mildot scope op

[polaris754]

need some advise on how to use a mildot scope,i was told if u put the cross hairs on a deers back count the dots down to the kill zone that tell u the yardage? same goes for trees moving in he wind , is this the right way ?

[Ridge Runner]

it'll work, get yourself a lil tool called the "mil-dot master"
standard mil dots on the calibrated settings run 3.6" center to center per 100 yards of range, so center to center at 1000 yards is 36"
research mil-dots and milliradians, study it, you'll get the hang of it.
RR

[homers brother]

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

it'll work, get yourself a lil tool called the "mil-dot master"

+1

There are quite a few online resources from which you can start familiarizing yourself with the concept. You might try the obvious "Mil-Dot.com" for starters. A Mil-Dot Master is still a wonderful tool.

If you're using a variable-power scope, it's critical that you know whether your reticle is on the first or second focal plane. If it's on the first, the reticle will grow larger as the magnification increases. If it's on the second, the reticle will remain the same size regardless of which magnification you're using. Second Focal Plane optics require that you estimate range from the mil-dot reticle at a particular power setting. First Focal Plane optics allow you to use the mil-dot to estimate range at all magnification settings.

Really very simple once you understand the math behind it.

[Ridge Runner]

however, I might add that you would hafta know whether your looking at a 120 or 180 pound deer to be able to dertermine the range well enough to make the shot. say you have a younger deer thats 12" from belly to back, vs and older deer thats 16" measured the same, thats 25% difference, without knowing you'd be 25% off on range estimation, so also 25% off on the drop.
A tree limb is moving 2 mils in the wind is the limb 240 yards away (2.4x3.6x2=16") or 370 (3.7x3.6x2=26.64")?
The mil-dot system is based on known target size. the differnce in the size of a 120 or 180 pound deer would be enough to cause a miss.
I've been known to take a long poke at deer on occasion, with most rifles you can do pretty well with holdover to around 500 yards (rangefinder is a must here) from 700 yards on out you better have all your ducks in a row.
RR