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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Height: (px)
Range: (yd)
Chart Step Size: (yd)
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1898 Krag 1901 rear sight Ballistic Trajectory Chart
Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.312
Bullet Weight: 220 gr
Initial Velocity: 2000 fps
Sight Height : 0.975 in
Shooting Angle: 0°
Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 0°
Zero Range: 100 yd
Chart Range: 600 yd
Maximum Range: 4127 yd
Step Size: 25 yd
Corrected For Atmosphere
Adjusted BC: 0.318
Altitude: 0 ft
Barometric Pressure: 30.01 Hg
Temperature: 70° F
Relative Humidity: 60%
Speed of Sound: 1128 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 -0.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1954 2000
25 0.18 -0.69 -0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 1839 1940
50 0.75 -1.43 -0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 1730 1882
75 0.71 -0.90 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 1626 1824
100 0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.16 1528 1768
125 -1.38 1.06 0.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 1435 1714
150 -3.52 2.24 0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 1347 1660
175 -6.44 3.51 1.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.29 1264 1608
200 -10.20 4.87 1.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 1186 1558
225 -14.86 6.30 1.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.39 1112 1509
250 -20.47 7.81 2.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.44 1044 1462
275 -27.10 9.41 2.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.49 979 1416
300 -34.81 11.08 3.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 920 1372
325 -43.68 12.83 3.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 864 1330
350 -53.78 14.67 4.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 813 1290
375 -65.18 16.59 4.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.72 766 1252
400 -77.97 18.61 5.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.78 724 1217
425 -92.22 20.72 6.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 685 1184
450 -108.03 22.92 6.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 650 1154
- Sound Barrier (1128 fps) -
475 -125.46 25.22 7.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.97 619 1126
500 -144.61 27.61 8.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.04 592 1101
525 -165.55 30.11 8.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.11 567 1077
550 -188.37 32.70 9.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.18 545 1056
575 -213.13 35.39 10.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 525 1036
600 -239.91 38.18 11.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.32 506 1018
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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