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

M855A1

Drag Function: G7
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.371
Bullet Weight: 62 gr
Initial Velocity: 2970 fps
Sight Height : 0 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 00 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 7973 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1215 2970
100 -2.03 1.93 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 1113 2844
200 -8.36 3.99 1.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 1019 2720
300 -19.39 6.17 1.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32 931 2600
400 -35.57 8.49 2.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.44 849 2483
500 -57.40 10.96 3.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57 772 2368
600 -85.43 13.59 3.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.70 701 2256
700 -120.30 16.41 4.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.83 635 2147
800 -162.72 19.42 5.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.98 574 2041
900 -213.48 22.65 6.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.13 517 1938
1000 -273.51 26.12 7.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.29 465 1838

308 Winchester adj

Drag Function: G1
Ballistic Coefficient: .475
Bullet Weight: 168 gr
Initial Velocity: 2700 fps
Sight Height : 0 in
Shooting Angle: 0°		 Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Angle: 90°
Zero Range: 00 yd
Chart Range: 1000 yd
Maximum Range: 5905 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2720 2700
100 -2.50 2.39 0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 2356 2513
200 -10.52 5.02 1.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 2032 2334
300 -24.94 7.94 2.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 1744 2162
400 -46.82 11.17 3.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52 1488 1997
500 -77.43 14.78 4.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 1264 1841
600 -118.33 18.83 5.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 1069 1693
700 -171.39 23.38 6.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.03 902 1555
800 -238.88 28.51 8.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.23 760 1427
900 -323.45 34.32 9.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.45 643 1313
1000 -428.40 40.90 11.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.69 550 1214
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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