Hunt & Live
Rifle 180 grain

30-40 KRAG Ballistics

BC: 0.394 · deer, elk, medium-large game

Key Performance Data

2430fps
Muzzle Velocity
2360ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0.394BC
Ballistic Coefficient
-5.6"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
2430 fps
100 yds
2219 fps
200 yds
2018 fps
Muzzle
2360 ft-lbs
100 yds
1967 ft-lbs
200 yds
1628 ft-lbs

30-40 KRAG Overview

The30-40 KRAGis a rifle cartridge firing a 180 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.394. At the muzzle, it produces 2430 fps velocity and 2360 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle243023600.0
100 yards22191967-1.8
200 yards20181628-5.6

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of2430 fpsand muzzle energy of2360 ft-lbs, the 30-40 KRAG is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.

The ballistic coefficient of0.394provides good performance at typical shooting distances.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 30-40 KRAG retains 83.0% of its initial velocity and 69.0% of its muzzle energy.

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