Range Report Range flags

[anthonylapoint]

I dont own a kestral and I am not experienced enough to lick my finger and put it in the air and tell perfect wind direction and speed. The ranges I use, we set out caution tape as a wind call flag, problem is im still having trouble getting a good gauge on the speed of wind depending on how much it lofts in the wind. My question is, does anybody have pretty pictures or an easy formula a dummy like me can use at the range so I can input the information correctly? Thanks guys (and girls, sorry).

Tony

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: Range flags

Not sure about the tape as it's much lighter than commonly used wind flags, but here are a few links related to your question:


http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/reading-wind.php

http://www.6mmbr.com/windreading.html

http://cheaperthandirtcom.blogspot.com/2010/04/reading-wind-and-mirage.html

http://cheaperthandirtcom.blogspot.com/2010/04/compensating-for-wind-at-rifle.html

 

[anthonylapoint]

Re: Range flags

Thanks, I will look into them. I have already printed one off to start.

Tony

 

[EricF517]

Re: Range flags

Some good info there.