Videos tagged with Altitude

This video focuses on achieving accurate long-range shooting through proper "rifle dope." It explains how dope accounts for bullet drop, wind drift, and environmental factors like temperature and altitude, enabling precise adjustments for improved shot accuracy and shooter confidence. The content covers rifle overview, ammunition, setup, first shots, applied ballistics, and performance at various distances including 600 yards, with a specific mention of the 7 PRC caliber. The video aims to educate viewers on understanding their rifle-ammunition system for reliable long-range engagements.

This video explores the impact of altitude on ballistic data for a rifle. The creator tests a rifle by zeroing it at a low altitude (100 feet) and then shooting at an 8,000-foot altitude in Colorado. The primary question is whether the bullet drop data changes significantly between these elevations. The video highlights the use of a Kestrel weather meter for calculations and demonstrates shooting at targets from 300 to 600 yards from both a bench and a tripod.