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1911Deven:
is chairgun good for wind? i am thinking of buying a cheap wind meter so i can use the wind feature. any recommendations for a cheap wind meter?

1911Deven:
i am thinking of getting a 20$ Proster.



Proster Wind Meter Handheld Digital Anemometers Air Flow Meter Thermometer with LCD Backlight

Roadworthy:
Wind is an interesting thing.  The wind where you're standing is not necessarily traveling at the same speed as the wind at your target.  Between the two points wind can be moving at different speeds or even in different directions.  Knowing the wind speed at one finite point is exactly that - knowing the wind speed at that one point at that point in time.

bandg:
Exactly right, Thomas.  I shoot PB's to 600 yards regularly at my local range and have shot a few 1000 yard matches over the years.  Trajectory for any firearm or air gun is the easy part and can be pretty well nailed down, especially if you have a range finder.  Wind is a completely different parameter that you will never completely overcome.  I've often seen wind moving opposite direction (or even upwards or downwards) downrange while only detecting a crosswind at firing line.  And as you note, speed is completely variable as well as direction.  I've also seen it shift from one direction to opposite downrange with no change noted at the firing line.  Luckily it is not as likely at short air gun ranges but as people begin to shoot further and further with the air guns it will become more of an issue.

Yogi:

--- Quote from: 1911Deven on September 11, 2018, 02:14:13 AM ---i am thinking of getting a 20$ Proster.



Proster Wind Meter Handheld Digital Anemometers Air Flow Meter Thermometer with LCD Backlight

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At the end of the day, you need to be able to estimate the strength of the wind.  Anemometer are great at checking your estimates.
But you need to know what 5mph and 10 mph and 15 mph feels like.  When in woods, the wind will vary greatly between you and the target, open plains, not so much... ;)

-Y

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