|
|
Post by deadon on Apr 13, 2011 17:46:24 GMT -5
keeps you home, when looking for a go to load, and only shooting at 100 yrds ?
|
|
|
|
Post by Richard on Apr 13, 2011 18:25:12 GMT -5
You have not found one yet?  ? ;D Richard |
|
Billy
8 Pointer
Posts: 188
|
Post by Billy on Apr 13, 2011 19:08:09 GMT -5
Deadon, I think it depends on how much time you have. I'm retired now, and can wait for ideal conditions. Prior to retirement, I shot whenever I could. I don't worry too much about a 6 to 8 mph wind, but much more than that and I'm mostly just shooting for fun.
|
|
|
|
Post by Jon on Apr 13, 2011 19:15:00 GMT -5
I would guess it would matter where the wind is coming from. The range I shoot on most is a rather rough 100yrd. range. But it is blocked on 3 sides the only way open is from the rear. I guess what I'm saying is alot depends on circumstance.
Jon
|
|
|
|
Post by deadon on Apr 13, 2011 21:01:21 GMT -5
You have not found one yet? ? ;D Richard No Richard, when your "Go To Load" is between the eye balls, it takes a little time.  The first thing I ever learned about gravity was "when the head drops, the ass always fallows" ;D Rusty------- PS, any help with the wind question will be appreciated. |
|
|
|
Post by lakeplainshunter on Apr 14, 2011 4:57:10 GMT -5
I prefer less than 10 mph as I suck at reading the wind. Less than 5 mph is ever better. I have to take vacation days to be able to shot when the conditions good and my work schedule allows as my weekends are consumed with the kids stuff.
|
|
|
|
Post by whyohe on Apr 14, 2011 6:47:28 GMT -5
I agree 5 to 10 mph steady. if you have gusts you just have to be patient and let them die down befor you shoot. if you can take a surveyors stek with some plastic bright marking tape on it so you can see wind direction and intensity.
|
|
|
|
Post by edge on Apr 14, 2011 7:44:49 GMT -5
No limit, I can shoot 100 yards in a hurricane and can compensate without a hitch!
edge.
I do shoot in an underground tunnel and that may help too ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by deadeye on Apr 14, 2011 8:00:34 GMT -5
i would not let the wind keep you at home, i have shot plenty of groups(with somewhat heavy bullets per caliber) @ approx .5-.7 with winds in or around 30mph. the key is triggering with consistent conditions. this comment is of course not with a 17hmr ;D
you can do what i call preliminary load work in high winds & take it for what it is,then take the promising loads out to see on that calm day,waste no time!
ps-if you know your winds are not consistent-take note with a ballistic program like jbm-change your wind speed per program & factor that in to your groups on that given range day.
|
|
|
|
Post by GMB54-120 on Apr 14, 2011 9:11:36 GMT -5
On windy days if i want to shoot i limit it to just testing at 25 yards and media penetration tests out to 50 yards or destroying water jugs. In other words...just go have some fun blowing stuff up!!  About 20mph winds it my cutoff and only if i can get in a few calm moments at 100 yards. |
|
|
|
Post by Richard on Apr 14, 2011 9:45:16 GMT -5
Rusty...............Whyohe gave the same information I had given you in the past.............get yourself some type of wind (flag) indicator. One or two between your firing point and 100 yards will give you an indication of what the wind is doing. If you fire your first shot when the tails are dancing at say...............a 45* angle? Then wait for them to do the same for your succeeding shots. If you find the wind gust coming and going?? Shoot when the tails are drooping. But make sure all the shots in a particular group have the tails doing the same thing. This is what benchrest shooters have to do at every match. Intensity is not that critical.............as long as you pull the trigger when everything is the same. Your group does not have to form, every time, in the "bullseye?". Let if form 2 or 3" to the right or left? A group is a group? Invariably, you will get a super calm day when you can confirm POI for hunting purposes If you look at most of my groups I post, I rarely ever touch my scope settings. I let the bullets impact wherever? I will use the mildots or stadia lines to adjust for elevation at 200 and 300 yards. Some people are constantly adjusting their scope.............leave those turrets alone until just before hunting season. As you test and shoot different loads, POI will invariably change to some degree. I know Ozark likes seeing bullets impacting in the bullseye ;D, but save that for your final adjustment after you have come up with your "GO TO LOAD!" Richard |
|
|
|
Post by deadon on Apr 14, 2011 17:26:23 GMT -5
Thanks Guys  Rusty |
|
The first thing I ever learned about gravity was "when the head drops, the ass always fallows" ;D Rusty------- PS, any help with the wind question will be appreciated. 
Rusty