Ideal Conditions to Tune in.

[Stanley]

One of the most overlooked, yet biggest pieces, of the tuning puzzle are the conditions we tune in. This 8 min video starts the conversation on this important topic and highlights one of the most common mistakes shooters make when it comes to the conditions they tune in. I hope you are able to gain at least one piece of information that you can add to your toolbox.
Stanley

 

[D Coots]

#1. Know your range

 

[AWS]

I don't do videos on my phone but will chime in. Benches at the range, our nicest range for wind and sun has old wooden benches that have the slightest bit old shake to them. The range out on the desert has concrete benches with adjustable seat, wide open to the wind, all your gear sits in the sun is actually for me easier to shoot decent groups. The desert range opens at sunrise the wood benched one at 9 AM. I get out just as the sun peaks out from behind the mountains and am done shooting before 9AM so I'm shooting in cool temps, low wind and sun at my back.

 

[K22]

A+ This is an outstanding video for new shooters in my opinion.

I've often said on this forum probably to the consternation of many, that environmental conditions need to be taken into consideration when conducting load development and even when engaging in range practice.

I've have been following his advice for many years regarding mirage and temperature; probably before the fellow as born. However, I have to admit, I try to get a day where the wind is minimal, preferable less than 5 mph for load development which I do very little of anymore. Therefore, I am not sure I understand his advice on this one, but I'll watch it again and mediate on it then maybe the light bulb will go on. His trophies and awards make me believe this fellow knows what he's talking about. The only trophies I have in rifle shooting are the furry kind.

I would add that marksmanship skills are also a significant factor in shooting well, especially the more practical the shooting position becomes. I've been saying this forever too and I am sure you guys are tired of hearing it. This is why I urge hunters to get off the bench as soon as possible and learn how to shoot in a field position.

 

[Stanley]

I appreciate everyone's time in watching the video and/or commenting. I started Connect The Dots in 2020 to share topics I learned in competition in a way hunters can use (without having to spend years and thousands of dollars traveling/testing). The concept has never, and never will be, to tell someone what they are doing is wrong. Rather to give multiple pieces of proven information in each video/Blog where the shooter can take what he or she likes to make their own process just a tad bit better. Thanks again for your time
Stanley

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The mission of Connect the Dots is to share proven accuracy and precision guidelines learned in competition in a way hunters can use in the field.

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[jackieschmidt]

Stanley, your’s is an excellent teaching video.

As a Competitive Shooter, and a Mentor for the NBRSA, I get to show novice shooters first hand how important tune is and how to decipher the way the conditions are affecting the bullet‘s path.
The concept of not telling shooters what they are doing wrong works in a video, but when working one on one with a shooter, you have to be able to spot mistakes and inform the shooter why the bullets went where they went.

You are always working under the reasoning that there are only a few things that will cause a bullet to take the exact same path to the target as the one before, but a multitude of things that will cause it not too.

Mastering those few things is how you solve the extreme accuracy equation.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

I appreciate everyone's time in watching the video and/or commenting. I started Connect The Dots in 2020 to share topics I learned in competition in a way hunters can use (without having to spend years and thousands of dollars traveling/testing). The concept has never, and never will be, to tell someone what they are doing is wrong. Rather to give multiple pieces of proven information in each video/Blog where the shooter can take what he or she likes to make their own process just a tad bit better. Thanks again for your time
Stanley

Connect the Dots, Benchrest, Hunting, Precision, Accuracy, Stanley, Jason

The mission of Connect the Dots is to share proven accuracy and precision guidelines learned in competition in a way hunters can use in the field.

www.ctdshooting.com

I like your channel. I watched your wind flag content a while back. I think if you had more polished footage and editing you could be a huge channel.

I think you are right that when it's really calm we don't pay attention. I thought it was exceptionally calm a couple weeks ago, so I could hold straight up like the week before.Even though the flag was hardly moving there was a minute of wind at 520 yards with a 223. I also think on a warm but calm day there can be thermals causing vertical.

Like you said there is only so much free time. I tune anytime its < 10mph forecast. Even getting that to line up with a weekend can be a month without a suitable day.

It really is a whole rifle system. Separating the error introduced from all the variables is extremely hard! I might be the biggest variable of all...

 

[CharlieNC]

Contrary to experts opinion to only tune on a wind free day, Mr Boyer also states to tune during the wind to find the load which is less sensitive and do not adjust hold off while shooting.

 

[JFrank]

I seem to breach the rules but under 5 mph works ok, 1-3 is better for me.
I start tuning in weather that only a bear would enjoy and finish in mid summer in flip flops.

 

[Jefferson]

Contrary to experts opinion to only tune on a wind free day, Mr Boyer also states to tune during the wind to find the load which is less sensitive and do not adjust hold off while shooting.

correct but NOT THE FULL STORY

tune in calm and then perhaps tune in wind if you wish

 

[gpoldblue]

correct but NOT THE FULL STORY

tune in calm and then perhaps tune in wind if you wish

People talk about "tuning in the wind" but never tell you how to do it. Why would you take a perfectly good tune that you can dope and change it to a maybe. Also,what if the conditions change back....how 's that handled? Once I get my rifle "in tune",I don't want to do anything to change the "in tune". For wind conditions, I use sighters and doping.

 

[Stanley]

Thank you for taking the time to post. All excellent questions.

Your tuning process does not change - just the conditions you perform the process in.

When you find the tune in the wind, the load is more forgiving and able to handle wind changes with less doping. In other words, the wind will not affect your bullet as much.
There are some who never shoot when the wind is above 5-10 mph. For them them is a non issue. For competitors and most hunters, who don't get that luxury, this forgiveness can be a pretty big advantage.

You touched on another related subject when it comes to tuning - "what if the condition changes back...?" That topic includes finding a large tune window. If you're interested, here is that video:

As Jackie Schmidt correctly pointed out - there are many pieces to the precision puzzle and they all weave together. Thanks again for your time.
Stanley

 

[ISS]

Did I ever tell you about shooting in the Warehouse about forty years ago?

ISS

 

[AlNyhus]

Well done, as always! -Al

 

[Stanley]

Well done, as always! -Al

Thanks Al. I stole your "Tuner's Neurvana" line. Hope you don't mind

 

[AlNyhus]

Thanks Al. I stole your "Tuner's Neurvana" line. Hope you don't mind