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  1. 04-04-2024, 11:02 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bos View Post
    Shot a hind on Sunday night at 540 yds across a gully with a 143 ELD-X. Elevation was spot on but ended up hitting her bit to far back of the shoulder. Light southerly blowing down the gully but not so much, so experience told me not to allow for any wind.

    Its got me thinking though, whats the general thoughts on the distance you start to allow for wind, and how strong does that cross wind have to be to have an effect

    Thoughts???
    what cartridge and muzzle velocity @Bos?
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