How to hit your target at significant (> 10 degrees) uphill or downhill inclination without an electronic ballistic solver?
We have all heard of the Rifleman's Rule and "equivalent horizontal distance". I have heard of it too, and took it for granted, until faced with a situation where the method showed its limits -- the approximation just did not hold.
Following that, I have made a small study on empiric methods of estimation of slope dope: a comparison of existing approximation methods, with limits of applicability, and the description of a new method (that I have invented all by my little self), as well as a simple non-electronic tool to apply it in practice.
Here it goes:
http://guns.ptosis.ch/node/1
(paged by chapter)
http://guns.ptosis.ch/bytag-all/4
(all in one page)
Being relatively new to the whole long-range game, and to the art of "small bore artillery", I invoke the mighty spirits of experienced shooters, that live in the 'Hide's virtual space, to solicit advice, comments, praises, flames, and rotten tomatoes as necessary.
Would be very, very grateful for your criticism.
Thanks and cheers.
We have all heard of the Rifleman's Rule and "equivalent horizontal distance". I have heard of it too, and took it for granted, until faced with a situation where the method showed its limits -- the approximation just did not hold.
Following that, I have made a small study on empiric methods of estimation of slope dope: a comparison of existing approximation methods, with limits of applicability, and the description of a new method (that I have invented all by my little self), as well as a simple non-electronic tool to apply it in practice.
Here it goes:
http://guns.ptosis.ch/node/1
(paged by chapter)
http://guns.ptosis.ch/bytag-all/4
(all in one page)
Being relatively new to the whole long-range game, and to the art of "small bore artillery", I invoke the mighty spirits of experienced shooters, that live in the 'Hide's virtual space, to solicit advice, comments, praises, flames, and rotten tomatoes as necessary.
Would be very, very grateful for your criticism.
Thanks and cheers.
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