Pistol projectile · Hornady · FTX · .500 S&W
Hornady .500 300gr FTX 50102
.500 S&W · 300 grain · FTX
Estimates
Performance.
TheHornady .500 300gr FTX® 50102is a pistol projectile manufactured byHornady. With a bullet diameter of 0.5 inches and weight of 300 grains, this projectile is designed for pistol revolver applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Product Line | FTX® |
| SKU | 50102 |
| Type | Pistol |
| Diameter | 0.5" |
| Weight | 300 grains |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | 0.2 |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G7) | N/A |
| Sectional Density | 0.171 |
Performance Estimates
Based on typical load data for .500 S&W:
| Metric | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Muzzle Velocity | ~1300 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | ~1125.6 ft-lbs |
| Effective Range | ~100 yards |
Suitable Applications
This projectile is commonly used for: hunting, dangerous game.
About the Ballistic Coefficient
The G1 ballistic coefficient of0.2indicates how well this projectile retains velocity in flight. A higher BC means better wind resistance and less drop at distance.
Sectional Density
With a sectional density of0.171, this projectile is suited for its intended application range.
Suitability
Suitable game.
Compatibility
Compatible cartridges.
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