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    Bullet drop depends on left/right wind direction?

    Interesting stuff. I'm really not as surprised that the effect exists, but that it should have such a significant effect according to the Hornady app. Perhaps the app is overstating it like you mentioned, wind gypsy. One of these days I'll have to get out on a nice big piece of BLM land and test...
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    Bullet drop depends on left/right wind direction?

    I've been playing around with the Hornady ballistics calculator on my phone (standard BC feature, not 4DOF) and noticed something strange. Wind from 90 degrees right results in significantly less bullet drop than a calm wind scenario. Conversely, wind from 270 degrees left results in...
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    Pack sizing - head hitting frame (Mystery Ranch)

    Update: I spoke with MR customer service and went by the store with 2x 20 lb weights. It seems like the first time I tried packs on, the load lifters were tightened more than "a bit." They were cinching the frame right up to my head. The men's size small Sawtooth 45 carried the 40 lb load well...
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    Pack sizing - head hitting frame (Mystery Ranch)

    Thanks for the suggestions, folks! I did some reading on the Seek Outside website and they have an option for adjusting hip belt location to lower the frame for just this situation. However, I can’t wait 12 weeks on this backpack. Maybe I’ll give them a call and see what they say. Drenalin, no...
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    How's everybody make a living

    Seasonal fisheries technician in Montana. Always looking for the next job...
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    Pack sizing - head hitting frame (Mystery Ranch)

    After lurking for a few years it's time I made a post. I'm in the market for my first frame pack, but have some questions on frame sizing and head movement. 5'6" 140 lbs 15.5 - 16" torso 29-30" waist My local store in Missoula primarily carries Mystery Ranch packs, so I tried bunch on. While I...
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