Keywords: Peripheral Data Systems, ARMS, Firearm, Bullet, Reload
Type: Demo
ArmsCalc is a module in the Arm's Collector's Management System. It is a comprehensive tool to estimate and graph how a projectile will behave under predetermined circumstances. You can graphically compare loads with different bullet types, weights, charges, etc. for remaining energy and velocity, elevation, trajectory, etc.
Results obtained from this program are mathematically correct, but may differ from actual field testing. Many factors may be unknown or unable to be calculated, but they still affect the ballistics of a round. For example, the barrel length and twist of rifling affects the stability of a round, while the exact diameter of bore and bullets vary from weapon to weapon and round to round, even within the same caliber.
ArmsCalc, used in conjunction with ArmsLoad, gives you the ability to track actual performance of reloaded shells and make accurate estimates of the bullet performance for different ranges and conditions.
Note about installation: The first time the program is run, it will prompt to change your the CONFIG.SYS file. You should note if you have at least Files=40 and Buffers=32 (Buffers can equal less if you are using SmartDrive or other disk caching software). If you do, there is no need to tell the program to change your file. Also, the installation portion of the documentation only refers to distribution by diskette. AOL downloaders can simply unzip the application to the directory of their choice.
