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H-1000 velocity variation/air temp value??
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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 2101033" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>Its a complex rabbit hole but generally once a person understands the variables it comes together enough to not be a big concern. I agree with you on the premise and especially running factory ammo, not knowing if it stabile or not. If you haven't done so look up the WEZ, weapon employment zone, by Brian Litz. It is basically a discussion covering percentage of hit factor for ammo, rifle, and shooter capabilities. IMHO What most people don't spend enough time on is wind. Wind is the freaking devil and destroys long range accuracy and hunting. Yesterday I had a pack of wolves in the drainage across from me. 1000-1200 yards and it was blowing 14 mph. What I noticed was 3 wind direction and velocity changes. Even if I could have gotten a clear shot it would have been luck to hit one. I need 6 moa for full value, likely 1.5 moa for vertical for updraft at the shooter, and then I needed to figure out those changes. Shooter wind was 30% value, Mid point likely closer to 7-10mph but full value, and at the last half to target the wind was likely 3-5. I wanted to pull over and shoot a rock inside the drainage next to them to test my theory of dropping 1 moa and running 3.5-4 left. However, it was a high probability the wolves would have left and ruined any chance. Normally, I would take the shot and test myself. Mountain terrain shooting is humbling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 2101033, member: 61747"] Its a complex rabbit hole but generally once a person understands the variables it comes together enough to not be a big concern. I agree with you on the premise and especially running factory ammo, not knowing if it stabile or not. If you haven't done so look up the WEZ, weapon employment zone, by Brian Litz. It is basically a discussion covering percentage of hit factor for ammo, rifle, and shooter capabilities. IMHO What most people don't spend enough time on is wind. Wind is the freaking devil and destroys long range accuracy and hunting. Yesterday I had a pack of wolves in the drainage across from me. 1000-1200 yards and it was blowing 14 mph. What I noticed was 3 wind direction and velocity changes. Even if I could have gotten a clear shot it would have been luck to hit one. I need 6 moa for full value, likely 1.5 moa for vertical for updraft at the shooter, and then I needed to figure out those changes. Shooter wind was 30% value, Mid point likely closer to 7-10mph but full value, and at the last half to target the wind was likely 3-5. I wanted to pull over and shoot a rock inside the drainage next to them to test my theory of dropping 1 moa and running 3.5-4 left. However, it was a high probability the wolves would have left and ruined any chance. Normally, I would take the shot and test myself. Mountain terrain shooting is humbling. [/QUOTE]
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