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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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Round Comparisons Ballistic Trajectory Chart

5.56 NATO (20" barrel)

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.151
Bullet Weight: 62 gr
Initial Velocity: 3100 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: 4203 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 1323 3100
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.97 0.92 0.27 0.10 1070 2787
200 -3.01 1.43 0.42 3.97 1.89 0.55 0.22 856 2493
300 -11.64 3.70 1.08 9.41 2.99 0.87 0.34 676 2216
400 -27.39 6.54 1.90 17.75 4.24 1.23 0.49 527 1956
500 -52.30 9.99 2.90 29.57 5.65 1.64 0.65 404 1713
600 -89.15 14.19 4.13 45.64 7.26 2.11 0.84 304 1487
700 -141.88 19.35 5.63 66.97 9.13 2.66 1.06 224 1276
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
800 -216.20 25.81 7.51 94.80 11.31 3.29 1.31 167 1101
900 -319.00 33.84 9.84 127.62 13.54 3.94 1.60 145 1025
1000 -454.66 43.41 12.63 163.62 15.62 4.54 1.90 130 970

5.56x45mm (75gr)

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.23
Bullet Weight: 75 gr
Initial Velocity: 2700 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: 5535 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 1214 2700
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.77 0.74 0.21 0.12 1047 2508
200 -4.05 1.93 0.56 3.09 1.48 0.43 0.24 899 2323
300 -14.56 4.63 1.35 7.19 2.29 0.67 0.37 767 2146
400 -32.63 7.79 2.27 13.27 3.17 0.92 0.52 651 1976
500 -59.63 11.39 3.31 21.61 4.13 1.20 0.68 548 1814
600 -97.23 15.47 4.50 32.49 5.17 1.50 0.85 459 1659
700 -147.49 20.12 5.85 46.28 6.31 1.84 1.04 381 1511
800 -213.04 25.43 7.40 63.43 7.57 2.20 1.25 312 1370
900 -297.18 31.53 9.17 84.47 8.96 2.61 1.48 254 1234
1000 -404.40 38.61 11.23 110.04 10.51 3.06 1.74 208 1117

6.5 Grendel (120gr bullet)

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.265
Bullet Weight: 120 gr
Initial Velocity: 2600 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: 6071 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 1802 2600
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.71 0.68 0.20 0.12 1581 2436
200 -4.36 2.08 0.61 2.82 1.34 0.39 0.25 1383 2278
300 -15.45 4.91 1.43 6.51 2.07 0.60 0.38 1204 2125
400 -34.24 8.17 2.38 11.95 2.85 0.83 0.53 1043 1979
500 -61.94 11.83 3.44 19.34 3.69 1.07 0.69 899 1837
600 -99.96 15.91 4.63 28.91 4.60 1.34 0.86 771 1701
700 -150.01 20.46 5.95 40.90 5.58 1.62 1.04 658 1571
800 -214.20 25.56 7.44 55.63 6.64 1.93 1.24 557 1446
900 -295.06 31.30 9.11 73.49 7.80 2.27 1.46 468 1325
1000 -395.77 37.79 10.99 94.90 9.06 2.64 1.69 389 1208
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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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