.380 Auto Trajectory Calculator
The .380 Auto offers reliable performance in compact defensive pistols. This trajectory chart helps you understand how your ammunition performs at typical self-defense distances. Popular for concealed carry, this cartridge balances adequate stopping power with manageable recoil in small handguns.
To match your specific defensive load, click "Modify Calculation" below to input your exact specifications. Whether you're using standard pressure rounds or higher-performing defensive ammunition, you can adjust for bullet weight, velocity, and other factors to get precise trajectory data.
Understanding your holdovers at various distances helps maximize this cartridge's effectiveness. For a defensive round primarily used at close range, knowing exactly where your bullets will impact can make all the difference in a critical situation.
.380 Auto Trajectory Chart
.380 Auto Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.001 | 980.0 | 202.64 |
| 5 | -0.2 | 3.74 | 1.088 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.016 | 970.32 | 198.66 |
| 10 | -0.01 | 0.07 | 0.022 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.032 | 961.29 | 194.98 |
| 15 | 0.09 | -0.58 | -0.169 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.048 | 952.57 | 191.46 |
| 20 | 0.1 | -0.46 | -0.134 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.063 | 944.13 | 188.08 |
| 25 | 0.0 | -0.02 | -0.005 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.079 | 935.95 | 184.84 |
| 30 | -0.19 | 0.59 | 0.173 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.095 | 928.0 | 181.71 |
| 35 | -0.48 | 1.3 | 0.38 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.112 | 920.26 | 178.69 |
| 40 | -0.88 | 2.08 | 0.606 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.128 | 912.73 | 175.78 |
| 45 | -1.38 | 2.91 | 0.846 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.145 | 905.39 | 172.96 |
| 50 | -1.98 | 3.77 | 1.097 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.161 | 898.23 | 170.24 |
| 55 | -2.69 | 4.66 | 1.357 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.178 | 891.23 | 167.59 |
| 60 | -3.52 | 5.58 | 1.624 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.195 | 884.37 | 165.02 |
| 65 | -4.45 | 6.52 | 1.897 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.212 | 877.65 | 162.53 |
| 70 | -5.5 | 7.48 | 2.176 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.229 | 871.08 | 160.1 |
| 75 | -6.66 | 8.46 | 2.461 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.246 | 864.64 | 157.74 |
| 80 | -7.93 | 9.45 | 2.75 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.264 | 858.32 | 155.45 |
| 85 | -9.33 | 10.46 | 3.043 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.281 | 852.12 | 153.21 |
| 90 | -10.84 | 11.49 | 3.341 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.299 | 846.02 | 151.02 |
| 95 | -12.48 | 12.52 | 3.643 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.317 | 840.02 | 148.89 |
| 100 | -14.24 | 13.58 | 3.949 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.335 | 834.11 | 146.8 |
Available .380 Auto Ammunition Ballistics
| Product | Velocity (fps) | BC | 25yd Drop | 50yd Drop | 75yd Drop | 100yd Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal American Eagle .380 ACP 95gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics | 980 | 0.1 | 0.0" | -2.0" | -6.7" | -14.2" |
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| PRODUCT | DEALER | QUANTITY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL PRICE | PRICE/RD |
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| Fast Ammo | 1000 | $246.90 | $36.99 | $283.89 |
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Armscor .380 Auto 95gr FMJ Ammo
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Fast Ammo | 1000 | $268.00 | $35.99 | $303.99 |
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| Black Basin Outdoors | 1000 | $324.86 | $0.00 | $324.86 |
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| Fast Ammo | 1000 | $284.94 | $39.99 | $324.93 |
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| Fast Ammo | 1000 | $305.90 | $39.99 | $345.89 |
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