How to Shoot Up Hill and Down Hill ~ Don't miss an important shot!

[@ironwoodoutdoorsman1950]

Every time I watch one of Gunblue’s videos, I can’t help but think how cool it would be, to pull up a chair in front of that barn, light up a cigar, sip a beer, and just sit there, listening and learning. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together.

[@LKaramazov]

My only problem is that I would barely understand a thing he was saying!😂

[@catfishjohn56]

you are so right that was my life as youg man // boy in the now gone calif i miss it a lot

[@captainnemo6222]

I wholeheartedly agree. This gentleman is a fountain of ballistic and firearms knowledge, and a treasure to have found. I'm very glad he decided to record his years of knowledge for posterity and I pray that he has many more years in which to make these videos.

[@mikeburrill779]

Yeah I would even buy beer. Probably have to take notes 😅

[@MobyFixer]

@@LKaramazovThat’s OK…you will have had a memorable and precious experience that other unfortunate folks will have never experienced! If you forget what he had to say, it will only that ONE miss for you to recall…hey, I think I remember someone taking about shooting angle impacting my bullet’s trajectory!😂😂😂

[@Ashepnasty]

This man is a boss! got his cigar, his beer glassed and spreading great wisdom that should never be forgotten. Love it!

[@jarheadlife]

We all need neighbors like this man.

[@LKaramazov]

Yeah, somebody who knows EVERYTHING, and can solve all manly problems!

[@greghart6310]

Only snag with that - would there be any game left for us? (Jest kidding)

[@joemarchinski7798]

Yes we do

[@vladamirkb1]

Benny is such a good dog.

[@countrysidekennels6462]

He is an excellent speaker, teacher. I could listen all day. Has he ever written for sports magazines? I don't even know his name.

[@64samsky]

Once again, may God bless you, the Mrs and Benny! Sitting here in Florida reloading 55 grain fmj's. This world is getting crazy. I hope the Lord Jesus comes soon.

[@chrishill1286]

AMEN brother!

[@Niagara716]

Roger that brother!

[@endutubecensorship]

Amen, from a brother up north

[@jorpsteinnamen4523]

This guy needs a radio show... better than NPR I'll say that for sure.

[@jorpsteinnamen4523]

@@fermentillc NPR reiterates the leftist talking points of hating the second amendment and a communist idea that government knows best. The exact opposite of liberty and gun ownership. Reference the church attack stopped by responsible gun owners in Texas in 2019 Freeway Church of Christ in Texas.

[@tonyklothos7093]

@@jorpsteinnamen4523 It's "a communist idea", not "communistic". They call us uneducated, and illiterate, so don't give these a-holes ammunition. The constitution of the US should be applied across the free world! All free men, and women, should own guns, and be a deterrent to tyrannical leftist governments.

[@jc.1191]

Be awesome to be this guy's neighbor.

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

He is just good man. We need more people like him.

[@williamdurdin1964]

This gentleman, knows more about guns than I can retain He is my hero

[@georgeprice7046]

As always, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, Sir. I am a little over fifty years old now, and I miss the talks with my grandparents, whom I used to have. I wished life was not as hectic as it is for me. For I would love to have more time with my parents than I get to just listen to them too. The talks never matter to me if it is imparting some knowledge or stories of them through life. When I was young I could just seat and listen for hours and my elders stories. I still do love that. No matter family or a stranger. Sometimes, even learning of events in history that are not taught or that is barely mentioned in a book somewhere as just a foot note in time. Sorry for being long winded, just wanted to say thank you.

[@honestguy6345]

I could listen to you speak all day long. You remind me of a mentor I had in my youth. I enjoy your videos and that you are a Spirit filled man

[@johnroy7059]

love the Molson Canadian beer beside you, as a Canadian I really appreciate your knowledge and sharing it with your viewers.

[@jcksnghst]

Uphill/downhill shooting is finally explained in plain english. Thank you!

[@USAACbrat]

Just listening to you makes me miss NH. lived in Goffs Town when i went to Saint A's

[@JJGuccione]

Boy, am I glad you do KZbin VDOs. Thank you.

[@unclesixer]

I would think of it like a right triangle... your shot travels the hypotenuse (an arc approximately the hypotenuse) but gravity only acts on the leg that is horizontal. The more extreme the angle up or down, the bigger effect as the horizontal leg gets shorter. Or think of your range as HORIZONTAL range, not slanted/diagonal range. Great content, I love your videos!

[@GunBlue490]

Exactly.

[@michaelhubbard1711]

I’m an older varmit hunter myself and Sir, you hit the nail on the head . I’m guilty of the same shots in the rolling hills of Tennessee! Great Video

[@joshuagibson2520]

Morgan County here!

[@johnmiller8928]

It's a blessing to listen to the words of experienced people. Good bless.

[@randythomas3478]

I've found intelligence here! No crazy music no sudden moves! Thank you. Randy Thomas in North Carolina

[@TafuaupoluIakopo]

I really appreciate the topic, very much needed for accurately acquiring target.

[@bt4839]

This gentleman has a lot of knowledge to share, especially for the young, new shooter who may not get this info from the adults in their lives.

[@etherboy3540]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I wish more retired folks did the same.

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

When I was a young boys I always enjoyed to listen to old farmers talking about life. This man remines me of that.

[@graemekelly9950]

You talk so much sense, nice to meet someone with such experience

[@tonyklothos7093]

Love your videos! You're one of those people every hunting camp should have, but I'll settle to just having you on KZbin. Thank you for your much needed wisdom.

[@shadythereok]

Thank you for your time and your experiences I assume the 5 dislikes possibly could be the woodchucks that you missed

[@GunBlue490]

They are from woodchucks.

[@jc.1191]

Obviously not. He wouldn'tn't miss.... 😁

[@mojoman2001]

​@GunBlue490 -- thank you. I'll have to chew on this lesson for a while. Bullet drops less at the same distance if the target is either uphill or downhill as opposed to level with the shooter. Seems counterintuitive. Making your point of impact above your point of aim on a zeroed scope. Thankfully, where I hunt, a 30-50 yard shot is common, and a 75 yard shot is long.

[@mojoman2001]

​​@GunBlue490 -- if you don't mind a dumb question: when I sight in a rifle to hit the target at 100 yards, how do I know if the bullet is rising or falling beyond that distance? Just for example, a .308 and a .22lr. Reading those charts is confusing. Remington used to put a diagram on its .30-06 ammo boxes, I think. The bullet trajectory crosses the point of aim, twice. Which crossing point did I just dial in?

[@raymondstrehl3679]

lol

[@damo250f]

Always a darn top watch. So relaxing but a heap things get mentioned and learn each and every mate. Cheers for sharing.🍻👍

[@SaposJoint]

I've wanted to hear a good discussion of this for a while. Thank you very much.

[@bigolemike33]

Speaking from years of on hand Experience, Very Enjoyable!

[@geico1975]

Up in the blue ridge mountains of North Carolina I could see some 45 degree shots, although not my first choice. Plus it'll be hard to find long shots in the mountains too. Thanks for sharing.

[@7mm-08]

Glad to see another video from you Sir! You are a wealth of information.

[@jacoblecoy3700]

I was in AIT at Ft. Gordon, Ga. in March 1964. SSG Sett was the DI. Co. A, 3rd Bn. Barracks were ancient. Old POW barracks. Hope they were improved when you were there.

[@mtericktucson]

Appreciate the conversation, the Molson looks great!

[@mikelastpass689]

Yr presentations are always very informative... I won't say I totally understand everything but I can rewind as often as needed till it finally sinks in. Thanks. 👍👍

[@me2ontube]

Just remember the part about gravity being in effect n it may be easier to visualize

[@chrishill1286]

Very simple elegant explanation with a couple huntin stories thrown in. Thank you GunBlue. I once had to point blank a badger that I saw and alerted that we were on the same trail. He looked up at me and just kept coming and I said oh hell no so at about 10 yards 12 gage sabot round turned the full length of his body into one large red furrow head to tail! I always wondered what that badger was thinking? Get off my trail? Sorry Mr. badger.

[@ajohnson5410]

As always, good dissertation on the subject. Your knowledge is vast, sir. Great reference to Jack O'Connor... shoot at your game. God bless you, your family and Benny!

[@grover138]

aside from your cigar vs my Grandfather's cigarette/pipe, nothing says a worthwhile forthcoming story as your presentations! TY for the stroll along memory lane via your words of wisdom thru experience. I can nearly smell the cherry pipe tobacco wafting from beneath his wool top hat while gardening and telling a hunting story!

[@ts440s]

If you wish this guy was everyone's neighbor hit the 👍 button.

[@charleywalker2982]

Or Grandpa!!!

[@johnkale6302]

You are my favorite gun channel!

[@michaelnielsen9920]

Nice selection of refreshments!

[@pauldeahl3980]

A good way to explain why a bullet doesn’t drop as much when shooting up or down hill versus a horizontal shoot, assuming the distance to target is equal, is that the bullet is exposed to gravity for a shorter horizontal distance, then when shooting across flat ground. Therefore you have to compensate for that by aiming slightly lower.

[@ldvan100]

I'll bet not many people catch on to what you are saying... Oh so easy, and oh so easy to miss....

[@DinoNucci]

Wrong

[@ezfloturner9906]

So glad I found this channel. You Sir are superb, guns, beer and cigars three of my favourite things.

[@nmelkhunter1]

This is well done and, obviously, very important.

[@sabretom7594]

This is a lesson we quickly learn squirrel hunting in Alabama where most are taking head shots with .22. Most of the time the angle is greater than 45 degrees. Much fun.

[@jc.1191]

Yup. Where I'm from to. Starting out with pellet guns as a kid.

[@markrhuett]

Always a pleasure to watch your educational videos...Thank you for sharing

[@lavigeriemathieu1294]

Thank you for yet another very interesting video, Sir. Even though as a "serious" recreational long range shooter I tend to do my homework very thoroughly on such topics I always watch your videos and inevitably end up learning something or at the very least cementing my knowledge, in addition to having a good time. It doesn't matter that today's ballistic apps do it all for us if needed, I feel anyone calling themselves a keen shooter should understand the underlying math. Amusingly enough it seems as a Frenchman I am going to be the first viewer on this very American channel to pay homage to the late David Rolls, inventor of a very clever little device called the Slope Doper. David also had a brother, Bob. Together we'd talk about guns and V8s while drinking good stuff. Neither is with us now, but I bet they would have enjoyed a chat with you.

[@shanewright7869]

Learn more every time I watch one your videos. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge.

[@williamwasyluk4244]

Thank You For Your Knowledge .Very Relaxing .The Pleasure Is All Mine...

[@stephenhair5501]

Another valuable insight shared. Thank you Sir. Always great to see you and Bennie doing well. God Bless.

[@hbarwickjr]

Good video. Like the cosiness style and helpful information. I noticed my shots hitting different on steep angles, now I know to lower the aim just a bit in such circumstances.

[@charlesboyd2876]

Thank you. I have noticed this before myself with archery. One day back as a young lad in particular mirrors your woodchuck shots. I fired TWICE at the same deer downhill. First one went over his back and the deer did not move. I reset and fired another one that skimmed his back ...ruffled the fur on his back as it passed over, it seemed. Bye bye deer. I am not an expert but I'll bet bows are even more susceptible because many shots are on that edge you mentioned. I suspected it was different but this is actually the first I have heard someone talk about it. It is still not easy to visualize.

[@leonardjanda6181]

Always a pleasure to watch you and great 👍 videos and BENNY, great conversation as always thanks you👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@roderickmalkinshakespearec9908]

Amazing! Finally, a nice easy, and accurate, way to figure out the extra holdover, if you are shooting uphill/downhill!! A ‘key’, however, that should be pointed out, at least to dummy's like me (who got the cosine chart method wrong, and gave up in disgust for years, until I saw this video!), is, when using the chart in this video - you have to be careful to define the frame of reference for the vertical trajectory "DROP INCHES" data that is to be inputed INTO THE CHART. First, whatever data source you use, make sure the vertical ‘zero’ reference for the input trajectory data, is the barrel position (not scope height!) i.e. the bullet starts out at 0.0” in height and drops continually from there. Second, check the shooting angle used for the reference data, is exactly horizontal (vs. e.g. the slightly uphill angle typical for scoped rifle trajectory references). If you use an internet ballistics calculator (e.g. ShootersCalculator.Com), be sure to set ‘Sight Height’, ‘Zero Range’ and ‘shooting angle’, all to ‘zero’. God's Love, North America, Mountain River Valleys!

[@Robnord1]

Thanks for another one my opposite coast friend. 👍 Benny's a good good boy! 🐶

[@markbroughton6811]

Great video and information as always. Great to see Benny. I saved this video for Thanksgiving with a cigar and sipping some Burbon. God Bless.

[@johnshoureas1629]

Thanks for the video. I used to hunt southern New Hampshire and got a nice 8 pointer in Sandown, NH.

[@carltrano1325]

As usual I feel much more Educated after a Viewing-one of your videos keep up the good work sir

[@catfishjohn56]

love your channel reminds me of my dad god rest his sole before it was recked calif had many up and down ranches under homes now but i had 3 places is shoot ground squeals the caused live stock legs to brake and land slide i youst get free 22 ammo i was there all the time i was a hero best day got 125 got heavy berrel for 10 22 but the big help was a creap ranger finder and shot at a box every 10 yards all the way out 150 yards was dead on at 62 yards the shot next thing was a milldot scope the shot the box abite over put info card when set on a wern of hole i would range it but on up or down shot in mist the first shot the i would see the hold under on mill dot the big thing was a range finder came out with with a range angle mode no more first shot miss year later i talk to a vet ho was a sniper in the sand box he said they are tougt this sad part is now in calif you cant buy lead ammo and most people cant any eve police the are give duty ammo but hunting ammo no if you have commin name many buy out of state or on dark net with bite coin dont hunt or shoot any more miss it but am old thanks

[@rgjr.6055]

He is a NATIONAL TREASURE!

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

An old fashion American.

[@michaelhammett3771]

I am a surveyor and this was a great video to explain the angle correction.

[@huntingadventures1172]

God bless you Sir and thank you for sharing your wisdom with us all sir

[@mariovitale3971]

Hi, Thanks for quick response. Sorry for not giving ammo details,so here goes. 30-30 Win. Sellier & Bellot. SP 150 grs. 5.3mm boxer, bought new june 2011. Shot some in 2018 and that s when I noticed the issue. I m in Europe. We had some restrictions regarding ranges for rifle shooting . That s why I have nt shot it a lot. No restrictions for side arm ranges. Thankfully rifle ranges are coming up finally. ( Chief Constable was convinced at last.) Will try to get some gauges. Side note . I use a Browning Hi Power 9mm and a Walther P38.. Looking around for an M1 Carbine and Colt 1911. The rifle is in very good condition, so was surprised with issue. Thanks for info. Will follow up on your advice. Great channel.

[@GunBlue490]

On the basis of the described case failures, I doubt that the rifle is the cause, but would first use ammo from another source. It goes without saying to verify that your rifle is in fact chambered for .30-30 and not .32 Special. Have a happy new year!

[@solomongrundy9735]

Thanks for the discussion, very interesting and insightful

[@endutubecensorship]

It would be great to have this gentleman as a neighbor, if I knew half of what he has forgot my fuzzy little head would explode

[@1Hannigan1]

A nother good story and some important information for hunters.

[@gruvyalan]

Thanks so much for another great video! It's nice to see Benny looking well. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@terrybrower3437]

I remember that you adjust your sight picture according to the actual horizontal distance to the target. Which, when shooting at an angle (up or down) is always less than the actual distance to the target. For the trigonometry nerds this would be cosine function of the shooting angle

[@elijahmonn3757]

You are spot on Terry Brower. Calibrate your scope as if the distance has reduced. A TBR (true ballistic range) range finder helps. I understand what this gentleman is saying about setting up your scope with a 2” arc so you don’t have to make adjustments on the scope. But I use a mil dote tmr reticle. I know all the sub tensions in 50m incriminates up to 400m in my head. I agree, if you have to think about it, it’s too late. On a lower power setting on the scope I would have to quickly dial up the drop. I’m shooting a 7.62x39 rifle so the trajectory past 300m is a rainbow 😃. But to be fair. I wouldn’t dream of shooting a medium sized animal past 200m. It’s all about respect and knowledge of your chosen caliber. Cheers

[@terrybrower3437]

@@elijahmonn3757 And who would have thought that I would remember anything from my 1st year of college in 1969

[@senorboardhead]

How do you “adjust your sight picture according to the actual horizontal distance to the target “ ?

[@thomasa5619]

senorboardhead if you’re shooting 100 yards, up at a 60° angle The target is 50yards away horizontally and 87yards above you

[@senorboardhead]

Thomas A ok, I get the calculation, but if I am out hunting and see this situation, how do I adjust my sight picture ? How would I tell 60 degrees from 50 degrees ?

[@iamnitrox]

I always wanted a grandfather who I could just sit down with and teach me about guns and outdoors life. I think this guy would have been great.

[@LextechLighting]

I like your uploads thanks for sharing knowledge

[@gordboyko769]

Like the grandfather that I never had . I had two ... but neither of them owned, or knew anything about firearms . 😆 Great video . Explains why I hit high on the coyote I shot recently . It was a downward shot .

[@selrod55]

I always enjoy your videos and can't help but think a day bird hunting with you would be an exceptional hunt even if the birds didn't show up.

[@eduardogonzales7959]

Thank you for the lecture.. The "riflemans" rule is good to know. When shooting at an angle, the "apparent" range is longer than the true horizontal distance from FFP to target. You get the true horizontal range by multiplying the apparent range with the cosine of the shooting angle. Eg, if the shooting angle is 15 degrees. The cosine of 15 is 0.97. So multiply the apparent range by 0.97 and you get the true range. If the apparent range is 1000 meters, the true range is actually only only 970 meters. 1000 x .97= 970 meters.

[@JayGuitars1]

Thanks again mate! G’day from Australia 🇦🇺!

[@mariovitale3971]

Hi It s a 30-30 . Will try another brand of ammo . Will also try some reloads with recent new brass. Thanks again and a happy new year to you too,sir.

[@maxmearse6111]

Wow - As a novice shooter, this advice went exactly the opposite direction from what I thought. But after watching three times, I think I understand. Thanks GunBlue490 for straightening me out! :)

[@charlesludwig9173]

Yep, shot over an 21 inch Antelope ranged at about 350 yard’s because I had yet to learn the bullet feels effect of gravity over flat ground distance to target not the greater line of sight distance to target. Now, I have the formula for slope shooting which is angle cosine times line of sight distance to target, shooting either up hill or downhill. You can download a cosine table. Where it’s important is shooting beyond 300 yards. Example: your line of sight distance is ranged at 400 yards and angle is 45 degrees. The cos for 45 degrees is .7071 so .7071 times 400 yards is 283, meaning you must adjust sight for 283 yards. That’s it. Oh, BTW, the angle can be determined from a compass with built in Clinometer. Everyone coming to this video of course knows what a Clinometer is, right.

[@G2G_4i]

I had to learn this the hard way before my squirrel hunting started getting good.

[@kazimierzspaczynski7401]

Thank You Sir. I like Your videos. Keep doing it. Greetings from Texas.

[@trpshooter9945]

Your Brittany is quite possibly the most determined breed ever of all the upland bird dogs, great field companions!

[@GunBlue490]

You said it!

[@topcatlawson5490]

i always enjoy your videos.i always learn from you.i would love to sit down ,and chat with you for a little while.god bless you .

[@kingcobra7565]

Love MonteCristo cigars. What do woodchucks taste like?

[@thebethlehem2852]

I can tell that dog is loyal to him. Likewise that dog is family. Much respect sir.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I did this on a youngish goat. Thankfully I worked out what happened and got another shot. Held low and nailed it.

[@Ade4fish]

Dear GunBlue. Your wisdom is legend, and rightly so. However I must say I feel your explanation here is , whilst correct, over complicated. It is a simple matter of horizontal distance between the rifle and the target, not line-of-sight distance. It really is that simple.

[@valiktoma2542]

Remindabell, nice, I'll call it that from now on too.

[@jamesleroux7889]

This helped me tremendously, thank you Sir.

[@leegrumbling9623]

Thanks, and God Bless the old Granite Head Shooters...no offense of course with the, old, thing...Ayuht. Cheers!

[@gs637]

The usual very knowledgeable advise, and.... a Canadian beer! check, check

[@robstrachan3485]

Thank you. Great Beer too.

[@Tanks4Tots1]

Love the videos. The Pistol series has helped me greatly. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Do you have any tip for people than need eyeglasses? Would you get a custom pair of glasses made with one eye for distance and one for near? Or what do you recomend?

[@GunBlue490]

Graduated lenses do help, and even bifocals can, but focussing is still problematic. However, my double cataract surgery four years ago restored my vision to 20/20.

[@gunfisher4661]

You might try diopter safety glasses. They are as a rule inexpensive except for the bifocal version at about $45 the latter run $7. I only need readers but work quite well for me. I was watching Jerry Mickilek champion shooter on you tube and he mention he wears special safety glasses as he wears glasses him self. I`m sure his are a bit pricey since he is a world champion shooter.

[@jonnporter6081]

If the angle and distance are the same, Is the adjustment the same for shooting uphill as it is for shooting downhill? Great video. Excellent source of information.

[@GunBlue490]

Yes, as the chart shows, the correction is the same for either positive or negative angles.

[@noahgrady3628]

I want a chair, cigar, glass and permission to join....I could just sit and absorb this all day... Thanks so much.

[@joefw2446]

Great insight. Thanks so much!

[@richardkut3976]

Thanks, for the information.

[@midnightdar9594]

I just estimate the horizontal distance to the target and use that distance to aim with. Basically the target is always closer whether the target is high or low.

[@carycary5824]

Great info sir!!! And God bless you too!

[@boblindstrom3479]

Absolute truth. Win Mod 70, 308 at 250 yards from standing position; I went right over the back of a buck and killed a doe running alongside. About 30 degree angle downward. Called the Dept of Wildlife on myself and lost my hunting privilege for a year. Learned my lesson for sure. They kept the doe.

[@j.t.patton7820]

Time of flight is the key...I have always wondered about up vs. down trajectory in the subsonic ranges...

[@retiredtofishwildbill4304]

Thank you for another great video. If you have the time, could you give us your opinion on the Browning Hi-Power .We just bought one in 9mm , made in the 70's. What do you think of cerakoting a handgun ? The previous owner wasn't too careful. HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[@jeanmorin3247]

A man who drinks a Molson Canadian cannot be all wrong. Some of them, in fact, are always on the money... here's one...!

[@justastudentoflife2510]

Definitely an interesting concept to discuss, and rarely have I seen it mentioned. I understand the different effect of gravity on the trajectory, although I thought it would be different for uphill vs downhill. Shooting low (uphill) and shooting high (downhill) depending on the slope.. as more or less gravity effect ??

[@GunBlue490]

That's a common instinct, but whether up or down, only the angle affects trajectory. The two are the same.

[@Funkymonk67]

Great story thank you