Ballistics Charts
Ballistics
Know where it lands.
Every major ammunition maker publishes a ballistic calculator or chart — and they keep them up to date because their reputation rides on it. Here’s a straight-line to each one, with our take on the best loads they make.
Each card opens the manufacturer’s tool in a new tab. No middleman, no stale data — just our opinion on what’s worth loading.
Interactive Tool
Federal
Interactive calculator. Pick caliber and conditions, see the trajectory.
PPA Pick
Hydra-Shok Deep is our house pick for 9mm carry — deep penetration, consistent expansion.
Interactive Tool
Hornady
4DOF calculator — models the full projectile, not just the drag coefficient.
PPA Pick
Critical Defense for carry, ELD-X for hunting. Both live up to the spec sheet.
Interactive Tool
Winchester
Compare up to four Winchester loads side by side.
PPA Pick
Silvertip for carry — Winchester’s been refining this line for 45 years.
PDF Chart
Sig Ammo
Downloadable charts covering the Elite Performance and V-Crown lines.
PPA Pick
V-Crown 9mm 124gr — reliable expansion at carry velocities.
Load Data
Nosler
Comprehensive load data for every Nosler bullet and cartridge.
PPA Pick
AccuBond for mixed-game hunting — one bullet that does it all.
Manufacturer Catalog
Remington
Full ammunition catalog with per-load ballistic specs.
PPA Pick
Core-Lokt is still the bar for deer hunting — 80 years of harvest data.
Ballistic Charts
Weatherby
Ballistics charts across Weatherby’s proprietary magnum cartridges.
PPA Pick
If you shoot a Weatherby rifle, feed it Weatherby ammo — the rifles are tuned for it.
How to read these
Muzzle velocity, energy, drop at distance, and ballistic coefficient are the four numbers that matter for most shooters. Higher BC = less wind drift and flatter trajectory. Heavier bullet = more energy retained downrange. We’re happy to walk you through picking a defensive or hunting load — email us and we’ll give you a real answer.