High Angle 650M 12-20mph Wind with Surgeon 6.5 CSR

Published on July 30, 2023
Duration: 0:42

This guide details a high-angle, long-range precision shooting technique demonstrated by Lucas Botkin from T.REX ARMS. It covers stable shooting positions, utilizing specialized equipment like the Surgeon 6.5 CSR with a suppressor and high-power optic, and critically, real-time wind compensation using mil-radian adjustments for a 650-meter shot in 12-20 mph winds. The expert instruction emphasizes rapid adjustments and maintaining accuracy through dynamic environmental conditions.

Quick Summary

Expert precision shooter Lucas Botkin demonstrates long-range shooting at 650 meters with the Surgeon 6.5 CSR rifle. The technique involves stable prone shooting with a bipod, precise mil-radian adjustments for wind (12-20 mph) and elevation, and rapid follow-up shots based on spotter calls, achieving consistent accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Prone Shooting Position & Initial Data
  2. 00:05Surgeon 6.5 CSR Rifle Overview
  3. 00:15High-Angle Terrain & Target Distance
  4. 00:00Wind Calls & Elevation Adjustments
  5. 00:11First Engagement & Impact
  6. 00:17Windage Adjustments & Second Impact
  7. 00:24Rapid Adjustments & Final Shots

Frequently Asked Questions

How is wind compensated for during long-range shooting?

Wind compensation is achieved using mil-radian (mil) adjustments on the rifle's optic. For a 650-meter shot in 12-20 mph winds, initial calls were 5 mils elevation and 3.8 mils right windage, with adjustments made in real-time as wind shifts occurred.

What rifle is used for the 650-meter precision shot?

The rifle used is the Surgeon 6.5 CSR, featuring a Surgeon 591 Short Action and an Accuracy International AX chassis, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. It's equipped with a suppressor and a high-magnification optic.

What are the key elements of stable long-range shooting?

Key elements include assuming a stable prone position, utilizing a bipod for support, maintaining a consistent sight picture, and making precise, timely adjustments for environmental factors like wind and elevation based on spotter calls.

What kind of adjustments were made during the 650M shot?

Initial adjustments were 5 mils elevation and 3.8 mils right windage. The spotter called for a right 4 mil adjustment, and further windage corrections varied between 4.2, 4.0, and 3.8 mils as the wind shifted.

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