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Wind and it's affects?
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<blockquote data-quote="SHRTSHTR" data-source="post: 417208" data-attributes="member: 12514"><p>Hi,</p><p>I am glad to see this thread materialize. I have been following several other threads that somewhat pertain to this one. I have a couple questions I would like to straightened out on.</p><p> </p><p>Eaglet posted a Youtube video of a segment on BOTW. I watched this show about a year ago. In this segment they explained that you should point your wind meter at the intended target, as this is the actual wind the bullet will encounter. This makes sense but I wrote it off, figuring their setups were different than what we do here on LRH.</p><p> </p><p>I have been using my Kestrel to find out what direction the wind is coming from and put this info directly into my PDA. Example: Lets say I have a 10mph wind at 9 O'clock from my intended target. I have always pointed my Kestrel at 9 O'clock and put 10mph in my PDA.</p><p> </p><p>If I understand correctly what BOTW is doing. They find out which direction the wind is coming from and then point the wind meter at the intended target and use that wind reading for their firing solution. Could someone explain the correct way to do this for me? </p><p> </p><p>I am in the fireforming process of a new build and almost ready to start load development on fireformed brass. I have Exbal and Mobal ballistic software and am most familiar with Exbal. I do not care for the PDA that comes with Mobal but know a couple guys that swear by the ballistics program. </p><p> </p><p>I just purchased another Ballistics software program from "Len" this morning. I figured that since I am about to learn my new rifle...I might as well learn with new software capable of using G7's and account for Spin drift and Coriolis and different winds. Just another gadget <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" />.</p><p> </p><p>So, I have to ask this question. When using some of the more sophisticated ballistic progams offered today....how cumbersome are they in real world hunting conditions. In other words, when that trophy is 1000 yards out and the adrenaline is pumping...how long does it take to get a firing solution? I am sure the more experienced an individual is with his equipment the faster he will be at getting it done. Just curious how you guys handle this in the field.</p><p> </p><p>Just trying to learn here guys, hope this makes a little sense. By the way, I tried not to use the "L" word <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SHRTSHTR, post: 417208, member: 12514"] Hi, I am glad to see this thread materialize. I have been following several other threads that somewhat pertain to this one. I have a couple questions I would like to straightened out on. Eaglet posted a Youtube video of a segment on BOTW. I watched this show about a year ago. In this segment they explained that you should point your wind meter at the intended target, as this is the actual wind the bullet will encounter. This makes sense but I wrote it off, figuring their setups were different than what we do here on LRH. I have been using my Kestrel to find out what direction the wind is coming from and put this info directly into my PDA. Example: Lets say I have a 10mph wind at 9 O'clock from my intended target. I have always pointed my Kestrel at 9 O'clock and put 10mph in my PDA. If I understand correctly what BOTW is doing. They find out which direction the wind is coming from and then point the wind meter at the intended target and use that wind reading for their firing solution. Could someone explain the correct way to do this for me? I am in the fireforming process of a new build and almost ready to start load development on fireformed brass. I have Exbal and Mobal ballistic software and am most familiar with Exbal. I do not care for the PDA that comes with Mobal but know a couple guys that swear by the ballistics program. I just purchased another Ballistics software program from "Len" this morning. I figured that since I am about to learn my new rifle...I might as well learn with new software capable of using G7's and account for Spin drift and Coriolis and different winds. Just another gadget :cool:. So, I have to ask this question. When using some of the more sophisticated ballistic progams offered today....how cumbersome are they in real world hunting conditions. In other words, when that trophy is 1000 yards out and the adrenaline is pumping...how long does it take to get a firing solution? I am sure the more experienced an individual is with his equipment the faster he will be at getting it done. Just curious how you guys handle this in the field. Just trying to learn here guys, hope this makes a little sense. By the way, I tried not to use the "L" word :). [/QUOTE]
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