6 BRA Group Reading

[ridgeway]

I have watched what the Rail Gun Shooters do. They sit with their finger on the trigger, watching the flags until a favorable condition occurs, then touch the round off. I think that is “picking” ? If the condition holds, they “run” it. But Erick Cortena has brought this up. What happens when your picking your way through a relay, the wind flags go nuts, and your running out of time ? There is no choice but to finish shooting that I can see.

A serious challenge for a flag reader would be to shoot a match at White Horse Range in West Virginia. On an average day or a good day it is bad enough. On a bad day it is totally beyond logic. Flags all over the range, and none of them seem to go in the same direction. Then they switch! On top of that, on summer afternoons, the mirage is as bad as anywhere. Some skilled shooters seem to have an edge on it. Jeff Godfrey comes to mind. But I guess most go with their last sighters, run um off, and hope for the best. I once watched a shooter who is usually at the front of the pack decide to pick through a relay. Those targets didn’t make the middle of the pack.

Also, in My limited opinion, different shooting disciplines have to approach wind and mirage differently.

I've never been able to see anyone pick 10 shots at 1k. Even with flags all over the place! WH is tricky to say the least! Tough there for sure. Myself, I shoot alot of sighters and try and find what flag or flags that make predictable changes and go from there. I run them...once committed I don't stop, nor do I watch for changes. The goal is to get 10 smooth shots off in 10-15 seconds. When you know you are running smooth you can multiple rounds off without making rest adjustments with a LG.

 

[AlNyhus]

Respectfully, the flag situation I brought up is strictly about flag use when load testing....when you have plenty of time for the flags to get exactly the same for each shot.

Flag management skill in tournament conditions when the clock is runnin' is another kettle of fish altogether.

 

[Rat Rifle]

I've never been able to see anyone pick 10 shots at 1k. Even with flags all over the place! WH is tricky to say the least! Tough there for sure. Myself, I shoot alot of sighters and try and find what flag or flags that make predictable changes and go from there. I run them...once committed I don't stop, nor do I watch for changes. The goal is to get 10 smooth shots off in 10-15 seconds. When you know you are running smooth you can multiple rounds off without making rest adjustments with a LG.

10 off smooth in 10 to 15 seconds! Oh if I only could

 

[JFrank]

IMO lack of wind flags are not the OP’s problem, they would help understanding the winds of the day but that’s not the main issue.
His problem ( and I’m /he is not alone) is that all the groups have the same basic poi with a bit of inconsistency mixed in so it’s kinda tough to see the nodes. That’s why it was suggested he move back a bit to get some separation and myself I thought to ensure plenty of bullet hold on that combination.
Jim

 

[ridgeway]

10 off smooth in 10 to 15 seconds! Oh if I only could

That is the goal range, lol. Not everything goes as planned

 

[Cfshooter]

100 yds.

No wind flag or chrono needed. 30.1 for lower load, 30.5 for higher, both will produce very well after you find the seating depth they like. Should be good for out to 300 for sure, maybe 600, but then a chrono will help with fine tuning (if needed).

 

[JEFFPPC]

That is the goal range, lol. Not everything goes as planned

Well, you often achieve your goals.

 

[STS]

Your NightForce NX8 4x32 is the limiting factor in your ability to hold small on the target. if you have a higher power optic but that on their for the test.

The NX-8 4-32 is a 32X magnification scope. If it has the CF2D reticle in it, it has a floating dot that subtends .100 MOA if I remember correctly. I have one of them and it is quite possible to hold in the center of a half inch dot at 400 yards. That scope is not a limiting factor for this rifle.