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JBM - Calculations - Stability

Calculate a stability factor for a bullet using the Miller stability formula. Output is red for unstable, yellow for marginal stability and green for stable.

Explanation of terms

Caliber (0.100 to 2.000 in) [0.308] [?]
 Bullet Weight (5.0 to 15000.0 gr) [220.0] [?]
Bullet Length (0.100 to 4.000 in) [1.5] [?]
Muzzle Velocity (500.0 to 4500.0 ft/s) [3000.0] [?]
 Barrel Twist (2.0 to 100.0 in) [12.0] [?]
Temperature (-40.0 to 140.0 °F) [59.0] [?]
 Pressure (15.00 to 40.00 in Hg) [29.92] [?]
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