Conclusion

            At the beginning of my research I did not know that much about external ballistics, but over the past few weeks I have learned a lot. I had no idea that there were so many variables which affect a projectile while it is in flight. I also did not realize how sophisticated long-ranged shooting was. I learned that shooters are expert mathematicians who can quickly and efficiently use their knowledge about the Earth to accomplish their goals. Long-ranged shooting is an art that must be perfected if it is going to be brought into real situations or conflicts. If it is not perfected, the shooters could lose more than just their shot, they could also lose a life.