Thread: wind reading

1ST of all i dont want this to turn in too a pissing contest

how do you guys read the wind? mainly the speed
took the mighty 308 out to 900meters today had a 6 oclock wind at firing position but looked to be a 3 to 9 wind at target that needed 2milrad to correct from, mananged to hit a few times but took a few rounds to get there
any tips for a noob

mite also help some others out there, spread the love

There is many things one will learn over time about wind reading but use any and all resources to gain knowledge .
I would ask you why do you think you will start a pissing contest with a thread like this, something all shooters should have idea about ??

The basics are the basics are the basics -wind strength and directions - but as we know there are obstacles that can cause disturbances in the force while the projectile travels to its intended impact point .
I think visual training aids are great to use and our member Norway has actually done some very good stuff for wind reading that is sensible amongst others that I will mention also -give me a minute and I will grab some stuff of the net for you to look at and chat more about this subject

I like this visual aid of Norways -simple and effective Longrange blog 5, wind - YouTube

Ultimate Sniper Mirage reading and wind reading

Ultimate Sniper Instructional - range estimation wind 2 - YouTube

Ultimate Sniper Instructional - range estimation wind - YouTube

There is loads more to talk about but lets see this thread progress .I hope you don't just get the OL get" Norways CD "-no disrepect to Norway - and leave it at that LOl.
these is many more good resources to utilize -use them all they're fun

yeah been doing a bit of looking myself, had a tricky range today that was over a gully so nothing realy to gauge the wind speed or direction

We dont need to invent the wheel so check these links out,there is good incite of others to be had-- some turn into a shit fight f opinion but thats opinion for you

reading mirage with rifle scope? - Sniper's Hide Forums

Wind read- More important at gun or target? - Sniper's Hide Forums

mirage thoughts - Sniper's Hide Forums

were these links of interest to you?

Originally Posted by el borracho

were these links of interest to you?

yip came across most of them in my own research sessions

will get out and get more practice

I think putting a few wind flags out if you can would be a big help. Obviously you can't do that in the field, but while practicing it would help to show cause and effect of the wind and terrain, and yeah, practice practice. . .

thats a good idea especially in challenging terrain

Good to see this thread grow! whats calibrated tape?

me and my mate between us know everything -I suspect this is one he knows