Problem with calcs for 4dof and strelok

Based on the fact that your output from the apps are 50% more than your actual dope, Is it possible that you have MOA turrets on a Milliradian scope. That would fit your scenario as I click on MOA scope is approximately 0.25"and one click on an mrad is 0.36".

It could be that vortex put the wrong dials on your scope. Double check the Box model number and model number on the scope body, to see if there are any discrepancies.

Or just shoot a tall target test and verify your distance traveled based on 10 and 20 click intervals

It seems the gun shoots 0.15 MOA so let's take that out of the equation. 1MOA @ 100 yds is 1.047." 1mrad @ 100 yds is 3.6." Therefore, the difference is roughly 2.6." @ 100 yds." (Yes, scopes dial down to 1/4 MOA and 1/10 mrad because of that.) If dialed in at 200 yds and shoot 900 yds, that's an 18.2" diameter cone difference over 700 yds when comparing an equal number of MOA and mrad. Something to consider, however the actual data is about 2X that. Interesting problem. I go back to the quality of the software inputs.
 
I still think he's got a MOA turret on a MIL scope. I've seen this before on another Vortex scope a few years back. We will soon know as he went to the range to verify again.
Lol, that would be bad, but an easy fix, if he was willing to switch to mil, simple return otherwise. But what a learning experience.
 
I still think he's got a MOA turret on a MIL scope. I've seen this before on another Vortex scope a few years back. We will soon know as he went to the range to verify again.

I'm curious. I have never seen a MOA turret on a mil scope and do not understand how the mechanicals would operate. Do you know if the clicks "lined up" assuming 4 clicks for 1 MOA and 10 clicks for 1mrad? Would that show up as a misalignment on the reading on the turret? If so, could that be checked before mounting the scope?
 
I'm curious. I have never seen a MOA turret on a mil scope and do not understand how the mechanicals would operate. Do you know if the clicks "lined up" assuming 4 clicks for 1 MOA and 10 clicks for 1mrad? Would that show up as a misalignment on the reading on the turret? If so, could that be checked before mounting the scope?
Assuming the travel of the Click is the same I would think it would still line up making you think your are ok. I'm looking a scope now that's mil next to the same exact scope thats MOA and it appears the travel the turret moves is the same. I'm thinking the measurement spec is controlled internally. Not sure though.....
 
I believe a viper pst in mil is 5 mil per rotation. 50 clicks. Moa is 12 moa per rev that's 48 clicks. Yes. It'll be off on the lines of the turret if it's an MOA on a mil scope.
 
Assuming the travel of the Click is the same I would think it would still line up making you think your are ok. I'm looking a scope now that's mil next to the same exact scope thats MOA and it appears the travel the turret moves is the same. I'm thinking the measurement spec is controlled internally. Not sure though.....

I sent an email to Vortex, will post their response. I'm just lazy. Would like to see if there is a way to check before mounting the scope, wasting ammo and making my brain spin.
 
So you were turning it one revolution plus like 2 clicks and hitting at 905 no problem? That's 5 mil. Which is 18" at 100 yards Which equates closely to 17.93moa which is 18.77" at 100 yards. Pretty dang close.
 
Also what reticle is in the scope... that would tell the tale also.
I looked at that on the Vortex website. They almost look identical. No numbers listed. Same layout but hash marks slightly different. See below. Very similar look to them.

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Mark me down as one more betting on a scope problem.

I had an HS-T and years of futzing around with multiple apps and multiple rifles all melted away when I switched to a Bushnell.

I for one think the 4dof app is one of the best developments Hornady could have made for their marketing; I go to great lengths to find a load for a Hornady bullet in any new rifle I get now, because 4dof+ELD+decent scope = easy button. For me, in several rifles in multiple calibers, the combo flat works. Zero hair-pulling involved.
 
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