taylorce1 said:The OP needs to forget physics and start studying the science of projectiles in flight called "ballistics".
Agreed. 5th grade math isn't going to provide all the answers you seek. As others are (and have been) saying, some basic knowledge of ballistics will help you tremendously.
=taylorce1 said:I love the "weaponizing math" kraigwy! I might have to steal that one in the future.
Reminds me of a quote I read somewhere:
"Shooting a handgun well is skill, shooting a rifle well is a science, and shooting a shotgun well is an art".