Looking for a clear explanation...

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There is plenty od data there, but if you don't know how to read it...it's useless eh!

Walrus hits the nail on the head. I've tried the trial and error route for a while, and I can say I think I've hit a level where I need to add a little science to my game.

Cross - your chart is excellent, and will definately help with the range/penetration issue. Question: Why are the ranges on some weapons at ###?

Here's where we are: Range affects penetration (duh) and the round type affects what you are shooting at (again, duh), Penetration and Kill work together in relation to armor. And warhead is important for figuring casualties on soft targets based on its size, type, and terrain of target. How's that?

Now Part 2, is the association of armor and penetration a direct one - meaning if my target has a frontal armor of 8 and I shoot it with a sabot round with penetration of 10 (factoring in the range) - the end result with a hit should be a penetration. 10 being bigger than 8. Obviously there are other factors that probably go into the forumla (slope, "wobbling", bad luck, etc) - but is that a good rule of thumb?

All - thanks to you all for your comments. This is of great help to me and I hope to many other players - new and old alike.

Nick S.