204 bullet drop

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Rick in Oregon
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Re: 204 bullet drop

Post by Rick in Oregon »

Yeah, I knew that, but had to cut-up just a tad. :D (Remember, this IS a 204/varmint forum.....)

A benchrest and windflag would not amuse any elk I've ever known....... ;)
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Re: 204 bullet drop

Post by Jim White »

OldTurtle wrote: Bullets tend to become more unstable as they pass through the point of being below the speed of sound..
That they do and in pretty quick order I might add.

IMO, the only way to learn to shoot in the wind is, shoot in the wind. Wind is a lot like a sine wave it comes and goes in cycles. It shifts dierctions too. I would suggest picking up a book or go on line and study it because it can be a "frustrating challenge" for the uninitiated. Along those lines study the terrain in your surroundings. Just because the weatherman says the wind is from the east doesn't mean thats the direction it will be coming from where you are.

A good rule when the wind is swirling and is blowing in multiple diewctions between you and the target, "the wind closest to the muzzle has the greatest effect.

Good luck and enjoy.

Jim
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