Wind Estimation and Compensation - Rifle Shooting Technique - NSSF Shooting Sportscast

NSSF's Ryan Cleckner explains how to estimate wind speed, shares a formula for calculating wind drift, and explains how ballistic charts and empirical data gathered at the range can help hunters and target shooters properly compensate for the effects of wind. (NSSF Video)

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[saratma8]

Ryan Cleckner, i've watched all the series of videos :). You are a natural teacher, probably because your into shooting/hunting? so much. just wanted to say thanks.

[ianq52]

All of these videos are awesome. Presented in a very concise, easy to understand way. I wish all youtube videos were this good!

[rhurst9]

@lucserre I was thinking the same thing but I'm sure he's just trying to keep it simple for shooters who don't do this for a living or when lives are on the line.

[lucserre]

half value wind is 60 degree wind, not 45. (cosine of 60 degrees = 1/2, and cosine of 45 degrees is 0.707 which is almost 3/4 value!)

[SAfirefighter]

Great videos, I'd like to thank you for breaking it down to "bubba" terms where it's easy to understand but not demeaning in any way. Your explanations are as crystal clear and to the point without beating around the bush for 8 of the 9 minute video like many others do. Keep up the good work and also, thank you for your service to our country and protecting our freedoms. God Bless.

[tristen5691]

Where would I find my constant for a Remington 700 in 300 win mag, shooting Hornady 165 gr GMX superformance 3260 fps?

any help would be great.

[tristen5691]

This was a great video. You can tell that you really like what you are doing. I am just getting back in to long range shooting, but with a new caliber. I need help finding my constant for my ammo. I am shooting Hornady 165 gr GMX Superformance.

[KittyRokher]

Greatest and easiest to understand videos on this topic that I've found. Keep up the good work.

[tristen5691]

Great video. Thanks cant wait to hit the range. I would like for you to tell me a good Ballistic chart to use. Do you have one that you like to start off?

[DLemre]

Wait a sec, I'm not american or british so I didn't understand one thing: Why is it a 30 inch change if the wind goes 15 miles per hour??

[indianronaldinho]

Thants a load of information on wind reading .....all the videos in this series are awsome and can be understood easily........thanks a ton Mr.Ryan to help me out clearing my doubts......