Getting Ready

[bigbrother]

Originally Posted by Larryjk

Question! How do you practice for the 30 mph winds that are normal quite frequently in Wyoming? They may be from your back, or straight in your face. But they will ususally be at some kind of angle and gusting. I am not sure you will be hunting in Wyoming, but please don't try those hail Mary shots on our poor prairie goats. Show them some respect.

First of all, I show all things respect including my fellow HuntChat members; which is the only reason I'm responding to this. My mom wouldn't have it any other way.

Secondly, any shot that I take is not a "hail mary" it's a shot that I know I can make or I don't take it. I take offense to the accusation.

Thirdly, the only way to be proficient at shooting in the wind is shooting in the wind. Wind values and the practices used to dope the wind do not change dependant upon the wind speed. It only changes the amount of dope required on the scope to place the bullet where you want it. I fully expect it to be windy, I also fully expect that I won't have to shoot further than 200 yards. The point of the post was practice and confidence.....

Lastly, I apologize if I've offended you in some manner.