Quote Originally Posted by DonB View Post
Bearcatrp it is a Savage 112 target model. Been massaged a little, but nothing has been changed in the chamber. I have to agree with Yobuck on the wind. At extended distances there are just too many wind changes during the shot to make reading it very practical. (At least here in the desert) We have taken to going shooting at first light to combat the daily wind and mirage. It can be tough to see the target well in the early morning light as we are forced to shoot toward the sunrise. My son came up with using a mirror positioned to reflect the sunlight onto the target to help eleviate the problem. Anything to get a leg up on Mother Nature.
Exactly, and if you were a long range hunter, you would have multible locations from which to hunt.
That for a variety of reasons, including shorter distances at some for the reason being discussed, and most importantly sun angle.
You always want the sun at your back or very close, and you pick locations to hunt during the times of day that happens. We refer to them as morning and afternoon spots, or in some cases a good all day spot due to multible directions you can glass. And of coarse on overcast days it makes no difference.
But you wouldnt drive an hour to reach a location you cant hunt because of the sun angle or otherwise poor glassing conditions.
So for those who have a place in mind to shoot, its best to make a dry run to check all that out first, otherwise it can be a long wait until the sun angle gets right.
The really good snipers lived to be really good because of all those little details, and not just because they could shoot real well.
Cheat when ever and how ever you can if the rules permit. lol