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Originally Posted by Soundman
Edit..Crap, When I posted this, I didn't realize there were two more pages of this thread I had not read yet! 
There have been pros and cons for this method stated here. One of the pros I did not hear mentioned is that with this technique, the range you fire from would be increased (over the O'Kane method) and therefore, the ability to be detected by the enemy will be slightly decreased or possibly delayed.
The "O'Kane" method is by far my favorite and as long as the following criteria are met, it's damn near impossible to miss: (1) You have accurately calculated (not estimated) speed (2) The target holds that speed and course.......
As for the above criteria, I find that if I achieve both, I can hit exactly where I aim from very long ranges, but it is very important to nail the speed to within a 1/4 knot. Some will say that's getting picky, but if you are firing from 3500 yds, that type of accuracy in speed is needed and will make the difference between a hit or miss.
Now as for number 2 of the criteria, I have many a time been in perfect position on a DD from about 3500 yards using the "O'kane" setup and painstakingly calculated the speed, only to be detected about the time I'm ready to fire. Therefore, I'm very interested to try this new tecnique on those DD's to see if it aids this circumstance by the ability to fire sooner and a little further away. I'm awaiting the formula and/or the video! |
Update: I tried this method last night with great success. Just as I was saying above, I ran into a task force of two DDs. I was able to take out the lead and due to the increased closure rate, by the time he saw the fish it was too late. Also, due to the capability to fire from a longer range, I managed to remain undetected. Of course, the second one turned my direction and I managed to put him under with a down the throat shot. It worked just as I had hoped.
This leaves me to ponder:hmm: , and therefore, a question....Will this method work with any angle calculated other than 45 degrees ? It seems it should, and I'd like to try from say, 25 degrees. In my scenario above, this (may) would enable the ability to fire on the second target shortly after the first. That would avoid the sometimes risky "down the throat" shot. I'll try it later and report my findings.