Select your caliber and zero distance — see estimated drop, velocity, energy, and wind drift out to 500 yards.
⚠️ Estimated values based on standard conditions (sea level, 59°F). Actual performance varies by barrel length, ammo brand, altitude, and temperature. Verify with live fire before making long-range shots.
Drop: Positive (+) means bullet is above line of sight. Negative means below. At your zero distance the bullet crosses the line of sight — values on either side show where it is relative to your aim point.
What zero should I use? For Alabama deer hunting, a 100-yard zero is standard — your bullet will be about 2" high at 50 yards and 3-4" low at 200 yards, well within the vitals of a whitetail at any realistic hunting distance.
Wind drift assumes a full-value 10mph crosswind at 90 degrees. A quartering wind is roughly half that value.
Full caliber comparisons — 5.56 vs .300 BLK, .308 vs .270, 9mm vs .45 ACP.
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