Ballistic solution example: D.O.P.E.
Preparation
Sgt McShooty is deployed as a Spotter (Manual) on a Honeybadger. He aims for to assemble ballistic solutions quickly and easily, so he prepares D.O.P.E. for the operation.
His sniper is using the M24 SWS and they will only be using the M118 LR bullet. He receives the set .pbo date and time from the Senior Game Master, and assembles vertical and horizontal D.O.P.E. according to the Manual Ballistics guides:
| Target Range | Vertical Deflection | Horizontal Deflection |
|---|---|---|
| 400m | -2.6 | 0.1 R |
| 450m | -3.1 | 0.1 R |
| 500m | -3.7 | 0.1 R |
| 550m | -4.4 | 0.1 R |
| 600m | -4.9 | 0.1 R |
| 650m | -5.6 | 0.2 R |
| 700m | -6.5 | 0.2 R |
| 750m | -7.3 | 0.2 R |
| 800m | -8.1 | 0.2 R |
| 850m | -9.0 | 0.3 R |
| 900m | -9.8 | 0.3 R |
Target requirements
In operation, Sgt McShooty identifies an OPFOR machine gunner engaging a friendly squad. A follow up shot will not compromise any objectives, so he can disregard most tertiary components entirely.
In addition to this, he is presented with fairly typical shot conditions, as:
- There is no wind present
- The target is stationary
- He is not firing at a steep incline
| Category | Ballistic Component | Direction of Deflection |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Bullet drop (composite) | Vertical |
| Primary | Moving targets | Horizontal |
| Primary | Crosswinds | Horizontal |
| Secondary | Inclined shooting | Vertical |
| Secondary | Spin drift | Horizontal |
| Secondary | Coriolis effect | Horizontal |
| Tertiary | Eotvös effect | Vertical |
| Tertiary | Headwinds & tailwinds | Vertical |
| Tertiary | Air density changes | Vertical |
Ballistic solution assembly
Sgt McShooty ranges his target at 850m according to https://unitedtaskforce.net/handbook?c=marksmanship-temp&g=FMG83. Looking at his D.O.P.E., he sees his 850m impact was recorded at -9.0 mils low and 0.3 mils to the right. To compensate, for a low and right impact, he has his sniper adjust up and to the left.
Final Ballistic Solution: 9 mils up, 0.3 mils left
