.505 Projectiles
0.505" diameter · Effective range ~500 yards
Overview
The .505 (0.505" diameter) is chambered in cartridges including various loadings. It is primarily used for general shooting with an effective range of approximately 500 yards.
Our database contains 3 projectiles in this caliber from 2 manufacturers.
Available Projectiles
Weight Range
- Lightest: 525.0 grains
- Heaviest: 525.0 grains
BC Range (G1)
- Lowest: 0.27
- Highest: 0.32
All .505 Projectiles
Weight vs Ballistic Coefficient
Interactive comparison chart — view BC trends across different bullet weights in this caliber.
| Projectile | Weight (gr) | BC (G1) | SD | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes .505 525gr TSX Hunting 30688 | 525 | 0.32 | 0.294 | Barnes |
| Hornady .505 525gr DGX® 5050 | 525 | 0.27 | 0.294 | Hornady |
| Hornady .505 525gr DGS® 5051 | 525 | 0.27 | 0.294 | Hornady |
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