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<blockquote data-quote="dfanonymous" data-source="post: 2244050" data-attributes="member: 97050"><p>Agree about the with the 14x14 danger space, for the average shooter. I've been getting bored with typing multi paragraph points so I realize that some of my points were disorganized and jumbled. </p><p></p><p>Under the assumption that you are shooting at a range and that you have a competitive rifle setup, yes…you need the wind down to 1 mph. It goes back full circle to the point of the kestrel being accurate in 1/3 of the solution to the mph.</p><p></p><p>If the center wind is the same as the shooter, then you basically have 2/3 solution( excluding difference in wind gradient at max ord).</p><p></p><p> As far as wind direction changing, again there is an average. That average can be pretty accurate. Generally speak, the goal IS 1 mph. Hence, why I suggest timing the shot. Either there so much variance that you can split the middle or there is a gust or calm long enough to use from a particular direction. It's why I hold wind and don't dial. Timing the shot requires you be flexible. When the target is moving, in addition to wind you almost have to use just hold.</p><p></p><p>It takes time and practice. It's not easy. It requires time some experimenting and a lot of failing but it's doable. My ultimate goal was to argue and articulate the kestrel's usefulness and the limitations on mirage. It might not be for everyone but it's useful enough, as far as tools are concerned. There's also terrain association. It's common knowledge the wind flows like water in terrain. Then, there's doping common vegetation using a kestrel and making notes for the yobucks out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dfanonymous, post: 2244050, member: 97050"] Agree about the with the 14x14 danger space, for the average shooter. I’ve been getting bored with typing multi paragraph points so I realize that some of my points were disorganized and jumbled. Under the assumption that you are shooting at a range and that you have a competitive rifle setup, yes…you need the wind down to 1 mph. It goes back full circle to the point of the kestrel being accurate in 1/3 of the solution to the mph. If the center wind is the same as the shooter, then you basically have 2/3 solution( excluding difference in wind gradient at max ord). As far as wind direction changing, again there is an average. That average can be pretty accurate. Generally speak, the goal IS 1 mph. Hence, why I suggest timing the shot. Either there so much variance that you can split the middle or there is a gust or calm long enough to use from a particular direction. It’s why I hold wind and don’t dial. Timing the shot requires you be flexible. When the target is moving, in addition to wind you almost have to use just hold. It takes time and practice. It’s not easy. It requires time some experimenting and a lot of failing but it’s doable. My ultimate goal was to argue and articulate the kestrel’s usefulness and the limitations on mirage. It might not be for everyone but it’s useful enough, as far as tools are concerned. There’s also terrain association. It’s common knowledge the wind flows like water in terrain. Then, there’s doping common vegetation using a kestrel and making notes for the yobucks out there. [/QUOTE]
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