Shot Solver
The Shot Solver helps you make accurate shots when you're elevated in a treestand, shooting uphill, or dealing with crosswind. It adjusts the yardage you should dial on your sight tape.
Angled Shots — The Rifleman's Rule
When shooting at an angle (up or down), gravity only acts on the horizontal component of the arrow's travel. This means you should dial a shorter distance than the measured range. The Shot Solver applies the Rifleman's Rule:
Dial distance = Measured distance × cos(angle)
For example, at 40 yards with a 30° downward angle, you'd dial approximately 35 yards.
Wind Hold
Enter wind speed (mph) and the wind clock direction (12 o'clock = directly behind you, 3 o'clock = full left-to-right crosswind). The solver calculates how many inches to hold into the wind based on your arrow's time of flight.
Tip: For most bowhunting situations under 40 yards, wind at speeds below 10 mph has a minimal effect. Focus on the angle correction — this matters every time you're in an elevated treestand.
Using a Saved Setup
If you've saved a setup, you can select it in the Shot Solver to use that setup's arrow speed for time-of-flight calculations. This makes wind drift estimates more accurate.