Ballistics Handbook: Factors Affecting Bullet Flight From Muzzle To Target

Know Your Dope And Make Hits At Any Range Simplify the enigmas of trajectory, external variables and bullet design with custom ammo maker and ballistics expert Phil Massaro in his authoritative guide The Ballistics Handbook. Written in simple, everyday language, Massaro gives you the tools to achieve precise hits at any range all the time. Drawing from the knowledge in the author's popular book, The Big Book of Ballistics and catering to both novices and intermediate shooters, the handbook helps you grasp fundamental concepts of precision shooting, from reading the wind to bullets' ballistic coefficients. Furthermore, it explores intricate physics of firearms and ammunition, demystifying interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics with plain, accessible language. It's the straight dope of what it takes to achieve accuracy and precision with every trigger pull. Whether you're a beginner seeking clarity or a seasoned shooter honing your skills, seize the unparalleled benefits offered by The Ballistics Handbook. With The Ballistics Handbook You'll: •Understand the intricacies of trajectory, ballistic coefficient, and more, unraveling the cryptic charts on ammo boxes and trajectory tables. •Benefit from Phil Massaro's expertise distilled into a beginner-friendly format, perfect for novices and intermediate shooters seeking to elevate their performance •Stay ahead with insights into the newest high-performance cartridges, ballistic apps, and other shooting tech. •Grasp the complexities of firearm physics with clear, jargon-free explanations of interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I Interior Ballistics Chapter 1 Interior Ballistics Overview Chapter 2 The Cartridge Case Chapter 3 The Projectile Chapter 4 The Ignition System Chapter 5 The Barrel Section II Exterior Ballistics Chapter 6 Exterior Ballistics Explained Chapter 7 Factors Affecting the Bullet in Flight Chapter 8 Gravity Chapter 9 Ballistic Coefficient Chapter 10 Bullet Stability & Spin Drift Chapter 11 Density Altitude Chapter 12 Wind Deflection Section III Terminal Ballistics Chapter 13 Terminal Ballistics Overview Chapter 14 The History of Terminal Ballistics Chapter 15 Sectional Density, Penetration & Retained Weight Chapter 16 Kinetic Energy & Killing Power Section IV Tools & Tips Chapter 17 Tools for Better Ballistics Chapter 18 Choosing a Cartridge Chapter 19 Revisionist Cartridges Chapter 20 Advancements in Projectiles Chapter 21 Reading the Wind Appendix I Cartridge ID & Nomenclature Appendix II Manufacturer Bullet Designs Appendix III Manufacturer Ballistics Tables