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)
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[Chart Label] Ballistic Trajectory Chart

12ga Slug

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .2
Bullet Weight: 300 gr
Initial Velocity: 2000 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 300 yd
Maximum Range: 2914 yd
Step Size: 50 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2665 2000
50 0.59 -1.12 -0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 2192 1814
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17 1795 1641
150 -3.80 2.42 0.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.26 1465 1483
200 -11.58 5.52 1.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 1198 1341
250 -24.20 9.24 2.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.49 992 1220
300 -42.66 13.57 3.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.61 841 1124

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: 300 yd
Maximum Range: 5926 yd
Step Size: 50 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
50 -0.13 0.25 0.07 0.21 0.39 0.11 0.06 2816 2654
100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.73 0.70 0.20 0.11 2622 2561
150 -1.20 0.76 0.22 1.63 1.04 0.30 0.17 2438 2470
200 -3.82 1.82 0.53 2.92 1.39 0.41 0.23 2264 2380
250 -7.98 3.05 0.89 4.63 1.77 0.51 0.30 2100 2292
300 -13.79 4.39 1.28 6.77 2.15 0.63 0.37 1945 2206

.45 ACP M1911A1

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .14
Bullet Weight: 230 gr
Initial Velocity: 825 fps
Sight Height : 1.5 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 7 yd
Chart Range: 300 yd
Maximum Range: 1778 yd
Step Size: 50 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)
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
0 -1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 348 825
50 3.06 -5.83 -1.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 316 786
100 -6.49 6.18 1.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.38 287 750
150 -31.49 20.02 5.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.59 263 717
200 -73.40 35.02 10.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 240 686
250 -133.80 51.08 14.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.03 220 656
300 -214.37 68.22 19.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.26 201 628

9mm SUB-2000

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .124
Bullet Weight: 124 gr
Initial Velocity: 1243 fps
Sight Height : 2.625 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 0°
Zero Range: 50 yd
Chart Range: 300 yd
Maximum Range: 1862 yd
Step Size: 50 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 -2.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 425 1243
- Sound Barrier (1116 fps) -
50 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 328 1091
100 -4.68 4.46 1.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27 271 992
150 -18.18 11.56 3.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43 234 922
200 -41.90 19.99 5.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 206 866
250 -77.23 29.48 8.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.78 184 817
300 -125.56 39.95 11.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.97 165 775
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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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