Applied Ballistics - Book - For Long Range Shooting 4rd Edition

The traditional role of exterior ballistics has been to account for the variables related to bullet flight so accurate fire solutions can be computed. Author Bryan Litz believes that ballistics has more to offer. Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) analysis is the calculation of hit percentages.

The subject of WEZ analysis is explored and some enlightening topics are presented regarding the effects of environmental uncertainties on your hit percentage, as well as how the ballistic performance of your rifle and bullet affects hit percentage as well.

Some Chapters Include:

• The Ballistic Coefficient
• Wind Deflection
• Gyroscopic (Spin) Drift
• The Coriolis Effect
• Using Ballistics Programs
• Getting Control of Sights
• Bullet Stability
• Extended Range Shooting