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BALLISTICS  FORENSICS

Ballistics Calculators

JBM has been providing free online ballistics calculators and info for approximately fifteen years. During that time JBM has written custom ballistics software for a number of different platforms including desktop workstations and embedded processors and microcontrollers.  JBM Calculators

 

Need Ballistic Gelatin photo results ?  www.brassfetcher.com/

 

 

 

Firearm Tactical Institute  Ballistics, Forensics, Stopping Power, Shootout Analysis  

The Stopping Power Home Page  The name says it all

Welcome to firearmsID.com!

Personal Defense Ammunition Performance Data

How do bullets fly?   Learn about bullet stability, Yaw

Wind Drift  & Deflection  100 - 200 yards

Tables for 7.62 x 39 and 303 British (click to enlarge)

Tables use 10 mph. For 5 mph multiply by .5, 15 mph 1.5, 30 mph x 3

As you see the 303 out performs the 7.62 in less wind drift.

When Shooting an 8 inch plate at 200 yards wind will matter.

 

All kinds of testing below

The Box O' Truth - What you always wanted to know... But were unable to test yourself!

Construction Materials vs bullets

Ballistics and Construction Material Testing


Hi-Point 9mm Analysis & functionality test

Handgun Shooting Measuring your performance

7.62 x 39mm  (SKS Rifle)  1/8 inch Steel - All types penetrated  As shown.  Did not penetrate 3/16 inch steel.         

         SKS                                                        303 British 1 3/16 plastic

 

 

303 British - Penetrates 3/16 steel no problem. The 1/2  Steel made up of 4 plates only penetrated first plate and left a dent of 1 inch.  The bullet Resistant plastic was penetrated and shattered. The plastic is rated for Handgun only.


LEGAL & SAFETY INFORMATION

DISCLAIMER :  YOU  UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN DEFENSIVE PISTOL TRAINING, SHOOTING, and FIREARM RELATED ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTES YOUR  INVOLVEMENT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WITH ACCOMPANYING RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND YOU  HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.

I (William E. Fowler III) AM NOT A Certified Firearms Instructor, or Gunsmith.   I am a certified range officer. You assume all risks and liabilities. 

ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE WORKING ON OR CLEANING IT.

SAFETY FIRST - when you are dead, you don't get a second chance.             

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