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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
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Height: (px)
Range: (yd)
Chart Step Size: (yd)
Label:
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[Chart Label] Ballistic Trajectory Chart

280 Ackley 162 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.631
Bullet Weight: 162 gr
Initial Velocity: 2860 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 7332 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 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 2943 2860
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.53 0.50 0.15 0.11 2649 2713
200 -3.24 1.55 0.45 2.05 0.98 0.29 0.22 2380 2572
300 -11.74 3.74 1.09 4.70 1.49 0.43 0.34 2132 2434
400 -26.12 6.23 1.81 8.54 2.04 0.59 0.47 1905 2301
500 -47.07 8.99 2.61 13.70 2.62 0.76 0.60 1698 2172

30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.552
Bullet Weight: 178 gr
Initial Velocity: 2750 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 6610 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 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 2990 2750
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.63 0.60 0.18 0.11 2645 2587
200 -3.70 1.77 0.51 2.49 1.19 0.35 0.23 2334 2430
300 -13.31 4.23 1.23 5.74 1.83 0.53 0.36 2051 2278
400 -29.63 7.07 2.06 10.50 2.51 0.73 0.50 1796 2132
500 -53.61 10.24 2.98 16.94 3.23 0.94 0.64 1567 1991
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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