How to Attach Shooting Wind Flags to a Stand

Precision shooting of a firearm requires concentration on multiple factors including distance, terrain, type of cartridge and above almost all, the wind factor. Even a slight breeze affects the path of a bullet, and the stronger the wind or the longer the distance to the target the greater the effect. Shooting flags are lightweight streamers set between the bench and the target that reflect even a soft wind. The experienced shooter gains information about wind speed, direction and variability from the flag actions if they are properly attached.

Things You'll Need

  • Silicon spray
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the skeleton arm with the flag on one side and the weight, or other flag, on the opposite end onto the pivot tube.

    • 2

      Test the balance of the arm by placing it on the tip of your finger. It should not lean to one side or the other, but stay steadily balanced on the finger.

    • 3

      Wipe clean the mounting brace on the stand and spray it with a squirt of silicon.

    • 4

      Set the pivot tube on top of the mounting brace and gently spin it around with your finger to ensure there are no problems.