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question re using mildot scopes
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<blockquote data-quote="wapiti13" data-source="post: 58497" data-attributes="member: 2212"><p>Most folks that I know who use mildots use them for hold over correction. Each dot represents a 3.6" correction at 100 yds with the scope power set to the mildot reference power (example: a 3X9 scope must be set at 9 power for the mildot spacing to be 3.6" at 100 yds). If you sight in your rifle for say 250 yds, you will probably be less than +or- 3" out to about 300 yds (MPBR). After 300 yds, you will have to start holding over to hit. By running a ballistic program, you will see how much correction is needed at say 400, 500, 600, etc. The correct mildot can be figured on paper by taking 3.6" x yardage (400 yds equals 3.6X4=14.4" of correction per mildot). If you need 15" of correction at 400 yds, you would call the first mildot value of 14.4" close enough. You can do this for all ranges and figure your mildot needed. THEN, go out and shoot at the ranges and use your mildot to VERIFY they are correct. It is easy to hold a half mildot since you just bracket your target with two mildots (1 1/2 mildots would be putting your target between the first &amp; second mildot). Hopefully it isn't too confusing. I've used this system for 5 yrs. with good success on both big game and varmints. Most companies (especially Leupold) can put a mildot in their scope even if not regularly offered. Good luck. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wapiti13, post: 58497, member: 2212"] Most folks that I know who use mildots use them for hold over correction. Each dot represents a 3.6" correction at 100 yds with the scope power set to the mildot reference power (example: a 3X9 scope must be set at 9 power for the mildot spacing to be 3.6" at 100 yds). If you sight in your rifle for say 250 yds, you will probably be less than +or- 3" out to about 300 yds (MPBR). After 300 yds, you will have to start holding over to hit. By running a ballistic program, you will see how much correction is needed at say 400, 500, 600, etc. The correct mildot can be figured on paper by taking 3.6" x yardage (400 yds equals 3.6X4=14.4" of correction per mildot). If you need 15" of correction at 400 yds, you would call the first mildot value of 14.4" close enough. You can do this for all ranges and figure your mildot needed. THEN, go out and shoot at the ranges and use your mildot to VERIFY they are correct. It is easy to hold a half mildot since you just bracket your target with two mildots (1 1/2 mildots would be putting your target between the first & second mildot). Hopefully it isn't too confusing. I've used this system for 5 yrs. with good success on both big game and varmints. Most companies (especially Leupold) can put a mildot in their scope even if not regularly offered. Good luck. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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