Thanks @Otto_Mation, wind direction is as I assumed. If you did this calculation already, could you provide the amount of deflection predicted for the 5.56 NATO round at this range and with standard presumed velocities? Thanks! Obviously, President Trump turning his head at the last moment was key, but I'm also interested in how much a gust of wind ALSO added to the miss. Thanks again!
At 125 yards. With the correct direction of fire, wind direction, and atmospherics recorded at the time the shooting occured.
True data based on unknown muzzle velocity and unknown bullets used at a range estimate that has varied between 115 and 148 yards.
The weather inputs are correct. The data was pulled for 55gr and 62gr the most common of the shelf ammo, with Muzzle Velocities to match the most common off the shelf ammo. We will learn more, but its a very good picture. The shooter was 125 - 130 yards.
MANY thanks! Supports the miracle we observed. Assuming Crooks had his rifle reasonably zeroed, a gust of wind combined with an opportune glance by the President yielded a hit to his ear rather than the intended target. Lack of wind reading skill is a possibility, just as is an unexpected gust as the trigger broke. Doesn't necessarily support the concept that Crooks wasn't a decent shooter. President Trump truly had an angel on his shoulder Saturday...
12 years SS and prior NYPD.
He doesn't need to be holding one. You might be surprised what technology lurks behind the scenes for these things. We have a new wind meter just released the size of an old film canister that is ultrasonic and reads wind 360 degrees, no need to hold it. As time goes on and more data gets compiled you might be surprised what we know in the end.
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