Powder Charge Range Planning
Range does not map to one permanent elevation independent of powder. The current in-game calculator is the authority for the exact range, charge count, and elevation combination used by your build.
Field reference
Trajectory comparison card
| Constraint | Lower practical charge | Higher practical charge |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies | Conserves more | Consumes more |
| Required elevation | Usually higher | Usually lower |
| Time pressure | May be slower | May reduce flight time |
| Exact firing value | Use current calculator | Use current calculator |
Never use this planning comparison as a substitute for the in-game calculator.
Why this is a planning table, not a firing table
A static table can become inaccurate after balance changes and can hide differences in range input or selected charge count. Use this guide to choose a candidate trajectory, then use the current calculator for exact elevation.
Compare trajectories deliberately
For the same trusted range, enter one practical charge count and record elevation. If timing or gun limits matter, test a second count and compare supply cost, required elevation, and expected operating speed.
Choose the lowest-cost valid solution
Routine targets rarely justify maximum expenditure by default. Use the least expensive solution that meets timing, elevation, and mission constraints, while preserving enough stock for correction shots.
Keep the solution inseparable
Write range, charges, and elevation on one line. If any one changes, the line is invalid. The physical loader must match the count selected by the calculator.
Reject copied universal values
An online number is only a lead unless it matches the current game version, measured range, charge count, and calculator output. Verify before firing and report the build when sharing results.
Sources & verification
Mechanics can change after patches. Official references and clearly labeled community findings used for this guide:
Official Steam ballistics description ↗Steam community mechanics discussions ↗