Videos tagged with Wind
John McPhee, a former Delta Force operator, humorously recounts how wind caused a target to blow back, resulting in him accidentally shooting his GoPro 11 Mini Black during a range day. He also shares a past frustrating experience with the camera failing during a D-Day commemorative jump in Normandy. The video highlights the unpredictable nature of range conditions and the potential for equipment failure, even for experienced operators.
This video, featuring ballistician Bryan Litz, explains the Coriolis effect as a second-order ballistic phenomenon impacting long-range shots on a rotating Earth. It highlights that the effect's significance increases with bullet flight time and is influenced by latitude and azimuth. While subtle for most calibers under 1000 yards, it becomes crucial for extended-range precision shots in low-wind conditions, requiring careful calculation for maximum hit probability. The video emphasizes that other factors like wind often dominate uncertainty at typical ranges.
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