Element Ballistics Optic’s app. You don’t need an element scope to use. It’s excellent! ($0) 
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I use both Chairgun Elite and Element Ballistics. If you want just basic data, the Element is probably the easiest to use because it doesn’t require a bunch of data points you probably won’t want to input and at the end of the day, if used correctly the end results will be the same.
Chairgun has a bazillion reticles if you are a reticle nerd. In the Element app, I use a reticle very similar to the one in my Athlon scope.
The absolute most important data point you will need regardless of which app you use is the TRUE ballistic coefficient and this can only be determined with your gun and ammo and a free standing (non FX pocket) chrony.
The ballistic coefficient or BC is one of the most overlooked and poorly acquired data point when folks use a ballistic app. The BC for lack of a better term, is an efficiency value determined by not only the gun, but the ammo you are using, the speed at which you are shooting and even the twist rate of the barrel. You can get close (but not very) by researching the ammo on line. It just depends on how accurate you want to be.
Chairgun has a bazillion reticles if you are a reticle nerd. In the Element app, I use a reticle very similar to the one in my Athlon scope.
The absolute most important data point you will need regardless of which app you use is the TRUE ballistic coefficient and this can only be determined with your gun and ammo and a free standing (non FX pocket) chrony.
The ballistic coefficient or BC is one of the most overlooked and poorly acquired data point when folks use a ballistic app. The BC for lack of a better term, is an efficiency value determined by not only the gun, but the ammo you are using, the speed at which you are shooting and even the twist rate of the barrel. You can get close (but not very) by researching the ammo on line. It just depends on how accurate you want to be.
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Big truths! Very glad you brought this up, as it is as you said, so often overlooked.
-Matt
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So I looked at the element app and it only goes up to .30 cal. I am needing if big bore. Is there a way to get the higher caliber?Element Ballistics Optic’s app. You don’t need an element scope to use. It’s excellent! ($0)
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You can put what ever projectile. The more info about the projectile you insert (angle, BC, FPS, gr, etc., the more accurate it will be. 
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!! I appreciate the info!! I will will give it another look!!! 
I use the Shooter app. I have used it for years for firearm long range shooting and it seems to work fine for my pcp guns as well.
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To me, this is the simplest... maybe because it was the first real ballistic app I tried...
It only has G1 and G7 drag models but the error I've seen is quite small with G1 compared to the GA and GA2 till I'm pretty far out there.
I have Chairgun on the computer and MERO and Strelok on the tablet and phone but Shooter is my go to...
I'm surprised that more don't use it.
Bob
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Yea I’m surprised it’s not more used. I also have iStrelok but have never become familiar with it. Very simple to use.
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I have found the Element app to be very useful. Free, accurate and easy to understand. I wish the projectile menu included some of the newer pellet options.
You are sure to find a retical to match your non element scope.
You are sure to find a retical to match your non element scope.
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I just downloaded Mero.
And although I have not played with it a great deal yet, I am beginning to like it alot.
Plenty of reticles.
Plus, a larger Pellet file than ChairGun Pro..
The only thing I am missing over ChairGun is the ability to run multiple profiles on a single graph.
Maybe I have just not found out how to do so yet.
The only downside so far is convincing Windows it isn't corrupted
I went with V2.3.5 not 2.3.6
Hope this helps
Edward
And although I have not played with it a great deal yet, I am beginning to like it alot.
Plenty of reticles.
Plus, a larger Pellet file than ChairGun Pro..
The only thing I am missing over ChairGun is the ability to run multiple profiles on a single graph.
Maybe I have just not found out how to do so yet.
The only downside so far is convincing Windows it isn't corrupted
I went with V2.3.5 not 2.3.6
Hope this helps
Edward
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So I cant get Strelok and went looking for Mero in my Iphone app store and come up empty on that too. Am I just unlucky or missing something? If I pay for Chair gun is there a version that is more pellet related? Didnt' Hawke have a chairgun verison is it all just Chairgun Elite now?
PS: downloaded and giving Element Ballistic a try
PS: downloaded and giving Element Ballistic a try
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Ballisticboy indicated where to get MERO in this very thread already.
You might wanna take a look at this thread as well....
www.airgunnation.com
mike
You might wanna take a look at this thread as well....
MERO Ballistic Program QUESTION
I just installed MERO The installation went smoothly, and I have been playing around with the program's features and formats I particularly like the reticle view but cannot get it to show the windage offset no matter what wind velocity & direction I plug into the file. Can someone in the forum...
www.airgunnation.com mike
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Yeah I went to the foto.UK place and found it. There was a down load with an apple and I clicked it. It downloaded but never showed up on the Iphone. Looks like it was for Mac or something. The short story is I'm non tech. I'll swing by a friends house and get help.
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I'm pretty sure MERO isn't available for Iphone due to the charges Apple wanted to make for putting in on. Harrys_lad will know for sure.
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Did you see my PM to you?The troubles we go through to get what we want for our PCP's!!!!
Any luck?
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https://www.ballistic-buddy.com/ is another good app for iPhone. You can use it to print dope cards. iPhone app is Ballistics Buddy. 
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I hate it when I spent some time to try and help a person and he does not even have the decency to give a short answer on a simple question.
I enjoy it much more to converse with a person like Matt who says what he thinks rather than ignoring people.
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