Hmmm, To Shoot Or Not To Shoot?

kilotanker22 · March 13, 2020, 01:43 PM

Well I was going to go to the range and test some loads I made..... Wind is blowing pretty well sustained at 20-30 MPH here right now. I am probably gonna go shoot anyway, but what do you all think? I still have 2 hours before I get off work

T. O'Heir · March 13, 2020, 02:07 PM

Go shooting anyway but not to test loads. A 20 MPH wind will play havoc. Depending on where it's blowing.

NoSecondBest · March 13, 2020, 02:09 PM

If you pay attention to wind direction and know how hard it's blowing you might improve on your ability to "hold off" allowing for wind at known distances. It's always a good time to learn, but as pointed out above, don't shoot for group testing.

Txhillbilly · March 13, 2020, 04:10 PM

I never let the weather dictate when I shoot-except for Lightning storms. I hunt in all kinds of weather,so going out shooting just makes sense to me.

kilotanker22 · March 13, 2020, 06:01 PM

At the range right now.

Luckily the wind here is head on from 12 o'clock. So far so good. This Reloder 16 and the. 140 SMK is showing promise.

mikejonestkd · March 13, 2020, 06:30 PM

I enjoy going to the range on windy days, but usually limit myself to 22LR and shorter distances. Its a great way to learn to judge wind and practice holding off a target.

kilotanker22 · March 13, 2020, 06:53 PM

It went well

Pretty sure I found my new load for this rifle.

std7mag · March 13, 2020, 09:40 PM

I enjoy shooting in the wind.
Especially at 300 yards or more. Info goes towards dope cards.
Knowledge gained and all that.

Kreyzhorse · March 14, 2020, 12:46 PM

Weather doesn't typically effect my shooting. High winds might give me pause if testing for accuracy though.

March 13, 2020, 01:43 PM	#1
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,127	Hmmm, To Shoot Or Not To Shoot? Well I was going to go to the range and test some loads I made..... Wind is blowing pretty well sustained at 20-30 MPH here right now. I am probably gonna go shoot anyway, but what do you all think? I still have 2 hours before I get off work __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

March 13, 2020, 06:01 PM	#5
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,127	At the range right now. Luckily the wind here is head on from 12 o'clock. So far so good. This Reloder 16 and the. 140 SMK is showing promise. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

March 13, 2020, 06:30 PM	#6
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,760	I enjoy going to the range on windy days, but usually limit myself to 22LR and shorter distances. Its a great way to learn to judge wind and practice holding off a target. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

March 13, 2020, 06:53 PM	#7
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,127	It went well Pretty sure I found my new load for this rifle. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

March 13, 2020, 09:40 PM	#8
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	I enjoy shooting in the wind. Especially at 300 yards or more. Info goes towards dope cards. Knowledge gained and all that. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

March 13, 2020, 02:07 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Go shooting anyway but not to test loads. A 20 MPH wind will play havoc. Depending on where it's blowing.

March 13, 2020, 02:09 PM	#3
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	If you pay attention to wind direction and know how hard it's blowing you might improve on your ability to "hold off" allowing for wind at known distances. It's always a good time to learn, but as pointed out above, don't shoot for group testing.

March 13, 2020, 04:10 PM	#4
Txhillbilly Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2008 Posts: 522	I never let the weather dictate when I shoot-except for Lightning storms. I hunt in all kinds of weather,so going out shooting just makes sense to me.

March 14, 2020, 12:46 PM	#9
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,464	Weather doesn't typically effect my shooting. High winds might give me pause if testing for accuracy though. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson