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

m855A1

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.22
Bullet Weight: 62 gr
Initial Velocity: 2900 fps
Sight Height : 2.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 27.5 yd
Chart Range: 300 yd
Maximum Range: 3361 yd
Step Size: 25 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 -2.50 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 1158 2900
25 -0.21 0.80 0.23 0.12 0.45 0.13 0.03 1074 2793
50 1.78 -3.40 -0.99 0.38 0.73 0.21 0.05 996 2689
75 3.48 -4.42 -1.29 0.84 1.07 0.31 0.08 922 2588
100 4.85 -4.62 -1.34 1.49 1.42 0.41 0.11 853 2488
125 5.86 -4.47 -1.30 2.35 1.79 0.52 0.14 787 2391
150 6.50 -4.14 -1.20 3.43 2.18 0.64 0.17 726 2296
175 6.73 -3.67 -1.07 4.75 2.59 0.75 0.21 668 2203
200 6.50 -3.10 -0.90 6.32 3.02 0.88 0.24 615 2113
225 5.79 -2.46 -0.71 8.15 3.46 1.01 0.28 564 2024
250 4.55 -1.74 -0.51 10.27 3.92 1.14 0.32 517 1938
275 2.73 -0.95 -0.28 12.68 4.40 1.28 0.36 473 1854
300 0.28 -0.09 -0.03 15.42 4.91 1.43 0.40 432 1772
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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