Recent content by Blaine Fields

Brent, I don't know the answer as to the whys. But what I do postulate is that people who ocmpete will gravitate to the most accurate setup possible. The fact that scores shot up with the introduction of the .308 and ultimately the bullseye had to be reduced in size means to me that...

For those looking for evidence that cartridge design can actually have an effect on accuracy, just take a look at the history of 600 yd. rifle competitions. Does anyone doubt that in the '60s the 30-06, which had been the reigning champion for 600 yd. shooting, was moved to an also-ran position...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR> I guess I just don't see the point in adding another constant to do the same thing as the BC. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Let's say that a shooter decides to use Berger bullets. The company publishes a single G1 BC for...

Sure, it's a different drag function. But, as already pointed out manufacturers typically publish only the G1 BC. A function that could use a G1 BC but allow the user to change the rate of deceleration to fit the users data would solve the problem. As to discontinuities, I agree that these...

My main complaints about using multiple BCs to deal with drag functions are two: first, it is not obvious what the multiple BCs should be nor the boundaries for each. Second, each change of BC introduces a discontinuity into the output. A BC is supposed to be a scaling factor so that the same...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR> Brent, I really don't know about the algorythims. The G1 funtion is the one the Infinity uses, BUT the program can use the different BCs at different velocities, most programs cannot. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The...

I've seen a number of attempts to explain this apparent phenomenon, but I think that the answer may lie in a topic that I've never seen discussed in these forums. The cause may originate from "aerodynamic jump" which is a lateral displacement of the bullet that occurs at the muzzle due to...

Hunter, Remember that there is a difference between drop and path. Drop, irrespective of shot direction, inclination or declination, is drop of the bullet due to gravity. For an average .308 Win., drop at 100 yards is around 2.5". In other words, for the amount of time that a .308 takes to...

You aren't going to get the correct drop value by simple multiplying the path by the cosine of the shot angle. The formula is: path = -(drop * cos(a) + scope height) + ((zero drop + scope height)* (range/zero range)) Another point: there shouldn't be an appreciable difference in the path...

Big John, I understand where your coming from and you are not wrong. There is no reason why you or anybody else should spend that kind of money and be less than completely satisfied. By the same token, I guess maybe I have a greater threshold of pain. I really don't mind that the scope isn't...

Big John, I think maybe we are seeing different perspectives in approaching the problem. As I said, I want the company to succeed. So while I certainly agree that product problems are legitimate topics of discussion, I've seen some posts on other forums that are incredibly vicious and...

John - <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR> USO needs to dazzle us with their product line brilliance, not baffle us with BS litigation. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> No argument here. Now, with regard to the test: I mentioned in my first post on this thread...

John - <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR> So Blaine, if you ask me, that's just another angle that USO uses that their customers don't expect. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I hope you are wrong about this. I know that there is currently a lawsuit pending...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR> Not everyone wants to run out and waste $2000+ to find out that something doesn’t work. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually, I don't know anyone who wants to waste $2000. But this thought seems to exemplify your basic...

I just ran across this example of the difference between bashing and dealing with a matter on a factual basis. Perhaps this particular problem was one vaguely referred to by Snip1er. Apparently the owner of the Sniper's Hide website purchased an USO scope which "failed to track." He sent it...