Playing in the wind

[standles]

I got a chance to head to the range yesterday. Using my .25 impact (new to me) I started at 25 Yards to check zero. During the next hour I moved out until I was at 100yards. The wind was varying from 2-15mph and quartering into my face R-L. at 100 yards I could easily see the pellet trajectory. for the next 3 hours and a 300tin of pellets I practiced/played judging the wind. Hold off varied from 0 to 3.5 mils depending. Initially it was tough but got to where I could adjust and drop pellets into a 1.5inch group regardless of the wind shifting between each shot. Great fun and Great confidence booster. A lot more fun than the my limited 30yard backyard target where it got boring with one hole groups.

 

[L.Leon]

Good attitude, as there is always wind and it provides a good opportunity to see what pellets do in those conditions. Fun day for you.

 

[qball]

Way to go! This is the only way to learn the wind and very satisfying when you get hang of it!

 

[davecole]

Being able to shoot accurately in the wind is paramount in competition and in hunting. Living in NE Oklahoma the wind constantly blows. When I was preparing/practicing for EBR2022 I made it a point to shoot when it wasn't calm because I knew the wind would be blowing when I got there. And it was.
A group of us go prairie dog hunting every year and you will shoot in the wind and have opportunities well beyond 100 yards so you better be able to read the wind if you want to make contact.
A side bar to shooting in the wind: The local weather data isn't red letter stuff when determining true wind speed but should be used in conjunction with a decent anemometer. ($25 on Amazon) The weather app projected wind speed is mostly measured at least 10 meters above open ground. The true wind speed is going to be less the closer to the ground you are and if you have trees, building, terrain etc., around you it may be less and those objects can even change the wind direction at your shooting location. And if you're really enthusiastic, you could put out wind flags, even the DIY ones can help.

"He who can read the wind will rule the course"
Field Target proverb.

 

[Bad News Beeman]

Practice makes perfect, nice way to learn for sure.

 

[maxtrouble]

Wind is everyone's nemesis! It also keeps shooting from being boring. The real satisfaction comes when you can read the wind and call the hit. Then hit it. I was smoking spinners today in eight to twelve mile an hour winds with the HW95. Very satisfying hearing the smack! and seeing it tumble.

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

I always try to shoot against or into the wind if I can't then I think back to shotgun aiming on a flying bird my brain works weird; I know it's called holding over....or something...isn't it?brain farting right now