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August 6, 2012, 01:58 PM | #1 |
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Ballistic Calculator Question
Next to Ballistic Coefficient (know the Coefficient) it wants input of G1, G5, G6, G7, GL, RA4. Can someone tell me what that is/means.
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj-5.1.cgi
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August 6, 2012, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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It's refering to aerodynamic drag models based on particular “standard projectile” shapes. While some manufacturers will list a B.C. using a different model (G7, for example) most list the G1 B.C.
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August 6, 2012, 02:39 PM | #3 |
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August 6, 2012, 03:31 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys. For a change I guessed right and used G1. Oops, no I did't I need to use G7.
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