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

6.5 Grendel

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .510
Bullet Weight: 123 gr
Initial Velocity: 2580 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: 6147 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 1818 2580
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.71 0.21 0.12 1587 2410
200 -4.51 2.15 0.63 2.97 1.42 0.41 0.25 1379 2247
300 -15.91 5.06 1.47 6.88 2.19 0.64 0.39 1193 2090
400 -35.30 8.42 2.45 12.65 3.02 0.88 0.54 1027 1939
500 -63.94 12.21 3.55 20.48 3.91 1.14 0.70 881 1796
600 -103.40 16.45 4.79 30.60 4.87 1.42 0.87 753 1660
700 -155.48 21.21 6.17 43.23 5.90 1.72 1.06 643 1534
800 -222.38 26.54 7.72 58.61 6.99 2.03 1.26 548 1417
900 -306.62 32.53 9.46 76.92 8.16 2.37 1.48 469 1311
1000 -411.31 39.27 11.42 98.32 9.39 2.73 1.72 405 1218

6.8 SPC

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .400
Bullet Weight: 120 gr
Initial Velocity: 2650 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: 5183 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 1871 2650
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.92 0.87 0.25 0.12 1575 2431
200 -4.40 2.10 0.61 3.71 1.77 0.51 0.25 1317 2223
300 -15.87 5.05 1.47 8.67 2.76 0.80 0.39 1093 2025
400 -35.84 8.55 2.49 16.12 3.85 1.12 0.54 901 1838
500 -66.13 12.63 3.67 26.39 5.04 1.47 0.72 738 1664
600 -109.03 17.35 5.05 39.87 6.34 1.85 0.91 602 1504
700 -167.35 22.83 6.64 56.91 7.76 2.26 1.12 493 1359
800 -244.53 29.19 8.49 77.77 9.28 2.70 1.35 407 1236
900 -344.49 36.55 10.63 102.50 10.88 3.16 1.60 344 1136
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
1000 -471.60 45.03 13.10 130.85 12.49 3.63 1.88 299 1059

308 Winchester

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .435
Bullet Weight: 165 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 2671 2700
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.82 0.78 0.23 0.12 2283 2496
200 -4.09 1.95 0.57 3.30 1.57 0.46 0.24 1941 2302
300 -14.77 4.70 1.37 7.67 2.44 0.71 0.38 1640 2116
400 -33.24 7.93 2.31 14.19 3.39 0.99 0.53 1377 1939
500 -60.98 11.64 3.39 23.14 4.42 1.29 0.69 1150 1771
600 -99.84 15.89 4.62 34.81 5.54 1.61 0.86 956 1615
700 -152.07 20.74 6.03 49.53 6.76 1.97 1.06 793 1471
800 -220.40 26.31 7.65 67.58 8.07 2.35 1.27 660 1342
900 -308.07 32.69 9.51 89.18 9.46 2.75 1.51 554 1230
1000 -418.94 40.00 11.64 114.37 10.92 3.18 1.76 474 1138

6.5 Creedmoor

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: .315
Bullet Weight: 143 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: 6927 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 2315 2700
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.57 0.54 0.16 0.11 2079 2559
200 -3.81 1.82 0.53 2.22 1.06 0.31 0.24 1863 2422
300 -13.56 4.31 1.26 5.09 1.62 0.47 0.36 1664 2289
400 -29.96 7.15 2.08 9.29 2.22 0.64 0.50 1482 2160
500 -53.82 10.28 2.99 14.92 2.85 0.83 0.64 1315 2035
600 -86.08 13.70 3.98 22.12 3.52 1.02 0.79 1163 1914
700 -127.85 17.44 5.07 31.04 4.23 1.23 0.95 1025 1797
800 -180.41 21.53 6.26 41.85 4.99 1.45 1.13 900 1683
900 -245.25 26.02 7.57 54.74 5.81 1.69 1.31 787 1574
1000 -324.15 30.95 9.00 69.91 6.68 1.94 1.51 685 1469
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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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