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)
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 Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.480
Bullet Weight: 180 gr
Initial Velocity: 2700 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 300 yd
Chart Range: 500 yd
Maximum Range: 6265 yd
Step Size: 50 yd
Corrected For Atmosphere
Adjusted BC: 0.516
Altitude: 2000 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 2914 2700
50 2.26 -4.30 -1.25 0.20 0.37 0.11 0.06 2729 2613
100 4.73 -4.51 -1.31 0.69 0.66 0.19 0.12 2554 2528
150 5.84 -3.72 -1.08 1.54 0.98 0.28 0.18 2388 2444
200 5.50 -2.62 -0.76 2.75 1.31 0.38 0.24 2230 2362
250 3.59 -1.37 -0.40 4.34 1.66 0.48 0.30 2081 2281
300 0.02 -0.01 0.00 6.35 2.02 0.59 0.37 1939 2202
350 -5.35 1.46 0.42 8.77 2.39 0.70 0.44 1805 2125
400 -12.64 3.02 0.88 11.65 2.78 0.81 0.51 1678 2049
450 -22.01 4.67 1.36 15.00 3.18 0.93 0.59 1559 1975
500 -33.60 6.42 1.87 18.84 3.60 1.05 0.66 1446 1902
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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