About Ballistic
Ballistic is the definitive ballistics trajectory calculator for iOS devices, intended for serious shooters who want a serious (and seriously accurate) application. Ballistic calculates trajectory, windage, velocity, energy, lead, and bullet flight time for any valid range, and can compensate for atmospheric conditions such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and altitude (it can also accept density of air or density altitute input). It's also much more than a basic trajectory calculator.With a vast library of over 4,800 projectiles and factory loads, Mil-Dot and MOA rangefinder with head-up display capabilities, GPS and atmosphere awareness, full size charts, reloading companion, precision target log, and optional HUD for mounted firing, Ballistic is a complete precision marksman tool for hunting, at the range, or at home with your hand loads.
The world renowned JBM Ballistics computer is powering all ofBallistic's computations. JBM is used by world-class shooters everywhere todeliver some of the most precise calculations. This great ballisticscomputer is now available in the palm of your hand and simpler to use than ever, and because it's fully integrated into Ballistic, you'll even be able to take JBM's extremely accurate calculations with you, even into areas with no cellular coverage.
Core Features
What other applications are still trying to copy...
An Expansive Ballistics Library
Select from a library of over 4,800 projectiles, factory loads, military loads, and performance data points from leading manufacturers, military testing, and performance testing - or specify your own projectileproperties. Library includes the latest commercial data andseveral G7 military coefficients from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, as well as Bryan Litz' custom G7 BCs and projectile length data (AE and iPad editions only). Just select your bullet diameter and all of the available projectiles willappear, sorted by manufacturer. Auto-select the best factory load bywind drift, energy, or flatness. Ideal whether at the range, or comparing boxes of ammunition at the store.
Click here for a list of supported loads, projectiles, and manufacturers
JBM Ballistics Computer
The JBM Ballistics computer, written by James B. Millard, is among theworld's finest ballistic engines in existence. Used by competition shooters, hunters, and the military, this powerful ballistics library delivers precision results. Results is what it's really about, isn't it? The JBM enginealso adds new features such as velocity adjustments for chronograph, optimumpoint blank range, upwind (z-wind) correction, and midrange/downrange windsources. When other ballistics applications look to measure their accuracy,they use the JBM engine as their gold standard - so why not just use a ballistics calculator that uses JBM?
In addition to the JBM ballistics engine, Ballistic also calculatesgyroscopic spin drift, Coriolis acceleration, and Miller bullet stability. Bullet stability helps you determine if your barrel twist can support a projectile at a given velocity. With Ballistic's built-in reloading companion enabled, Ballistic will also calculate OGW (Optimal Game Weight), TKO (Taylor Knockout Factor) and IPSC PF.
One-Touch Atmosphere (tm) (Core Location)
Correct your calculations for the current atmosphere by pressing the Core Location button. Your altitude, standard pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind velocity will be automatically set based on your current location and information from one of three weather services (NMI, NOAA, and GeoNames). A global setting allows you to set which fields are updated. Manual entry can also be made.
When calculating Coriolis acceleration, the iPhone 3GS' built-in compass canautomatically acquire your Azimuth to accurately calculate the correctadjustments for both windage and elevation.
Advanced Wind Kit (tm) [SIZE=small](AE and iPad editions)[/SIZE]
The Advanced Wind Kit (tm) allows users to easily and quickly program in even the most complex wind scenarios for up to eight wind sources. Simply tap to create a new wind zone and then slide it to the appropriate range. Pinch it to set a specific coverage for the wind zone, or leave it at a single range to create a range-wide linear band. Tap the dial icon to specify wind direction (or origin), wind velocity, and upwind velocity. The Advanced Wind Kit (tm) takes full advantage of the JBM ballistics engine's wind capabilities to allow pro shooters to account for nearly any possible wind scenario.
Print and Share
Print trajectory cards, ballistics charts, and your target log straight from your iDevice, in up to three sizes. Ideal for printing trajectory cards or full size trajectory pages. You can also share your data by sending it in an email.
Custom Projectiles, Bookmarks and Save State
Bookmark your favorite calculations and recall them later, or load them back into the ballistics calculator to tweakthem or generate charts. Add notes to your bookmark to display underneaththe bookmark title. Your bookmark will retain your ballistics information, zero, atmosphere, range, and all other data from your calculation.
Save custom projectiles with or without velocities into the ballistics library, for future recall in new calculations.
In addition to bookmarks, Ballistic can be configured to automatically savethe last calculation in its active editor, and recall it the next time youstart the application. Or leave auto-save turned off, and tweak the default values you'd like loaded whenever you use the application, such as zero range, wind velocity, and everything else.
Angle Acquisition
Aim the iPhone at the target like a remote control, or rest it on a cold barrel to acquire the line of sight angle for a more precise calculation.A bubble level will appear show you your angle; simply tap to lock. You can also choose to use a three-second countdown to lock your angle.The angle can also be inverted by 90° making it suitable for use in a weapons mount. The Head-Up Display (AE and iPad editions) can automatically lock onto your current angle and update your calculations in real-time.
Ballistics Charts
Ballistics charts allow you to display the energy, velocity, and drop for your current projectile, or compare up to eight projectiles together on the same screen. Your current atmosphere and zero are automatically applied to all projectiles, so you'recomparing apples to apples.Compare bullet path and energy or wind drift.Ballistic will also show you trajectory charts based on altitude or shooting angle. Zoom up to 300% or save a full size chart to your photo library and transfer it to your desktop, print, or send a full size chart in an email.
Variable (Stepped) Ballistic Coefficients
Support for variable (stepped) ballistic coefficients for manypopular projectiles including Sierra MatchKing®, GameKing®, and ProHunter®.Variable coefficients allow for more precise calculations and overall betteraccuracy by adjusting the bullet's flight to fit the commercial G1 drag model. Ballistic also supports all G1-G8 drag models. Custom projectiles with stepped BCs can also be created and saved.
Automatic Drag Model Conversions
Automatically convert between two different drag models. Ballistic willrecalculate the ballistic coefficient and adjust its trajectory to fit the newdrag model. This is ideal if you only have a G1 coefficient for a VLD,spire point, or other type of uniquely-shaped projectile, as it allows youto apply a more accurate drag calculation. This may improve your long rangeaccuracy beyond that of the standard G1 calculation provided by the manufacturer. Wish your manufacturer produced stepped BCs? Convert the drag model toapply a more suitable drag.
Minimum, Maximum, and Optimum Point Blank Range
Ballistic automatically calculates your minimum and maximum point blankranges based on your zero and the vital zone radius you specify, and will display these in the form of red arrows. The JBM engine can also calculate youroptimum point blank range and will display this in each calculation. In addition to this, the sonic boundary will be marked with a yellow line.
Full Metric Support
Global settings exist to change the units of measurement for distance, atmosphere, and all other units. This includes bullet drop, altitude, sight height, wind speed, temperature, pressure, velocity, and energy. Favorites are automatically converted so that you can retain your zero and atmosphere, but appply the same calculations to either yards or meters. In other words, your favorite will stay zeroed at X yards, and give you accurate output for Y meters, and vice-versa.
Elevation and windage output can also be specified in In, Cm, MOA, IPHY (Inches per 100Y), 1/8 Minute Clicks, 1/4 Minute Clicks, 1/2 Minute Clicks, and 1 Minute Clicks, mRad (MIL), .1 mRad, .2 mRad, .5 mRad, Cm/100M, and 1/2Cm/100M. A custom click value canalso be provided for scopes with nonstandard MOA click values. When in metric mode, the inches column automatically changes to centimeres. A global preference selects between USMC and Army Mil-Dot specs.
Mil-Dot and MOA Rangefinder with Head-Up Display Option
Calculate distance using Mil-Dot or MOA reticles. Supports conversions including inches, cm, feet, yards, and meters. Supports both USMC and Army Mil-Dot specs. Includes on-screen dials for target speed, magnification, and with the iPhone 5 or iPad, on-screen windage controls. All other settings can be set from a menu. The head-up display comes standard with AE and iPad editions. With the head-up display, select a ballistics profile and display holdovers, elevation, and windage data in real time as you adjust it!
Precision Target Log with One-Touch Notes(tm)
Ballistic incorporates an advanced precision target log to keep a journal of all your hunts, shoots, adjustments, points of impact, and scores. Touch the Core Location buttonto automatically fill in your current coordinates, which you can later recall into the Maps application. Query a weather servicefor local atmospheric and weather conditions. Range log can automatically tally your target datacards and even keep track of your X's. Choose from a variety of targets or take a photo using your device's built-in camera. Different targets for zero data cards are also available. Use your zero data log enries as a source to set your calculations' zero atmosphere, or run scoring and cold barrel reports for each rifle.
The precision target tools turn your target log into a precision calculator and reporting tool. Place and measure true-to-scale points of impact and measure group size, exact placement, center offset, and much more.
Features:
Placement guides show you the precise distance offset to the nearest points of impact
Displays max/min group spread, distance to target center, group width/height,offsets to center, and more
"Group Analytics" range report, showing group size and min/max spread for all logs under any rifle!
Displays green crosshairs to mark center of group along with a grouping box and target center guide
Automatically scales the size of the impact markers based on the target scale and bullet caliber, for precise WYSIWYG editing
Select between paper holes, round circles, or hollow rings for impact markers.
Output in inches or cm
Can sync all of your data to iCloud. Seamlessly resizes to support both iPad and iPhone with the same target data
Reloading Companion
Reloaders can store their reloading information with each bookmark, including powder type and measure, COL, brass, and otherinformation. Ballistic automatically calculates OGW (Optimal Game Weight) at both muzzle and zero, TKO (Taylor Knock-Out Factor), and IPSC Performance Factor.
New! Powder Sensitivity: Reloaders will appreciate this one. Added a powder "sensitivity" setting in the reloading section, allowing the user to define a velocity shift (per-degree) to adjust for powder temperature. When set, the muzzle velocity will automatically be adjusted using this value. The actual muzzle velocity will be displayed in the trajectory output; powder temperature is also taken into consideration when truing the velocity up. You'll need to have a zero and current atmosphere temp defined in order for the velocity to be adjusted.
Very fast and precise calculations, even at long range
Ballistic undergoes heavy testing and comparison with known data, and has satisfied many in accurately reflecting true-to-life trajectory. It compares verywell to well respected ballistics packages such as Sierra's Infinity suite forthe desktop. Whether you're using the JBM Ballistics computer or the originalBallistic engine, world-class results are what our world-class shooters areexpecting - so we'd better deliver.
Skin and Color Scheme Support
Choose from many skins including Leather, Brushed Metal, and Gunmetal. Choose from color schemes including Red, Green, and Pink. Customize your user interface the way you like it.
New! iCloud Sync
The iCloud Sync feature can automatically synchronize your favorites and target log between devices, and even to other versions of Ballistic (3.5 and higher). Synchronize your iPad data with your iPhone or iPod Touch, and vice versa. Simply turn on the "Documents and Data" option for iCloud, then enable the "iCloud Sync" option in Ballistic's Settings. The target precision log automatically rescales your iPad data down to fit on your iPhone screen, or vice-versa.
New! 3D Trajectory Imaging (AE and iPad editions)
Generate a 3D visualization of the projectile's flight path, including both elevation and windage. Simply tap "3D Trajectory Imaging" underneath the Calculate button to generate.
Ballistic AE: Advanced Edition / Field Tactical
Ballistic AE is the advanced, field firing version of Ballistic, designed for advanced shooters, law enforcement and military personnel performing advanced and complex calculations, or field firing withhardened, recoil-proof mounting equipment. The AE version of Ballistic includes all of the great features you'll find in the standard version of the software as well as the following advanced features:
Bryan Litz' custom G7 ballistic coefficients
An advanced head-up display for mounted weapons operation
The Advanced Wind Kit (tm) for creating complex wind simulations
3D Trajectory Imaging for visualizing bullet path in a 3-dimensional layout
Mil-Dot Rangefinder w/Ballistics
The HUD provides real-time angle acquisition, one-touch atmospheric correction, and scroll wheels to quickly change stored projectile profiles and distance.
Both versions of Ballistic share the same code base, and so identical versionnumbers will have all other identical code and features.
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The HUD displays the range, wind velocity, and wind angle on click-wheel scroll pickers. Simply flick to the current settings and the trajectory will update. Turn on the LOS Angle switch for real-time angle locking.
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Select a ballistics profile from the HUD Settings screen. Choose a favorite or create your own custom projectile.
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The new Advanced Wind Kit (tm) in version 3 allows the user to quickly andeasily create complex wind scenarios by configuring up to eight wind sources.
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Generate a 3D visualization of the projectile's flight path, including both elevation and windage. Simply tap "3D Trajectory Imaging" underneath the Calculate button to generate.
| valign="top" width="150" | Mil-Dot Rangefinder w/Ballistics
Fully featured mil-dot rangefinder includes a head-up display to display holdovers, drop, and windage for stored ballistics profiles. On-screen controls for iPhone 5 allow instant adjustment of windage, target speed, and magnification.
Ballistic for iPad
The iPad provided an opportunity to completely redesign Ballistic's user interface for a larger screen. Available as a separate product in the App Store, Ballistic for iPad provides a beautiful, feature-rich user interface experience with the same great ballistics engine underneath.
Fully integrated split-screen ballistics, favorites, and range log
Automatically updates ballistics calculations as you edit
Full screen, hi-resolution charts
Full screen 3D Trajectory Imaging
Rotate in any orientation
Larger target sizes in range log
Full screen HUD (Head-Up Display) with real-time angle acquisition
Full screen Mil-Dot rangefinder ballistics with additional on-screen controls and information
Advanced Wind Kit, allowing users to easily and quickly design complex wind scnearios consisting of up to eight wind sources, including upwinds
Video Tutorials
More will be posted soon!
Video Tutorial: Quick-Start Video (Version 5.0)
Video Tutorial: Using Rangefinder and Optics Profiles for Calculating Ballistics (Version 5.0)
Video Tutorial: Using Ballistic's Truing Tool (Version 5.0)
Video Tutorial: Using the Precision Target Log in Ballistic (Version 3.8)
Video Tutorial: Ballistic Advanced Wind Kit (Version 3.8)