Trajectory of a bullet in flight is governed by a combination of
the initial speed, the ballistic coefficient of the bullet, the
angle at which it is fired, and external factors such as air
temperature, humidity, wind speed, and air pressure. Ballistic
coefficient is a value assigned based on the bullet shape and its
length to diameter. A bullet with a higher ballistic coefficency
will retain energy (speed) better than one with a low BC. There are
several computer programs that can be used in the speed and BC (the
major factors) are known.