06-06-2011, 03:59 PM
I always thought that Mirage was my friend. The information you can get from watching mirage largely overshadow the problems caused by Mirage.
Generally I agree with what LRS_Ranger says if you have the luxury of waiting on the shot. Just like it is better to wait until other odd environmental factors settle down. But if you have to take the shot, use the mirage to give yourself more information.
Many shooters use mirage bands, extended scope tubes, or little electric fans next to the bench to keep the barrel's heat mirage away from the front of your scope. You are simply stuck with the mirage downrange though.
Most sniper instruction books have sections telling you how mirage can tell you wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, temperature, and some other factors that are quite useful.
Generally I agree with what LRS_Ranger says if you have the luxury of waiting on the shot. Just like it is better to wait until other odd environmental factors settle down. But if you have to take the shot, use the mirage to give yourself more information.
Many shooters use mirage bands, extended scope tubes, or little electric fans next to the bench to keep the barrel's heat mirage away from the front of your scope. You are simply stuck with the mirage downrange though.
Most sniper instruction books have sections telling you how mirage can tell you wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, temperature, and some other factors that are quite useful.