Rookie Handicap

[Michael E Richardson]

At the risk of becoming a poster child for Rob01's post of do not attack new members, I am a rookie looking to learn. I am a hunter stepping up to competitive distance.
Here's the problem.
I keep running into code or acronyms for everything such as AW, AICS, AE... ect. In my stumbling research I have found the difference in and what they are, but what do the letters stand for. Just one example of what I am talking about. I just want to know where to find books for learning this on my own. Base bottom ground floor info. Haven't found a " Long distance shooting for dummies" book yet. I know there is no such thing as a stupid question if only asked once. But I'd rather find it for myself.

 

[quacktastic]

Re: Rookie Handicap

Thats not a punishable question. You're new, and you'll catch on. Most of these acronyms are actually a product of the company who makes the products. If you spend a month reading the site, you'll start to pick up on them. Folks like to post pictures too so you can see what they're talking about. I would recommend spending some time on the site rather thanks looking for a book to help you out.

Google image is your best friend here.

Welcome to the hide my man.

 

[Early Cuyler]

Re: Rookie Handicap

I had that same issue a couple years back and sometimes now too. I've found that the search function below the shout box and urbandictionary clear 99% of my acronym questions. The rest are probably posted by VJJ and half the time you don't even want to KNOW what he's talking about, haha.

Good luck and welcome!

 

[Michael E Richardson]

Re: Rookie Handicap

Thanks guys. I have purchased my first setup ( should be in my hands by end of next week) and still feel like an idiot asking some of these questions.
Since you will ask, GAP .308, OD AICS

 

[quacktastic]

Re: Rookie Handicap

Geez. Big time!

 

[oldfatguy]

Re: Rookie Handicap

That is something to aspire to. What glass are you going with?

OFG

 

[Mike]

Re: Rookie Handicap

If you have any questions, you can PM me. I'll always look after another Alabamian.

 

[caseyru67]

Re: Rookie Handicap

I do not shoot for work, however, i learned a lot from "Ultimmate sniper" series of books. Good reads on long distance shoooting .

 

[Mike]

Re: Rookie Handicap

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: caseyru</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do not shoot for work, however, i learned a lot from "Ultimmate sniper" series of books. Good reads on long distance shoooting .</div></div>

Ah, no.

Do some research. Those books are full of a lot of misinformation. Major Plaster is not the expert he purports himself to be.

 

[Michael E Richardson]

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I already have a PM II in the safe waiting to go up top. 5-25X56

 

[oldfatguy]

Re: Rookie Handicap

Not much room for upgrades with that rig. Which reticle & turrets?

OFG

 

[Michael E Richardson]

Re: Rookie Handicap

P4 Reticle not fine all clock-wise w/ .1 mil clicks. I believe I got it because the prior owner wanted counter clock-wise like all his others.

I'm learning. Just found a great vid on here to help me better understand MOA and how it works.

Like I said, Rookie.