I couldn't find where to put this question so here it is. I recently participated in a high power match and was curious how y'all handle shooting up to 1k yards. Do you dial in the scope for each shot or hold over once you have the elevation set.
-Dick-
I dial for elevation, as well as wind for all divisions of NRA LR: Service Rifle, Match, and Any/Any. I write down my beginning zero in my score book. Then I write down elevation and windage used for each shot as I shoot. After the match, I write down my corrected no-wind zero. This method is obviously more accurate than trying to favor or hold over/under with as issued irons on a Service Rifle, or when using aperture insert on the Match Rifle's front sight; and, with any sight, this method supports the shooter's developed picture memory, as well as the natural ability of the eye to balance and center things. The method is not as tedious as it may appear when the zero used is established for the prevailing wind. Shooting fast in prevailing wind I may be able to shoot an entire string without marking my score book. Also, since I am plotting calls and shots, if I see trends, such as shots building in an area other than right-in-there, I will adjust by dialing. In fact, it is the trends I see which I am likely to be adjusting for rather than abrupt wind and weather effects. On the other hand, if wind is switching, gusting, picking up, or letting off I will dial and mark accordingly. The annotating must be done to keep track of the zero and simultaneously concentrate on the firing tasks.
There are some circumstances, and/or wind and weather conditions which will require favoring for the best results, such as team HP 300 yard and mid range events and LR too, if using a scope. When favoring, I will favor for the entire string.
