Ballistics Programs / Websites

Mattp27 · January 22, 2011, 03:33 PM

What is a good Ballistics program? I would like one I can enter all my load data like a data base. Also is there any software that will do something like that on an internet site? I have an account setup for a couple websites and a ballistics program that would work on a SQL website.

Brian Pfleuger · January 22, 2011, 03:45 PM

JBM ballistics is the best external ballistics site I've found.

jcvibby · January 22, 2011, 05:43 PM

I would agree with JBM, very good

Miata Mike · January 22, 2011, 11:42 PM

How about a reloaders database for a PALM PDA? I haven't been able to find one. I only need something very simple.

dmazur · January 24, 2011, 01:48 AM

I've been very happy with Exbal, by Perry Systems -

http://www.perry-systems.com/

You can enter load data for as many bullet / velocity combinations as you feel like tracking, and save them to disk. (Obviously, so you can recall them later.)

IMO, this isn't the same thing as the reloading log I keep in spreadsheet form. That is a record of each box of ammo I load, with details like case mfg, primer type, powder, bullet mfg and weight, COAL, chrono readings, etc. For the purpose of the ballistics calculator, the bullet type and muzzle velocity are all that matter. For the purpose of keeping track of what you did so you can recreate it, other details can be important.

However, it is an excellent external ballistics program, even supporting things like ballistic reticle analysis.

And the author also offers it in a version that runs on Palm OS. While it doesn't do everything the PC version does, it includes a surprising subset of that program's features. I believe it runs on just about any Palm PDA. I installed it successfully on a Zire 21 (8M of memory) and then reinstalled it when I "moved on" to a Treo 755p (60M of memory).

This Palm version also includes a primitive database, that allows you to save various loads you develop. You can't save arbitrary fields, but you can save ballistic coefficient and muzzle velocity and describe the load any way you like in the description field. (Ex: .30-06 Hornady 150gr SST - 2950 fps)

mc223 · January 24, 2011, 02:48 AM

this one is good with lots of room for accumulating your data

http://www.huntingnut.com/

semi_problomatic · February 2, 2011, 05:01 AM

I use bulletflight on my iphone. Also beartooth has http://www.beartoothbullets.com/rescources/ . I just found that tonight while looking for some load data.

azar92 · February 7, 2011, 03:49 PM

Matt,

I may have missed it but I've not found something that completely fits what you are looking for. There are great external ballistic calculators on-line (like the aforementioned JBM Ballistics) and there are software programs to keep track of your reloading data, but I'm not sure of an on-line one that does both.

You can grab Point Blank for free. There is also Pinsoft's Shoot! (also rebranded by Remington) for $40 (14-day demo), Ballistic Explorer for about $70 (30-day limited demo) and RSI Shooting Lab for $100 (30 day demo). There are others as well, but those are the ones I'm most familiar with.

Personally, I've used Point Blank 1.8a (the older version) for quite a few years to save my reloading data in conjunction with JBM & QuickTarget for external ballistics.

January 22, 2011, 03:33 PM	#1
Mattp27 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Houston Texas Area Posts: 107	Ballistics Programs / Websites What is a good Ballistics program? I would like one I can enter all my load data like a data base. Also is there any software that will do something like that on an internet site? I have an account setup for a couple websites and a ballistics program that would work on a SQL website.

January 22, 2011, 03:45 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	JBM ballistics is the best external ballistics site I've found. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

January 24, 2011, 01:48 AM	#5
dmazur Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,310	I've been very happy with Exbal, by Perry Systems - http://www.perry-systems.com/ You can enter load data for as many bullet / velocity combinations as you feel like tracking, and save them to disk. (Obviously, so you can recall them later.) IMO, this isn't the same thing as the reloading log I keep in spreadsheet form. That is a record of each box of ammo I load, with details like case mfg, primer type, powder, bullet mfg and weight, COAL, chrono readings, etc. For the purpose of the ballistics calculator, the bullet type and muzzle velocity are all that matter. For the purpose of keeping track of what you did so you can recreate it, other details can be important. However, it is an excellent external ballistics program, even supporting things like ballistic reticle analysis. And the author also offers it in a version that runs on Palm OS. While it doesn't do everything the PC version does, it includes a surprising subset of that program's features. I believe it runs on just about any Palm PDA. I installed it successfully on a Zire 21 (8M of memory) and then reinstalled it when I "moved on" to a Treo 755p (60M of memory). This Palm version also includes a primitive database, that allows you to save various loads you develop. You can't save arbitrary fields, but you can save ballistic coefficient and muzzle velocity and describe the load any way you like in the description field. (Ex: .30-06 Hornady 150gr SST - 2950 fps) __________________ .30-06 Springfield: 100 yrs + and still going strong Last edited by dmazur; January 24, 2011 at 01:55 AM. Reason: Described Palm database

February 2, 2011, 05:01 AM	#7
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	I use bulletflight on my iphone. Also beartooth has http://www.beartoothbullets.com/rescources/ . I just found that tonight while looking for some load data. __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello...

January 22, 2011, 05:43 PM	#3
jcvibby Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Monroe WA Posts: 30	I would agree with JBM, very good

January 22, 2011, 11:42 PM	#4
Miata Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Location: North East WI Posts: 418	How about a reloaders database for a PALM PDA? I haven't been able to find one. I only need something very simple.

January 24, 2011, 02:48 AM	#6
mc223 Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Location: n/w Wisconsin Posts: 365	this one is good with lots of room for accumulating your data http://www.huntingnut.com/

February 7, 2011, 03:49 PM	#8
azar92 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 209	Matt, I may have missed it but I've not found something that completely fits what you are looking for. There are great external ballistic calculators on-line (like the aforementioned JBM Ballistics) and there are software programs to keep track of your reloading data, but I'm not sure of an on-line one that does both. You can grab Point Blank for free. There is also Pinsoft's Shoot! (also rebranded by Remington) for $40 (14-day demo), Ballistic Explorer for about $70 (30-day limited demo) and RSI Shooting Lab for $100 (30 day demo). There are others as well, but those are the ones I'm most familiar with. Personally, I've used Point Blank 1.8a (the older version) for quite a few years to save my reloading data in conjunction with JBM & QuickTarget for external ballistics.