Another AMU article that would be particularly good for our Western Brethren. But I think that we can all use this information.
http://www.odcmp.org/1206/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND1
http://www.odcmp.org/0107/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND2
The smaller the caliber, the lighter the bullet, the slower the bullet, the longer the distance and the higher the wind speed all add up to more need for being able to judge wind speed/direction and compensate for it.
Using a .223 with 55 grain fmj bullets to shoot a target at 500 yds. on a windy day is tougher than using a .338 Winchester magnum at the same range under the same conditions.
Good stuff to know/use. As Fred used to say. Investing time/effort in learning to do this stuff better makes your shooting more cost effective (not exactly his words, but the idea is you save money because it takes you less shots to deal with the targets).
Not just useful for folks out West, but all of us. We do shoot KD up my way (New England), and that includes currently out to 600 yards (on a windy range). Looking into an 800 meter range on private property. And, yes, if that one works out, we'll be Appleseeding there.
Since I corresponded with SFC Praslick yesterday. I am bringing this topic back to the top. We can all improve our KD if we learn from this. If you have plans to shoot beyond 400 yards, this information is must have. You will face winds that you have not seen at the shorter distances.
http://www.odcmp.org/1206/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND1
http://www.odcmp.org/0107/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND2
Mike
Great Stuff