Hornady Ballistics Balculator

4DOF Ballistic Calculator

Bullet Model: 6.5 Creedmoor 147gr ELD-M.308 Win 178gr ELD-X.223 Rem 75gr ELD-MCustom Bullet

Muzzle Velocity (fps):

Zero Range (yds):

Shooting Angle (deg):

Target Range (yds):

Wind Speed (mph):

Wind Angle: 90° (Full Value)60° (0.87x)45° (0.71x)30° (0.50x)0° (No Effect)

Altitude (ft):

Temperature (°F):

Calculate Trajectory

Range Drop Windage Velocity Energy

Hornady Ballistics Balculator: Features & User Guide

Key Features of Hornady Ballistics Balculator

1. Authentic Hornady-Style Calculations

• 4DOF (4 Degrees of Freedom) trajectory modeling
• Drag curve-based ballistics (G1/G7 BC support)
• Environmental compensation (altitude, temperature)

2. Preloaded Bullet Database

• Includes popular Hornady ELD® bullets:
• 6.5 Creedmoor 147gr ELD-M
• .308 Win 178gr ELD-X
• .223 Rem 75gr ELD-M
• Custom bullet entry option

3. Comprehensive Inputs

• Firearm Data: Muzzle velocity, zero distance
• Environmental Factors:
• Wind speed & angle (full/half/quarter value)
• Altitude (ft/m)
• Temperature (°F/°C)
• Angled Shooting: Incline/decline compensation

4. Detailed Outputs

User Guide of Hornady Ballistics Balculator

1. Input Requirements

Minimum for Basic Calculations:

• Target distance
• Muzzle velocity
• Ballistic coefficient

For Precision Results:

• Wind conditions
• Altitude
• Temperature
• Shooting angle

2. Step-by-Step Usage

1. Select Bullet
   Choose from preset Hornady bullets or select “Custom”
2. Enter Firearm Data

• Muzzle velocity (chronographed recommended)
• Zero range (typically 100 yards)

1. Set Environmental Conditions

• Input local temperature and altitude
• Add wind speed and direction

1. Set Target Parameters

• Enter target distance
• Adjust for angle if shooting uphill/downhill

1. Calculate
   Click “Calculate Trajectory” button
2. Read Results

• Drop/windage in inches or MIL/MOA
• Velocity/energy at target
• Full trajectory table

3. Interpreting Results

• Positive drop values: Hold above target
• Negative drop values: Hold below target
• Windage values: Direction to compensate

Example Output:

500 yards: 
- Drop: 42.3 in (8.1 MOA) 
- Windage: 12.1 in (2.3 MOA) @ 10mph 90°
- Velocity: 2120 fps
- Energy: 1465 ft-lbs

4. Advanced Features

• Custom Drag Curves: Input G1/G7 BC values
• Multiple Targets: Compare different ranges
• Save Profiles: Store frequent load data (requires additional JS)

Limitations:

1. Web version simplifies some 4DOF calculations
2. Doesn’t account for:

• Spin drift
• Coriolis effect (critical >1,000 yards)
• Transonic instability

1. For match-grade precision, use Hornady’s official app

Pro Tips:

• Verify at known-distance ranges
• Chronograph your actual velocities
• Use G7 BC when available
• Re-calculate when environmental conditions change significantly