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Old 11-14-2007, 04:42 PM
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Will someone please explain ballistic coefficient

Okay so what is it, what does it mean, and how do I calculate it?
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Old 11-14-2007, 05:40 PM
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This should help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_coefficient
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Old 11-14-2007, 09:39 PM
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Wow, that was a lot more than I expected from Wikepedia on the subject. Very good coverage and I think it explained it pretty well.
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Old 11-15-2007, 12:04 AM
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It did explain the concept very well. And it was the first link presented by a Google Search on "ballistic coefficient".
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Old 11-18-2007, 07:49 AM
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about all ballistic programs have a feature where you can figure bc from velocity or trajectory. figuring from trajectory is easiest.
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