Storm Tactical Precision Rifle Data Book User Manual
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1. 1 208 1 412 1 632 TIME sec Figure 15 Sample Wind Drift Data 308 Wind Reading and Estimation Pages These pages have basic information for estimating the wind using the clock value system and reading mirage Reading the wind is one of the most important skills a precision shooter can learn and apply US and Metric Conversions Page This page gives standard conversions from US to Metric and vice versa as well as comparing Yards vs Meters at rifle range distances Notes Sheets Use these sheets to write notes You can write your cleaning procedure on the notes The specific cleaning procedure will be helpful to maintain consistent cleaning or to help the shooter experiment with different cleaning procedures to see if any one procedure improves accuracy For more information please visit www stormtactical com Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 212. 1 8 yds 5 6 66 Range estimation target size in inches Object Size inches X 27 78 _ Object Size MILS Rangein raras 72 X 27 78 TZ X27 78 Z 800 yard 2 5 MILS ii Metric Range Estimation Formulas object size in x 25 4 distance M object size mils Note This method of range estimation using a human body is unreliable unless exact height is known object size M x 1000 _ distance M object size mils Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 13 Range Estimation Using The Mildot Reticle Sheet In Figure 13 the target on the left is exactly 6 feet 2 yards tall He subtends 2 5 Mils in the reticle Using the Range Estimation Formula 2 yds X 1000 2 5 Mils 800 yards distance to target Now look at the man in the center who is 5 9 1 9 yds tall Let s say that target subtends 2 4 Mils If the shooter thinks this man is 6 feet 2 yds tall instead of 5 9 only 3 difference in height the range estimation will be 2 yds X 1000 2 4 833 yards Assume your elevation adjustment for 833 yards is 24 75 MOA The actual distance is 800 yards which is 22 75 MOA of elevation for your rifle Adding 24 75 MOA elevation results in 2 MOA too much elevation for the actual 800 yard target distance Therefore this incorrect range estimation of a very small difference in height results in a full two minutes of error at 800 yards which is over 16 inches This could result i
3. 1 MIL clicks the shooter has rounded his data in the columns to an accuracy of 0 1 MIL You can set up your ballistic program to do this or simply round the numbers as you enter them in the table ELEVATION AND WIND BALLISTIC TABLE Copyright 2007 2009 Storm Tactical iam BLM AV LEET Rifle Q Gya FPS Ammurition 16 Remarks SfRING EA SUMMER NEVAD af R yM ELEV MOA ELEV MIL WIND YoM ELEV MOA WIND MOA ELEV MIL WIND M A gt j S M RIS H aE E lt a a es ee A a CIE as ae ee ee ae a aN US ees ae Se E i tee ee ae ee 175 ene eG oy ers ee gs ee 200 AET CYS g Co PICIS 7 8 2 Z 225 Vte to G 25 2737 23 20h eet oe l S a o T Aaa l gL y ge A eee a es e A o S a i ia ann ere 2 J 40 5 2 3 ee Eal a a ht l 2 es ee a es ae a i ls ae E a a a a es a E 425 22 ILZ TE es ee a NN Oe ES a G y 7 a Cl a ee ee ee E sof a a ae 2 525 TC 49 5 aman a A E 550 l 524 1 ne eae aN See Coma een ae eS eae Figure 1B Sample Elevation and Wind Ballistic Table Page Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 5 Stationary Target Data Sheets On all Target Data pages there will be blocks of information that the shooter should completely fill out Location Density Altitude and Temperature are especially important blocks Do not forget to fill out the Distance you are shooting and Elevation come ups in the boxes If you are making
4. Field Sketch sheets is critically important for field operations but it is beyond the scope of this instruction sheet to detail their use Figure 11 below shows a sample field sketch made by a USMC Scout Sniper student at the Camp Pendleton Division School The sketch is unclassified Figure 11 below shows sectors for which the sniper team may or may not be responsible In this mountainous area terrain features are highlighted and distances and azimuths to ridgelines and peaks are provided FIELD SKETCH Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical y Sector A Sector C Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 17 Sniper Observation Log Data Sheets The Sniper Observation Log is used to record entries for specific events This can become a legal document in court so accurate log entries are important A sample of the Sniper Observation Log is shown below Figure 12 Name Cpl J S Ragman SNIPER OBSERVATION LOG Sheet 1 of 1 Date _2XA0X KX___ Conditions Visibility ___ SYNNY _ North Observation Event Actions Taken Airstrip 12 enemy drove to vehicles amp loaded RPG s Called in airstrike remained in hide A sample military log entry for the Sniper Observation Log is shown above A sample law enforcement log entry for the Sniper Observation Log is shown below Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 12 Sample Sniper Observation Log Data Sheet Round Count Sheets Use these sheets to record round
5. information now as you may forget the details later and wish you had entered this information Some of these boxes include Temperature Humidity Barometric Pressure and Density Altitude If you have electronic meteorological devices that can capture this data it will ensure you have the most accurate environmental conditions possible for this day of logging your shots At a very minimum you should establish the temperature and altitude of your shooting location s This can be accomplished via electronic device or pre planning the weather conditions for your particular area via internet airport or other weather service broadcast After the fact you can also research and record the actual conditions for your location Having these environmental conditions written down will give you the most precise data for you to plot and calculate your rifle s external ballistics under given conditions Location Boulder City NV Quantico Range 4 etc Date Time Temp Density Altitude Humidity and Baro Pressure Self explanatory Add as much detailed info as you can Distance 400 yards etc Position Prone Concrete bench rest Rate of Fire Slow Fire Sling Support Bipod with sand squeeze bag soft bag etc Elev Wind Very important to put your elevation come ups and any added wind MOA or MIL Call Very important to record every call for more information on how to do this read on Li
6. or measured by the shooter correct elevation come up is placed on the turret The skill set being honed during this exercise is correct wind reading This is where the shooter spotter use the three wind dials and take the time to estimate wind direction and velocity at three points usually muzzle mid range and at the target Reading the wind is an art that will not be learned during a four day or even an eight week course It is a skill that requires a lifetime of practice to master The shooter must also realize that the winds may be constantly changing and by studying the wind dials at the three distances the shooter can gain an appreciation for shifting winds and which winds will most affect the projectile trajectory It is beyond the scope of this User Manual to detail wind reading Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 12 techniques but the shooter will realize that shooting in a constant wind even if strong will generally yield better results than shooting in gusting winds shooting during a short wind lull or winds with quickly changing direction Moving Target Data Sheets This data sheet can be used to record moving target leads or simple static profile shots The sheet is organized to log moving targets and that would be the preferred use of the sheet The standard data boxes are filled out like the regular static target sheets including distance elevation and wind In addition this sheet has boxes to record target s
7. the target for example but some rifles will also impact right or left on a CCB shot There is also a school of thought that the CB CCB is just shooter error as the shooter is getting warmed up on the first shot Regardless of reason if you ever have to make a critical shot with a cold barrel you will know how much to compensate for the precision shot The cold bore page in the Data Book represents a diamond or other shapes in our custom books to accurately document your cold bore impacts You can also use the circle or square printable zero targets to record these shots Just make of note of that in the Data Book Save these sheets and record only your cold bore and clean cold bore shots on them The distance is typically 100 yards M but the shooter may also wish to do a CB CCB page at further distance to verify the CB CCB POI at those distances From this session at the range the shooter in Figure 3 shot a string of CCB shots during a barrel break in where he fired a series of shots then cleaned the barrel From his recorded data on this day with these weather conditions the shooter was shooting about 2 CM high from center point of aim on a 1 diamond target at 100 meters If this same CB CCB shot pattern persists then this shooter may conclude he will shoot about 0 2 MIL 0 75 MOA high on his CCB shots with similar environmental conditions ammunition etc Noteworthy in Figure 3 the shooter circled CCB for each of these
8. wind changes record it every time you make a change Mark your calls in the small target box areas as well Weeks or even years later the shooter can review these pages and recollect the range location date and temp for the data as needed A completed sample Stationary Target Data sheet Torso Target is included below Figure 2 Location Date Time _ Temperature Density Altitude BCNV 04 xx xxxx 1000 3772 29 93 Position Rate of Fire Sling Suppor Wind Conditions 10 MPH Ammunition 168 gr FGMM lot 1 21R 644 Remarks Wind picked up to 10 MPH blew 3rd shot right Added 1 5 MOA L wind shots 4 6 Yanked 6th shot left neck getting stiff Target 4 on rifle range used for this string Target Size 4 circle painted center mass ST STDIT Stationary Target Data IPSC Torso Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 2 Sample Stationary Target Data Sheet Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc Dedicated Cold Bore Data Sheets The cold bore CB or Clean Cold Bore CCB shot may have a different POI point of impact than the typical rifle zero from a recently fired dirty barrel These sheets are used to record these cold bore CB and clean cold bore CCB shots also known as fouling shots Printable Clean Cold Bore targets are included on the CDROM for you to print and use Use these targets and data sheets to document Cold Bore and CCB shots CCB shots may be slightly high on
9. 5 MILS low and 1 MOA or 0 3 MILS right Therefore the estimated range was slightly too short and the wind estimation was off The corrected actual range was estimated to be 650 meters At this point the shooter spotter could also use a laser rangefinder or other measuring device to confirm their second estimation Assuming the actual range is 650 meters the correct elevation and wind is placed on the turrets and follow up shots are taken From the formulas in Figure 13 if the actual range to target is 650 meters and the target size is 0 5 M then the object size in the reticle would be 0 769 MIL which is very close to the original size estimation of 0 8 MILS This formula shows the difficulty in range estimation using the reticle at longer distances Corrected Elevation The corrected elevation can now be put on the turret In Figure 7 the shooter decided to add an additional 0 5 MILS elevation on the turret Corrected Wind Same as above the corrected windage can now be put on the turret In Figure 7 the shooter added an additional 0 3 MILS windage to the turret This assumes the wind didn t change before re engaging the target Position Generally prone but could be another supported position over a vehicle hood etc Using the Long Range Target Data Sheet for Long Range Targeting Exercises Fill out the blocks same as above Using the same sheets for Long Range Target Data the distance to target is generally given If distance is given
10. Enemy encampment 135 Mag _575 yd B Enemy technical vehicles Possibly abandoned 125 Mag 1080 yd 10 steel tunnel footprints Foot traffic area 235 Mag 630 yd Figure 10 Sample Sniper Range Card Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 15 The Range Card is generally an aerial view of the sniper s sectors as seen from the hide The card has 10 arcs each representing 100 yards M distance from the sniper Notice the sniper symbol just above the copyright symbol on the Range Card The sniper looks out onto his sector and records terrain features buildings potential targets and target indicators The process of completing the Range Card is a critical skill to develop as it forces the sniper team to conduct both hasty and detailed searches over their sector Topographic features may be added to the Range Card as needed The Range Card may also be used in conjunction with a topo map aerial photos and GPS waypoints of the area of operations AO In urban areas a standard street map may also be useful in conjunction with the Range Card The Range Card has space for the sniper s name as well as the method of range estimation for the features documented on the Range Card Elevation and Windage tables for the ranges are filled out by the sniper for the current conditions In Figure 9 the sniper has placed his summer ballistic data from page 1 of the Data Book onto the Range Card as well as his 10 MPH windage informatio
11. KEES Ri KA Storm Tactical Precision Rifle Data Book User Manual Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc Thank you for choosing the Storm Tactical Precision Rifle Data Book This book was developed by a team of shooters including a former Marine Corps Captain and former Police Officer from a large metropolitan police department The authors and many contributors have also instructed as Range Master for various rifle courses including Precision Rifle at formal shooting schools The Data Book was developed with input from several USMC Scout Snipers with combat experience two former Army Snipers with recent combat experience a retired USMC PMI with combat experience a Vietnam veteran US Army Sniper various active law enforcement officers and civilian competitive riflemen This User Manual gives basic information how to get started and get the most out of your Data Book The Storm Tactical Data Book provides data collection boxes for a variety of useful targets This Data Book was designed primarily for the military and law enforcement operator who is entering or a graduate of a formal precision rifle school However the bench rest precision shooter tactical competition shooter and hobbyist shooter alike will find these books useful Information pages with charts and graphics dealing with critical issues such as reading wind range estimation and moving target engagement are included Each precision rifle you own should have
12. N amp j A 6 25 65 66 85 9 4 N NIO oO Oo N R Oojo 6 75 7 0 7 25 7 5 7 15 8 25 8 5 8 75 o1 N wo NINININININININ gt ajanl R W M O O 26 5 28 0 29 25 30 75 32 25 33 75 N N 03 05 0 7 0 7 13 25 25 C N ALAJO o w wN Q AJNO Alola ol anj ojo N Oo Oo N P N 2 5 97 0 O O N N Ojo ajojo 25 70 25 775 275 23 85 30 25 95 325 28 10 25 325 30 14 0 375 32 120 40 35 130 4235 38 L140 45 A 125 Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 1A Sample Elevation and Wind Ballistic Table Page N w N e mcecr gt r gt lt rrcn rug o UZ S oa 3 74 24 0 5 2 25 8 9 Ww oO N 1 1 1 Ai 5 0 2 2 5 i 2 7 0 2 5 3 5 4 3 0 i N O11 01 01 1 a ajojo N d 3 d Md gt 09 0 o o OIN yh SO1n Oo n O Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 4 Figure 1B shows a Ballistic table filled out by a shooter with a MIL reticle and MIL turrets with the distances in Meters The M instead of the YD is circled with a 100 meter zero Since he is using an optic with MIL reticle and MIL turrets he did not need to fill out any of the MOA columns This shooter filled in the confirmed data out to 800 meters in pen and unconfirmed ballistic data he left in pencil Since the shooter s turrets are in 0
13. S_ye Size 6 circle Moving Profile Target Data Density Altitude Humidity Wind Conditions 3 5 MPH half value Lead R Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 8 Sample Moving Target Data Sheet Moving Target Chart Full Lead From Center Mass 2600 FPS 175 gr 308 DIST WALK WALK FLIGHT EST EST FULL EST FULL Actual Actual yds SPEED SPEED TIME FULL LEAD LEAD FULL FULL FPS MPH SEC LEAD MOA MILS LEAD LEAD IN MOA MILS 100 4 5 2 7 3 4 0 12 6 7 55 675 1 5 2 0 150 4 5 2 7 34 0 18 9 11 55 675 1 5 2 0 200 ez 2 7 3 4 0 25 12 15 5 75 7 0 1 75 0 1 6 250 5 27 34 0 31 15 19 5 75 7 0 1 75 2 0 300 14 5 2 7 3 4 0 38 18 23 5 75 7 25 1 75 2 0 350 14 5 2 7 3 4 0 45 22 27 6 0 7 25 1 75 2 0 400 14 5 27 34 0 52 25 31 6 0 7 5 1 75 2 0 450 4 5 27 34 0 60 29 36 6 0 7 5 1 75 2 25 500 14 5 27 34 0 68 33 41 6 25 7 75 1 75 2 25 550 14 5 2 7 34 0 76 36 45 6 25 8 0 1 75 2 25 600 14 5 2 7 3 4 0 84 40 50 6 5 8 0 1 75 2 25 650 14 5 127 34 0 93 45 56 6 5 8 25 2 0 2 5 700 l4 5 127 34 4 202 49 61 6 75 8 25 20 25 750 4 5 127 34 111 53 67 6 75 8 5 20 25 800 4 5 27 34 1 21 58 73 7 0 8 75 2 0 2 5 Lead data is calculated by projectile time of flight TOF to target Looking at previous pages in the Data Book there are Wind Drift tables for TOF of various
14. Storm Tactical Inc 7 Zero Group Data Sheets Storm Tactical produces several target types and sizes for rifle zeroing and groups The typical target shapes are the Circle Target and Diamond Target Diamonds are very easy and natural for the human eye to center in a reticle Storm Tactical also produces Square Target and other target shapes depending on the shooter s personal preference There are printable targets on the included CDROM that contain Diamond Circle and Square targets for the shooter to shoot and record such as cold bore zero groups calls and dot drills Figure 4 shows a Data Book page where the shooter plotted a 3 shot group on a 10 CM 4 Diamond target at 400 meters This shooter verified his Ballistic Table Figure 1B Data of 3 0 MILS Elevation at a distance of 400 meters This shooter kept the actual target he shot and placed it in a binder for future reference He now has solid Data for these environmental conditions with this rifle and ammunition for a 400 meter shot Location Date Time Temperature f Density Altitude Position Rate ot Fire Sting Support 400M sar 1 2 3 4 5 eo 7 8 9 ew 31313 naoto ajoa a lolelolololololololo Light Conditions Wind Conditions sunny CR 1 2 MPH 6 9 Ammunition 168 gr FGMM Lot XX XX XXXX Remarks Half value wind very calm negligible 10 CM group on 10 CM target at 400 M very good uae oh 10 CM 4 resu
15. al sight has MOA turrets and a MIL reticle fill out the MILS and MOA columns Figure 1A so you will know your MIL holds for elevation and wind If your ballistic program does not compute in MILS just convert MOA to MILS To do this simply divide MOA by 3 438 For example if your MOA come up at 525 yards is 11 0 MOA then 11 25 3 438 3 2 MILS at 525 yds If you have an MOA reticle and MOA turrets you will not need to fill out the MILS columns Once you fill out the Ballistic Table transfer the MIL hold data onto the Reticle MIL hold diagrams which are one of the last pages in the Data Book Figure 14 Figure 1A below shows a completed sample Ballistic Table in both MOA and MILS with 10 MPH full value wind to 1000 yards The shooter in Figure 1A has MOA turrets and MIL reticle on his optic and has thus completely filled out both the MOA and MIL columns ELEVATION AND WIND BALLISTIC TABLE Location BLM NV Altitude 2900 Temp 90 Humidity 20 Baro Pres 28 87 Rifle REM 700 PSS 308 Remarks MOA to nearest 0 25 MOA MIL to nearest 0 1 MIL Ammunition FGMM 168 gr Lot XX XX XXXX Leupold scope 48431 1 4MOA turrets and Mildot Reticle om oo 0 650 oe a 75 74170 a sk 18 0 525 0 0 19 0 5 5 20 25 27 15 o9 EELSEL 2275 a a 5 5 0 2 5 3 0 3 2 0 i 3 8 5 4 1 oO a ao Fal tal no a NIN NIOINJIOIN JO oO O O1 O O oO w oa f A yini NJO olaola N a o1 foe ii CO
16. ample information for common 308 match rifle rounds assuming a 10MPH full value wind The tables show the Inches MOA and MILS of wind drift from 100 to 1000 yards as well as the velocity and flight time at these distances SAMPLE WIND DRIFT DATA 308 10 MPH full value wind The table below gives a 10 MPH full value Wind Drift ballistic data comparison for two 308 rifle rounds The heavier 175 grain projectile maintains its velocity better at long distances and is affected by wind less than the 168 grain projectile However the 168 grain projectile stabilizes much faster and is considered the standard for law enforcement 308 168 gr FGGM SMK 2650 fps YARDS 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 INCHES 0 7 3 6 12 19 29 42 57 75 97 20 275 3 75 4 75 575 675 8 9 25 MILS 0 25 0 50 0 50 0 75 1 0 1 25 2 75 VELOCITY 2481 2315 2157 2001 1848 1703 1566 1436 1320 1220 fps FLIGHT 0 117 0 242 0 376 0 521 0 677 0 846 1 030 1 230 1 447 1 684 TIME sec Rounded to nearest inch past 100 yds Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical 308 175 gr FGGM SMK 2600 fps YARDS 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 INCHES 0 6 3 6 11 18 26 37 50 66 84 MOA 0 50 1 25 2 0 2 5 3 25 4 25 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 MILS 0 25 0 25 050 0 75 1 0 1 25 2 25 VELOCITY 2447 2299 2157 2020 1888 1761 1638 1524 1418 1321 fps FLIGHT 0 119 0 245 0 380 0 524 0 677 0 841 1 018
17. ecord the conditions such as sunny cloudy rain etc Record if you are shooting in lowlight or night conditions as well In this box it is a good idea to put the time of day or night as well Wind Direction Velocity Using the clock method draw an arrow of wind direction and write the estimated velocity You may want to confer with your spotter to estimate this critical component accurately There are three wind dials for use at extended distances if you can read the wind by using flags or other wind estimation methods at muzzle mid range and target Call Plot Shots Call your shots one at a time and record the Call with a mark on the Call target such as a dot to show where the reticle was when the shot broke Plot the shots on the Plot Target with dots or other mark to show the actual POI point of impact This will graphically illustrate if the called shots and actual plotted shots differ and if this difference is due to range estimation and or wind estimation errors In the example in Figure 6 a three shot group was recorded with center calls but the plotted impacts are shown to be low and right Actual Distance From the Call and Plot silhouettes determine the actual range to target In Figure 6 the estimated range was 625 meters From the Ballistic Table Figure 1B the shooter put 6 4 MILS elevation and 0 7 MILS wind on his turrets The shots were approximately 30 CM 12 low and 15 CM 6 right or about 1 75 MOA or 0
18. fects flight performance In a nutshell DA can be a useful factor when making ballistic calculations as it incorporates altitude temperature and humidity There are several methods for calculating Density Altitude which can be quickly found on an internet search If you do not want to calculate DA then you can simply cross out Density and put your Altitude above mean sea level in the box instead Target Pages Target Box Record your shots preferably after each shot using a spotting scope if possible in the target box area Make notes now while the info is fresh in your mind Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 3 Ballistic Table Data Sheets Record your verified ballistic data elevation Ccome ups and windage in the table Use a pencil for this table until the data has been verified in the field in case changes need to be made to the table The table provides data boxes for come ups and wind adjustments in MOA and MILS Circle the YD for yard distances or M if using range distance in Meters The Data Book provides several table pages for come up information This will be useful for a summer winter table or tables for different locations or different loads all of which will have different ballistic characteristics Assume a 10 MPH full value wind or write the wind velocity of your choice for the wind columns If you use a MIL reticle and MIL turrets fill out the MILS columns Figure 1B If your optic
19. ght Conditions Use an arrow to draw the direction of light Simply hold up a pen on the little clock graphic perpendicular to the page and draw the arrow where you see the shadow Also record if shooting in lowlight or night conditions Wind Conditions Use an arrow and average wind speed for that shoot duration Note any changes Hold Box Draw your reticle hold here It will generally be center mass of the target unless using moving targets or doing wind holds etc Ammunition Ammo type and lot number or hand load used Car hood etc 3rds in 1 minute etc Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 2 Remarks Record any pertinent info Example target number 6 at rifle range 2 Record how you are feeling Do you have a headache dehydrated sweating in your glasses Review of this information days or months after the shoot can provide valuable information A Note About Density Altitude Storm Tactical Data Books have Density Altitude DA listed in one of the marginal boxes Density Altitude is formally defined as pressure altitude corrected for non standard temperature variations Density altitude is the altitude in the International Standard Atmosphere at which the air density would be equal to the actual air density at the place of observation or in other words the height when measured in terms of the density of the air rather than the distance from the ground DA is an important factor in aviation operations as it af
20. ils Est Distance Est Distance Est Distance Elevation Elevation Elevation Windage Windage Windage Light Direction Light Direction Light Direction Conditions Conditions Conditions a i D a S N O O T Bal e gt je Q S No A O O Target Est Size Mils A _0 5M 20 Est Size Mils 0 8 Est Distance 6 M _ _ Est Distance i 6 4 MIL Elevation M Windage Light Direction Conditions Wind Direction G Velocity Targe m re 21S lt O S lojo fe S o s ind Direction Velocity Target Wind Direction Velocity Targe Wind Direction Velocity Targe gt Wind Direction ind Direction ind Direction Wind Direction F Velocity Mid Velocity Mid Velocity Mid Velocity Mid e i i i Wind Direction Wind Direction Wind Direction Wind Direction ity a Velocity Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Cc N N T fo 6 2 Z U oO Q fo 3 Ww a I I T lt ctual Distance orrected Elev orrected Wind ctual Distance orrected Elev orrected Wind Actual Distance Corrected Elev Corrected Wind Actual Distance Corrected Elev Corrected Wind Actual Distance 650 O le Q oO a m O lt D S EIS O O Corrected Wind 1 MI Be Be Be Ba Be Call Shots Plot Sets Call Shots Plot Shots Call Shots Plot Shots Call Shot
21. its own assigned Data Book The Data Book should be transferred with the rifle to the new owner if the rifle is sold The Data Book also may become a legal document if the law enforcement sniper is involved in a shooting and must defend his skill set with documentation which the Data Book could provide If you change optics you may keep the same Data Book but record the date of the change and start fresh target data sheets with your new optical sight Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 1 Note The Storm Tactical Data Books are copyright and any copying scanning internet posting of pages or distribution of any kind without prior permission is strictly forbidden This User Manual is also copyright but the purchaser of the Data Book may print the information contained herein The targets included on the CDROM are not copyright and the purchaser of the Data Book may freely print and copy the targets for himself and his unit If you would like to print extra User Manuals to hand out to students please give a courtesy email to request permission to copy the material for distribution Filling out your Data Book pages Cover Page Fill in the shooter s name rifle type rifle serial number and optical sight on the cover page Target Pages Marginal Information The Data Book pages where you record your shots will all have a similar marginal information section i e your Location Date Time etc If you have time fill in this
22. lts with this ammo 3 0 MIL Elevation is perfect Target Size Diamond tip to tip ST ZTDD Zero Target Data Diamond Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Figure 4 Sample Zero Target Data Sheet Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 8 Zero Call Data Sheets The sheets with the 5 targets per sheet represent two target types These targets are included on the CDROM for you to print and use On the 5 Diamond or 5 Circle pages you can use each diamond circle as a separate target for 3 to 5 shot groups to record data at specific distances and conditions The diamond and circle shapes are very useful to shoot especially the center one at distance as when aiming at the center target you can quarter the center target and see the other targets spaced in the reticle for extremely consistent aiming Also included on the CDROM are assorted 5 Diamond and 5 Circle targets with a larger center target 2 to 4 that can be shot out to 400 yards and beyond with a 10x or greater scope Some of the center diamonds circles are also sized to be a specific MOA or MIL in size at certain yards meters so the shooter can also check his reticle and power settings at a known target size and distance while shooting these zero shots and groups You can also use these sheets as call sheets Figure 5 shots 1 4 In other words shoot only once at each target and carefully record your call Being able to understand how to call your ta
23. n If the wind is 5 MPH at the time of engagement the sniper team just halves the windage data from the Range Card windage row This allows an immediate response for engagement of an enemy force on the Range Card as the elevation and windage has already been determined for each range There are also three rows on the bottom of the Range Card for the sniper to insert significant features targets or target indicators For example in Figure 9 the sniper has designated an enemy encampment as A which may or may not be used again by enemy troops Also target B is a parked column of enemy vehicles which may be used by troops during the sniper s stay in his hide Both A and B are important potential targets which are valuable to tag with distance compass azimuth readings and mark on the sniper s Range Card and accompanying maps for possible artillery or an air strike if a large body of troops were to appear Tunnel C is a target indicator and valuable feature to have written on the Range Card This is a choke point where troops have walked under the road through the tunnel along a well traveled dirt path The sniper has recorded that the tunnel is a 10 foot corrugated steel storm drain under the road with footprints at the entry exit area Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 16 Field Sketch Data Sheets These sheets are for sniper s field use Like with the Range Card the correct employment of the
24. n a miss of the target Measuring sizes of known Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 19 static objects has proven to be a more accurate way to range estimate Many shooters will paint a barber pole and use it for range estimation practice Wind and Elevation Hold Sheets Transfer the data from the Ballistic Data Elevation and Wind Sheet page 1 in your Data Book and graphically represent your elevation and wind holds in pencil on the Reticle Elevation Hold and Reticle Wind Hold sheets located near the back of the Data Book Sometimes a quick hold and a snap shot will be close enough when time is of the essence and there is no time to make turret adjustments for elevation and or wind For example in the Reticle Elevation Hold sample Figure 14 below a target at 500 yards can be engaged by simply holding the third Mildot center mass on the target assume no wind for this example This data should be put to practice and verified in the field The sample in Figure 14 shows 308 168 gr match ammo 2700 fps with a 100 yard zero These numbers obviously change depending on rifle caliber environmental conditions and zero distance of the rifle RETICLE ELEVATION HOLDS Sample Elevation Hold 100 yd zero 168 gr FGMM 2700 fps Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 14 Sample Mildot Reticle Elevation Hold Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 20 Wind Drift Information Page Figure 15 shows s
25. nd Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Figure 5 Sample Zero Call Target Data Sheet Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 9 Special Target Data Sheets The Special Target Data Sheet Figure 6 is used to draw any special or unusual target not included in the Data Book Fill out the blocks the same as any of the other target data sheets Draw the Special Target and use the grid to scale the target if desired Record the target size and if to scale the grid size on the sheet Location Date Time Temperature Density Altitude Humidity Light Conditions Wind Conditions Ammunition Grid Size Target Size Special Target Data Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 6 Sample Special Target Data Sheet Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 10 Unknown Distance Long Range Target Data Sheets This sheet is unique compared to the other target sheets in the Data Book The Long Range Target Data sheet allows the shooter to record up to five targets at various distances in the field at different times and conditions all on one page Treat each column as a separate engagement exercise See Figure 7 below the first column has been completed Location _ BLM NV Dens Altitude 3772 Baro Press 29 40 ps Date 03 xx xx__ Remarks GP oord XX xx X XX XXN XX XX X XX XX W Target Target Target Est Size Mils Est Size Mils Est Size M
26. om the Sample Wind Drift Data 308 page in the Data Book Figure 15 the flight time for 168 gr 308 at a velocity of 2650 fps is 0 242 seconds to travel a distance of 200 yards Multiply 0 242 by 4 fps yields 0 968 feet or 11 6 Converting that to Mils yields 1 6 Mils to the nearest tenth So our shooter realized his lead from center mass at 200 yards for a target moving at 4 fps should have been 1 6 Mils Looking at the data he recorded in Figure 8 it appears that a 1 6 Mil hold would have solved his problem of leading too much Now the shooter can confirm that data by shooting a 1 6 MIL lead assuming his Tracking is being done smoothly and then experiment at different distances and different target speeds Note also in Figure 8 that the shooter put elevation and wind on the turrets prior to the moving target engagement Doing an elevation or wind hold at the same time as doing a moving target lead hold is extremely difficult so it is generally not attempted Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 13 Location Des Sp NV XX Xx xxxx 200 yds Position Rate of Fire Sling Support Light Conditions rome oT e ts e defo seu Pee fod TTT CSS J Target Speed Left 4 fos 2 7MPH sos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 fae Ca a a De PE Ae E E e EE Target Speed Right Remarks LTR rifle w NF MilRad scope 2 MIL lead on mover using Tracking method Target Shooting off backpack Too much lead IS
27. peed and target lead Data is taken from the estimated values in the Moving Target Chart Full Lead From Center Mass Sheet which is located near the end of the Data Book Figure 9 below That information is a starting point for 308 caliber shooters Other caliber shooters can determine their estimated lead by obtaining the Time of Flight information from The Sample Wind Drift Data pages from the Data Book or from a computer ballistic program The Flight Time number is plugged into the formula at the bottom of Figure 9 to give a starting point for target leads The estimated lead is then practiced under controlled conditions at a known distance and known moving target speed The target speed can be calculated simply by measuring the amount of feet covered by the target in a certain amount of seconds yielding a feet per second fps speed Some match directors will put a GPS device on the moving target and experiment with different target speeds for tactical rifle competitions Once the estimated lead is calculated the shooter puts the information to use in the field In the example in Figure 8 the shooter gave a 2 Mil lead from center mass on a target moving at 4 fos After 5 shots the shooter realized he was leading too much The shooter went back to Figure 9 and realized the estimated lead was 1 75 Mils for 175 grain 308 He was shooting 168 grain and was leading 2 Mils so he went back to the formula to get a more precise lead estimate Fr
28. rget is important to accurately shoot the precision rifle If you are positive you were aiming dead center when the shot broke then your call was center If you pulled the next shot slightly left then that call is recorded left with a mark in the Data Book If you understand and properly record your calls then your data will make more sense These sheets allow you to shoot and write down each call then see the actual point of impact and compare it to your call Every target data sheet in the Sniper Data Book has call boxes and if the shooter uses this info and studies it he will be a more consistent precision shooter In Figure 5 below the shooter did four shots on the outer diamonds to work on his calls He recorded notes about his calls and verified his calls hits with a spotting scope The shooter then did a three shot group at the center diamond and recorded his group again making a note of his calls Location Date Time _Temperature__ _Density Altitude Humidity Baro Pressure 25 C Disance OHHH Position Rate of Fire _ Sling Support 100 yd Light Conditions Wind Conditions rE partly A cloudy t Zot tt Le Ammunition FGMM 168 gr GO8 lot XX XX XXXX lies cee ae i A Remarks Call exercise shots 1 4 good training 3 RN iamonas an ri ize Shots 5 7 for a Saup Diamonds 1 5 tip to tip pulled shot 3 slightly L pulled shot 6 high Large Grid 1 ST ZCTDD Zero Call Target Data Diamo
29. rounds from which you can calculate moving target holds for a variety of weapon systems Time of Flight Sec X Target Speed FPS Target Lead feet from Target Center Mass Copyright 2007 Storm Tactical Figure 9 Sample Moving Target Chart Full Lead From Center Mass Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc Range Card Data Sheets These sheets are for sniper s field use The correct employment of these sheets is critically important for field operations but it is beyond the scope of this instruction sheet to detail their use To fully understand how to use the sheets there are several schools open to civilians which will teach field craft including Storm Tactical NV Rifles Only TX McMillan School AZ Badlands Tactical OK Central Virginia Tactical VA etc A basic overview of completing these sheets is provided but it will by no means teach the precision rifle shooter what he will need to know about completing range cards and field sketches Figure 10 below shows a sample Range Card name Cpl J S Ragman a OF eee aser oo co soo a00 soo soo 200 soo soo zoo soo soo 1000 f 33 75 28 0 22 75 18 0 14 0 10 25 7 0 4 0 1 75 copyrignt 2007_ 1 75 4 0 7 0 10 25 14 0 18 0 22 75 28 0 33 75 E aale e Lazs 45 a5 27s 20 125 a fr2s 20 27s a5 as 525 65 75 evs w CZ MEZAN DESCRIPTION NOTES Velocity ND Direction High TEMP Low Azimut ECTION tance
30. s Plot Shots Call Shots Plot Shots ST UDTD Unknown Distance Target Data Copyright 2008 2010 Storm Tactical Figure 7 Sample Long Range Target Data Sheet Using the Long Range Target Data Sheet for Unknown Target Distance Exercises Fill out the information blocks same as the regular data sheets There is extra space for Remarks such as changing conditions location info hand loaded ammunition etc Target Select a number for this unknown distance target In the example it is A The target size is given as 0 5 Meters 19 7 tall The size of the target must be known before any range estimation can occur Est Target Size in Mils This is a critical skill that takes practice Use the reticle to estimate the target s size in Mils or MOA is using a MOA reticle If this step is not accurate then your estimated distance to target will be off Est Distance This is the Estimated distance you believe the target to be using your reticle During this exercise you may want to confer with your spotter and determine the best estimated range Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 11 Elevation The Elevation placed on your turret in MOA or MILS based on the estimated distance to target Windage The Windage placed on your turret in MOA or MILS based upon the estimated wind conditions Light Direction Conditions Using the clock method hold your pencil up and draw the arrow where the pencil casts a shadow on the clock R
31. s fired after each mission or day at the range Keep a running tally and refer to it as needed for cleaning maintenance armorer repairs barrel changes etc MOA MILS Info Page This sheet gives concept info of MILS and MOA how they are defined and calculated with their respective arc at 100 yards M Common Milling Reticles Info Page This sheet explains the common milling reticles including standard Mildot Gen II Mildot and Tactical Milling Reticle TMR for Leupold close to the NightForce MLR The info boxes at the bottom also show Mil Width Equivalents and the distance various Mil lengths will measure at 100 yards M and beyond distance Copyright 2007 2010 Storm Tactical Inc 18 Range Estimation Page This page graphically shows range estimation and its pitfalls using the Mildot reticle on a human target It demonstrates the errors the shooter may encounter using a human target for range estimation if the exact target height is unknown It also shows the common formulas to determine the range in yards meters RANGE ESTIMATION USING THE MILDOT RETICLE Range estimating using Mils Example the 6 foot 2 yd target below subtends 2 5 mils Use a Mildot Master Object Size yards X 1000 _ _ Ranae in Yards or applicable formula to estimate range to the target Object Size MILS g Range estimation target size in yards 2 X 190 800 yards 1 8M 2 yds 6 72 MILS O M 1 75M 1 9yds 5 9 69 1 7M
32. shots because each one was a Clean Cold Bore shot If you are shooting a cold bore shot out of a dirty barrel simply circle the CB Cold Bore to signify this You will want to put the wind speed next to the wind clock on these pages Also write your Hold and Call for each shot Dat 6 30 x Dat 6 30 x Dat 6 30 x Location BC NV Time 1000 Location BC NV Time 1045 Location BCNV _ Time 1745 Temperature 95 F Temperature 95 F Temperature 95 F Dens Altitude 2900 _ 9 Dens Altitude 2900 9 Dens Altitude 2900 Humidity 25 ind 6 Humidity 25 Baro Pressure 26 6 Be Mb Baro Pressure 26 6 snd ht Baro Pressure 28 6 MPH 3 Distance ___100 M _ CB CCENN Distance ___100 M _ cB ACCB Distance 1700 M _ CB CCBY x7 Position Prone p N Orcan Polg sal Target Size 1 Hold call Target Size 1 Holo wall Target Size 1 Temperature si E Temperature lt J E Temperature J E Dens Altitude bight Dens Altitude Light Dens Altitude Hgm Humidity Wind Humidity Wind Humidity Wind Baro Pressure wh Baro Pressure wi Baro Pressure n Distance CB CCB CB CCB Distance CB CCB Position Position Remarks Remarks L O lt gt Hold Call Target Size Hele Call Q Target Size Hold Gall a Target Size ST DCBTDD Dedicated Cold Bore Target Data Diamond Copyright 2009 2010 Storm Tactical Figure 3 Sample Cold Bore Clean Cold Bore Data Sheet Copyright 2007 2010
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