.450 Bushmaster Trajectory Calculator
The .450 Bushmaster delivers serious stopping power in a straight-wall package. This trajectory chart tracks a hefty 260-grain bullet at 2,200 fps with a 100-yard zero, perfect for understanding the round's arcing trajectory. Popular in states requiring straight-wall cartridges, it's earned a reputation as a dependable big game stopper.
Click "Modify Calculation" below to customize the calculator for your specific load. Whether you're running lighter bullets for reduced recoil or heavier projectiles for maximum impact, you can dial in your exact specifications and environmental conditions to get precise trajectory data.
Understanding your holdovers is crucial with this big-bore cartridge, especially when hunting in thick cover or taking longer shots. This data helps you place your shots exactly where they need to go when it counts.
.450 Bushmaster Trajectory Chart
.450 Bushmaster Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2200.0 | 2794.95 |
| 25 | -0.31 | 1.18 | 0.344 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.035 | 2088.72 | 2519.35 |
| 50 | 0.37 | -0.7 | -0.204 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.072 | 1981.45 | 2267.24 |
| 75 | 0.5 | -0.63 | -0.183 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.111 | 1877.64 | 2035.88 |
| 100 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.002 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.152 | 1777.47 | 1824.45 |
| 125 | -1.17 | 0.89 | 0.26 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.196 | 1681.32 | 1632.41 |
| 150 | -3.12 | 1.98 | 0.577 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.242 | 1589.55 | 1459.08 |
| 175 | -5.93 | 3.23 | 0.94 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.29 | 1502.34 | 1303.37 |
| 200 | -9.7 | 4.63 | 1.346 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.341 | 1420.12 | 1164.61 |
| 225 | -14.54 | 6.17 | 1.795 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.396 | 1343.48 | 1042.29 |
| 250 | -20.6 | 7.86 | 2.287 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.453 | 1273.21 | 936.11 |
| 275 | -27.99 | 9.71 | 2.826 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.514 | 1210.05 | 845.55 |
| 300 | -36.86 | 11.73 | 3.412 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.577 | 1154.55 | 769.76 |
| 325 | -47.37 | 13.91 | 4.047 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.644 | 1106.81 | 707.42 |
| 350 | -59.64 | 16.27 | 4.732 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.713 | 1066.0 | 656.21 |
| 375 | -73.83 | 18.79 | 5.467 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.784 | 1030.85 | 613.65 |
| 400 | -90.06 | 21.49 | 6.252 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.858 | 1000.18 | 577.68 |
| 425 | -108.45 | 24.36 | 7.087 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.934 | 972.97 | 546.68 |
| 450 | -129.14 | 27.4 | 7.97 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.012 | 948.45 | 519.47 |
| 475 | -152.25 | 30.6 | 8.902 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.092 | 926.02 | 495.19 |
| 500 | -177.88 | 33.97 | 9.881 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.174 | 905.24 | 473.22 |