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How to judge wind direction when rifle shooting
The wind is the variable most likely to cause a miss when you take a shot.
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Looking at foliage and trees down range is fine as a way of estimating wind direction, but technology will give you the precise wind direction to allow you to zero and aim your rifle to compensate for it.
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