Not so hypothetical question here. If you wanted to start from scratch learning to read wind in the field in the most efficient way possible, or train someone else to do so, how would you go about it?
I have decent positional fundamentals, a kestrel, and a revic rangefinder. I have a very generous ammo budget and am using remage barrels so that isn't really a concern.
It seems to me that either an electronic target or a target camera would allow as close to instant feedback as possible to see if your call was correct, assuming good shot execution.
I like to shoot a lot in various locations, often on the very properties I'm hunting (lots of coyote hunting) , but I can't say I'm very consistent in my wind calling success at distance so I want to focus on that this year.
So if you could start with a clean slate, had an unlimited budget and time, how would you go about it?
Target camera seems like a better option for a mobile setup that can be used anywhere.
What target setup would you use, paper or steel? And what size for a portable setup to use in lots of different locations? I have a 7" tall by 20" wide AR500 plate I had cut to simulate a broadside coyote torso, but sometimes I struggle to get on it at distance.
Alex Wheeler mentioned in one thread on another forum putting clay targets on a good dirt bank to spot hits, which I thought was a great idea but I can't always find a good dirt bank where I need it when I have time to shoot.
What about small portable BR type wind flags to correlate to the mirage? Just another of the ideas floating around in my head.
I usually have to train by myself, but I have seen it recommended to spot for a buddy shooting and making wind calls for him allows you to focus solely on the wind. I can probably make that happen occasionally but looking for ways to do this by myself as much as possible.
Also what sort of drills do you like for this?
Thanks for your feedback.
I have decent positional fundamentals, a kestrel, and a revic rangefinder. I have a very generous ammo budget and am using remage barrels so that isn't really a concern.
It seems to me that either an electronic target or a target camera would allow as close to instant feedback as possible to see if your call was correct, assuming good shot execution.
I like to shoot a lot in various locations, often on the very properties I'm hunting (lots of coyote hunting) , but I can't say I'm very consistent in my wind calling success at distance so I want to focus on that this year.
So if you could start with a clean slate, had an unlimited budget and time, how would you go about it?
Target camera seems like a better option for a mobile setup that can be used anywhere.
What target setup would you use, paper or steel? And what size for a portable setup to use in lots of different locations? I have a 7" tall by 20" wide AR500 plate I had cut to simulate a broadside coyote torso, but sometimes I struggle to get on it at distance.
Alex Wheeler mentioned in one thread on another forum putting clay targets on a good dirt bank to spot hits, which I thought was a great idea but I can't always find a good dirt bank where I need it when I have time to shoot.
What about small portable BR type wind flags to correlate to the mirage? Just another of the ideas floating around in my head.
I usually have to train by myself, but I have seen it recommended to spot for a buddy shooting and making wind calls for him allows you to focus solely on the wind. I can probably make that happen occasionally but looking for ways to do this by myself as much as possible.
Also what sort of drills do you like for this?
Thanks for your feedback.