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Back to EpisodesS9 Episode 286: Mastering the Wind: Learn to Go Slow to Go Fast!
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Can you really beat the wind with a bigger caliber, heavier bullets, and a higher BC? Or are you simply trying to buy your way around a skill you haven't mastered yet?
In Episode 286 of Wolf Precision's Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, we discuss one of the most challenging aspects of long-range shooting: learning to read and master the wind.
Drawing lessons from sailing, motorcycle trials riding, and decades of long-range shooting experience, we explore a simple philosophy: Learn to go slow to go fast.
We'll discuss why smaller calibers like the .223 Remington and .22 ARC may be some of the best training tools available, how shooting a more wind-sensitive cartridge develops confidence and skill, and why becoming a better shooter is more valuable than simply upgrading your equipment.
I'll also share a story about shooting .223 rifles successfully at 700, 800, and 900 yards in windy conditions, and explain why those experiences made us better shooters with our competition rifles.
Plus, updates on our new 6GT ACE Chambers and the future of our long-range shooting school rifles.
And here's something to think about: What if I told you that a mighty .338 gives you less than a 2 MPH wind advantage over a .223 at 1,000 yards on a 22-inch target? We'll explore that comparison in our next episode.
You can't beat Mother Nature into submission. You have to learn to work with her.
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