Brian, I started a thread a while back called windtalkersOh.
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On the competition page where several people weighed in, you may find interesting and or helpful.
Best wishes/ Shoot Small
J
Brian, I started a thread a while back called windtalkersOh.
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Thanks for being so helpful. Your previous post seems to have two stages as well.Oh.
stage n. A point, period, or step in a process or development; phase; level
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Thanks. Re your original question in that thread: if one takes any version of the charts dicussed here (for a right-twist bullet in a theoretical unperturbed laminar-flow air mass) at face value: there is no wind direction that displaces POI into the upper/right quadrant.Brian, I started a thread a while back called windtalkers
On the competition page where several people weighed in, you may find interesting and or helpful.
Best wishes/ Shoot Small
J
Theoretically correct although as discussed there are several variables that will displace a round high right.Thanks. Re your original question in that thread: if one takes any version of the charts dicussed here (for a right-twist bullet in a theoretical unperturbed laminar-flow air mass) at face value: there is no wind direction that displaces POI into the upper/right quadrant.
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Interesting observation. The charts are helpful in that they give you an idea of what to expect, so they aren't useless. In practice where I shoot most, the predominant wind is from the south/southwest (which is lower right corner), but due to tree lined slopes on either side, we do get switches early and often. Most hold offs are to the right as the wind tends to push most shots high and to the left. However, a change in the light coupled with a switch will occasionally push a bullet high and to the right. In practical application, there is no substitute for sighter shots. Although there are some ranges that are flat and have consistent pushes from one direction, the majority that I've competed on have unique permanent obstacles like berms, tree lines and such. Also, a change in velocity is sometimes difficult to detect if it is on one flag out of four. Seeing these things comes with a lot of practice and/or competition. If one is familiar with a particular range he will learn what to expect from a particular condition. Getting to a match at an unfamiliar range a day or two early for practice helps too. Practice and hands on experience trump everything else. IMO the most important thing is to have a rifle capable of shooting 1/4 MOA or preferably better. You can't discern what the wind will do if you have no confidence in what your rifle will do. 1/4" rifles are a rarity no matter what keyboard shooters will tell you.Thanks. Re your original question in that thread: if one takes any version of the charts dicussed here (for a right-twist bullet in a theoretical unperturbed laminar-flow air mass) at face value: there is no wind direction that displaces POI into the upper/right quadrant.
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Mid and long range BrReading as many guides to competition wind shooting as were easy to find online (and in one book I happen to have) there are nearly always copious references to relying on sighters. I've not yet competed in any type of match, at any level, so excuse this question: Which types of organized matches (if any) do not provide for arbitrary sighters or non-record shots during live fire (timed or not)?
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^^^^THIS!!!IMO the most important thing is to have a rifle capable of shooting 1/4 MOA or preferably better. You can't discern what the wind will do if you have no confidence in what your rifle will do. 1/4" rifles are a rarity no matter what keyboard shooters will tell you.
I've observed portions of a few 600 and 1000 yd BR group matches here (usually variable wind) and noticed a lot of rapid fire being employed. I'm beginning to grasp why.Shooting 100 and 200 yd group. It's amazing how you can "get away" without much verticle hold at 100, but you need to exercise more care with verticle hold or it will eat you up @200.
Later
Dave
I’m confused here , perhaps you’ll help me understand what you’re saying,Interesting observation. The charts are helpful in that they give you an idea of what to expect, so they aren't useless. In practice where I shoot most, the predominant wind is from the south/southwest (which is lower right corner), but due to tree lined slopes on either side, we do get switches early and often. Most hold offs are to the right as the wind tends to push most shots high and to the left. However, a change in the light coupled with a switch will occasionally push a bullet high and to the right. In practical application, there is no substitute for sighter shots. Although there are some ranges that are flat and have consistent pushes from one direction, the majority that I've competed on have unique permanent obstacles like berms, tree lines and such. Also, a change in velocity is sometimes difficult to detect if it is on one flag out of four. Seeing these things comes with a lot of practice and/or competition. If one is familiar with a particular range he will learn what to expect from a particular condition. Getting to a match at an unfamiliar range a day or two early for practice helps too. Practice and hands on experience trump everything else. IMO the most important thing is to have a rifle capable of shooting 1/4 MOA or preferably better. You can't discern what the wind will do if you have no confidence in what your rifle will do. 1/4" rifles are a rarity no matter what keyboard shooters will tell you.
YMMV,
Rick
My quote shows that I said a rarity, not nonexistent.I’m confused here , perhaps you’ll help me understand what you’re saying,
Firstly in your opinion a 1/4 Moa or better rifle is the most important thing to instill confidence because you can’t discern the wind without it, but then you say 1/4 rifles are only on line??
Your absolutely right Dean..Poodle fight!! Poodle fight!!!![]()
Ok .
But your still saying two different things are you not.
No problem. Wrting things out helps clarify my thoughts. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean I'm rightRick
I’m sorry to even put ya through that , great clarification and thank you very much.
Now I just gotta find me one if 1/4 minute rifles.. lol
Much rest
Jim