Hunt & Live
Handgun 225 grain

45 Colt Ballistics

BC: 0 · self-defense, target, plinking

Key Performance Data

960fps
Muzzle Velocity
460ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0BC
Ballistic Coefficient
0"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
960 fps
100 yds
841 fps
200 yds
0 fps
Muzzle
460 ft-lbs
100 yds
354 ft-lbs
200 yds
0 ft-lbs

45 Colt Overview

The45 Coltis a handgun cartridge firing a 225 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of . At the muzzle, it produces 960 fps velocity and 460 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle9604600.0
100 yards84135413
200 yards

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of960 fpsand muzzle energy of460 ft-lbs, the 45 Colt 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 45 Colt retains 0.0% of its initial velocity and 0.0% of its muzzle energy.

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