945 357 -3.3
100 923 340 -9.1
Notes on Ballistic Coefficient
- Ballistic coefficient (BC) is a numerical representation of how efficiently a bullet moves through the air. It reflects the bullet’s capacity to conserve velocity, energy, and momentum, as well as its ability to resist the influence of cross and vertical winds. When all other variables are equal (e.g. weight, muzzle velocity, etc.), a bullet with a higher BC will exhibit a flatter trajectory compared to a bullet with a lower one.
- A bullet’s shape determines which type of BC mathematical model most accurately reflects its ballistic performance. The G1 BC is the old industry standard, and best predicts flat base projectiles’ ballistic performance. G7 BC is better suited for sleeker boat tail projectiles, which are commonly favored for long-distance shooting. Handgun ammo does not have boat tail projectiles, rendering G7 BC irrelevant to this article.
- Some manufacturers do not provide BC data, but do report their ammunition’s bullet velocities at 0 (i.e. muzzle) and 500 yards. In these cases, we calculated BC assuming the following atmospheric conditions: temperature, 59.0 °F; pressure, 29.92 in Hg; humidity, 50.0%; altitude, 0.0 feet.
- We calculated the ballistic data on this webpage using a ballistic calculator. We calculated these data assuming the following atmospheric conditions: temperature, 59.0 °F; pressure, 29.92 in Hg; relative humidity, 50.0%; altitude, 0.0 feet.
Notes on Performance Variation
- Real world performance invariably varies. Different lots of the same ammunition can perform differently from one another. Slight manufacturing variations affecting chamber pressure, muzzle velocity, and bullet weight can and will make two rounds from the same box of ammunition perform differently. Different firearms produce different results, especially if they have different barrel lengths (longer barrels tend to produce higher muzzle velocities, as they afford more time for the propellant to transfer its energy to the projectile). Atmospheric conditions bear significantly on ammunition performance. The shooter, of course, ultimately has the greatest influence over ammunition performance.
- Many manufacturers do not report the lengths of the test barrels they use to record muzzle velocities. We omitted this data wherever it was unavailable at the time of writing.
A Very Brief History of 40 S&W Ammunition
April 11th, 1986. The FBI entered a vicious firefight with two violent bank robbers in Miami, Florida. Special Agents Jerry Dove and Benjamin Grogan were killed in the line of duty. Five other agents were wounded before the scum were put down for good.
Among other things, this tragic loss caused the FBI to reconsider its standard sidearm: a revolver loaded with 38 Special +P 158 gain LSWCHP ammo. The bureau initially chose the S&W Model 1076 chambered in 10mm, but soon determined its recoil was too powerful for its agents.
S&W set to work developing a weaker version of the 10mm. Naturally, a 10mm cartridge with less propellant doesn’t require as capacious a case. That is precisely why S&W shortened the case, thus permitting use of a wieldier medium-frame pistol.
The new 40 S&W (aka “.40 cal,” despite its parent cartridge also having that caliber) debuted in January, 1990. It was quickly adopted by many law enforcement agencies. It would gain even more popularity due to the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which prohibited magazines holding more than ten rounds regardless of caliber. The 40 S&W’s wider bullet than that of the 9mm no longer counted against it, as its resultant limitations on magazine capacity were rendered moot by federal law.
The 40 S&W’s Popularity Receives a Blow
If the 40 S&W seemed destined to become the new status quo, that all changed on September 13th, 2004. The Federal Assault Weapons Ban expired! Pistol magazines could now legally hold any number of rounds (state and municipal restrictions notwithstanding), which cast the 9mm squarely in the spotlight. Its narrower bullet meant more rounds could fit in a magazine of the same length, and its slighter and softer recoil only contributed more to its newfound popularity over the 40 S&W.
Is the 40 S&W now obsolete? Hardly! Many of the shooters who grew accustomed to the 40 S&W during its heyday still prefer it above all other cartridges. Plenty of shooters who were born after 2004 have grown to love it as well.
That aside, the 40 S&W is waning in popularity. Fewer and fewer shooters seem to want it each year. Time can only tell if it one day fades into obscurity.
Which 40 S&W Bullet Weight Should You Choose?
The 40 S&W is loaded with bullets as light as 60 grains and as heavy as 205. Three bullet weights are most common, however. Here they are alongside their basic characteristics:
- 155 grains – The lightweight. Its low inertia equals high muzzle velocity without accompanying overpressurization, but with the snappiest recoil of the three. Typically preferred for target shooting owing to its flat, easily aimed trajectory and lower cost (the welcome result of containing relatively less lead and copper).
- 165 grains – The middleweight. The “Goldilocks” bullet weight combines a potent combination of flat trajectory and manageable recoil, and is accordingly favored for target shooting and personal defense alike.
- 180 grains – The heavyweight, and the 40 S&W’s original loading. Its superior mass grants it the highest momentum of the three bullets, which in turn helps it penetrate barriers and soft tissue most effectively.
The best way to pick the right bullet weight for applications X, Y, and Z? Try them all. See which one you can fire most confidently, accurately, and quickly. If you form a strong preference for one bullet weight over the others, then that’s a good one to stick to.
Training for self-defense? Make sure to choose training ammo featuring the same bullet weight as your self-defense loads. It won’t perform identically to the ammo you’d entrust your life to, but it’ll be similar enough to make target practice that much more instructive.
Which 40 S&W Bullet Type Should You Choose
There are so many different kinds of handgun bullets. But if you’re new to pistols and just want to order the ammo you need to get started, then there are only two bullets you must know about:
- Full metal jacket (FMJ) – The target shooter’s bullet of choice. Its design is the simplest a semi-automatic can reliably fire, and includes zero bells and whistles that could jack up its price tag.
- Jacketed hollow point (JHP) – The preferred bullet for self-defense. The JHP’s nose cavity causes the bullet to widen out upon striking soft tissue. Such terminal performance inflicts greater damage to the threat whilst simultaneously reducing the risk of over-penetration that could injure a bystander.
In summary: FMJ for target shooting, JHP for defense.
Which 40 S&W Ammo Is Best for Self-Defense?
It is impossible to predict which ammo will perform most (A) effectively during whichever self-defense scenario you find yourself in, or (B) reliably in your firearm. That said, we earnestly recommend two brands that are specifically designed for law enforcement (and also available for sale to the general public):
- Federal HST (noting that “Personal Defense HST” and “Tactical HST” are identical save for their packaging)
- Speer Gold Dot
40 S&W vs. 9mm
According to this in-depth analysis by a police firearms and defensive tactics instructor, the 40 S&W requires an average of 2.36 rounds to achieve incapacitation; the 9mm, 2.45 rounds.
Does that mean the 40 S&W is more effective at self-defense than the 9mm? Not necessarily. Obviously, no one is firing 36% of a 40 S&W cartridge. If you round both cartridges’ results up to whole numbers, they are equals. You could also interpret those data as meaning the 40 S&W has a higher chance of incapacitating the threat in fewer shots, but the difference is too slim to declare it the 9mm’s superior.
The best cartridge for self-defense is the one you’re best at firing. Full stop. Whether that’s the 9mm, 40 S&W, or some other piece of explosive goodness mainly boils down to personal preference.
The 40 S&W’s larger size necessitates fewer rounds in a magazine of the same length. But with greater size comes greater power – a fact made plain by the following comparative ballistic data.
Velocity (fps) Energy (ft lbs) Elevation (in)
Range (yds) 0 25 50 75 100 0 25 50 75 100 0 25 50 75 100
9mm 115gr JHP 1145 1093 1049 1012 980 335 305 281 262 245 -0.2 0.8 0 -2.8 -7.7
40 S&W 155gr JHP 1150 1086 1035 993 957 455 406 369 339 315 -0.2 0.8 0 -2.8 -7.9
9mm 124gr JHP 1125 1074 1031 995 964 349 318 293 273 256 -0.2 0.9 0 -2.9 -7.9
40 S&W 165gr JHP 1130 1079 1036 1000 968 468 426 393 366 343 -0.2 0.9 0 -2.8 -7.9
9mm 147gr JHP 990 964 941 920 900 320 304 289 276 264 -0.2 1.1 0 -3.5 -9.6
40 S&W 180gr JHP 1010 981 955 931 909 408 384 364 347 330 -0.2 1 0 -3.4 -9.3
Greater power does mean greater recoil, though. If the 40 S&W’s kick proves too snappy for you to manage, then you might do yourself a great favor by selecting something easier to control instead.
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