Hunt & Live
Handgun 155 grain

40 S&W Ballistics

BC: 0 · self-defense, target, plinking

Key Performance Data

1180fps
Muzzle Velocity
479ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0BC
Ballistic Coefficient
0"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
1180 fps
100 yds
980 fps
200 yds
0 fps
Muzzle
479 ft-lbs
100 yds
331 ft-lbs
200 yds
0 ft-lbs

40 S&W Overview

The40 S&Wis a handgun cartridge firing a 155 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of . At the muzzle, it produces 1180 fps velocity and 479 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle11804790.0
100 yards9803318.5
200 yards

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of1180 fpsand muzzle energy of479 ft-lbs, the 40 S&W is best suited for small game and target shooting.

The ballistic coefficient of **** is typical for this class of cartridge.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: self-defense, target, plinking.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 40 S&W retains 0.0% of its initial velocity and 0.0% of its muzzle energy.

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