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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[Chart Label] Ballistic Trajectory Chart

9mm Mary

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: .49
Bullet Weight: 314 gr
Initial Velocity: 2790 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: 9445 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 5428 2790
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.36 0.34 0.10 0.11 5073 2697
200 -3.28 1.56 0.45 1.35 0.64 0.19 0.22 4737 2606
300 -11.68 3.72 1.08 3.04 0.97 0.28 0.34 4418 2517
400 -25.57 6.10 1.78 5.47 1.31 0.38 0.46 4115 2429
500 -45.36 8.66 2.52 8.68 1.66 0.48 0.59 3829 2343
600 -71.49 11.37 3.31 12.70 2.02 0.59 0.72 3558 2259
700 -104.43 14.24 4.14 17.60 2.40 0.70 0.85 3302 2176
800 -144.72 17.27 5.02 23.40 2.79 0.81 0.99 3060 2095
900 -192.93 20.47 5.95 30.18 3.20 0.93 1.14 2833 2015
1000 -249.71 23.84 6.94 37.98 3.63 1.05 1.29 2618 1938

308 Winchester

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .475
Bullet Weight: 168 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: 5900 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 2720 2700
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.72 0.21 0.12 2356 2513
200 -4.02 1.92 0.56 3.00 1.43 0.42 0.24 2032 2334
300 -14.44 4.59 1.34 6.95 2.21 0.64 0.37 1744 2162
400 -32.31 7.71 2.24 12.81 3.06 0.89 0.52 1488 1997
500 -58.93 11.25 3.27 20.80 3.97 1.16 0.67 1264 1841
600 -95.83 15.25 4.44 31.17 4.96 1.44 0.84 1069 1693
700 -144.90 19.76 5.75 44.18 6.03 1.75 1.03 902 1555
800 -208.39 24.87 7.23 60.09 7.17 2.09 1.23 760 1427
900 -288.97 30.66 8.92 79.14 8.40 2.44 1.45 643 1313
1000 -389.74 37.22 10.83 101.45 9.69 2.82 1.69 550 1214

30-06 Springfield

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.475
Bullet Weight: 180 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: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 5926 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 3023 2750
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.73 0.70 0.20 0.11 2622 2561
200 -3.82 1.82 0.53 2.92 1.39 0.41 0.23 2264 2380
300 -13.79 4.39 1.28 6.77 2.15 0.63 0.37 1945 2206
400 -30.92 7.38 2.15 12.47 2.97 0.87 0.51 1663 2040
500 -56.43 10.78 3.13 20.23 3.86 1.12 0.66 1414 1881
600 -91.80 14.61 4.25 30.31 4.82 1.40 0.83 1197 1730
700 -138.81 18.93 5.51 42.96 5.86 1.70 1.01 1010 1590
800 -199.61 23.82 6.93 58.44 6.98 2.03 1.20 851 1459
900 -276.77 29.36 8.54 77.01 8.17 2.38 1.42 719 1341
1000 -373.27 35.64 10.37 98.82 9.44 2.75 1.65 613 1238

50 BMG

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 1.050
Bullet Weight: 750 gr
Initial Velocity: 2820 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: 10201 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 13246 2820
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.32 0.09 0.11 12433 2732
200 -3.16 1.51 0.44 1.25 0.59 0.17 0.22 11663 2646
300 -11.29 3.59 1.04 2.80 0.89 0.26 0.34 10931 2562
400 -24.72 5.90 1.72 5.03 1.20 0.35 0.45 10235 2479
500 -43.81 8.36 2.43 7.97 1.52 0.44 0.58 9575 2398
600 -68.95 10.97 3.19 11.65 1.85 0.54 0.70 8948 2318
700 -100.57 13.72 3.99 16.10 2.20 0.64 0.84 8353 2239
800 -139.12 16.60 4.83 21.37 2.55 0.74 0.97 7789 2163
900 -185.11 19.64 5.71 27.51 2.92 0.85 1.11 7256 2087
1000 -239.08 22.83 6.64 34.54 3.30 0.96 1.26 6752 2013
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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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