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Wind and Uphill/Downhill Shots
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<blockquote data-quote="littlewhaler" data-source="post: 1760098" data-attributes="member: 50114"><p>That is surely true and it can be a surprise at how much you must adjust downward. Especially with a big downwind howling down the draw or canyon. (Very typical in high country) Not a shot I can practice easily either shooting sharply uphill or downhill with 10-25 mph wind. I wud like to practice that shot at 4-700 yds so my first shot doesn't surprise me..I have had that shot at 370 yds down canyon down/crossing 25 mph wind gusts. Deer in it's bed and shot was 2" high over shoulder. I was shocked at shooting that much off with first shot when I already adjusted for drop and distance. Deer stood up and fortunately gave me a second shot. I dropped 3 more inches and direct hit on target. Drt. Referring to big straight down or up canyons. Tuff shot in high winds gusting and achieve 95% accuracy in a 2" radius kill zone with your first shot. This separates men from the boys to accurately assess the variables to always put that first shot on target. IMHO I am learning and getting more proficient. I respect those of you who are accomplished in long range hunting in rugged terrain where drop and winds can be severe and very challenging at long distance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="littlewhaler, post: 1760098, member: 50114"] That is surely true and it can be a surprise at how much you must adjust downward. Especially with a big downwind howling down the draw or canyon. (Very typical in high country) Not a shot I can practice easily either shooting sharply uphill or downhill with 10-25 mph wind. I wud like to practice that shot at 4-700 yds so my first shot doesn’t surprise me..I have had that shot at 370 yds down canyon down/crossing 25 mph wind gusts. Deer in it’s bed and shot was 2” high over shoulder. I was shocked at shooting that much off with first shot when I already adjusted for drop and distance. Deer stood up and fortunately gave me a second shot. I dropped 3 more inches and direct hit on target. Drt. Referring to big straight down or up canyons. Tuff shot in high winds gusting and achieve 95% accuracy in a 2” radius kill zone with your first shot. This separates men from the boys to accurately assess the variables to always put that first shot on target. IMHO I am learning and getting more proficient. I respect those of you who are accomplished in long range hunting in rugged terrain where drop and winds can be severe and very challenging at long distance. [/QUOTE]
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