Hope this helps, I have used manual targeting for awhile. I play GWX at 100%, but do use map contact updates.
The first thing I do is usually speed, use the 3 min 15 sec rule. place a mark and immediately start the stop watch. at exactly 3 min 15 sec place a second mark on the same spot on the ship, then measure the distance. the length is your speed of target (ie if 0.9 then 9 knots).
Second: once you set the AOB and have the scope locked onto the target as long as you do not maneuver your boat then the TDC will update the AOB automatically, so it will stay good. watch the dials on the TDC turn.
The last thing I enter is the range right before firing. (and after opening the tube). I am in close view mode and the range rings give me the range. I almost never fire outside of 1500 meters. for a longer shot measure with the tool aids.
All of these requires using the map contact updates and I don't use the notepad at all, I input all the data into the TDC myself. Depends on how you want to play, what your feel is, etc...
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