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Ballistic Trajectory Calculator

Use this ballistic calculator in order to calculate the flight path of a bullet given the shooting parameters that meet your conditions. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. It will a produce a line graph showing the bullet drop and flight path of the bullet. By adding trajectories to the panel on the right you may produce charts and graphs that show the different trajectories side by side. This can be useful in comparing cartridges or loads.

Single Trajectory Graph & Chart
Drag Function: [?]
Ballistic Coefficient:[?]
Bullet Weight: [?] (gr)
Initial Velocity: [?] (fps)
Zero Range: [?] (yd)
Sight Height: [?] (in)
Shooting Angle: [?] (deg)
Wind Speed: [?] (mph)
Wind Angle: [?] (deg)
Correct for Atmosphere: [?]
Altitude: [?] (ft)
Temperature: [?] (F)
Barometric Pressure:[?] (hg)
Relative Humidity: [?] (%)
Show Sound Barrier: [?]
Chart Range: [?] (yd)
Chart Step Size: [?] (yd)
Multiple Trajectory Graph
Trajectories
Width: (px)
Height: (px)
Range: (yd)
Chart Step Size: (yd)
Label:
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[Chart Label] Ballistic Trajectory Chart

Hornady 40gr vmax 20 practical

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.275
Bullet Weight: 40 gr
Initial Velocity: 3800 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 4227 yd
Step Size: 100 yd
 International Standard Atmosphere
Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg
Temperature: 59° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1116 fps

Range Elevation Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 1283 3800
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.85 0.81 0.23 0.08 1022 3391
200 -1.54 0.74 0.21 3.46 1.65 0.48 0.18 811 3021
300 -6.92 2.20 0.64 8.13 2.59 0.75 0.28 638 2680
400 -17.16 4.10 1.19 15.21 3.63 1.06 0.40 496 2364
500 -33.67 6.43 1.87 25.20 4.81 1.40 0.54 380 2069
600 -58.36 9.29 2.70 38.70 6.16 1.79 0.69 287 1797
700 -93.89 12.81 3.73 56.43 7.70 2.24 0.87 214 1553
800 -143.95 17.18 5.00 79.18 9.45 2.75 1.08 160 1341
900 -213.42 22.64 6.59 107.50 11.41 3.32 1.32 122 1173
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
1000 -308.32 29.44 8.56 141.25 13.49 3.92 1.59 99 1056

22-250 Rem 50 gr V-MAX

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.242
Bullet Weight: 50 gr
Initial Velocity: 3800 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 3827 yd
Step Size: 100 yd
 International Standard Atmosphere
Altitude: Sea Level (0 ft)
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 Hg
Temperature: 59° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1116 fps

Range Elevation Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Time Energy Vel[x+y]
(yd) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (in) (MOA) (MIL) (s) (ft.lbf) (ft/s)
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 1603 3800
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.96 0.92 0.27 0.08 1238 3339
200 -1.65 0.79 0.23 3.97 1.90 0.55 0.18 950 2925
300 -7.38 2.35 0.68 9.43 3.00 0.87 0.29 721 2548
400 -18.52 4.42 1.29 17.84 4.26 1.24 0.42 538 2200
500 -36.91 7.05 2.05 29.91 5.71 1.66 0.56 393 1881
600 -65.22 10.38 3.02 46.52 7.40 2.15 0.74 282 1595
700 -107.32 14.64 4.26 68.68 9.37 2.73 0.94 202 1350
800 -168.63 20.13 5.85 97.12 11.59 3.37 1.18 150 1160
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
900 -255.73 27.13 7.89 131.59 13.96 4.06 1.46 119 1035
1000 -375.39 35.84 10.43 171.06 16.33 4.75 1.76 101 952
shooting chronograph

Keep in mind this is an approximation and although it is quite accurate it should never replace first-hand experience of shooting your specific firearm and ammunition to determine the bullet drop and windage at different ranges and conditions. To make it as accurate as possible, it is important that you input the most accurate information that represents shooting conditions, your firearm, and cartridge. The two most important variables are the Initial Velocity and the Ballistic Coefficient. If you do not have a Shooting Chronograph, I strongly suggest you purchase one. It is a great investment if you want to get into long range shooting and will be especially useful if you handload.

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