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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17HM2 HORNADY V-MAX 17gr Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.765
Bullet Weight: 710 gr
Initial Velocity: 3438 fps
Sight Height : 15 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 0°
Zero Range: 800 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 16697 yd
Step Size: 100 yd
 Corrected For Atmosphere
Adjusted BC: 2.218
Altitude: 20000 ft
Barometric Pressure: 13.01 Hg
Temperature: -17° F
Relative Humidity: 50%
Speed of Sound: 1031 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 -15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18637 3438
100 -1.87 1.78 0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 18116 3390
200 8.21 -3.92 -1.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18 17608 3342
300 15.18 -4.83 -1.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27 17114 3294
400 18.94 -4.52 -1.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.36 16632 3248
500 19.41 -3.71 -1.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.45 16162 3202
600 16.48 -2.62 -0.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 15704 3156
700 10.06 -1.37 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 15258 3111
800 0.05 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.74 14823 3066
900 -13.66 1.45 0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 14398 3022
1000 -31.17 2.98 0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.94 13984 2978
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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