Handgun Bullet Sectional Density

The Sectional Density of Handgun Bullets -
Condensed List

Compiled by Chuck Hawks

.22 caliber S, L, LR; .22 Jet (.222")

40 grain, SD .116

.22 caliber WMR; .221 Fireball (.224")

45 grain, SD .128

.25 Caliber (.251")

50 grain, SD .113

.30 caliber / 7.62mm (.308")

100 grain, SD .151

.32 caliber (.311-.312")

60 grain, SD .088
100 grain, SD .147

.380 / 9mm caliber (.355")

90 grain, SD .102
115 grain, SD .130
124 grain, SD .141
147 grain, SD .167

.38 caliber (.357")

110 grain, SD .123
125 grain, SD .140
158 grain, SD .177

9mm Makarov caliber (.365")

95 grain, SD .102

.40 / 10mm caliber (.400")

155 grain, SD .138
180 grain, SD .161

.41 caliber (.410")

210 grain, SD .178

.44 caliber (.429-.430")

200 grain, SD .155
240 grain, SD .185

.45 caliber (.451-.452")

200 grain, SD .140
230 grain, SD .162
250 grain, SD .175

.475 caliber (.475")

325 grain, SD .206

.50 caliber (.500")

325 grain, SD .186

NOTE: For a greatly expanded version of this list with many more entries, see "The Sectional Density of Handgun Bullets List - Expanded Version" on the Tables, Charts and Lists Page.

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