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Military Losing the Sniper War Against Russia?
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<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 1941355" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>Yes, I honestly can't remember the last time I missed a wind call at 500, but knowing the wind to 500 is going to be a huge advantage. From what I understand, the Ventus will have an option to extrapolate the wind solution beyond 500.</p><p></p><p>I have a place in Colorado that has a walk in vault, reloading room, and concrete patio off the reloading room. I can shoot as far as I want and shoot whenever I think the wind has changed. One thing I have learned there is a wind meter is almost useless - or rather should I say, if it says 4 mph, from the left, double it. The reason is clear: there is a slight valley running left to right that serves as a wind funnel. That valley is 250 to 550 yards away. Being able to see that the wind speed is much higher in that valley would be huge. Experience teaches that, of course, and mirage will confirm it.</p><p></p><p>Another thing: if the wind is generally consistent at each range (it will measure 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yard wind speeds and directions) it is probably safe to assume the wind is no different at 600, 700, or even farther if the terrain is consistent. If the wind is changing/gusting more than 2 mph within your TOF, probably best to get closer.</p><p></p><p>I use mirage for wind direction, but sometimes it is difficult to see. In that case, I use a little wind flag on a pair of shock corded shooting sticks. This is simple but really worthwhile. Trees and branches blowing are good for estimating speed, but not direction. Knowing the direction and speed out to 500 is going to be huge.</p><p></p><p>I am going to buy a Ventus when it becomes available at the end of the year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 1941355, member: 3230"] Yes, I honestly can't remember the last time I missed a wind call at 500, but knowing the wind to 500 is going to be a huge advantage. From what I understand, the Ventus will have an option to extrapolate the wind solution beyond 500. I have a place in Colorado that has a walk in vault, reloading room, and concrete patio off the reloading room. I can shoot as far as I want and shoot whenever I think the wind has changed. One thing I have learned there is a wind meter is almost useless - or rather should I say, if it says 4 mph, from the left, double it. The reason is clear: there is a slight valley running left to right that serves as a wind funnel. That valley is 250 to 550 yards away. Being able to see that the wind speed is much higher in that valley would be huge. Experience teaches that, of course, and mirage will confirm it. Another thing: if the wind is generally consistent at each range (it will measure 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yard wind speeds and directions) it is probably safe to assume the wind is no different at 600, 700, or even farther if the terrain is consistent. If the wind is changing/gusting more than 2 mph within your TOF, probably best to get closer. I use mirage for wind direction, but sometimes it is difficult to see. In that case, I use a little wind flag on a pair of shock corded shooting sticks. This is simple but really worthwhile. Trees and branches blowing are good for estimating speed, but not direction. Knowing the direction and speed out to 500 is going to be huge. I am going to buy a Ventus when it becomes available at the end of the year. [/QUOTE]
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