military sniper question?

[Jim T]

For long distance sniping you have to take many things into effect, such as the corealis (sp?) effect. Those handheld computers ae used to calculate the shot. If you suddenly see a target and have to take a quick shot, how do you calculate it?

 

[J B]

You don't. You just have to guesstimate and hope your practice has paid off.

Sorry I don't have a magic answer, but there is no substitute for good eyes and lots of trigger time.

 

[davie j]

Use the range finder on the scope and look at the trees and weeds for wind-age and bang! Target down mission complete! Next target!

 

[Malruhn]

When you are prepping a position, you will have ranges established for various things in your field of fire - 400 meters to that tree, 635 meters to the corner of that building, etcetera. You will also know the temperature and terrain, to judge the lift or drop of the round - and you can judge the wind.

It's all called Kentucky Windage. Every marksman MUST know how to "fudge" it to make a shot... what happens if the little computer's batteries go dead?