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Managing The Wind: Emil Praslick
Managing The Wind: Emil Praslick
Managing The Wind: Emil Praslick
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INCREASE YOUR HIT PERCENTAGE
Rifle/Ammunition Precision
Stability of Platform
Zero accuracy
Data Accuracy
MARKSMANSHIP!
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WHAT IS A “MIL”?
• Artillery, Naval Gunfire, and shooters have used Mils, or Milliradians to
measure the angles needed to place fire on, and to determine the ranges
to targets. But what is a “Mil”?
𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹 = 𝟏𝟏
• This tells us that there are 6.283
Radians in a circle and each one 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 = 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 ∗ 𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹
of those Radians contains 1,000 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 = 𝟔𝟔. 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹
Miliradians (mils). This means there are
approximately 6,283 mils in a circle. 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 = 𝟔𝟔, 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴 (𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴)
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MILS & METERS
When using Meters, one Mil equals
one Meter at 1000 Meters.
𝟏𝟏 𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴 = 𝟏𝟏 𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴
𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹𝑹 = 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝑴𝑴
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MILS & YARDS
When using Yards, with a radius of
100 Yards (or 3600 inches), one Mil
equals .1 Yard or 3.6”.
𝟏𝟏 𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑴 =. 𝟏𝟏 𝒀𝒀𝒀𝒀𝒀𝒀𝒀𝒀
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RANGE/WIND ANALYSIS FACTORS
Speed of wind.
Size of Target.
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WIND SPEED– PHYSICAL EFFECTS
0-3 MPH Smoke hardly drifts.
13-18 MPH Sand and loose paper, small trees/thin branches move.
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WIND GRADIENT EFFECTS
• As shooters we know that when you
go from laying down to standing up
you can sense more wind on your
head/face. You hold the Kestrel up
high because the wind speed is higher
and more representative of what the
bullet will see
• Friction from surface condition will
slow down wind closer to ground.
• Wind will increase with altitude in
relation to wind measured at the
ground.
• The effective increase is dependent on
the nature of the terrain.
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WIND GRADIENT EFFECTS
Wind Gradient is determined by the “Roughness” or the amount of surface friction
the terrain and surface provides. The rougher the ground, the more friction to the
wind.
• Wind Gradient, like all things wind related, is not deterministic (assumed to
occur with certitude)
• How Wind Gradient increases the velocity of wind with height is generally
associated with the roughness, or condition of the ground (as the following
examples will show).
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Wind Gradient Effects at Max Ord
6 Meter Height (.308 at 1000 M)
Open Terrain, Rolling Hills – Roughness .003 Rough Terrain/Forests – Roughness .4
20.0 20.0
F 15.0
F 15.0
E E
E 10.0 E 10.0
T T
5.0 5.0
0.0 0.0
5.0 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
SPEED MPH SPEED MPH
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Wind Gradient Effects at Max Ord
8 Meter Height (.300 NM at 1500 M)
Open Terrain, Rolling Hills – Roughness .003 Rough Terrain/Forests – Roughness .4
25.0 25.0
20.0 20.0
F F
E 15.0 E 15.0
E E
T 10.0 T 10.0
5.0 5.0
0.0 0.0
5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
SPEED MPH SPEED MPH
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Wind Gradient Effects at Max Ord
30 Meter Height (.375 EnABLER at 2500 M)
Open Terrain, Rolling Hills – Roughness .003 Rough Terrain/Forests – Roughness .4
120.0
Wind Speed increase 12% 120.0
Wind Speed increase 290%
100.0 100.0
80.0 80.0
F F
E 60.0 E 60.0
E E
40.0 40.0
T T
20.0 20.0
0.0 0.0
5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0
SPEED MPH SPEED MPH
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WIND DIRECTION – VALUE
Wind “Value” is the direction of
the wind relative to the bullet’s
trajectory to the target.
THE ‘OL WET FINGER METHOD – Wet your finger, the side that
gets cool is direction of wind (evaporation).
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DETERMINING DIRECTION – VALUE
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DETERMINING DIRECTION – VALUE
Orient 12 o’clock to the target (or 180˚ away from target in case of tailwind).
Throw grass, dirt, or wet finger to determine the wind’s direction relative to
the watch.
With a rotating bezel watch, turn the bezel to the wind direction, while
orienting 12 o’clock to target.
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DETERMINING DIRECTION – VALUE
Using a compass to determine
Value.
10 2 .87 .87
9 3 1 1
8 4 .87 .87
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DETERMINE CROSSWIND VALUE
D
I
R
E
C
T
I
O
N
F
I
R
E
10 MPH @ 90˚
1*10 = 10 MPH
SIMPLIFIED VERSIONS OF THE ANGULAR CHART.
Use for short range (<500 Meters) or Simplified value chart for field math.
low winds (<3 MPH).
12:00
1:00
N
O
V 2:00
A
L
U
E
V
A
L
U
E
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DETERMINE CROSSWIND VALUE
(Wind speed) x (Wind Cosine) = Effective Crosswind Value.
SIMPLIFIED VALUES
Example: 10 MPH wind from 1:00/30˚. Degrees Wind %
10 x .5 = 5 MPH Effective Crosswind. 15 25
30 50
45 75
Example: 10 MPH wind from 1:30/45˚.
60 90
10 x .75 = 7.5 MPH Effective Crosswind.
75 100
90 100
Most wind drift data, unless inputs are changed, is given for Full
Value wind!
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USING THE 5700 TO DETERMINE FULL VALUE EFFECT
• Move the cursor to TGT in the menu. • Press the Capture button again, the Kestrel has now set your
Direction of Fire (DOF).
• While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the back of the unit
directly towards the target and press the Capture (red) button, • All Wind calculations can now be made using the correct
azimuth to the target.
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USING THE 5700 TO DETERMINE FULL VALUE EFFECT
• Move the cursor to Wind in the menu. • Wait 5 seconds, and press the Capture button again, the Kestrel
has now determined the average (WS1) and peak (WS2) wind.
• While holding the Kestrel vertical, point the back of the unit
directly into the WIND and press the Capture (red) button, • The Firing solution is now populated with wind data based on
the sample.
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WIND VALUE– UPWIND VS. DOWNWIND
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WIND CORRECTION & TARGET SIZE
Formulas for target size in Mils/Meters, Mils/Yards
1. Size of target (inches)*25.4/Range (M)
A. Ex: 18” * 25.4/500 = .91 Mils
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WIND CORRECTION & TARGET SIZE-MILS
Know your target size at distance Example: IPSC full size target
WIDTH (MIL) METERS
1.5 300
1.15 400
.9 500
.75 600 18” 30”
.65 700
.55 800
.5 900
.45 1000
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TACTICAL DECISIONS
Caliber vs. Range & Time Available
Range to Target .308 Winchester/175 Sierra Matchking Optimized Engagement Tactics
0-500 Meters High % using direction & upwind edge hold in AVG conditions (7 MPH and less)
500-1000 Meters High % using dir. & holding to within ½ dot and upwind/downwind edge (Wind Bracketing)
1000 Meters + Must resolve wind to <2 MPH and direction within 15 degrees to hit
Range to Target 6.5 Creedmoor/Berger 140 Hybrid OTM Optimized Engagement Tactics
0-600 Meters High % using direction & upwind edge hold in AVG conditions (7 MPH and less)
600-1100 Meters High % using dir. & holding to within ½ dot and upwind/downwind edge (Wind Bracketing)
1100 Meters + Must resolve wind to <2 MPH and direction within 15 degrees to hit
Range to Target .300 Norma Magnum/215 Berger OTM Optimized Engagement Tactics
0-800 Meters High % using direction & upwind edge hold in AVG conditions (7 MPH and less)
800-1200 Meters High % using dir. & holding to within ½ dot and upwind/downwind edge (Wind Bracketing)
1200 Meters + Must resolve wind to <2 MPH and direction within 15 degrees to hit
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HOW MANY MPH IS THE EDGE? M118LR@2550 FPS
7 MPH
20
4
11 MPH 3.5
10
5.5 MPH
2 MPH
MPH 0 MPH
•400 M: 11 MPH = 1.1 Mils/18” WIND
18”
•600 M: 4 MPH = .8 Mils/18”
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HOW MANY MPH IS THE EDGE? 140 BERGER@2750 FPS
107 MPH
30
15 7.5
15
3.5 MPH
MPH
5 MPH 0 MPH
•400 M: 15 MPH = 1.1 Mils/18” WIND
18”
•600 M: 7 MPH = .8 Mils/18”
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HOW MANY MPH IS THE EDGE? 215 Berger@ 2950 FPS
6
95 MPH
7 3 MPH
4.5
2.5
3.5 0 MPH
•700 M: 7 MPH = .65 Mils/18” WIND
18”
•900 M: 5 MPH = .5 Mils/18”
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HOW MANY MPH IS HOLDING ON THE UPWIND EDGE?
WIND
EX #1: Target width is 18”@ 700 M
18”
Upwind Edge = MPH Width/2
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WHAT IS YOUR DATA?
Legacy Formula for MOA
Quick formulas/Rules of Thumb good out to approximately 800 meters.
Old School MOA formula: Range Meters/100 x Wind Speed = Full Value Wind(MOA)
10 (Constant for .308)
To convert to Mils, divide MOA/3.438 (3.5).
Example: 500 Meters (5)00 x 10 MPH = 5 MOA 5/3.5 = 1.4 Mils
10
You can change your constant for different calibers/conditions. Use your own data to develop a
constant if desired.
To develop a constant, MPH x Range Meters = Constant
• MOA Correction
Example: 10 MPH x 5(00) = Constant of 10
5 MOA
As Caliber and bullet performance increases, the “Constant” will increase.
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WHAT IS YOUR DATA?
Garmin/Kestrel
• For extended range shots, you
may need to know the 1 MPH drift
data for your rifle
• Set the Wind Field for 1 or 10 MPH
for your distance. If using 10 MPH,
move the decimal one place to the
left to get your 1 MPH wind. Be
aware that the Kestrel will round
to the nearest decimal place for a
1 MPH setting.
• Set DOF, Latitude to 0, Spin Drift
off.
• Use 9:00 or 3:00 direction to
obtain full value data
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WHAT IS YOUR DATA?
Garmin/Kestrel
• You can also use the “Quick Wind”
feature found in the Accuracy 1st section
of the menu.
• This will generate a “wind speed
constant” that represents the hold in Mils
required for that wind speed that follows
a linear relationship to range.
• You must use Mils/Meters for the Quick
Wind to function properly. Additionally,
adjustments need to be made to the
formula past 800 meters to maintain
accuracy.
• Additional information can be found at
https://kestrelinstruments.com/mwdown
loads/download/link/id/391/
• Remember, the “Quick Wind” constant
still represents a Full Value (100%) wind
hold. You must determine direction and
percentage of the wind.
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A HIT (OR OBSERVED MISS) AT ANY RANGE GIVES YOU THE WIND AT ALL
RANGES.
(Correct data)/1 MPH data= MPH
Ex. Shooter hits with 3 mils wind @900 m Shooter engages next target at 1300 meters
Wind value: 1 MPH @900=.3 Mils Wind value for 1 MPH@1300 =.45 Mils
3 Mils (wind)/.3 Mils (1 MPH value)=10 10 MPH x .45 Mils
3 Mils @900 M= 10 MPH
Wind Hold: 4.5 Mils
900 M 1300 M
3 Mils
• 4.5 Mils @1000 M= 10 MPH 4.5 Mils
Wind Speed = 10 MPH
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WIND VARIATION ON TARGET – +/- 2 MPH
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WIND VARIATION ON TARGET – +/- 2 MPH
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Where Does the Wind Matter?
Where Should You Look? 1/3 , 2/3 , 3/3 ?
rd rd rd
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Where Does the Wind Matter?
Where Should You Look? 1/3 , 2/3 , 3/3 ?
rd rd rd
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INITIAL WIND CALL AND CORRECTIONS
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•WEIBEL DISTRIBUTION
WHEN DO YOU
SHOOT?
Observe wind to see if a cycle is
present.
What is the max wind?
What is the min wind?
Where is it stable?
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PROS VS. AMATEURS
• Because it is difficult to determine
downrange value, the natural
tendency is to under dope the wind.
PROFESSIONAL
AMATUER
worst case scenario. WIND
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QUESTIONS?
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