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Wind Drift Calculator

Calculate bullet deflection from crosswind speed and angle at distance. Get MOA and MIL hold-off values.

Inputs

fps
yds
mph
°

Results

Wind Deflection

6.2 in

≈ 2 credit cards

MOA Hold-Off1.19 MOA
MIL Hold-Off0.35 MIL
Drift DirectionRight
Crosswind Value10 mph
Head Tail Component0
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Muzzle Velocity, Ballistic Coefficient (G1), and Range.
  2. Set Wind Speed and Wind Angle.
  3. Review the Wind Deflection result.
  4. Use MOA Hold-Off and MIL Hold-Off to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Range

RangeWind Deflection
2451.5 in
73313.4 in
1,31842.9 in
1,80579.8 in

What each input means

Muzzle Velocity
Bullet muzzle velocity in feet per second.
Ballistic Coefficient (G1)
G1 ballistic coefficient.
Range
Distance to target in yards.
Wind Speed
Wind speed in miles per hour.
Wind Angle
Wind angle relative to direction of fire (90° = full crosswind, 0° = headwind).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Muzzle Velocity = 2750, Ballistic Coefficient (G1) = 0.45, Range = 500, Wind Speed = 10 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Wind Deflection
    Wind Deflection
    6.2 = 6.2
  3. Calculate MOA Hold-Off
    MOA Hold-Off
    1.19 = 1.19
  4. Calculate MIL Hold-Off
    MIL Hold-Off
    0.35 = 0.35

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