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Zeroing with Wind
Question for you rifle experts. This Saturday I will (hopefully ) be taking a rifle out to the range to Zero (@100yds). The forecast reads 12 to 18mph winds from the east for Saturday. My question is..... Is it possible to zero a rifle with wind present? Is there a formula for windage that I can use to zero for no wind conditions? Am I making sense? The ammo will be 7.62x51 nato.
Or should I just wait till there is no wind and zero then?
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Well first off depends where the wind is coming from. In front or rear not so much. Is it a full value wind going across your target? What kind of reticle do you have and you know how to make to make calculations with it?
I personally would wait for a clear flat day to zero. From there it would be easier to figure out the wind to hit your target. I think you'd be fighting yourself any other way. To be able to read, calculate, and shoot in wind is a science all in itself. Here's a formula guide from my data book. Sorry for the bad pic. I don't know why it placed it upside down. But as you can see it's only good after you're already zero'd.
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The calculations also change as range increases and decreases. Wait for a calm day to zero your scope. Go stick your roach in Lisa's skivvie drawer
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Yeah, doesn't make sense on a windy day. Just wanted to make the best of it i guess. I'll take a different rifle.
At least I'll get a chance to do some Kentucky windage and moa adjustments practice.
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Formula is
Wind Speed x distance in 100's of yards = MOA constant O-500 yards constant is 15 600 14 700 13 800 13 900 12 1000 11
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Thanks Bob.
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