Long range testing

[eddiesindian]

Ive found that a "constant" crosswind yield,s more consistant hits at 1K. Ive dealt with winds from every direction and the more you do it, the more you learn. Ive also found that winds behind me or in frt of me to not change my POI (that much) in relation to crosswinds. Ive dealt with more crosswinds than anything else due to the terrain where we shoot from 10ft out to 1 mile. In southwest Texas, theres plenty of wide open mountain valleys with (depending on the season)constant cross winds
As far as testing your long range loads?......IMO....if they consistantly group nice and tight at 100, then you,ll get better results at longer ranges.
Im sending 150/175gr SMK,s (using 2 different rigs) out to 1K with good results. Only difference Ive found is that I have to hold more windage on the lighter pills (as expected).
The day you take your time and read the wind correctly and hit on the 1st shot out to 1K deserves a steak dinner I say......