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Mil dot reticle?
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<blockquote data-quote="Sflutes" data-source="post: 1581723" data-attributes="member: 106464"><p>Unless you have a good reliable rangefinder go with the mildot system. Sure, you have to know the size of the object being ranged but so what. I've asked dozens of hunter/shooters for years to guesstimate the distance to near/far objects and MOST fail to guess reasonably close to the actual distance. (I preranged objects prior to the question) The math for using the mil system does NOT require a computer but does require a simple forumla. It does require practice (not much) using the formula and the ability to hold very still on the object being ranged. I've done it LOTS (ranged targets) and I find the hardest part is being able t#o hold still on the target to get the #of mils spaced. If you can multiply and divide using a pencil and paper, you can use the system. Oh ya, with practice you can also use the dots for holdover or windage very well but you do have to practice with your particular rifle and not rely to much on paper ballistics. MY OPINION is to get the mildot. In no way am I trying to disrespect other opinions or offend anyone, it's good to get as much info as possible, this is just my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sflutes, post: 1581723, member: 106464"] Unless you have a good reliable rangefinder go with the mildot system. Sure, you have to know the size of the object being ranged but so what. I've asked dozens of hunter/shooters for years to guesstimate the distance to near/far objects and MOST fail to guess reasonably close to the actual distance. (I preranged objects prior to the question) The math for using the mil system does NOT require a computer but does require a simple forumla. It does require practice (not much) using the formula and the ability to hold very still on the object being ranged. I've done it LOTS (ranged targets) and I find the hardest part is being able t#o hold still on the target to get the #of mils spaced. If you can multiply and divide using a pencil and paper, you can use the system. Oh ya, with practice you can also use the dots for holdover or windage very well but you do have to practice with your particular rifle and not rely to much on paper ballistics. MY OPINION is to get the mildot. In no way am I trying to disrespect other opinions or offend anyone, it's good to get as much info as possible, this is just my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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