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How much wind, is to much?
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<blockquote data-quote="MMERSS" data-source="post: 791888" data-attributes="member: 63748"><p>30+MPH winds were not uncommon on some of the days I have hunted. Too much wind is not so much the problem, too much inconsistent wind at the wrong angle is. I use a general rule for establishing maximum shooting ranges in the wind.</p><p> </p><p> If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 1 MPH full value crosswind I use my high confidence maximum range.</p><p> </p><p> If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 2 MPH full value crosswind I use my medium confidence maximum range.</p><p> </p><p> If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 3 MPH full value crosswind I use my low confidence maximum range. Any variations over 3 MPH is too much for me.</p><p> </p><p> If the wind direction is 0 or 180 deg and blowing 10-15MPH I use my medium confidence maximum range regardless of consistency in 0 or 180 direction.</p><p> </p><p> If the wind direction is 0 or 180 deg and blowing 15-30MPH I will use my low confidence maximum range regardless of consistency in 0 or 180 direction.</p><p> </p><p> Over 30MPH plus, no mid or long range shooting for me.</p><p> </p><p> Establishing my confidence maximum range. I input 1 MPH 90 degree wind in my ballistics program. Take the range corresponding to 5" of wind drift and this is my high confidence maximum range. Do the same for 2 MPH and 3 MPH. You will see your ranges significantly decrease with increased crosswind uncertainty. The 5" wind drift equates to uncertainties of both ends and is roughly a 10" error and should leave room for the shot to hit the vitals of a deer. For an elk I use 6" of wind drift to establish confidence max range.</p><p> </p><p> Each person will establish their own criteria but I have found this method to work extremely well and consistent. Yes there is "such a thing" as too much wind and you will have to find your own comfort level. 30MPH+ is it for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MMERSS, post: 791888, member: 63748"] 30+MPH winds were not uncommon on some of the days I have hunted. Too much wind is not so much the problem, too much inconsistent wind at the wrong angle is. I use a general rule for establishing maximum shooting ranges in the wind. If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 1 MPH full value crosswind I use my high confidence maximum range. If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 2 MPH full value crosswind I use my medium confidence maximum range. If I can reasonably estimate the wind to be within 3 MPH full value crosswind I use my low confidence maximum range. Any variations over 3 MPH is too much for me. If the wind direction is 0 or 180 deg and blowing 10-15MPH I use my medium confidence maximum range regardless of consistency in 0 or 180 direction. If the wind direction is 0 or 180 deg and blowing 15-30MPH I will use my low confidence maximum range regardless of consistency in 0 or 180 direction. Over 30MPH plus, no mid or long range shooting for me. Establishing my confidence maximum range. I input 1 MPH 90 degree wind in my ballistics program. Take the range corresponding to 5” of wind drift and this is my high confidence maximum range. Do the same for 2 MPH and 3 MPH. You will see your ranges significantly decrease with increased crosswind uncertainty. The 5” wind drift equates to uncertainties of both ends and is roughly a 10” error and should leave room for the shot to hit the vitals of a deer. For an elk I use 6” of wind drift to establish confidence max range. Each person will establish their own criteria but I have found this method to work extremely well and consistent. Yes there is “such a thing” as too much wind and you will have to find your own comfort level. 30MPH+ is it for me. [/QUOTE]
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