I am looking at the following quoted specs on a 30-06 cartridge. I'm confused by the difference between the Long Trajectory specs and the Short Trajectory specs. If I am zeroed to 200 yards and shooting at a deer at 500 yards, am I shooting 14.7 inches high or 50.5 inches high? And why?
Thanks,
Dale
Thanks,
Dale
WINCHESTER SUPER-X .30-06 SPFLD 180GR POWER POINT
Manufactures Number: X30064
30-06 Springfield
180 gr. Super-X® Power-Point®
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.438
Super-X® Power-Point®: Unique soft nose jacketed design delivers maximum energy on target. Notches around jacket mouth improve upset and ensure uniform, rapid expansion.
Rounds Per Box: 20
Rifle Ballistics
Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Velocity (fps) 2700 - 2497 2304 2118 1942 1775
Distance (yds) Muzzle 50 100 200 300 400 500
Energy (ft. lbs.) 2913 - 2492 2121 1793 1507 1259
Distance (yds) 50 100 150 200 250 300
Short Trajectory (in.) -0.1 0 -1.3 -4.1 -8.5 -14.7
Distance (yds) 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
Long Trajectory (in.) 2.0 1.8 0 -3.4 -8.6 -24.9 -50.5