Does Hornady have a ballistics calculator?

Yes. Hornady offers a 4DOF® Ballistic Calculator (drag-curve based) and a Standard Ballistic Calculator (BC based) on hornady.com, plus the free Hornady Ballistic App with both. This page is an independent G1/G7 calculator, not made by Hornady, preloaded with Hornady factory loads and checked against Hornady’s published box data.

How do I use a Hornady ballistic calculator?

Pick your load (or enter muzzle velocity, bullet weight and BC), set sight height (1.5" is typical), zero range, target range and wind, then read the drop, MOA/mil come-up and wind hold. Example: 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X at 2,700 fps with a 100-yard zero is −54.2" at 500 yards — dial 10.4 MOA (3.0 mil) — and drifts 15.4" in a 10 mph full-value crosswind.

Where can I find a Hornady ballistics chart?

Hornady prints velocity, energy and trajectory (200-yard zero, 1.5" sight height) on each product page and box. The chart on this page lists 14 popular Hornady loads with their published 100–500 yard data, then extends each one to 1,000 yards with drop, MOA, mil and 10 mph wind drift.

Is there a free Hornady ballistic calculator download?

Yes — the Hornady Ballistic App is free for iOS and Android. It includes the 4DOF calculator and a standard BC calculator, comes pre-populated with Hornady match and hunting bullets, and works without a wireless connection. This web calculator needs no download.

What is the Hornady 4DOF calculator?

4DOF (four degrees of freedom) uses each bullet’s Doppler-radar drag-coefficient curve instead of a ballistic coefficient, and models the bullet’s angle relative to its flight path. Hornady says it also predicts aerodynamic jump in a crosswind, spin drift, gyroscopic stability and angled shots more accurately than BC-based calculators. Inside about 800 yards a good G7 point-mass solution like this one is usually within an inch or two.

Should I use the G1 or G7 BC for Hornady ELD-X and ELD Match bullets?

Use G7 for long boattail bullets like ELD-X, ELD Match and A-Tip — it stays more consistent as the bullet slows. Hornady publishes BCs at Mach 2.25, 2.0 and 1.75 and recommends the Mach 1.75 value beyond 600 yards. For the 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, the G1 .623 and G7 .314 versions agree within 0.0" at 1,000 yards here, but differ by 18 fps in remaining velocity.

What is Hornady HITS and how is it calculated?

HITS (Hornady Index of Terminal Standards) = bullet weight² × impact velocity ÷ (bullet diameter² × 700,000), with weight in grains, velocity in fps and diameter in inches, normally at 100 yards. Up to 500 = small game, 501–900 = medium game (deer), 901–1,500 = large game (elk, moose), over 1,500 = dangerous game. The 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X scores 1,071 at 100 yards (large game).

If I sight in my 300 PRC at 100 yards with 212 gr ELD-X, will it hit higher or lower at 200 yards?

Lower. With a 100-yard zero the bullet is already falling, so at 200 yards the Hornady 300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X (2,860 fps) hits about 3.2" low (1.5 MOA) and 11.6" low at 300 yards. To be dead on at 200, set it about 1.6" high at 100 (Hornady’s 200-yard zero chart).

How much does a 6.5 PRC sighted in at 100 yards drop at 750 yards?

About 125 inches — 15.9 MOA or 4.6 mil of elevation — for Hornady’s 6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X at 2,960 fps in standard air. It is still doing 1,922 fps with 1,173 ft-lb.

If I sight in 2 inches high at 100 yards with a 150 gr SST, where will it hit at 300 yards?

With Hornady 30-06 150 gr SST Superformance (3,080 fps), 2" high at 100 yards is a 230-yard zero. It hits +1.2" at 200 yards, −4.7" at 300 and −16.6" at 400.

With a 30-06 and 150 gr SST zeroed at 100 yards, how high should I be at 100 for a 200-yard zero?

About 1.4" high at 100 yards (Hornady’s published chart for the 3,080 fps Superformance load). If you stay zeroed at 100, the bullet is 2.8" low at 200 yards and 10.7" low at 300.

What is the trajectory of a .223 with a 55 gr bullet zeroed at 100 meters?

For Hornady .223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX (3,240 fps, G1 .255, 1.5" sight): -9.6 cm at 200 m and -37.4 cm at 300 m. At 300 m it has slowed to 630 m/s.

What is the best zero for a hunting rifle?

A maximum point-blank range (MPBR) zero keeps the bullet within the vital zone without holdover. For an 8" deer vital zone, the 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X zeroed at 261 yards rises no more than 4" (at 144 yd) and stays within ±4" out to 308 yards. A 100-yard zero is easier to check; a 200-yard zero is the common compromise (Hornady’s charts use it).

Does a higher ballistic coefficient mean less wind drift?

Yes — together with velocity. In a 10 mph full-value crosswind at 500 yards: .308 Win 178 gr ELD-X (BC G7 0.278) 18.7"; 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X (BC G7 0.314) 15.4"; 7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X (BC G7 0.347) 11.7"; .223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX (BC G1 0.255) 35.9".

How do altitude and temperature change bullet drop?

Thinner air means less drag. With the 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X zeroed at 100 yards, drop at 800 yards is −182.5" at sea level and 59 °F, −171.4" at 5,000 ft and 41 °F (air 86% as dense), −190.7" at 0 °F and −178.5" at 95 °F. These figures exclude powder-temperature changes in muzzle velocity, which a chronograph will show.

How do I correct for uphill or downhill shots?

Gravity acts on the horizontal component, so you hold for less than the line-of-sight distance. A 30° shot at 500 yards with the 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X (100-yard zero) needs 8.5 MOA instead of 10.4 MOA on the flat. The rifleman’s rule (use the come-up for 433 yards horizontal) gives 8.2 MOA, close enough at moderate angles. Enter the angle above for the exact value.

How far does 6.5 Creedmoor stay supersonic?

In standard air the Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X stays above the speed of sound (about 1,116 fps at 59 °F) to about 1,324 yards; the .308 Win 178 gr ELD-X to about 1,111 yards. Accuracy can suffer once a bullet goes transonic (below about Mach 1.2), so most hunters stay well inside that.

How accurate is this calculator compared with Hornady’s data?

Run at Hornady’s conditions (200-yard zero, 1.5" sight height, ICAO standard air), it matches Hornady’s published path within 0.7" and velocity within 27 fps out to 500 yards for all 14 loads in the chart. Your rifle will differ mainly because of muzzle velocity: Hornady tests in 24" (26" for 300 Win Mag) barrels, so chronograph your rifle and enter your own speed.

Which is more powerful: a .300 Savage 165 gr or a 7mm-08 162 gr, both at 2,550 fps?

Muzzle energy is almost identical — 2,382 ft-lb for the .300 Savage vs 2,339 ft-lb for the 7mm-08. Hornady’s HITS favours the 7mm-08 (1,185 vs 1,045) because the narrower .284" bullet has higher sectional density and penetrates deeper; both are large-game ratings at the muzzle.

Why does my rifle not match the Hornady ballistics chart?

The usual causes are muzzle velocity (shorter barrels lose roughly 20–50 fps per inch), sight height different from 1.5", a zero that is slightly off, and air density at your altitude and temperature. Measure velocity with a chronograph, confirm your zero, then true the calculator by shooting at 300–600 yards and adjusting velocity until the drop matches.

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G1 / G7 solver · 14 Hornady factory loads

Hornady Ballistics Calculator & Chart

Quick answer

Enter muzzle velocity, bullet weight, ballistic coefficient (G7 for ELD-X and ELD Match), sight height and zero, and the calculator integrates drag and gravity step by step. Example: Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X at 2,700 fps with a 100-yard zero is −54.2" at 500 yd (10.4 MOA / 3.0 mil) and −329.1" at 1,000 yd (31.4 MOA / 9.1 mil), drifting 15.4" at 500 yd in a 10 mph crosswind. It matches Hornady's published box data within 0.7" to 500 yards.

Hornady ELD-X, ELD Match, SST, V-MAX and FTX loads built in
Drop in inches or cm, MOA, mil and ¼-MOA clicks
Wind drift, velocity, energy, time of flight and HITS
Altitude, temperature, pressure, humidity and shot angle

Last updated October 1, 2026. Independent calculator — not made by or affiliated with Hornady Manufacturing. Load data from hornady.com product pages. · drop to MOA · G1 vs G7

Ballistics calculator (G1 / G7)

Pick a Hornady load or enter your own bullet. Results update as you type.

Hornady factory load

Units

Bullet

Muzzle velocity (fps)

Bullet weight (gr)

Ballistic coefficient

Drag model

Diameter (in)

For HITS

Rifle, range & wind

Sight height (in)

Zero range (yd)

Target range (yd)

Table to (yd)

Step (yd)

Wind speed (mph)

Wind from (clock)

Shot angle (°)

+ uphill, − downhill

Atmosphere

Temperature (°F)

Altitude (ft)

Station pressure (inHg)

Blank = from altitude

Humidity (%)

Vital zone (in)

For point-blank range

At 500 yd with a 100 yd zero

Bullet path

−54.2"

Dial / hold

Up 10.4 MOA

3.0 mil · 41 clicks of ¼ MOA

Wind drift

15.4" L

2.9 MOA · 0.9 mil

Velocity · energy

2,018 fps

1,293 ft-lb · 0.64 s

Hornady HITS score 846 → Medium game (50–300 lb — deer, antelope, black bear, sheep)

Muzzle energy

2,314 ft-lb

Highest point (max ordinate)

+0.1" at 80 yd

Stays supersonic to

1324 yd

Max point-blank range

308 yd (zero 261 yd)

Trajectory table
Range	Velocity	Energy	Path	Come-up MOA	Mil	Wind	Time
0 yd	2,700 fps	2,314 ft-lb	−1.5"	—	—	0.0"	0.000
100 yd	2,555 fps	2,072 ft-lb	0.0"	0.0	0.0	0.5" L	0.114
200 yd	2,414 fps	1,849 ft-lb	−3.8"	1.8	0.5	2.3" L	0.235
300 yd	2,277 fps	1,646 ft-lb	−13.6"	4.3	1.3	5.2" L	0.363
400 yd	2,145 fps	1,461 ft-lb	−30.1"	7.2	2.1	9.6" L	0.499
500 yd	2,018 fps	1,293 ft-lb	−54.2"	10.4	3.0	15.4" L	0.643
600 yd	1,895 fps	1,140 ft-lb	−86.8"	13.8	4.0	22.8" L	0.796
700 yd	1,776 fps	1,001 ft-lb	−129.2"	17.6	5.1	32.1" L	0.960
800 yd	1,660 fps	875 ft-lb	−182.5"	21.8	6.3	43.3" L	1.135
900 yd	1,547 fps	760 ft-lb	−248.5"	26.4	7.7	56.7" L	1.322
1000 yd	1,438 fps	656 ft-lb	−329.1"	31.4	9.1	72.5" L	1.523

Come-up is how far to dial up (negative = down). Wind drift is for the wind speed and clock direction above; L/R is the side the bullet moves to. Air density 100.0% of ICAO standard, speed of sound 1,116 fps.

Check against Hornady's published box data (6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 200 yd zero, 1.5" sight, standard air)

Yards	100	200	300	400	500
Hornady velocity (fps)	2,556	2,417	2,282	2,151	2,025
This calculator	2,555	2,414	2,277	2,145	2,018
Hornady path (in)	1.9	0.0	-7.9	-22.4	-44.5
This calculator	1.9	-0.0	-7.9	-22.5	-44.6

Hornady ballistics chart (published factory data)

Velocity (fps) and trajectory (inches) as Hornady publishes them: 24" test barrel (26" for .300 Win Mag), 200-yard zero, 1.5" sight height. BCs are Hornady's Mach 2.25 values.

Load	BC G1 / G7	Muzzle	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.623 / .314	2,700−1.5"	2,556+1.9"	2,4170.0"	2,282−7.9"	2,151−22.4"	2,025−44.5"
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD MatchMatch	.646 / .326	2,710−1.5"	2,564+1.9"	2,4220.0"	2,285−7.8"	2,152−22.3"	2,023−44.4"
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.623 / .314	2,960−1.5"	2,808+1.5"	2,6610.0"	2,519−6.4"	2,381−18.2"	2,248−36.2"
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,600−1.5"	2,443+2.2"	2,2910.0"	2,145−8.8"	2,004−25.2"	1,868−50.2"
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,750−1.5"	2,588+1.8"	2,4310.0"	2,280−7.7"	2,134−22.2"	1,993−44.3"
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SSTSuperformance	.415	3,080−1.5"	2,848+1.4"	2,6280.0"	2,418−6.4"	2,218−18.8"	2,028−38.3"
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,960−1.5"	2,789+1.5"	2,6250.0"	2,467−6.6"	2,314−18.8"	2,166−37.6"
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.663 / .334	2,860−1.5"	2,723+1.6"	2,5890.0"	2,460−6.8"	2,334−19.3"	2,212−38.3"
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.536 / .270	2,970−1.5"	2,796+1.5"	2,6270.0"	2,465−6.5"	2,308−18.8"	2,157−37.6"
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.631 / .318	2,975−1.5"	2,827+1.4"	2,6820.0"	2,542−6.3"	2,406−17.9"	2,274−35.6"
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.689 / .347	3,000−1.5"	2,861+1.4"	2,7270.0"	2,597−6.0"	2,470−17.2"	2,347−34.2"
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.409 / .206	3,150−1.5"	2,911+1.3"	2,6850.0"	2,469−6.1"	2,264−18.0"	2,069−36.6"
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAXVarmint Express	.255	3,240−1.5"	2,855+1.4"	2,5020.0"	2,175−7.0"	1,873−21.4"	1,602−45.8"
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTXLEVERevolution	.330	2,400−1.5"	2,151+3.0"	1,9170.0"	1,700−12.5"	—	—

Extended Hornady trajectory chart to 1,000 yards

Calculated here with the same 200-yard zero and 1.5" sight height in ICAO standard air, using the G7 BC where Hornady publishes one. Path in inches, come-up in MOA below it.

Load	600 yd	700 yd	800 yd	900 yd	1000 yd	Velocity @ 1,000	Supersonic to
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	−75.412.0 MOA	−115.715.8 MOA	−167.220.0 MOA	−231.324.5 MOA	−309.929.6 MOA	1,438 fps	1,324 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	−73.811.7 MOA	−113.115.4 MOA	−163.019.5 MOA	−224.923.9 MOA	−300.628.7 MOA	1,485 fps	1,382 yd
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	−61.39.8 MOA	−94.112.8 MOA	−135.716.2 MOA	−187.419.9 MOA	−250.623.9 MOA	1,628 fps	1,496 yd
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	−85.913.7 MOA	−133.018.1 MOA	−193.923.1 MOA	−270.928.7 MOA	−367.235.1 MOA	1,234 fps	1,111 yd
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	−75.712.1 MOA	−117.116.0 MOA	−170.520.3 MOA	−237.825.2 MOA	−321.530.7 MOA	1,337 fps	1,202 yd
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	−67.010.7 MOA	−105.714.4 MOA	−157.218.8 MOA	−224.223.8 MOA	−310.029.6 MOA	1,237 fps	1,126 yd
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	−64.110.2 MOA	−99.013.5 MOA	−143.917.2 MOA	−200.321.3 MOA	−270.225.8 MOA	1,484 fps	1,324 yd
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	−64.910.3 MOA	−99.313.5 MOA	−142.817.1 MOA	−196.720.9 MOA	−262.125.0 MOA	1,622 fps	1,522 yd
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	−64.310.2 MOA	−99.613.6 MOA	−145.017.3 MOA	−202.321.5 MOA	−273.526.1 MOA	1,455 fps	1,292 yd
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	−60.39.6 MOA	−92.512.6 MOA	−133.415.9 MOA	−184.119.5 MOA	−245.923.5 MOA	1,654 fps	1,525 yd
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	−57.69.2 MOA	−88.012.0 MOA	−126.215.1 MOA	−173.418.4 MOA	−230.422.0 MOA	1,768 fps	1,682 yd
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	−63.710.1 MOA	−100.713.7 MOA	−149.817.9 MOA	−214.122.7 MOA	−297.528.4 MOA	1,202 fps	1,061 yd
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	−85.413.6 MOA	−143.719.6 MOA	−227.827.2 MOA	−344.036.5 MOA	−498.247.6 MOA	896 fps	732 yd
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	−138.822.1 MOA	−224.630.6 MOA	−340.640.7 MOA	−491.352.1 MOA	−681.165.0 MOA	897 fps	654 yd

Hornady drop chart with a 100-yard zero (MOA and mil)

Most shooters zero at 100. Inches below line of sight, with the MOA and mil to dial underneath.

Load	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	−3.81.8 / 0.5	−13.64.3 / 1.3	−30.17.2 / 2.1	−54.210.4 / 3.0	−86.813.8 / 4.0	−182.521.8 / 6.3	−329.131.4 / 9.1
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	−3.81.8 / 0.5	−13.44.3 / 1.2	−29.67.1 / 2.1	−53.210.2 / 3.0	−85.113.5 / 3.9	−178.121.3 / 6.2	−319.430.5 / 8.9
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	−2.91.4 / 0.4	−10.73.4 / 1.0	−24.15.7 / 1.7	−43.68.3 / 2.4	−70.011.1 / 3.2	−147.417.6 / 5.1	−265.125.3 / 7.4
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	−4.32.1 / 0.6	−15.44.9 / 1.4	−34.08.1 / 2.4	−61.411.7 / 3.4	−99.015.8 / 4.6	−211.325.2 / 7.3	−388.937.1 / 10.8
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	−3.71.8 / 0.5	−13.34.2 / 1.2	−29.77.1 / 2.1	−53.810.3 / 3.0	−86.813.8 / 4.0	−185.322.1 / 6.4	−340.032.5 / 9.4
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	−2.81.3 / 0.4	−10.73.4 / 1.0	−24.65.9 / 1.7	−45.78.7 / 2.5	−75.412.0 / 3.5	−168.420.1 / 5.8	−324.130.9 / 9.0
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	−3.01.4 / 0.4	−11.03.5 / 1.0	−24.85.9 / 1.7	−45.28.6 / 2.5	−73.011.6 / 3.4	−155.818.6 / 5.4	−285.127.2 / 7.9
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	−3.21.5 / 0.4	−11.63.7 / 1.1	−25.96.2 / 1.8	−46.68.9 / 2.6	−74.511.9 / 3.4	−155.718.6 / 5.4	−278.126.6 / 7.7
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	−3.01.4 / 0.4	−11.03.5 / 1.0	−24.85.9 / 1.7	−45.28.6 / 2.5	−73.211.7 / 3.4	−156.918.7 / 5.4	−288.327.5 / 8.0
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	−2.91.4 / 0.4	−10.63.4 / 1.0	−23.75.7 / 1.6	−42.98.2 / 2.4	−68.911.0 / 3.2	−144.917.3 / 5.0	−260.224.8 / 7.2
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	−2.71.3 / 0.4	−10.23.2 / 0.9	−22.85.4 / 1.6	−41.17.9 / 2.3	−65.810.5 / 3.0	−137.216.4 / 4.8	−244.123.3 / 6.8
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	−2.61.2 / 0.4	−10.13.2 / 0.9	−23.25.5 / 1.6	−43.38.3 / 2.4	−71.511.4 / 3.3	−160.219.1 / 5.6	−310.529.7 / 8.6
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	−2.81.3 / 0.4	−11.33.6 / 1.0	−27.36.5 / 1.9	−53.510.2 / 3.0	−93.914.9 / 4.3	−239.128.5 / 8.3	−512.348.9 / 14.2
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	−6.12.9 / 0.8	−21.86.9 / 2.0	−49.711.9 / 3.5	−93.317.8 / 5.2	−157.125.0 / 7.3	−364.943.6 / 12.7	−711.567.9 / 19.8

Wind drift chart (10 mph full value)

Inches of drift; higher BC and velocity mean less

Load	300 yd	500 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	5.2	15.4	43.3	72.5
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	5.0	14.6	41.0	68.5
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	4.5	13.4	37.4	62.4
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	6.3	18.7	53.8	91.7
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	5.8	17.2	49.2	83.4
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	6.8	20.5	60.5	104.1
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	5.2	15.4	43.7	73.7
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	4.5	13.1	36.6	60.8
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	5.3	15.8	45.1	76.4
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	4.4	13.1	36.5	60.9
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	4.0	11.7	32.4	53.5
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	6.6	19.9	59.2	103.9
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	11.1	35.9	114.0	191.6
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	12.8	39.8	114.5	182.5

Best zero: maximum point-blank range

Zero that keeps the bullet within the vital zone with no holdover

Load	Vital zone	Zero at	Point-blank to
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	8"	261 yd	308 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	8"	262 yd	310 yd
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	8"	285 yd	336 yd
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	8"	249 yd	294 yd
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	8"	263 yd	310 yd
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	8"	285 yd	334 yd
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	8"	282 yd	332 yd
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	8"	277 yd	327 yd
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	8"	282 yd	333 yd
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	8"	287 yd	338 yd
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	8"	291 yd	343 yd
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	8"	291 yd	341 yd
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	4"	219 yd	254 yd
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	8"	219 yd	257 yd

Hornady HITS chart (at 100 yards)

HITS = weight² × velocity ÷ (diameter² × 700,000)

HITS	Class	Game
0–500	Small game	Under 50 lb — coyotes, varmints, turkey
501–900	Medium game	50–300 lb — deer, antelope, black bear, sheep
901–1,500	Large game	300–2,000 lb — elk, moose, red stag, bison, plains game
1,501+	Dangerous game	Any weight — big bears, lion, buffalo

Load	100 yd velocity	HITS
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	2,556	1,071 (large)
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	2,564	1,030 (large)
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	2,808	1,177 (large)
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	2,443	1,166 (large)
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	2,588	1,235 (large)
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	2,848	965 (large)
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	2,789	1,331 (large)
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	2,723	1,843 (dangerous)
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	2,796	1,094 (large)
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	2,827	1,314 (large)
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	2,861	1,552 (dangerous)
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	2,911	570 (medium)
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	2,855	246 (small)
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	2,151	829 (medium)

Hornady ballistic coefficient chart

Published G1 / G7 BC at Mach 2.25 → 2.0 → 1.75 (ICAO standard air)

Bullet	G1	G7
6mm 103 gr ELD-X	.512 · .505 · .498	.258 · .253 · .251
6mm 108 gr ELD Match	.536 · .526 · .520	.270 · .264 · .261
6.5mm 140 gr ELD Match	.646 · .637 · .616	.326 · .320 · .310
6.5mm 143 gr ELD-X	.623 · .604 · .584	.314 · .303 · .294
6.5mm 147 gr ELD Match	.697 · .662 · .637	.351 · .332 · .321
270 145 gr ELD-X	.536 · .521 · .512	.270 · .262 · .257
7mm 162 gr ELD-X	.631 · .626 · .615	.318 · .314 · .308
7mm 175 gr ELD-X	.689 · .683 · .678	.347 · .343 · .341
7mm 180 gr ELD Match (1:8.75")	.777 · .748 · .731	.391 · .376 · .368
30 cal 168 gr ELD Match	.523 · .516 · .498	.263 · .259 · .251
30 cal 178 gr ELD-X	.552 · .543 · .538	.278 · .273 · .271
30 cal 200 gr ELD-X	.597 · .588 · .578	.301 · .295 · .291
30 cal 212 gr ELD-X (1:10")	.663 · .649 · .643	.334 · .326 · .324
30 cal 225 gr ELD Match (1:10")	.777 · .752 · .719	.391 · .378 · .362
338 cal 285 gr ELD Match	.829 · .814 · .796	.417 · .409 · .400

Hornady advises the Mach 1.75 value (about 1,954 fps) for trajectories beyond 600 yards and the Mach 2.25 value (about 2,512 fps) when comparing with other brands.

How the ballistics calculation works

This is a point-mass (3-degree-of-freedom) solver, the same class of model as Hornady's Standard Ballistic Calculator. The bullet's drag is compared with a standard projectile through its ballistic coefficient, and the flight is integrated in small time steps from the muzzle to the target.

1. Air density and speed of sound
Temperature, station pressure (or altitude) and humidity give air density relative to the ICAO standard (59 °F, 29.92 inHg, 0% humidity) and the local speed of sound.
2. Drag from the G1 or G7 table
At each step the bullet’s Mach number picks a drag coefficient from the standard G1 or G7 table. Deceleration = density ratio × Cd(Mach) × v² × 2.0855×10⁻⁴ ÷ BC (ft/s²).
3. Zero angle
The bore angle is solved so the bullet crosses the line of sight exactly at your zero range on level ground, starting from the sight height below the scope.
4. Wind and angle
Wind is added to the air velocity relative to the bullet (crosswind gives drift, head/tail wind changes drag). Shot angle tilts gravity relative to the line of sight.
5. Outputs at each range
Path relative to the line of sight, come-up in MOA (1.047" per 100 yd) and mil (3.6" per 100 yd), wind drift, velocity, energy = weight × v² ÷ 450,436 and time of flight.
6. What it leaves out
Spin drift, aerodynamic jump and Coriolis are not modelled — together usually under 1 MOA inside 1,000 yd. Hornady 4DOF covers these using measured drag curves.

Altitude and temperature effect at 800 yards

6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 100-yard zero, same muzzle velocity

Conditions	Air density	Drop	MOA
Sea level, 59 °F (ICAO standard)	100%	−182.5"	21.8
5,000 ft, 41 °F	86%	−171.4"	20.5
9,000 ft, 25 °F	76%	−164.2"	19.6
Sea level, 95 °F	94%	−178.5"	21.3
Sea level, 0 °F	113%	−190.7"	22.8

Uphill / downhill at 500 yards

6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 100-yard zero

Level: 10.4 MOA (−54.2")

30° up or down, exact: 8.5 MOA (−44.7")

Rifleman's rule (dope for 433 yd horizontal): 8.2 MOA

Using the level come-up on a 30° shot would put the bullet high by about 9".

Worked examples from real questions

300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X zeroed at 100 — higher or lower at 200?

Lower: −3.2" at 200 yd and −11.6" at 300 yd. Dial 1.5 MOA for 200.

6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X zeroed at 100 — drop at 750 yards?

−124.6" → 15.9 MOA or 4.6 mil; 1,922 fps remaining.

30-06 150 gr SST 2" high at 100 — where at 300?

That is a 230-yd zero: −4.7" at 300 yd and −16.6" at 400 yd.

.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX zeroed at 100 m — trajectory?

-9.6 cm at 200 m and -37.4 cm at 300 m (1.5" / 3.8 cm sight height).

Hornady's official calculators vs this one

Tool	Model	Best for
Hornady 4DOF® Ballistic Calculator	Doppler drag curves, 4 degrees of freedom, aerodynamic jump, spin drift, stability	Hornady bullets at extreme range
Hornady Standard Ballistic Calculator	G1 / G7 ballistic coefficient (point mass)	Any bullet with a published BC
Hornady Ballistic App (free)	4DOF + standard calculator, works offline	In the field on iOS / Android
This calculator	G1 / G7 point mass, Hornady loads built in, HITS and point-blank range	Fast charts and comparisons in a browser

Sources

Hornady — Ballistic CoefficientMach 2.25 / 2.0 / 1.75 G1 and G7 BCs for ELD-X, ELD Match, A-Tip and ELD-VT; ICAO standard atmosphere
Hornady — 4DOF® OverviewDrag-coefficient trajectory model, aerodynamic jump and angled shots
Hornady — Ballistics4DOF and Standard Ballistic Calculators
Hornady — AppsFree Ballistic App with 4DOF and a standard BC calculator
Hornady — 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X Precision HunterExample of published velocity, energy and trajectory data (24" barrel, 200 yd zero)
Chuck Hawks — Hornady H.I.T.S. guideline for rifle cartridgesHITS formula basis and game classes
Berger Bullets — A Better Ballistic CoefficientWhy G7 BCs suit long boattail bullets
Wikipedia — External ballisticsPoint-mass trajectory models and drag functions
Wikipedia — International Standard AtmosphereStandard sea-level conditions and pressure with altitude
py-ballisticcalc (open source)Reference implementation of the standard G1 and G7 drag tables

Use as a starting point. Predictions depend on your actual muzzle velocity, BC and zero. Confirm drop and wind holds on paper at distance before hunting, and know your local laws and safe backstops. Hornady, ELD-X, ELD Match, SST, V-MAX, FTX, HITS and 4DOF are trademarks of Hornady Manufacturing, Inc.

Need just energy or wind holds? Try the muzzle energy calculator or the windage calculator.

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Hornady Ballistics Calculator & Chart

Quick answer

Hornady ELD-X, ELD Match, SST, V-MAX and FTX loads built in
Drop in inches or cm, MOA, mil and ¼-MOA clicks
Wind drift, velocity, energy, time of flight and HITS
Altitude, temperature, pressure, humidity and shot angle

Last updated October 1, 2026. Independent calculator — not made by or affiliated with Hornady Manufacturing. Load data from hornady.com product pages. · drop to MOA · G1 vs G7

Ballistics calculator (G1 / G7)

Pick a Hornady load or enter your own bullet. Results update as you type.

Hornady factory load

Units

Bullet

Muzzle velocity (fps)

Bullet weight (gr)

Ballistic coefficient

Drag model

Diameter (in)

For HITS

Rifle, range & wind

Sight height (in)

Zero range (yd)

Target range (yd)

Table to (yd)

Step (yd)

Wind speed (mph)

Wind from (clock)

Shot angle (°)

+ uphill, − downhill

Atmosphere

Temperature (°F)

Altitude (ft)

Station pressure (inHg)

Blank = from altitude

Humidity (%)

Vital zone (in)

For point-blank range

At 500 yd with a 100 yd zero

Bullet path

−54.2"

Dial / hold

Up 10.4 MOA

3.0 mil · 41 clicks of ¼ MOA

Wind drift

15.4" L

2.9 MOA · 0.9 mil

Velocity · energy

2,018 fps

1,293 ft-lb · 0.64 s

Hornady HITS score 846 → Medium game (50–300 lb — deer, antelope, black bear, sheep)

Muzzle energy

2,314 ft-lb

Highest point (max ordinate)

+0.1" at 80 yd

Stays supersonic to

1324 yd

Max point-blank range

308 yd (zero 261 yd)

Trajectory table
Range	Velocity	Energy	Path	Come-up MOA	Mil	Wind	Time
0 yd	2,700 fps	2,314 ft-lb	−1.5"	—	—	0.0"	0.000
100 yd	2,555 fps	2,072 ft-lb	0.0"	0.0	0.0	0.5" L	0.114
200 yd	2,414 fps	1,849 ft-lb	−3.8"	1.8	0.5	2.3" L	0.235
300 yd	2,277 fps	1,646 ft-lb	−13.6"	4.3	1.3	5.2" L	0.363
400 yd	2,145 fps	1,461 ft-lb	−30.1"	7.2	2.1	9.6" L	0.499
500 yd	2,018 fps	1,293 ft-lb	−54.2"	10.4	3.0	15.4" L	0.643
600 yd	1,895 fps	1,140 ft-lb	−86.8"	13.8	4.0	22.8" L	0.796
700 yd	1,776 fps	1,001 ft-lb	−129.2"	17.6	5.1	32.1" L	0.960
800 yd	1,660 fps	875 ft-lb	−182.5"	21.8	6.3	43.3" L	1.135
900 yd	1,547 fps	760 ft-lb	−248.5"	26.4	7.7	56.7" L	1.322
1000 yd	1,438 fps	656 ft-lb	−329.1"	31.4	9.1	72.5" L	1.523

Check against Hornady's published box data (6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 200 yd zero, 1.5" sight, standard air)

Yards	100	200	300	400	500
Hornady velocity (fps)	2,556	2,417	2,282	2,151	2,025
This calculator	2,555	2,414	2,277	2,145	2,018
Hornady path (in)	1.9	0.0	-7.9	-22.4	-44.5
This calculator	1.9	-0.0	-7.9	-22.5	-44.6

Hornady ballistics chart (published factory data)

Velocity (fps) and trajectory (inches) as Hornady publishes them: 24" test barrel (26" for .300 Win Mag), 200-yard zero, 1.5" sight height. BCs are Hornady's Mach 2.25 values.

Load	BC G1 / G7	Muzzle	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.623 / .314	2,700−1.5"	2,556+1.9"	2,4170.0"	2,282−7.9"	2,151−22.4"	2,025−44.5"
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD MatchMatch	.646 / .326	2,710−1.5"	2,564+1.9"	2,4220.0"	2,285−7.8"	2,152−22.3"	2,023−44.4"
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.623 / .314	2,960−1.5"	2,808+1.5"	2,6610.0"	2,519−6.4"	2,381−18.2"	2,248−36.2"
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,600−1.5"	2,443+2.2"	2,2910.0"	2,145−8.8"	2,004−25.2"	1,868−50.2"
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,750−1.5"	2,588+1.8"	2,4310.0"	2,280−7.7"	2,134−22.2"	1,993−44.3"
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SSTSuperformance	.415	3,080−1.5"	2,848+1.4"	2,6280.0"	2,418−6.4"	2,218−18.8"	2,028−38.3"
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.552 / .278	2,960−1.5"	2,789+1.5"	2,6250.0"	2,467−6.6"	2,314−18.8"	2,166−37.6"
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.663 / .334	2,860−1.5"	2,723+1.6"	2,5890.0"	2,460−6.8"	2,334−19.3"	2,212−38.3"
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.536 / .270	2,970−1.5"	2,796+1.5"	2,6270.0"	2,465−6.5"	2,308−18.8"	2,157−37.6"
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.631 / .318	2,975−1.5"	2,827+1.4"	2,6820.0"	2,542−6.3"	2,406−17.9"	2,274−35.6"
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.689 / .347	3,000−1.5"	2,861+1.4"	2,7270.0"	2,597−6.0"	2,470−17.2"	2,347−34.2"
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-XPrecision Hunter	.409 / .206	3,150−1.5"	2,911+1.3"	2,6850.0"	2,469−6.1"	2,264−18.0"	2,069−36.6"
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAXVarmint Express	.255	3,240−1.5"	2,855+1.4"	2,5020.0"	2,175−7.0"	1,873−21.4"	1,602−45.8"
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTXLEVERevolution	.330	2,400−1.5"	2,151+3.0"	1,9170.0"	1,700−12.5"	—	—

Extended Hornady trajectory chart to 1,000 yards

Calculated here with the same 200-yard zero and 1.5" sight height in ICAO standard air, using the G7 BC where Hornady publishes one. Path in inches, come-up in MOA below it.

Load	600 yd	700 yd	800 yd	900 yd	1000 yd	Velocity @ 1,000	Supersonic to
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	−75.412.0 MOA	−115.715.8 MOA	−167.220.0 MOA	−231.324.5 MOA	−309.929.6 MOA	1,438 fps	1,324 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	−73.811.7 MOA	−113.115.4 MOA	−163.019.5 MOA	−224.923.9 MOA	−300.628.7 MOA	1,485 fps	1,382 yd
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	−61.39.8 MOA	−94.112.8 MOA	−135.716.2 MOA	−187.419.9 MOA	−250.623.9 MOA	1,628 fps	1,496 yd
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	−85.913.7 MOA	−133.018.1 MOA	−193.923.1 MOA	−270.928.7 MOA	−367.235.1 MOA	1,234 fps	1,111 yd
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	−75.712.1 MOA	−117.116.0 MOA	−170.520.3 MOA	−237.825.2 MOA	−321.530.7 MOA	1,337 fps	1,202 yd
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	−67.010.7 MOA	−105.714.4 MOA	−157.218.8 MOA	−224.223.8 MOA	−310.029.6 MOA	1,237 fps	1,126 yd
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	−64.110.2 MOA	−99.013.5 MOA	−143.917.2 MOA	−200.321.3 MOA	−270.225.8 MOA	1,484 fps	1,324 yd
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	−64.910.3 MOA	−99.313.5 MOA	−142.817.1 MOA	−196.720.9 MOA	−262.125.0 MOA	1,622 fps	1,522 yd
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	−64.310.2 MOA	−99.613.6 MOA	−145.017.3 MOA	−202.321.5 MOA	−273.526.1 MOA	1,455 fps	1,292 yd
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	−60.39.6 MOA	−92.512.6 MOA	−133.415.9 MOA	−184.119.5 MOA	−245.923.5 MOA	1,654 fps	1,525 yd
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	−57.69.2 MOA	−88.012.0 MOA	−126.215.1 MOA	−173.418.4 MOA	−230.422.0 MOA	1,768 fps	1,682 yd
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	−63.710.1 MOA	−100.713.7 MOA	−149.817.9 MOA	−214.122.7 MOA	−297.528.4 MOA	1,202 fps	1,061 yd
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	−85.413.6 MOA	−143.719.6 MOA	−227.827.2 MOA	−344.036.5 MOA	−498.247.6 MOA	896 fps	732 yd
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	−138.822.1 MOA	−224.630.6 MOA	−340.640.7 MOA	−491.352.1 MOA	−681.165.0 MOA	897 fps	654 yd

Hornady drop chart with a 100-yard zero (MOA and mil)

Most shooters zero at 100. Inches below line of sight, with the MOA and mil to dial underneath.

Load	200 yd	300 yd	400 yd	500 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	−3.81.8 / 0.5	−13.64.3 / 1.3	−30.17.2 / 2.1	−54.210.4 / 3.0	−86.813.8 / 4.0	−182.521.8 / 6.3	−329.131.4 / 9.1
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	−3.81.8 / 0.5	−13.44.3 / 1.2	−29.67.1 / 2.1	−53.210.2 / 3.0	−85.113.5 / 3.9	−178.121.3 / 6.2	−319.430.5 / 8.9
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	−2.91.4 / 0.4	−10.73.4 / 1.0	−24.15.7 / 1.7	−43.68.3 / 2.4	−70.011.1 / 3.2	−147.417.6 / 5.1	−265.125.3 / 7.4
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	−4.32.1 / 0.6	−15.44.9 / 1.4	−34.08.1 / 2.4	−61.411.7 / 3.4	−99.015.8 / 4.6	−211.325.2 / 7.3	−388.937.1 / 10.8
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	−3.71.8 / 0.5	−13.34.2 / 1.2	−29.77.1 / 2.1	−53.810.3 / 3.0	−86.813.8 / 4.0	−185.322.1 / 6.4	−340.032.5 / 9.4
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	−2.81.3 / 0.4	−10.73.4 / 1.0	−24.65.9 / 1.7	−45.78.7 / 2.5	−75.412.0 / 3.5	−168.420.1 / 5.8	−324.130.9 / 9.0
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	−3.01.4 / 0.4	−11.03.5 / 1.0	−24.85.9 / 1.7	−45.28.6 / 2.5	−73.011.6 / 3.4	−155.818.6 / 5.4	−285.127.2 / 7.9
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	−3.21.5 / 0.4	−11.63.7 / 1.1	−25.96.2 / 1.8	−46.68.9 / 2.6	−74.511.9 / 3.4	−155.718.6 / 5.4	−278.126.6 / 7.7
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	−3.01.4 / 0.4	−11.03.5 / 1.0	−24.85.9 / 1.7	−45.28.6 / 2.5	−73.211.7 / 3.4	−156.918.7 / 5.4	−288.327.5 / 8.0
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	−2.91.4 / 0.4	−10.63.4 / 1.0	−23.75.7 / 1.6	−42.98.2 / 2.4	−68.911.0 / 3.2	−144.917.3 / 5.0	−260.224.8 / 7.2
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	−2.71.3 / 0.4	−10.23.2 / 0.9	−22.85.4 / 1.6	−41.17.9 / 2.3	−65.810.5 / 3.0	−137.216.4 / 4.8	−244.123.3 / 6.8
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	−2.61.2 / 0.4	−10.13.2 / 0.9	−23.25.5 / 1.6	−43.38.3 / 2.4	−71.511.4 / 3.3	−160.219.1 / 5.6	−310.529.7 / 8.6
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	−2.81.3 / 0.4	−11.33.6 / 1.0	−27.36.5 / 1.9	−53.510.2 / 3.0	−93.914.9 / 4.3	−239.128.5 / 8.3	−512.348.9 / 14.2
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	−6.12.9 / 0.8	−21.86.9 / 2.0	−49.711.9 / 3.5	−93.317.8 / 5.2	−157.125.0 / 7.3	−364.943.6 / 12.7	−711.567.9 / 19.8

Wind drift chart (10 mph full value)

Inches of drift; higher BC and velocity mean less

Load	300 yd	500 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	5.2	15.4	43.3	72.5
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	5.0	14.6	41.0	68.5
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	4.5	13.4	37.4	62.4
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	6.3	18.7	53.8	91.7
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	5.8	17.2	49.2	83.4
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	6.8	20.5	60.5	104.1
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	5.2	15.4	43.7	73.7
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	4.5	13.1	36.6	60.8
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	5.3	15.8	45.1	76.4
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	4.4	13.1	36.5	60.9
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	4.0	11.7	32.4	53.5
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	6.6	19.9	59.2	103.9
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	11.1	35.9	114.0	191.6
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	12.8	39.8	114.5	182.5

Best zero: maximum point-blank range

Zero that keeps the bullet within the vital zone with no holdover

Load	Vital zone	Zero at	Point-blank to
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	8"	261 yd	308 yd
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	8"	262 yd	310 yd
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	8"	285 yd	336 yd
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	8"	249 yd	294 yd
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	8"	263 yd	310 yd
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	8"	285 yd	334 yd
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	8"	282 yd	332 yd
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	8"	277 yd	327 yd
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	8"	282 yd	333 yd
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	8"	287 yd	338 yd
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	8"	291 yd	343 yd
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	8"	291 yd	341 yd
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	4"	219 yd	254 yd
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	8"	219 yd	257 yd

Hornady HITS chart (at 100 yards)

HITS = weight² × velocity ÷ (diameter² × 700,000)

HITS	Class	Game
0–500	Small game	Under 50 lb — coyotes, varmints, turkey
501–900	Medium game	50–300 lb — deer, antelope, black bear, sheep
901–1,500	Large game	300–2,000 lb — elk, moose, red stag, bison, plains game
1,501+	Dangerous game	Any weight — big bears, lion, buffalo

Load	100 yd velocity	HITS
6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X	2,556	1,071 (large)
6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr ELD Match	2,564	1,030 (large)
6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X	2,808	1,177 (large)
.308 Win 178 gr ELD-X	2,443	1,166 (large)
.30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X	2,588	1,235 (large)
.30-06 Springfield 150 gr SST	2,848	965 (large)
.300 Win Mag 178 gr ELD-X	2,789	1,331 (large)
.300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X	2,723	1,843 (dangerous)
.270 Win 145 gr ELD-X	2,796	1,094 (large)
7mm Rem Mag 162 gr ELD-X	2,827	1,314 (large)
7mm PRC 175 gr ELD-X	2,861	1,552 (dangerous)
.243 Win 90 gr ELD-X	2,911	570 (medium)
.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX	2,855	246 (small)
.30-30 Win 160 gr FTX	2,151	829 (medium)

Hornady ballistic coefficient chart

Published G1 / G7 BC at Mach 2.25 → 2.0 → 1.75 (ICAO standard air)

Bullet	G1	G7
6mm 103 gr ELD-X	.512 · .505 · .498	.258 · .253 · .251
6mm 108 gr ELD Match	.536 · .526 · .520	.270 · .264 · .261
6.5mm 140 gr ELD Match	.646 · .637 · .616	.326 · .320 · .310
6.5mm 143 gr ELD-X	.623 · .604 · .584	.314 · .303 · .294
6.5mm 147 gr ELD Match	.697 · .662 · .637	.351 · .332 · .321
270 145 gr ELD-X	.536 · .521 · .512	.270 · .262 · .257
7mm 162 gr ELD-X	.631 · .626 · .615	.318 · .314 · .308
7mm 175 gr ELD-X	.689 · .683 · .678	.347 · .343 · .341
7mm 180 gr ELD Match (1:8.75")	.777 · .748 · .731	.391 · .376 · .368
30 cal 168 gr ELD Match	.523 · .516 · .498	.263 · .259 · .251
30 cal 178 gr ELD-X	.552 · .543 · .538	.278 · .273 · .271
30 cal 200 gr ELD-X	.597 · .588 · .578	.301 · .295 · .291
30 cal 212 gr ELD-X (1:10")	.663 · .649 · .643	.334 · .326 · .324
30 cal 225 gr ELD Match (1:10")	.777 · .752 · .719	.391 · .378 · .362
338 cal 285 gr ELD Match	.829 · .814 · .796	.417 · .409 · .400

Hornady advises the Mach 1.75 value (about 1,954 fps) for trajectories beyond 600 yards and the Mach 2.25 value (about 2,512 fps) when comparing with other brands.

How the ballistics calculation works

1. Air density and speed of sound
Temperature, station pressure (or altitude) and humidity give air density relative to the ICAO standard (59 °F, 29.92 inHg, 0% humidity) and the local speed of sound.
2. Drag from the G1 or G7 table
At each step the bullet’s Mach number picks a drag coefficient from the standard G1 or G7 table. Deceleration = density ratio × Cd(Mach) × v² × 2.0855×10⁻⁴ ÷ BC (ft/s²).
3. Zero angle
The bore angle is solved so the bullet crosses the line of sight exactly at your zero range on level ground, starting from the sight height below the scope.
4. Wind and angle
Wind is added to the air velocity relative to the bullet (crosswind gives drift, head/tail wind changes drag). Shot angle tilts gravity relative to the line of sight.
5. Outputs at each range
Path relative to the line of sight, come-up in MOA (1.047" per 100 yd) and mil (3.6" per 100 yd), wind drift, velocity, energy = weight × v² ÷ 450,436 and time of flight.
6. What it leaves out
Spin drift, aerodynamic jump and Coriolis are not modelled — together usually under 1 MOA inside 1,000 yd. Hornady 4DOF covers these using measured drag curves.

Altitude and temperature effect at 800 yards

6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 100-yard zero, same muzzle velocity

Conditions	Air density	Drop	MOA
Sea level, 59 °F (ICAO standard)	100%	−182.5"	21.8
5,000 ft, 41 °F	86%	−171.4"	20.5
9,000 ft, 25 °F	76%	−164.2"	19.6
Sea level, 95 °F	94%	−178.5"	21.3
Sea level, 0 °F	113%	−190.7"	22.8

Uphill / downhill at 500 yards

6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X, 100-yard zero

Level: 10.4 MOA (−54.2")

30° up or down, exact: 8.5 MOA (−44.7")

Rifleman's rule (dope for 433 yd horizontal): 8.2 MOA

Using the level come-up on a 30° shot would put the bullet high by about 9".

Worked examples from real questions

300 PRC 212 gr ELD-X zeroed at 100 — higher or lower at 200?

Lower: −3.2" at 200 yd and −11.6" at 300 yd. Dial 1.5 MOA for 200.

6.5 PRC 143 gr ELD-X zeroed at 100 — drop at 750 yards?

−124.6" → 15.9 MOA or 4.6 mil; 1,922 fps remaining.

30-06 150 gr SST 2" high at 100 — where at 300?

That is a 230-yd zero: −4.7" at 300 yd and −16.6" at 400 yd.

.223 Rem 55 gr V-MAX zeroed at 100 m — trajectory?

-9.6 cm at 200 m and -37.4 cm at 300 m (1.5" / 3.8 cm sight height).

Hornady's official calculators vs this one

Tool	Model	Best for
Hornady 4DOF® Ballistic Calculator	Doppler drag curves, 4 degrees of freedom, aerodynamic jump, spin drift, stability	Hornady bullets at extreme range
Hornady Standard Ballistic Calculator	G1 / G7 ballistic coefficient (point mass)	Any bullet with a published BC
Hornady Ballistic App (free)	4DOF + standard calculator, works offline	In the field on iOS / Android
This calculator	G1 / G7 point mass, Hornady loads built in, HITS and point-blank range	Fast charts and comparisons in a browser

Sources

Hornady — Ballistic CoefficientMach 2.25 / 2.0 / 1.75 G1 and G7 BCs for ELD-X, ELD Match, A-Tip and ELD-VT; ICAO standard atmosphere
Hornady — 4DOF® OverviewDrag-coefficient trajectory model, aerodynamic jump and angled shots
Hornady — Ballistics4DOF and Standard Ballistic Calculators
Hornady — AppsFree Ballistic App with 4DOF and a standard BC calculator
Hornady — 6.5 Creedmoor 143 gr ELD-X Precision HunterExample of published velocity, energy and trajectory data (24" barrel, 200 yd zero)
Chuck Hawks — Hornady H.I.T.S. guideline for rifle cartridgesHITS formula basis and game classes
Berger Bullets — A Better Ballistic CoefficientWhy G7 BCs suit long boattail bullets
Wikipedia — External ballisticsPoint-mass trajectory models and drag functions
Wikipedia — International Standard AtmosphereStandard sea-level conditions and pressure with altitude
py-ballisticcalc (open source)Reference implementation of the standard G1 and G7 drag tables