I shoot a lot of moving targets mostly at night. One thing I have learned, it is almost impossible to shoot in front of running wild hog. Especially with thermal because there is some lag. They are much easier to hit with real glass and white light. I just shoot them like I am wing shooting. Either the swing through or sustained lead. Luckily we usually get close but, once you pop off that first shot all hell brakes loose. Long range precision shooting is out of my league but, you explained it very well.
I actually played along and timed this on first watch and hit 2.88 sec. I actually let out a loud "ohhh!" at my work desk. Lol Great video btw. We had to shoot a mover at Altus at 858 yds. Everyone was doing some calculating right before that stage. Moving stages are one of the only times I might actually dial wind as long as the wind or hold off is steady.
Very clearly explained, Ray! Say, what did you mean when you said "Strelok is going away"? I have Strelok Pro and use it faithfully... will it just no longer have updates, or...is it being deleted entirely? Why? Robert
Excellent info Ray and thank you! First in with a potentially dumb question: Can mirage be used to estimate speed accurately enough to come up with a wind lead?
Thanks SJohnson. With a LOT of practice and a good piece of glass you can absolutely use mirage to estimate wind calls. The key to doing this well is to focus on different mirage patterns going down range towards your target. For example, try to focus on the mirage at 200, 400, 600 etc and not just the mirage seen when focused on the target. 👍🏼. Great question.
Seems weird to give a video tutorial about how to use a kestrel when you yourself don’t fully know how to use it. You can time it in the kestrel and save steps/complication. Feel sorry for the 8k people who’ve watched this and are gonna look dumb trying to use a stop watch in a match now.
I’m fully aware on how to use the stop watch function on the Kestrel. So many people mount their Kestrels on their tripod table setups I think the easiest way is to just use your watch or phone for the timing. Maybe I should have added that to the video or you could do a tutorial on it. 👍🏼
Thanks Ray for the great information. Have a good week sir.
Thank you Joaquin! I hope it’s a great week for you as well.
Great information
Hope you are well sir!
First, great to see you again at Blade! Second this is awesome as I have been looking to shoot moving targets. This will be a huge help.
Very informative ... also you can always use the target speed timer in kestrel ..
Great job Ray
helpful, thanks man.
I shoot a lot of moving targets mostly at night. One thing I have learned, it is almost impossible to shoot in front of running wild hog. Especially with thermal because there is some lag. They are much easier to hit with real glass and white light. I just shoot them like I am wing shooting. Either the swing through or sustained lead. Luckily we usually get close but, once you pop off that first shot all hell brakes loose. Long range precision shooting is out of my league but, you explained it very well.
Another fine video full of info. from one of the Best - Thanks fer your generosity to share.
Thanks. Another great informational video.Keep them coming.
Very informative and well instructed
Great video and really well explained - thanks! Looking forward to the rimfire truing video
Thanks Ben. I appreciate it. 👍🏼
That’s a top notch runway walk if you ask me Ray!
LOL!! I just need an outrageous outfit to match. 😂
I do remember your impacts going from left to right had little different in impact, still killed it brother. 👊🏽
Thanks Gamaliel and thanks for the awesome pictures.
@@XRING anytime brother
Thank you for sharing this information.
My pleasure Sixrutters! I hope you have been well.
I actually played along and timed this on first watch and hit 2.88 sec. I actually let out a loud "ohhh!" at my work desk. Lol Great video btw. We had to shoot a mover at Altus at 858 yds. Everyone was doing some calculating right before that stage. Moving stages are one of the only times I might actually dial wind as long as the wind or hold off is steady.
Great video. Can’t wait to see the dsf video next.
Awesome video. Thanks
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure Anthony ! 👍🏼
U da Man Ray, thank you 🙏🏼
Thank You Sir! This is a great tutorial. I saw a Kestrel 5700 with link on euro optic recently at a reasonable cost. Possibly a demo unit. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks relevant info. Looking good Sir☀️🏋️
Good content bud. Hope to see you this year at the PRC match
Thank you ! I hope you have been well. Not sure what my schedule is looking like but would love to shoot it again.
It sure did help! Thanks!
Very informative. Thanks man.
Thanks Jalowery and thanks for watching.
Thanks!
Very clearly explained, Ray! Say, what did you mean when you said "Strelok is going away"? I have Strelok Pro and use it faithfully... will it just no longer have updates, or...is it being deleted entirely? Why?
Robert
Because the Russians use it for their military or something like that. It is supposed to be removed from all Apple and Android app platforms.
Holy crap fjb
Excellent info Ray and thank you! First in with a potentially dumb question: Can mirage be used to estimate speed accurately enough to come up with a wind lead?
Thanks SJohnson. With a LOT of practice and a good piece of glass you can absolutely use mirage to estimate wind calls. The key to doing this well is to focus on different mirage patterns going down range towards your target. For example, try to focus on the mirage at 200, 400, 600 etc and not just the mirage seen when focused on the target. 👍🏼. Great question.
FYI... Strelok has this as well.
If the mover is at a slight incline, I’m guessing you need to time both directions?
Faster down hill, slower up hill.
Day late on this info lol. Just shot my first mover yesterday, and it kicked my butt. I got one impact.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the 5700 kestrel any discount codes?
Great info ray what’s happened to rick and his videos
Thanks Talking Rock. No idea.
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Marathon mover Asian model?
For sure!! The video was going to be longer and have you guys calculate 2, 4 and 8 asian mph leads😂
What's the IQ on this guy? 150+
My brains fried just listening to it. 🤯
Just another guy!
Seems weird to give a video tutorial about how to use a kestrel when you yourself don’t fully know how to use it. You can time it in the kestrel and save steps/complication. Feel sorry for the 8k people who’ve watched this and are gonna look dumb trying to use a stop watch in a match now.
I’m fully aware on how to use the stop watch function on the Kestrel. So many people mount their Kestrels on their tripod table setups I think the easiest way is to just use your watch or phone for the timing.
Maybe I should have added that to the video or you could do a tutorial on it. 👍🏼