Tried WindReader?

[normmatzen]

I'm curious. How many folks have tried the 30 day free trial of Wind Reader software?

If so, what do you think, worth it?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Nothing beats free

 

[perry42]

Nothing beats experience.

perry42

 

[CharlieNC]

Not trying to be a wise a**, but I have read a number of highly recommended books which addressed the topic and found little useful info. I concluded there was no magic shortcut, and coupling a wind meter with observation at the range and in the field were necessary to develop and hone ones personal skills. If you tease me enough that some magic exists then I might check this out, but yes I'm an old curmudgeon and need either convincing or kicking at times.

 

[normmatzen]

Charlie,

I must agree with you! I have downloaded so many wind reading articles that I am sure I am the cause of de-forestation!
But, WindReader works!
On the screen you see a target and one flag and direction pointer for each 100 yds or m. You can use one of many wind patterns or develop your own from observations at YOUR range. The program uses actual ballistics for each bullet in the library (plus those you input) and you can dial in corrections or simply hold off like I do.
I am able to shoot the same F Class scores with WindReader that I get at the 1000 yd range I shoot at. What's more, I have improved my wind reading skills noticeably.

Try it, it's free for 30 days. You can't lose. You can try a couple of my wind patterns called
Sacto RR wind1 or 2. Or for a real wake-up try
5-5.5-6-6.5 OCL@5mph! you will be surprised on the effect of a slight off null wind!

Norm

 

[CharlieNC]

Charlie,

I must agree with you! I have downloaded so many wind reading articles that I am sure I am the cause of de-forestation!
But, WindReader works!
On the screen you see a target and one flag and direction pointer for each 100 yds or m. You can use one of many wind patterns or develop your own from observations at YOUR range. The program uses actual ballistics for each bullet in the library (plus those you input) and you can dial in corrections or simply hold off like I do.
I am able to shoot the same F Class scores with WindReader that I get at the 1000 yd range I shoot at. What's more, I have improved my wind reading skills noticeably.

Try it, it's free for 30 days. You can't lose. You can try a couple of my wind patterns called
Sacto RR wind1 or 2. Or for a real wake-up try
5-5.5-6-6.5 OCL@5mph! you will be surprised on the effect of a slight off null wind!

Norm

Well you have teased me enough to take a look at it! I damn sure could improve my wind reading to raise scores too. Wind breaking, I am a High Master!!!!

 

[243Mendoza]

I haven't tried this software yet but I suspect it simulates steady winds. The problem with wind reading is trying to see a pattern of pickups and dropoffs or changes in direction which seem random. Sometimes flags do not point in the same direction or fly at the same angle or show wind direction different from the mirage. Does this software simulate unsteady winds?

 

[normmatzen]

Steve,

Yes it does. In fact, you can make observations at your favorite range and program that pattern as a wind variance. In fact, WindReader comes with some wind variations that will surprise you with their ultimate result!

Look again at my last response above and I mention two variances of wind patterns at my range, Sacramento Shooting Center as well as a variance where the wind switches from 5 0'clock to 6 and then to 6:30 o'clock. This last one will shock you with the result! It answers why you don't want to shoot in head on or tail on winds!
Unfortunately, WindReader doesn't do mirage!!

 

[243Mendoza]

Steve,

Yes it does. In fact, you can make observations at your favorite range and program that pattern as a wind variance. In fact, WindReader comes with some wind variations that will surprise you with their ultimate result!

Look again at my last response above and I mention two variances of wind patterns at my range, Sacramento Shooting Center as well as a variance where the wind switches from 5 0'clock to 6 and then to 6:30 o'clock. This last one will shock you with the result! It answers why you don't want to shoot in head on or tail on winds!
Unfortunately, WindReader doesn't do mirage!!

Can you predict when the variance occurs or does it occur ramdomly?

 

[normmatzen]

Steve, you can program the time it stays at one value and whether it steps progressively or randomly.

Check out the information available on their web site.

 

[243Mendoza]

Steve, you can program the time it stays at one value and whether it steps progressively or randomly.

Check out the information available on their web site.

Great!

Thank you.

 

[PatMiles]

Sent an email with questions via the WR website about a week ago with no reply yet. Are they still in bidnez?

 

[Alexander-M]

After the 30-day free trial, what is the price to keep it active?
Thx
Alex

 

[Albany Mountain]

$60 purchase price

 

[Alexander-M]

$60 purchase price

Thanks!
Alex

 

[PatMiles]

After the 30-day free trial, what is the price to keep it active?
Thx
Alex

That's one of the questions I asked in my email that I have yet to receive a reply to. The other question was in regards to the subscription time length... one year, five year, lifetime? Lack of info on the website or hidden where a computer stoopid person such as myself can't find it.