Videos tagged with Transonic Range

This video, featuring ballistician Bryan Litz, explains the critical concept of the transonic range in long-range shooting. Litz details how bullet performance and predictability change significantly as velocity drops below approximately 1340 feet per second, requiring advanced ballistic knowledge for sustained accuracy. He recommends his 'Applied Ballistics' book series for those seeking to master these complex effects.

This video, featuring ballistician Bryan Litz, defines long-range shooting as any distance requiring significant rifle zero adjustments for gravity and wind. It distinguishes Extended Long-Range (ELR) by the bullet's approach to transonic speeds (around Mach 1), where aerodynamic effects become more complex and challenging to predict. The definition of 'long-range' is relative to the caliber, with a .22 rimfire requiring corrections at 150 yards, while larger calibers may consider 1000 yards a 'chip shot'.