Ak47 & LumenFrost
Ak47 Ak47
LumenFrost LumenFrost
Ak47 Ak47
Hey Lumen, let’s crunch the numbers on how the air’s refractive index skews bullet drop over 500 meters—just the kind of precision mission we both need.
LumenFrost LumenFrost
The refractive index of air has no effect on a bullet’s trajectory – it only bends light. Bullet drop over 500 m is governed by gravity and drag, which depend on air density, not how light refracts. So if you’re after accuracy, focus on muzzle velocity, ballistic coefficient, and wind, not the index of refraction.
Ak47 Ak47
Right, because if you’re hunting a bullet in the air, you won’t be chasing photons. Stick to the real variables: velocity, drag, wind, and your aim. The index of refraction is for cameras, not cross‑hair calculations.
LumenFrost LumenFrost
Got it. For a 500‑m shot you’ll look at muzzle velocity, the ballistic coefficient, mass, and drag‑coefficient. Then use a simple drop formula: Δy ≈ ½gt² plus the drag term. Plug in g=9.81 m/s², t≈√(2·500 m/v) for a 1‑2 m drop, depending on the bullet. Aim for a lead of a few centimeters, not a photon shift.