Analyzing wind drift with trigonometry explained.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

So much ego in this thread. The point was missed completely. I regret ever posting.

[bsumoba]

if you are simply talking math, then yes, this is helpful. but....its overly simplified and if a novice shooter uses this, it will, IMO, not help him read wind.

ahhhnother8 has it right, its an art, not a science. i cannot begin to explain how he shoots so consistent (i've been in a few local matches where he was shooting) other than he is a master of his craft, knows his equipment, and most of all, knows how to read the wind. there is no time to calculate anything on paper. even if you did, by the time you finished calculating it, the conditions changed.

i shoot with a high magnification optic, heavy 20+lb gun, and front rest and he shoots a palma rifle with iron sights, slung up and he still shoots a higher point score

there are a few people i would listen to, and he is one of the few guys that when he talks/writes, i listen. not trying to defend him...he doesn't need it....his scores and record says it all.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

Let me say it again... This is about how wind effects projectiles. This is not how to read the wind.

I'll probably have to go ahead and say that again in a few more posts.

[5gnut]

I must have a knack for picking the thread with all the pissing matches. I'm just trying to learn some things about long distance shooting, as I am a novice when it comes to shooting outside of 400 yds. Thanks to everyone that left useful info.

[diver160651]

I must have a knack for picking the thread with all the pissing matches. I'm just trying to learn some things about long distance shooting, as I am a novice when it comes to shooting outside of 400 yds. Thanks to everyone that left useful info.

Look up snipers hide, accurate shooter and long range hunter. The Hide was a bit better before it was ported to scout, but there are a few real deal guys (snipers, trainers etc) there. Of course, just like here there are also keyboard experts.

[eric n]

I must have a knack for picking the thread with all the pissing matches. I'm just trying to learn some things about long distance shooting, as I am a novice when it comes to shooting outside of 400 yds. Thanks to everyone that left useful info.

Just go out and do it.
Walk them in and pay attention to what the wind is doing to the group then write it down. Go in the afternoons when the wind is up.
The wind is pushing you at 400 as well.