James talks about shooting in the rain

[Barbourcreek]

 

[Radman]

This is the best, no nonsense summation of shooting in the rain that I've ever seen. I too shoot in the rain every opportunity that I get. I love it.
There is/has been so much BS about shooting in the rain & IMO - none of it true. This was a welcomed relief - thank you!

 

[Rick Richard]

It makes a huge difference if shooting in the rain….depends on the quality of your rain wear. lol.

Thanks James for putting the myth to bed.

 

[LDHunter]

I've shot targets in the rain and even pouring rain and have never noticed a difference in accuracy. I didn't wear any rain wear because I was under a covered shooting station at my club range...

 

[7Rum Slayer]

I like this!! Living in the Pacific North West we shoot in the rain enough to know it doesn't effect bullet drop, and yes the wind is easier to read for angle as well in the rain but I haven't dialed in the speed thing yet. ( I like the sound of the wind feature on the new app). Now if I could just master the back focus thing in normal light to moderate winds across steep ravines and canyons on the days there is no rain that would help, I have a hard time seeing the mirage in these conditions and sure wish I could afford the class James offers. I assume the mirage is easier to read on high wind days on flatter ground? Cheers to all, Jason

 

[HRM Johnny]

Excellent video. Thank you.

 

[Playtimefun]

Makes perfect sense!!!
Well spoken and explained video!!!

 

[TXTrained]

And All This Time My bullets got so wet shooting in the rain I thought the deer Drowned from a wet bullet.
..LOL
Good Video.After watching a high speed video of a bullet shot in the rain.The pressure in front of bullet and surrounding uit keeps and rain drops from evenj touching it.
Before that I watched that videon I wondered if a rain drop would deflect a bullet like a leaf or a twigg. I have shot in the puring down rain wikth it blowing in sheets on about a 45 degree angle and it sure was different.I about had it figured out then.Ive not shot in a hard rain since and oits been a good while since I did.Thanks for that good video Mr Eagleman

 

[lamiglas]

For clarification...is all of this dependent on the barrel/ chamber staying dry?

 

[Barbourcreek]

For clarification...is all of this dependent on the barrel/ chamber staying dry?

no when hunting in the rain we use tape over the barrel

 

[lamiglas]

Thank you for your response. I too love shooting in the rain for all the reasons you described. Several years ago we purposly spent many days under an EZ up shooting at distance in everything from a light rain, to a down pour. We were surprised with what we learned and it matches your conclusions. That is, until we let our rifle get wet! Our conclusion is that all is well in the rain, unless our chambers/ barrels get wet. Once moisture was introduced into the chamber, or barrel, the point of impact became unpredictable and erratic pressure signs showed up on on brass. We duplicated this many times to ensure we understood what was happening. I appreciate the information you share and all that you contribute to the long range community.

 

[HRM Johnny]

I appreciate the information you share and all that you contribute to the long range community.

I'll second that. Thank you.