Ballistics for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Bullet Flight

By Scott Witner

When a shooter pulls the trigger, a series of events sets the bullet on its path toward the target. While shooting may seem straightforward, the science behind how a bullet travels is far more complex.
Understanding the basics of ballistics can significantly improve a shooter’s accuracy and performance. But what exactly happens between the muzzle and the target? In this article, we’ll break down the fundamentals of ballistics in simple terms, helping beginners grasp how a bullet behaves in flight and how external factors like gravity, air resistance and wind can impact its trajectory.
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