Wind Drift Calculator
Calculate bullet deflection from crosswind speed and angle at distance. Get MOA and MIL hold-off values.
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Wind Deflection
6.2 in
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Muzzle Velocity, Ballistic Coefficient (G1), and Range.
- Set Wind Speed and Wind Angle.
- Review the Wind Deflection result.
- Use MOA Hold-Off and MIL Hold-Off to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
How the result changes with Range
| Range | Wind Deflection |
|---|---|
| 245 | 1.5 in |
| 733 | 13.4 in |
| 1,318 | 42.9 in |
| 1,805 | 79.8 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
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersMuzzle Velocity = 2750, Ballistic Coefficient (G1) = 0.45, Range = 500, Wind Speed = 10 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Wind DeflectionWind Deflection6.2 = 6.2
- Calculate MOA Hold-OffMOA Hold-Off1.19 = 1.19
- Calculate MIL Hold-OffMIL Hold-Off0.35 = 0.35
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