Mark 4- How do I use it?

[demo9pro]

Hey Guys, Ive got a Mark4 with Illuminated TMR reticle.

How ever, ive read a bit about the reticle but cant work out how to use it with out
having to dial for elevation. Apparently you can do this with out a rangefinder just by using the reticle.

Can someone please briefly describe how? I will only be shooting gongs at long range until I figure out how to use
it properly.


Also, does anyone know if/where I can get a 20moa Rail for my T3 lite?

Thanks

 

[Ridge Runner]

on its highest setting each mark is 1/2 mil, or 1.8" per 100 yards of range, so an 18" gong will be 1 mil or 2 1/2 mil marks at 500 yards, or 1/2 mil at 1k.
get yourself a mil dot master and play with it, the TMR is the same as a mil-dot only graduated into 1/2 mils.
RR

 

[demo9pro]

Thanks,

Whats a mil dot master?

 

[Ridge Runner]

a slide rule calibrated to mils, go to SWFA Accessories Mil-Dot Master and do a search, it'll explain it.
RR

 

[Chopaka81]

Here is one of the better articles I have found discribing (teaching) the use of the Mil Dot reticle.
Excalibur Enterprises Survival Catalog\Web Site\how to use a mil-dot scope

I apoligize to the mods for linking to another site, hopefully I won't get booted for this.

 

[demo9pro]

Thanks for your help guys!

I havent picked up the scope yet, tho the mildot is the same price as the TMR reticle. Which one is better? easier to use? Pro's and Con's?

Thanks guys

 

[JLR]

the TMR is just a mildot with 1/2 mil graduations instead of 1 mil, I believe....which should allow for more precise estimating on range and hold-overs.

 

[BHP9]

Along with the link that Chopaka81 supplies, here are 3 more for you to wrap your eyes and brain around.

Good luck.

I have few problems with MilDots but am having trouble with my S&B metric scope, I have to rethink 3.6" to 10cm.

Practice, it's only practice.

Good luck.

http://www2.leupold.com/resources/downloads/2007_Leupold_TMR_Manual.pdf

Howstuffworks

Learn More About Mil-Dots in Rifle Scopes

Mils for Ranging and Holds

 

[demo9pro]

Thanks guys, that should keep me busy for a while!

 

[BHP9]

Thanks guys, that should keep me busy for a while!

Good job it's only light reading!

 

[eshell]

The TMR also has smaller increment tic marks at the outer ends that allow direct measurement and easy resolution to .2 mil, and smaller increments yet can be eyeballed.

FWIW, I make up a data book page and use that with the mil marks for a quickly available holdover chart. I have various zero ranges set up, depending on my expected shots. This page is correct when I dial my scope to a 400 yard zero - the crosshair intersection is 400, and my holdover/holdunder points are marked on my diagram:

 

[demo9pro]

Thanks guys,

Is it worth getting the Nightforce NSX 5.5-25 instead of the Mark4? Its a extra $400.

And if so, what reticle is good that comes in the NSX. Something thats easy to use and good for longrange

 

[Chopaka81]

Thanks guys,

Is it worth getting the Nightforce NSX 5.5-25 instead of the Mark4? Its a extra $400.

And if so, what reticle is good that comes in the NSX. Something thats easy to use and good for longrange

I have no hands on experience with the NF scopes, however from what I undersatnd and have read they are the standard which everyone seems to be comparing other scopes too.

Some of the pluses for the NF is to 10MOA/full turn (rotation) of the turret, easier to keep track of where you are instead of counting in 15's.

You get what you pay for I guess.

Have fun!