Calculating Ballistic Coefficient

Evad · April 21, 2013, 02:06 PM

Hey guys, I have a question. I looked up the formula for calculating BC on wikipedia, and I feel like I can figure it out without too much hassle, if I had the right values to plug into the formula. The one thing I seem to be missing, is the formula calls for the drag coefficient of the bullet, but does not tell how to calculate it. Anybody know how to do that? I'm just looking for someone to give me a comprehensive layout of how to do this.

Brian Pfleuger · April 21, 2013, 02:28 PM

Or there's the easy way...

Scroll down to time or velocity BC calculator...

http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballist...culators.shtml

April 21, 2013, 02:06 PM	#1
Evad Member Join Date: February 4, 2011 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 37	Calculating Ballistic Coefficient Hey guys, I have a question. I looked up the formula for calculating BC on wikipedia, and I feel like I can figure it out without too much hassle, if I had the right values to plug into the formula. The one thing I seem to be missing, is the formula calls for the drag coefficient of the bullet, but does not tell how to calculate it. Anybody know how to do that? I'm just looking for someone to give me a comprehensive layout of how to do this. __________________ Only accurate rifles are interesting.

April 21, 2013, 02:28 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Or there's the easy way... Scroll down to time or velocity BC calculator... http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballist...culators.shtml