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<blockquote data-quote="ToKeepAndBear" data-source="post: 877039" data-attributes="member: 34194"><p>With a mil based first focal plane reticle, if you have a drop table made out for your load and attached to your sling, no math is necessary. You just dial or hold for that distance. The mil markings are consistent at all magnifications in a first focal plane scope, so no conversion required there if you need to hold vs dial. You still have to estimate the amount of wind and speed of the animal. But most programs allow you to enter and calculate your lead for various speeds. This is done prior to the hunt. I know that for a 3mph full value moving target I need to lead 2 mils, 5mph 3 mils, and 8mph 5 mils. This lead is pretty consistent among all distances since it is a radian. The only calculating required is determining the wind and whether the wind direction requires you to increase or decrease the amount of lead for that speed of moving target.</p><p></p><p>Wildrose, I can see the method that you describe being the best solution for a plain reticle. Just illustrating the utility of a first focal plane scope in the same situation. It can also be very quick to deploy in a hunting situation.</p><p></p><p>TKAB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ToKeepAndBear, post: 877039, member: 34194"] With a mil based first focal plane reticle, if you have a drop table made out for your load and attached to your sling, no math is necessary. You just dial or hold for that distance. The mil markings are consistent at all magnifications in a first focal plane scope, so no conversion required there if you need to hold vs dial. You still have to estimate the amount of wind and speed of the animal. But most programs allow you to enter and calculate your lead for various speeds. This is done prior to the hunt. I know that for a 3mph full value moving target I need to lead 2 mils, 5mph 3 mils, and 8mph 5 mils. This lead is pretty consistent among all distances since it is a radian. The only calculating required is determining the wind and whether the wind direction requires you to increase or decrease the amount of lead for that speed of moving target. Wildrose, I can see the method that you describe being the best solution for a plain reticle. Just illustrating the utility of a first focal plane scope in the same situation. It can also be very quick to deploy in a hunting situation. TKAB [/QUOTE]
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