How is wind drift calculated for rifle shooting?

Wind drift equals wind speed × (time of flight − time of flight in vacuum). A 10 mph full-value crosswind on a .308 Win bullet at 500 m produces approximately 35–45 cm of drift, requiring 6–8 MoA of windage correction.

What is a wind clock in shooting terminology?

The wind clock expresses wind direction as a clock position relative to the shooter. 12 o'clock (head-on) and 6 o'clock (tail) are zero-drift positions. 3 and 9 o'clock are full-value winds; 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 o'clock are partial-value winds.

Wind Drift (MOA) Calculator

Calculate horizontal wind drift in MOA and centimetres at any range for rifle shooting. Input wind speed, wind angle, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient.

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Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate horizontal wind drift in MOA and centimetres at any range for rifle shooting. Input wind speed, wind angle, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient. Use the rifle wind drift moa result to inform your calculation.

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How is wind drift calculated for rifle shooting?

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