Complete 40 caliber ammunition ballistics Chart. Compare all 40 SW ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart.

2021年2月6日 · The 40 S&W combines an energy advantage over both the 9mm and the 45 ACP with less recoil than the 10mm. Typically, you’ll get a muzzle velocity of around 990 fps. That means its 180 grain bullet delivers 392 ft lbs of energy out of the muzzle.

Below, you’ll find a sample 40 S&W bullet drop chart that gives you a general idea of the trajectory. Note: The chart above is an example of one 40 S&W load, and actual ballistic performance may vary depending on bullet weight, lot, barrel length, and environmental conditions while shooting. 40 S&W Velocity

The .40 S&W was developed as a law enforcement cartridge designed to duplicate performance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) reduced-velocity 10mm Auto cartridge which could be retrofitted into medium-frame (9 mm size) semi-automatic handguns. It uses 0.40-inch-diameter (10 mm) bullets ranging in weight from 105 to 200 grains (6.8 ...

.40 S&W Results in fps. Click here for a Muzzle Energy graph for the tests in this caliber.

2018年12月8日 · Accurate Arms data is good because they tell you they use a 4" 40S&W, 5" 10mm and 6" .357. A 4" .40 S&W can move a 155 gr bullet at about 1125 fps for about 435 Ft-Lbs of energy. A 6" .357 Magnum can move a 158 gr bullet at about 1360 fps for 648 ft-lbs of energy. A 5" 10mm Auto can use a 155 gr. bullet at about 1400 fps for 675 ft-lbs of energy.

2021年6月10日 · Here is a 40 S&W ballistics chart along with some history, facts, and other information on this self-defense handgun cartridge.

2021年7月24日 · Black Hills 40 S&W 155-Grain XTP D40N120. This Black Hills load uses a Hornady Extreme Terminal Performance (XTP) JHP bullet. Accuracy is good, and recoil isn’t heavy in the test gun. This is a fast load at 1133 fps average. Expansion is 0.61 inch and penetration 18 inches.

.40 S&W Factory loads are offered with 135, 155, 165, and 180 grain bullets. The published ballistics of the 165 grain Remington Golden Saber (JHP) load shows a muzzle velocity of 1150 fps and muzzle energy of 485 ft. lbs.

2017年1月2日 · Ballistics for the .40 S&W are similar to that of the 10mm Auto, precisely as the FBI wanted. The 10mm Auto usually comes in heavier grains, but as an example let’s compare the two at 180 grain: The .40 S&W reaches 1,050 fps, and hits with 598 Joules of energy. The 10mm Auto will reach 1,030 feet per second, and hit the target with 575 Joules.