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Title: Wind meter
Post by: Jeremiah P on April 02, 2009, 11:23:01 AM: Anyone know a good wind meter, gonna use it for long range shooting. Gonna set up a gong at about 1200 yards and see if I can hit it.
Thanks
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: Slider on April 05, 2009, 08:30:35 AM: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=894095#enlarge
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: Gutpile on April 05, 2009, 08:36:12 AM: I use Kestrel for work. Here's a link.

http://www.kestrelmeters.com/
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Post by: clindsayrun on April 06, 2009, 07:00:38 AM: I also use a Kestrel. They run about $200. I've never thought about taking it shooting. I guess knowing the wind where you're at is better than just guessing what the wind is doing. And it may help you to estimate what the wind is doing down range.
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: ivarhusa on June 16, 2009, 08:26:25 PM: I bought a La Crosse Technology EA-3010U hand-held anemometer recently. It measures velocities in the range of interest, was reasonably priced (about $40) and measures temperature and wind chill to boot. It is small and light.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F413FNP8CS2L._SL500_AA280_.jpg&hash=58a98634e0f1b461fb9a31317b5ee0c79788b8c0)

By Googling: http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-EA-3010U-Handheld-Anemometer/dp/B0002WZRKE (http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-EA-3010U-Handheld-Anemometer/dp/B0002WZRKE)

I used mine to dope the wind at a rifle match last weekend (300-600 yd event).
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: MountainWalk on June 18, 2009, 04:32:21 PM: If your at a range and have a spoting scope, why not save some money and use flags? Just a thought.
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: Antlershed on June 18, 2009, 05:18:16 PM: Quote from: MountainWalk338 on June 18, 2009, 04:32:21 PM
If your at a range and have a spoting scope, why not save some money and use flags? Just a thought.
Then we are left to guess how fast the wind is blowing based on how fast the flag is moving.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: follow maggie on July 12, 2009, 07:56:12 PM: I use a Brunton that tells me temp, time, baromoter, wind, etc. Been pretty happy with it.
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Post by: uncoolperson on July 12, 2009, 09:52:11 PM: What about estimated angle of something hanging divided by four? can't remember where I heard/read that method though.
Title: Re: Wind meter
Post by: follow maggie on July 16, 2009, 09:34:20 PM: Quote from: uncoolperson on July 12, 2009, 09:52:11 PM
What about estimated angle of something hanging divided by four? can't remember where I heard/read that method though.

?? I must need another drink.