Mil-Dot and MOA, An In-depth Study
A guide to understanding what they are and how to derive the Range Estimation Equations. By Robert J. Simeone
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The Mil-Dot User Guide
How to use Mil-Dots
I am sure that most of you have skipped right to this page, as you want to jump ahead and get to using the optic. I have to HIGHLY recommend that you at least look at the diagrams and values associated with the reticle patterns listed under specifications. All right then, lets get to it. The vast majority of users will employ the optic primarily to estimate range, some will also use it to hold for wind and some will use it to calculate and hold leads on moving targets. I will address the latter two uses further into this instruction. read more
Mil-Dot Math
There are two ways that you can derive range using a mil dot equipped optic, to manually compute it either by long hand or by using an electronic calculator OR to use one of several shooter aids that are on the market. The most notable shooter aid available is the Mil Dot Masterâ; a slide rule type device, which provides the shooter with the ability to line up "mils read" with the target size in inches and gives you the range to the target. read more
Moving targets
Some of you will use the mil dot reticle to engage moving targets. This is an extremely difficult task not to mention hard to practice. Professional shooters will use known distance ranges with moving targets to practice this skill. read more
Mil-Dot Scopes
Having a hard time finding out which rifles scope manufacturers produce mil-dot scopes? Well, you're in luck. Within Mil-Dot.com is a list of manufacturers who offer mil-dot scopes. You will find many different models ranging from BSA, Bushnell, Leupold, Super Sniper, Zeiss, and many more. Click here to find out what each manufacturer offers.
