Wind Flags

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jim

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I know this is a much discussed topic however it is a "brave new world" to me. I have been shooting ARA for the last 3 years or so however I have never delved into using wind flags. I have a Suhl benchrest gun and it (and me) can on a good day shoot in the 1800 to 2000 range using a two piece rest set-up. I was at our local match yesterday and for the last two targets decided to keep an eye on the wind flags used by the shooter next to me. I was using the flag he had set at 25 yards - I basically just used the tail to direct my point of aim. I shot a 2350 and 2125 - whoo, whoo! I am going to step up and purchase a set of flags - should have done it a long time ago. I know there many, many options out there however I was thinking of going with a basic set from Killoughs - maybe 3 flags? I would appreciate thoughts on this purchase - also looked at a set from Northwind flags.

Thanks much!
 
Hey Jim, I have a set of the Northwind flags and I love them. I went with 4 flags not 3.

You will wonder why you didn't do it years ago! Something that WILL increase your scores a lot more than you think.

Well worth the money IMHO!


AF
 
Jim,

Windflags are a must to be competitive in this game. I'd go with a set of 4, I use the ones Dan sells, Danny Keeney flags. The small ones are perfect for our game and you can get them as stated on Dan's site 4 for $40.00 each. Suggestion for setting them out, walk 6 steps from the front of the bench for the first one, then 12steps for the next one and repeat for the next 2. I use 5 myself plus 2 Gene Beggs wind probes. Something that you used to help you and most of use do too, I watch my flags, and those next to me on both sides, and if I'm on the end I carry 3 addtional flags that I may setup depending on the wind. As stated you have to use them and know how to read them to be competitive.

Les
 
Afponiky said:
Hey Jim, I have a set of the Northwind flags and I love them. I went with 4 flags not 3.

You will wonder why you didn't do it years ago! Something that WILL increase your scores a lot more than you think.

Well worth the money IMHO
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Same here. A first class product and a first rate customer service. You can't get better IMHO
 
Same here, set of four spaced over the fifty, place one near the bench.
 
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