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Old 10-07-2010, 06:05 PM
Ridge Runner Ridge Runner is offline
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Here is my method, I have a ballistic program called exbal on a PDA which I have with me in the field, in that program all my load data is loaded permanently.
When I get on site I add the following data
Barometric pressure
tempature
wind speed
exbal then asks from which direction its blowing (in hours on a clock face)
I enter all this data when I set my gear up, if game is spotted in another direction than anticipated I must change wind directio)
when I prepare for a shot, the game is ranged, and angle of fire in °'s is entered, and the range, exbal gives me my comeups and wind dope.
I adjust my scope and take the shot when its offered. Beyond 1000 yards I will almost always take a spotter shot to be sure I've got all my data right.
as I'm glassing I mentaly check the wind for changes in speed and direction, sometimes ya gotta refigure in your head for gusty conditions or swirling winds, this part only comes with practice.
RR
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