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how bad is wind drift w/ a 22-250?

mustangmustang Member Posts: 615 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
i took a shot at a crow last night, about 150 to 175 yrd's out. and the damn thing flew away!!!!! i thought " no way i missed that!" i was seated w/ bipod, but there was about a 10 to 12 mph wind, and i was useing 40gr. win. ballistic silvertips. i can blame it on the wind, right????
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Inch@150, inch and 5/8@175 wind drift figguring 11 mph breeze @ 3:00
    more if your actual muzzle volacity is lower than factory chart
    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
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  • rg666rg666 Member Posts: 395 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wind direction is also important. In your face or at your back is not a big deal. Cross wind is another story. 40 grain bullets are also pretty light. But I'd blame on the wind no matter what!!!! RG
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