Topic: Ballistic programs

[egress81]

Here are a couple I have been using and they seem to work pretty good as along as your info is good.

http://www.jbmballistics.com/calculations/calculations.shtml

I really like this one as it Mil-dot stuff as well
http://wssmzone.com/main/default.aspx?c=downloads&n=main

fj40mojo if you could tack this at the top for every one or add it to a exisiting thread

Thanks

[luvmy45]

I'd 2nd the JBM tool, it's works well, with good info on the input. It tracks well with my Exbal.

If your looking for a pocket PC or Palm based solutiong, the Exbal from Perry Systems is excellent.
http://www.perry-systems.com/
This is the same program that Nightforce uses, they just rebrand it. It is an excellent field tool. I have the palm version and a cheap palm that I picked up that is only goes in my sniper bag for this use. One of the advantages with the Exbal is that is uses multiple BC for various speeds, for a more accurate result.

In looking at the WSSM spreadsheet, his calcs are close out to about 500yds, but for the farther distances he starts varying from what I know to be the right data from Exbal and JBM. But it is a good spreadsheet that he has put a lot of thought into and his conversions tab is excellent.

[fj40mojo]

Here are a couple I have been using and they seem to work pretty good as along as your info is good.

http://www.jbmballistics.com/calculations/calculations.shtml

I really like this one as it Mil-dot stuff as well
http://wssmzone.com/main/default.aspx?c=downloads&n=main

fj40mojo if you could tack this at the top for every one or add it to a exisiting thread

Thanks

Stickied

[TrooperBrian]

I'll third that, it works even better than Sierra Infinity Suite, and it's free!

[ida83704]

Hornady has a free one that is simple to use, easier than JBM.
Outputs are real close, if not perfect.

Only goes out to 1,000 yards though.

As with any program, junk in::::: Junk out.


link
http://www.hornady.com/ballistics-resource/ballistics-calculator

[J Mack]

Shooter - Ballistics Calculator for Android
Link: http://sean.kndy.net/shooter/

I've been using this for about a week on my Droid Incredible and to date it's the only thing keeping me from using the phone as a target.

[luvmy45]

Love that app... it seems to be dead on.

I like the GPS feature on it as well.

Great little program for 9 bucks. In fact, it's right up there with Exbal for $79.

[intenseimages]

Berger Bullets also has a ballistics program that is free to download.

http://www.bergerbullets.com/Ballistics%20Program/index.html



Barnes Bullets also offers one, Barnes Ballistics 2.0.10

I have not used the Barnes one. Mainly because it is listed as costing $39.99. I am sure with some searching a person could find a free version of it to download. However, there are enough other free ones out there it may not be worth the effort.

[luvmy45]

Having just switched phone platforms, who here has some iPhone recommendations.

The JBM ballistics program is available, and their are a couple others I see. Whose used what. I assume the JBM to be the normal good stuff.

I think I might miss Shooter for the Droid though, that was a great app.

Update: Shooter is available for the iphone! And it works great. I used it at the mile shoot and at 1400yd it was dead on, at 1760yd it was 3 moa off... but, my bullet had gone sub-mach at that point, so I can't really blame the program for not telling me how bad my bullet was tumbling.

If your looking for a good ballistics program for the iphone, shooter is good. Pulls in the MET data if you are connected to the net, east to see individual solutions or a table, and it tells you when the bullet goes transonic. Great little program for $9.99

[roop]

I've been using this one for a couple years now, if you set up a login you can use the advanced functions. I've compared the outputs with the Berger/ Brian Litz program and found them to put you on the same spot if you make sure the inputs are the same. Also, unlike the one that came with my Litz book you can copy and paste to word and make dope sheets out of this one.


http://www.biggameinfo.com

[somedude308]

I'm supprised this one hasn't hit the list yet.  This is the first one that comes up when you google ballistics calc:
http://www.handloads.com/calc/

I'm a student and thus free is all I can afford.  Very easy to use and you can set your intervals and ranges out to 1000.  Plus, while on the site (at least in internet explorer) you can go to file and 'save as' and save it to your computer.  I have it saved on my school laptop so when I am out at the range and can double check my work or make a compensation for temp/velocity ect.

[Nealio]

Shooter - Ballistics Calculator for Android
Link: http://sean.kndy.net/shooter/

I will 2nd this app.  Works great.  Took some measurements on my rifle, chrono'd my load, chose the right bullet, bang on steel first try.