Rifle
250 grain
450 BUSHMASTER Ballistics
BC: 0.21 · deer, elk, medium-large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
450 BUSHMASTER Overview
The450 BUSHMASTERis a rifle cartridge firing a 250 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.21. At the muzzle, it produces 2200 fps velocity and 2686 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2200 | 2686 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 1835 | 1868 | -2.9 |
| 200 yards | 1515 | 1274 | -9 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2200 fpsand muzzle energy of2686 ft-lbs, the 450 BUSHMASTER is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.21is typical for this class of cartridge.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 450 BUSHMASTER retains 68.9% of its initial velocity and 47.4% of its muzzle energy.
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