User Guide

For Android and iPhone

Applied Ballistics® Quantum™ Application 3.0

 Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................... 3 4.2.3 Target Controller .................................................. 12
2.0 Features ....................................................................................... 4 4.2.4 Range Card Controller .................................... 12
3.0 Operational overview ...................................................... 5 4.2.5 MV Calibration Controller ............................ 13
3.1 Applied Ballistics Quantum Sync™ ................ 5 4.2.6 DSF Calibration Controller .......................... 14
3.2 App Overview .................................................................... 5
Applied Ballistics Quantum™ is a 4.2.7 SpeedTracker .......................................................... 14
3.3 Navigation ............................................................................. 5
state-of-the-art app integrating the 5.0 Profiles ......................................................................................... 15
most complete ballistics solver and 4.0 Shoot Interface ...................................................................... 6
5.1 Profile Edit ........................................................................... 16
profile management tool for long- 4.1 Viewer Management .................................................. 6
range shooting. AB Quantum™ 5.2 Sharing a Profile via QR Code .......................... 18
4.1.1 HUD ...................................................................................... 6 5.3 Syncing Profiles with Devices ......................... 19
includes a host of tools and
features that will enable shooters 4.1.2 Range Card ................................................................... 7 5.4 Syncing Profiles to Cloud Server .................. 19
and hunters to be more successful 4.1.3 Target Card .................................................................. 8
in the field.

6.0 Devices ....................................................................................... 20

4.1.4 Reticle .............................................................................. 8
4.1.5 Graphs .............................................................................. 9 7.0 Settings ...................................................................................... 22
AB Quantum™ creates a new
paradigm for ballistic solvers and 7.1 Subscriptions and Licensing .............................. 23
4.1.6 Support .......................................................................... 10
integration with Bluetooth®- 4.2 Controller Management ........................................ 10 8.0 Definitions ............................................................................... 24
enabled devices. With a host of
new features, the platform is 4.2.1 Environment Controller ................................... 11 9.0 Determining Sight Scale Factor ......................... 25
designed to save time and add 4.2.2 Reticle Controller .................................................. 11
performance for users of all skill
levels.

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1.0 Introduction
The Applied Ballistics® Quantum™ Application is the most versatile,
accurate and user-friendly ballistics program available. All screens are
relatively the same between Android and iPhone and all functions are the
same where appropriate.

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2.0 F eatures
The following table lists the features of the Applied Ballistics (AB) License levels F ree E lite
Quantum™ app and gives a brief explanation of what they are/do. Greater
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New Bluetooth® Find and connect AB Bluetooth® devices quickly and sync data
Device Manager between devices using AB Quantum Connect™. Aero dynamic jum correction
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Coriolis effect correction

User gun profiles are automatically uploaded to an encrypted
AB Quantum Sync™ server to allow easy access for other devices and backup, Sight scale factor
providing peace of mind and security.
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Customizable Range The new expandable and customizable range and target card Utility features
modes allow users to select what data to see for each Range or
Card and Target Target. Use the share function to send range and data cards in Target card
Card Modes just seconds.
Range card

The AB Reticle library is hosted online and updates in AB Twist rate

New Reticle Library Quantum™ automatically, providing users with up-to-date
Zero height
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3.0 Operational Overview Profiles (Section 5.0)
The user can add or delete gun profiles, edit parameters for

those gun profiles and then share & sync gun profiles.

The AB Quantum™ app is organized to allow a user to rapidly enter the

necessary data for a typical shooting engagement and obtain an accurate

The Devices tab allows the user to connect to and manage AB-

firing solution. Devices (Section 6.0)

enabled devices.

3.1 Applied Ballistics Quantum Sync™ This is where the user can manage the app’s Units, Firing
Settings (Section 7.0) Settings, General Settings, and view current Library status and
The app incorporates AB Quantum Sync™, that synchronizes the user s gun ’ operations.

profiles to an encrypted web server for easy retrieval and peace of mind

that they will not be lost. The user has the option to create an account or

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3.3 Navigation
log into an e isting account when the AB Quantum™ app is first opened

NOTE: Applied Ballistics recommends that the user utilize the same login The screens listed above are accessible through the navigation bar along

method across AB-enabled apps. At this time, gun profiles will NOT sync the bottom of the app.

with other apps (e.g. Sig Sauer, Bushnell, Leica), but using the same login

will allow for future integration.

3.2 App Overview

The app is designed to allow the user to access all of the inputs and outputs

needed to accurately put rounds on target. It is organized into the following When on the Shoot screen, the center button presents the user with
main screens : different Views; see Section 4.0 for a description.

The user can navigate from here to the other pages. Accessing

Home Screen this page on startup can be disabled in settings, which will send

the user to Shoot instead.

The user can access the Firing Solution Calculator and its

outputs, including the HUD, Range Card, Target Card, Graphs,

Reticle Drawing, and remote firing solutions. This section also

Shoot (Section 4.0)
allows adjustments to Environmental Inputs, Range Card

Settings, Target Data, Muzzle Velocity, Drop Scale Factor, and

Moving Target Speed/Direction.

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 This concept places the data that the user interacts with (like editing
4.0 Shoot Interface
temperature) within reach for single-hand operation, in the Controller area.

The Shoot interface is broadly organized into two primary sections: The information that the user needs to primarily look at is located in the
Viewer area.

The top half of the screen shows firing solution

Viewer information, including target cards, reticle drawings, 4.1 Viewer Management
graphs, etc.
There are several different Views available for the top half of the screen,
accessed through the central navigation button.
The bottom half of the screen is where the user edits

Controller parameters like Environmental Conditions, Reticle

Settings, Range Card Settings, etc.

4.1.1 HUD

The primary view is the HUD, an easy-to-read set of values that show firing
data for the user’s current set of parameters (like gun profile,
environmental conditions). Above the main solutions, there is a dropdown
1 2 3
that shows additional information like time of flight, coriolis components,

4 and mach number at target.

1 Currently selected profile

1
1
x
E pand to see additional info about
2 Device connection status the firing solution
5 2 3
3 Solution source 2 Elevation solution
6
4 Solution details 4 3 3 Windage solutions
5 Firing solution 4 Lead for moving target
7 8 6 Range edit
5
5 Manually edit range value
9 6 6

10
7 Show solution 6 Increment/decrement range
8 Show reticle drawing 7 7 Show reticle drawing
11 12
9 Access controllers

10
The solution updates automatically as values in the Controller section are
Edit parameter
updated, or as the user changes the Range value in the Viewer area.

11 Get data from internet The Reticle Drawing feature is described later in this document.
12 Get data from phone
13 Access shoot viewers

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4.1.2 Range Card
From the central navigation menu, the user can switch the View to show a
range card, which utilizes the settings from the Range Card Controller
(section 4.2.4 below) to set the start & stop ranges, as well as the
increments.
Range to target 1

1 2 3 3 4 2 Elevation solution
3 Windage solutions 1

4 Lead for moving target

5 Scroll to view additional ranges
5
6 6
Scroll left/right to see additional
7 8 solution data
7 Expand the Viewer
2
8 Export the range card
The View can be scrolled up/down to view additional solutions at other
ranges and left/right to view additional solution information, like Energy,
Time of Flight and Mach Number at that range. Rows that are highlighted in
red indicate the transonic portion of the bullet’s flight.

The share icon in the lower right corner allows the user to export the range
1 Rows highlighted for transsonic ranges
card.

2 Scroll left/right for additional solution data

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4.1. 3T g C d
ar et ar On the HUD screen, the solution is for the single value that is shown on

HUD.
Similarly, the Target Card View presents a table of values with an important

difference : the user can manually edit the individual range values (
which

causes the solution to be recalculated when complete . The Target Card )

View also has the option to add rows to the list using the plus button in the

lower right. To delete a target from the list, long-press on the row of data

and choose “Delete Target ” on the pop-up that appears. W hen an L RF is

connected and a target is ranged, the target range will automatically

Firing control solution from HUD

populate in the row that is selected.
1

overlaid on the user’s selected reticle

2 Tap to expand the reticle view

User can pinch to zoom in/out on the

reticle display

Similarly, the solutions from the Target Card table are drawn on the reticle
2
1 E dit target range value when on the Target Card View.
3
2 Add a target to the list

3 Show reticle for the target card

For both the Range Card and the Target Card, the view can be expanded to

view more range rows at a time. 1

Firing control solutions from the

1 Target Card are overload on the

4.1.4 Reticle
reticle

On each of the above Views (HUD, Range Card, Target Card), there is a 2
2 Tap to expand the reticle view
Reticle tab. When the user clicks on that tab, a drawing of the current

User can pinch to zoom in/out on the

solution (or multiple solutions) is displayed overlaid on the reticle that is set

reticle display
in the Active Gun Profile.

And the Range Card displays those solutions as well.

NOTE: when the app is first used, the default gun profile does NOT have a

rifle scope or reticle configured. Select a reticle frome the gun profile

editor.

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Firing solutions from the Range card

1

are overlaid on the reticle

2 Tap to expand the reticle view

2
User can pinch to zoom in/out on the 2

reticle display
1

4.1.5 Graphs

The trajectory graph shows the ballistic curve, along with velocity.

1 Bullet velocity

2 Bullet drop in inches

3
3 Tap to access custon graphs

The Custom option allows you to select if you want to draw out Elevation,

Windage, Time of Flight (TOF), Energy, Muzzle Velocity (MV), Mach,

Aerodynamic Jump, Spin Drift, Horizontal or Vertical Coriolis, Lead, Drop, or

Drift. Note, that Drop is not the Elevation for the Firing Solution; it is the 


total true drop from the time the bullet left the barrel uncorrected for the Choose which parameter to graph
1

zero range. against the range

Graph will automatically update once

2

selected

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4.1.6 Support 4.2 Controller Management

The AB Quantum™ app has a built-in direct support function. From the
The bottom half of the Shoot interface allows the user to quickly access

Shoot Navigation Menu, you will find a button on the far-right side labeled
different parameters and edit them to see the solution(s) update in real-

“Support”. Once you click this button, an email will open where you can
time in the Viewer section.

place the information related to the support issue you have. It will

automatically generate relative information to the app version, and the

The various controllers are accessed through the dropdown in the middle

profile you are currently using so we can help you.

of the Shoot interface.

Once selected, the lower half of the screen updates to show the

parameters for that controller. Each controller is described in greater detail

below.

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4.2.1 Environment Controller 4.2.2 Reticle Controller

The Environment Controller allows the user to edit parameters like This is where the user may adjust the reticle zoom, dialed elevation, and

temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speeds 1 & 2 and wind direction. switch between Solution (described above) or subtensions for outputs. The

Wind Speed 1 determines Aerodynamic Jump (Aerodynamic Jump can be subtensions drawing places the dot on the major subtension lines for the

turned on/off in the settings). selected reticle and shows the user what range corresponds to that

subtension.

2 3 4
1
1 Manually edit parameter

When in subtension mode, the

2 Get value from internet
solution dots are drawn on the
1
Get value from /H/hiee device (if
3
major reticle subtensions with the

available) 2
corresponding range

4 Get value from phone (if available)

2 Expand for larger view

Units for the environmental parameters are changed on the Settings page.

If the user applies a Dialed Elevation, then it is applied to the subtension

The buttons under the values allow the user to obtain that value
solutions and the ranges updated accordingly.

automatically from other sources, like the internet, the phone itself or an

externally connected device.

Dialed elevation is applied to the

1

range values

Manually enter or increment/

2

decrement the dialed elevation

2

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4.2.3 Target Controller 4.2.4 Range Card Controller

The Target Controller allows the user to edit parameters like Azimuth, This adjusts the minimum (start) range, maximum (stop) range, and range

Inclination, and Latitude. Values may be manually entered or automatically increments for the range card. The Stop range also sets how far the Graphs

obtained from the phone or connected device (if supported). are plotted out.

1 2 3
1 Manually edit parameter

2 Get value from phone

2

3 Set target direction

3 4

4 Increment speed value up/down

1 Start range of the range card.
Tap for pop up to estimate target
5 5
2 Range interval increment.
speed

3 The stop range of the range card.

The speed estimation calculator allows the user to calculate the target’s

speed given its range and how much it moved in a certain amount of time.

2 1 Set target range

2 Enter how far the target moved

3 4

3 Reset timer

5
4 Start/stop the timer

Computer speed once the timer is

6 5

stopped

Apply the calculated speed to the

6

target

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4.2.5 MV Calibration Controller The recommended range will result in the least amount of error but ranges

outside of this can be used. It is not advised to perform MV Calibrations at

Note on ballistic calibrations:

short ranges (less than 600 yards) unless the rifle is subsonic or rimfire. MV
To learn more details about how to do a ballistic calibration we have
Calibration should be used at Mach 1.2 or faster. This can be accessed from
provided a video here.

the MV Cal Sub Menu in the Shooting section of the app.

Warning

When completed select “Apply MV” and then a confirmation prompt will
Ballistic Calibrations of any kind require accurate atmospheric, target range,
appear. 

target direction, and target location data. Skipping any of these with “close

enough” will result in errors. Because of this, it is only advised to do these

Important Note

during live fire at the range.

If an MV Temp Table is in use, the MV Calibration will not be applied. An MV

Temp Table disables the MV Input in the Profile in favor of the MV Temp
When To Use 

Table. You will need to manually input the Calibrated MV and Temp into a
MV vs DSF Cal: Correct Supersonic trajectories with MV Calibration and in
slot in the MV Temp Table in this case.
the Subsonic range use Drop Scale Factor (DSF). 

To use a calibration feature, you input the true drop, not the corrected

drop. For instance, if you shoot at 1000 yards and the prediction was 5.25

mils, but you impacted at 5.5 mils then you would input 5.5 mils into the

calibration tool.

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4.2.6 DSF Calibration Controller

This is a Ballistic Calibration, and you can have up to 6 inputs in this table

and is covered in more detail on the Ballistic Calibration topic. Drop Scale

Factor is for calibrating firing solutions in the sub sonic zone. DSF should

only be used at Mach 1.2 or slower. DSF allows for up to 6 calibration

points. The DSF Table can be seen from both the Shoot Menu, and the

Weapons Profile. 

DSF Calibrations can only be performed from the Shoot Sub Menu. It is very

important to perform this during live fire, as the current Target Range,

Latitude, Wind Speed/Direction & Environmental data is critical to

performing a good DSF Calibration. 

Once you complete a DSF Cal then select “USE DSF” to populate it into the

table. If you need to clear the calibration out, you can select “Clear DSF”

from the Profile or from the DSF Calibration Sub Menu.

4.2.7 SpeedTracker

Allows a live view from a shot tracker Mach4+ and for you to select a MV

reading to actively use.

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5.0 Profiles When the user clicks the Mange Profile button (the three dots), several
options are presented to the user. From here, the user can set the current
The Profiles list is accessible from the main navigation bar. profile as Active (if it isn’t already), edit that profile, export that profile,
duplicate the profile or delete it.

At the top of the screen, the user can view whether a device is connected,
the status of the connection to AB Quantum Sync™, and a button to create a
new profile. Under that, there is a button to sync all selected profiles to the
currently connected device. The user’s active profile is shown next, with
details about the profile shown. 1
1 Device connection status 2
2 Sync to cloud 3
3 Create new profile 4
1 2 3 4 Sync selected profiles to 5 1
device
4 5 Profile device sync status 1 Edit this profile
6 Select profiles 2 Export the profile through QR
5 6 7 Current active profile code
Tap to expand/collapse 3 Create a copy of the current
7 11 8
additional info profile
9 Manage profile(s) 4 Delete the current profile
Set the current profile as the
10 Choose sort order for the 5
active one
9
profile list
8
If the BC is highlighted in
11 yellow or red, the bullet
10 has low stability.
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 To use the bullet library:
5.1 Profile Edit

The profile edit screen allows the user to set parameters related to his
1 Start by creating a new profile or editing a current profile.

current gun and bullet configuration.

1 2
2 Select AB Bullet Library.

3 Next select your desired Caliber.

Then select your desired Bullet Manufacturer (Note: This is for bullets, not cartridges.
4
Many ammo companies source bullets from other companies).

4
Tap to scan QR code from another 5 Next select your desired Bullet from the list.
1

5 Applied Ballistics app

Finally select if you wish to use G1, G7, or CDM. (An Elite License is Required to access 

2 App settings 6
the CDMs).

6 3 Edit gun profile name

4 Tap to access the AB bullet library Below the Bullet Data section is the place to edit Gun Data, including Muzzle

6 5 Select bullet drag model Velocity, Zero Range, Sight Height and Barrel Twist. This section also

displays a computation of the bullet’s stability factor, color-coded on

6 Edit bullet parameters
whether the bullet is expected to be stable based upon its muzzle velocity

and twist.
At the top of the screen is an option to scan a QR code to import a profile,

this is covered further in a later section. The user can edit the profile name,

select bullet data from the Applied Ballistics bullet library and edit

parameters related to the bullet itself.

1
The bullet library contains laboratory data of bullets that have been tested

at the Applied Ballistics Lab. Custom Drag Models (CDMs) and Personal

Drag Models (PDMs) generated by AB will be found here. No information

from manufacturers is used to create this library, only direct testing from in

the lab in front of industry-leading radar systems. The library in the app is
2
divided by Caliber, then Brand, then Weight. When selecting a bullet from

the library the Bullet Diameter, Weight, Length and BC will automatically be 1 Edit gun parameters

populated. When using a CDM or PDM the “BC” box will show 1.00 3
2 Choose barrel twist direction
indicating a BC is not being used.
3 Bullet stability factor

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Below that is the Scope section.

1 Select scope units

3
Toggle to choose reticle from AB’s
2
online library

3 Edit parameters
4

Tap to learn more about the values

4
onscreen

At the top of this section, the units for the scope can be set; this will drive

what the output units of the firing solution are on the Shoot screen. Next is

a toggle that provides access to a library of rifle scopes and associated

reticle options. Note that a reticle needs to be selected for the reticle
Below the Scope section is the MV-Temp table and DSF Table.

drawing capabilities on the Shoot page.

The user enters the temperature and associated muzzle velocity in the

table, starting with the highest temperature and working down.

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 5.2 Sharing a Profile via QR Code
Generating a QR Code to Scan or Share is the simplest way to transfer a
1
profile to another phone or tablet. To do this, click on the 3-dot menu
button and select “Export”. A QR code like the below is shown onscreen.

On the receiving device, create a new profile (+ button), and at the top right
2
corner select the QR Code Button. Then scan the QR code, and the data will
automatically populate.

1 Edit MV-Temp table parameters

Tap to add a new row to the MV-
2
temp table
3 View current DSF table values

Once the table has been populated, any change in the temperature will
update the muzzle velocity. The app automatically interpolates for values
between table entries and linearly extrapolates for values beyond the
bounds listed within the table.

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5.3 Syncing Profiles with Devices
To transfer profiles to a compatible AB Ecosystem device, the device needs A dialog box will appear that indicates the current status of the profile sync
to be paired to AB Quantum™ - see such instructions in the Device Pairing to the device, as seen below. When the sync completes, the dialog will
Section. When the device is connected, the Bluetooth® symbol is green on automatically close.
the Profiles List screen.

To transfer profiles, start by clicking on the white dot next to the profile
name. A filled in dot indicates that the profile is selected. Click the “Sync To
Device” button to complete the transfer.

2 5.4 Syncing Profiles to Cloud Server

Cloud Sync allows the user to backup profiles to the cloud for safe keeping
and to mirror profiles across devices. Cloud Sync can be used between
Android and iOS versions of AB Quantum™. To use this feature, the user
must be signed in to cloud sync (found on the settings page). Once signed
in, a cloud sync will occur automatically every time the app is started or a
profile is edited. The sync status will be indicated at the top of the Profiles
3
page.

1 Click to Sync to Device Sync status is indicated at the top

of the Profiles page. A sync can
Profiles that are synced will be 1
also be forced by tapping the
2 green. Profiles not synced will be icon.
yellow.
3 Select the gun profiles to sync

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6.0 Devices

To pair a compatible device, select Devices from the Home Screen, The application will automatically scan for compatible devices and show

Navigation Menu, or by tapping on the Bluetooth Icon from the Shoot them onscreen as “Available.”

Interface.

Tactix 7

1 Available devices

App automatically begins scanning

2 2

for available devices

By clicking on the menu option for any device you can Edit or Remove them

if you desire. Click on an “Available” device to make it an “Active” device.

Tactix 7
2

Tactix 7

3 Brings up a list of compatible

1 Access Devices menu 1

devices

2 Name and status shown

The application will automatically scan for compatible devices and show

them onscreen as “Available.”

3 Device connection status

Once active, the app can send data to and receive data from that device.

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The user can also find a list of compatible devices by clicking the
information icon in the top right of the pairing menu. More devices will be
added as they become available.

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7.0 Settings
The settings page is accessible from the Home Screen, Navigation Menu, or
from the gear when Creating/Editing a Profile. Welcome Screen on/off will
determine if the app starts on the Home Screen or on the HUD.

App Settings
From here you can adjust the units and input/output settings to your liking.


NOTE: These adjustments will not affect the settings of connected
devices. This can cause a mismatch between the device and the app so
the user must ensure the device is operating in the same setting units as
the app separately.

At the top of the screen is the current subscription level of the app.

The next section gives the user access to changing settings like units for
range, muzzle velocity, gun parameters, bullet weight, temperature and The next section is for firing settings. These settings control whether
pressure. It also provides the user with options to toggle display Aerodynamic Jump, Spin Drift, & Coriolis are on or off.

parameters, like number of decimals, how directions on holds should be

presented to the user (arrows, Up/Down/Left/Right or +/-). Next is general settings, where the user can toggle the following parameters
on or off:

Show Welcome Turning this off determines if the app starts on the Home
Screen Screen (On) or the HUD (Off).

Keep Screen On When on, the phone’s screen will stay on when the app is open.

When on, the phone provides haptic feedback as the user

Touch Feedback interacts with the app.

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Below that is controls for Cloud Sync, providing the user to sign out or 7.1 Subscriptions and Licensing
delete the current account if desired.
Licensing and Subscriptions are two different items. The current license or
subscription level can be found on the top of the settings page.

This is obtained by pairing an AB Elite device to the app. The

device must be re-paired to the app every 30 days or the
Elite License license will expire. If a device is removed from the app, the Elite
License reverts to Ultralite.

This will unlock all the Elite features of the app and is
Elite Subscription purchased on a monthly or annual basis and will not reset
every 30 days.

Users who previously purchased the 1.0 or 2.0 version of our

Grandfathering app before should see this automatically unlocked.

The user also has the option to anonymously share usage data, which is
used to help find issues, make improvements, and the data is not shared
outside Applied Ballistics.

At the bottom of the Settings screen is information about the current

version of the app, bullet library and reticle library.

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8.0 Definitions Humidity The Relative Humidity in % at the user’s location.

Default units, if applicable, are shown in (parentheses).

Wind Speed The current velocity of the wind at the user’s location.

Important Input Definitions

The current wind angle relative to the direction the bullet is
Wind Direction
traveling.

This is the total vertical adjustment that is combined primary &

Elevation secondary effects (Gravity Drop, Coriolis Drop, Aerodynamic

Latitude This is how far the user is from the equator in degrees.
Jump) adjusted for the zero-range needed to impact the target.

The compass direction the bullet will travel when it leaves the
Not to be confused with elevation, this is the true drop of the Azimuth/DOF
barrel.
Drop bullet uncorrected for zero range the bullet has experienced

since it left the barrel.

The vertical angle to the target in degrees. + for up and – for

Inclination
down.
This is the total horizontal adjustment that is combined primary

Windage & secondary effects (Wind Drift, Coriolis Drift, Spin Drift)

needed to impact the target. Time of Flight The time the bullet will be in the air until it impacts the target.

This is an effect that arises from the fact that the earth is Energy The impact energy the bullet will have at the target.

Vertical Coriolis spinning plus the direction your bullet is flying. V Cor is

dependent on both the user’s latitude and direction of fire.

The bullets speed relative to the Speed of Sound and is
Mach
temperature dependent.

Aerodynamic Jump AJ is the vertical deflection caused by a horizontal crosswind.

Muzzle Velocity This is the Velocity of the bullet at the Muzzle.

This is an aerodynamic effect that arrives from the fact that the
Horizontal Coriolis
earth is spinning. H Cor is dependent only on your latitude.
The impact velocity of the round not to be confused with
Velocity
Muzzle Velocity.

Spin Drift aka Gyroscopic Drift is the aerodynamic effect from

Spin Drift
the fact that the bullet is spinning.
Lead This is the amount of correction needed to a target in motion.

Temperature This is the ambient air temperature at the user’s location.

The Gyroscopic Stability of the bullet is the calculated stability
SG (Stability)
using a number of factors and is Optimal when above 1.5.

Pressure The Absolute or Station Pressure at the user’s location.

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 Calculate Correction Factor Based on Range and POI Shift according
9.0 Determining Sight 

to the following formula:

Scale Factor (Tall Target Testing)

First step is to select a constant based on measurement units:

The intent of this section is to assist in calculating a Sight Scale Factor (SSF)

based on shooting the tall target test at 100 yards. The point is to see if your
Adjustment
Range Units Constant
scope is really giving you what you’re dialing for adjustment. If not, the Units

correction factor is applied to raw ballistic calculations to make up for the

error in scope adjustment. Yards MOA 0.01047

Procedure:

POI shift Yards MI LS 0.03599

1 Set up a ta ll target at 100 yards with a vertical line (confirmed with plumb bob or level).
Meters MOA 0.01145

2 l
P ace an ai m point near the bottom of the vertical line and shoot a group to confirm zero.
Meters MI LS 0.03936
Zero

3 Dial up (or hold) at least 30 MOA (or 10 MILS) of elevation and shoot another group.
Example

4 Measure the distance between shot groups with a tape measure.

Suppose the range to target is 102 yards. You dial 30 MOA and get a POI

shift of 29.8 inches. The formula will apply as follows:

5 Use the formula below to calculate your scopes Correction Factor (CF). 1. Since you’re dealing with yards and MOA, select the Constant of 0.01047.

2. Next, calculate Expected POI Shift: 


l Correction Factor to any raw ballistic solution to account for scope 
 Expected POI Shift = Dialed x Range x Constant
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App y the

trackin g error. Expected POI Shift = 30 MOA x 102 yards x 0.01047 = 32.04 inches.

3. Finally, calculate Correction Factor:

CF = Expected POI Shift ÷ Actual POI Shift 

CF = 32.04 Inches ÷ 29.8 Inches 

CF = 1.075
4. Apply this correction factor to any raw ballistic prediction. So if the 

ballistics program calls for 30 MOA elevation for some shot, dial: 

30 MOA x 1.075 = 32.25 MOA to actually get 30 MOA
The procedure is the same for any combination of units and range, just plug

in your numbers and apply the proper Constant, calculate Expected POI
Shift, and finally the Correction Factor.

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