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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 897472" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>Jim there is no way we could figure this unless we were there. But I will offer some things that come to mind. If the elk were there and had been there for a while it was probably to escape the wind. So wind right at the animal will probably have little to no effect on a good long range high BC bullet. So I would concentrate on the wind at the rifle. Then consider crossing the canyon the wind up and in the middle will be even higher. So my best guess without being there would be to dial for a FV wind a few MPH above average wind you have been monitoring. Then go for a spotter shot like BNG suggested. If they spook no harm done. If not and you are close on your initial corrections, make a quick final correction if needed and send it. If you are way off (more than 2 moa) then I would pass. </p><p> </p><p>750 yards with a good rifle and bullet in high wind is doable. In a case like this the high BC bullets are your friend. Another option, if possible, would be to change location to get the wind closer to a head wind to narrow the amount of drift. Bedded elk in high wind are usually there for a reason and less apt to move. Plus with all the movement from the wind they are less apt to see your movement if you change position.</p><p> </p><p>If you can not practice this type of shot then maybe it would be possible to hunt with someone that does. Experience and practice here are very important. Someone to help with the dial in that has done it before would be great. </p><p> </p><p>Also this is where a good 338 will be your friend.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p><p> </p><p>edit to add wind indicators for this shot:</p><p> </p><p>blowing snow?</p><p>tip tops of trees below the shooter position?</p><p>breath on the elk?</p><p>vegetation close to the elk?</p><p>with good optics look for the elk hair to ruffle in a gust. ( but I have a feeling wind at the elk was much less than this)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 897472, member: 7503"] Jim there is no way we could figure this unless we were there. But I will offer some things that come to mind. If the elk were there and had been there for a while it was probably to escape the wind. So wind right at the animal will probably have little to no effect on a good long range high BC bullet. So I would concentrate on the wind at the rifle. Then consider crossing the canyon the wind up and in the middle will be even higher. So my best guess without being there would be to dial for a FV wind a few MPH above average wind you have been monitoring. Then go for a spotter shot like BNG suggested. If they spook no harm done. If not and you are close on your initial corrections, make a quick final correction if needed and send it. If you are way off (more than 2 moa) then I would pass. 750 yards with a good rifle and bullet in high wind is doable. In a case like this the high BC bullets are your friend. Another option, if possible, would be to change location to get the wind closer to a head wind to narrow the amount of drift. Bedded elk in high wind are usually there for a reason and less apt to move. Plus with all the movement from the wind they are less apt to see your movement if you change position. If you can not practice this type of shot then maybe it would be possible to hunt with someone that does. Experience and practice here are very important. Someone to help with the dial in that has done it before would be great. Also this is where a good 338 will be your friend.:) Jeff edit to add wind indicators for this shot: blowing snow? tip tops of trees below the shooter position? breath on the elk? vegetation close to the elk? with good optics look for the elk hair to ruffle in a gust. ( but I have a feeling wind at the elk was much less than this) [/QUOTE]
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