Wind Problems ?

[Huffski 1]

Ok i bought my new rifle saturday and monday i set it up and zeroed it in this was on a calm slightly breezy day. The ammo im using is .22 winchester subs. Now today i went out targeting but the shot was vering off to the right the wind was stronegr than monday quite abit stronger how does the wind effect these rounds. The distance im zeroed and was targeting at is 60 yards. This was the grouping on my mondays session http://photos-c.ll.(!64.56:886/photos-ll-...740602_8820.jpg that was the size of a 2 pence peice ignore the one that slightly out of the circle that was my poor aim

[Huffski 1]

anyone

[Guest JohnGalway]

Wind is the biggest variable in shooting. I'm not sure where you'll find data on it off the top of my head, a Google search might be an idea but be prepared for a lot of looking unless someone on here can give you a quick answer. Two things you could get yourself would be a cheap wind metre off Ebay and some wind flags. Practicing shooting in the wind is the only way to get used to it I'm afraid.

 

As for zeroing, pick a calm day, if you can't get a windless day then pick the calmest one possible and either shoot into or with the wind rather than having it crossing you.

[cyclonebri1 8]

Ok i bought my new rifle saturday and monday i set it up and zeroed it in this was on a calm slightly breezy day. The ammo im using is .22 winchester subs. Now today i went out targeting but the shot was vering off to the right the wind was stronegr than monday quite abit stronger how does the wind effect these rounds. The distance im zeroed and was targeting at is 60 yards. This was the grouping on my mondays session http://photos-c.ll.(!64.56:886/photos-ll-...740602_8820.jpg that was the size of a 2 pence peice ignore the one that slightly out of the circle that was my poor aim

 

 

Thats the thing about .22 rimfire, especially low velocity subs, they do get blown about by any strong wind. Do as has been said and set up on a still day to get your absolute zero. The rest is then down to experience, but that is the attraction of the .22 for me, you have to apply the skills you've learnt, ie, you may have to offset the shot 2 or 3" windward at say 70yds in a stiff breeze.

 

Believe me thats much more satisfying than the same shot in dead still conditions. Don't worry you will get the knack but like lots of things in shooting it is about estimation and as such not an exact science.

 

Enjoy the learning

[Huffski 1]

Good answers cheers lads