RodBall Small Arms Ballistics Calculator !
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Is RodBall available for Mac computers or for Palm
Pilots?
A: No, not at this time.
Q: I’m running an old version of Excel. Can I still use RodBall?
A: Sure, just specify in your order what version of Excel you are
using. If you do not specify, RodBall
will be sent in Excel 2000 format.
Q: Is RodBall password-protected?
A: Yes. This protects the programs
from being accidentally corrupted. The
user does not need to be concerned about changing a formula or cell
content. It just can’t happen. Note that although the individual worksheets
are password-protected, the workbook itself is not.
Q: How does RodBall compare with other
ballistics programs?
A: Due to its spreadsheet format, RodBall is extremely intuitive and easy
to use. I have compared the results of
RodBall with at least eight other ballistics programs. While most ballistics programs vary slightly
in their outputs, RodBall seems to be near the middle of the pack in terms of output. In addition, RodBall calculates many other
items that most ballistics programs do not, e.g. the effects of canting the
firearm, the effects of shooting uphill or downhill, firearm recoil, the cost
of reloading cartridges, statistical analysis of bullet velocities, and much
more.
Q: What is your background?
A: I am a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California, a
life-long woodworker, a novice machinist and gunsmith, a recreational varmint
shooter, a veteran hand-loader, a member of Varmint Hunter Magazine’s 500 Yard
Club, and RodBall webmaster.
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