I've been reading up and I know it's known target size x 27.77 / by mil read or known target size / 36 x 1000 / by mil read.Why buy a mildot when you can just use a range finder?Looking at leupold and they charge 150.00 extra for mildot.Why not buy a range finder for 200.00 and be done with it?I'm a newbie ,please explain pros and cons of mildot.Am I missing something?
Rifle Scopes MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
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Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
it must be snowing where you are at....
please complete your profile and maybe there is someone in your AO that can/would hold you're hand and splain it to ya
and otherwise use the search function.....
Merry Christmas
it must be snowing where you are at....
please complete your profile and maybe there is someone in your AO that can/would hold you're hand and splain it to ya
and otherwise use the search function.....
Merry Christmas
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
any time.....and you should see my toes....they actually do twinkle
any time.....and you should see my toes....they actually do twinkle
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
No, but I might be a heretic. Using a mil dot reticle for range finding is "old school", but many believe it's part of a sniper's craft. As for me, I prefer a LRF everytime for what I do. So, you're not missing anything except an opportunity to learn another skill. Most tactical shooting competitions require the use of a mil dot or mil scale reticle to determine target range, given a dimension.
No, but I might be a heretic. Using a mil dot reticle for range finding is "old school", but many believe it's part of a sniper's craft. As for me, I prefer a LRF everytime for what I do. So, you're not missing anything except an opportunity to learn another skill. Most tactical shooting competitions require the use of a mil dot or mil scale reticle to determine target range, given a dimension.
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ranging is such a small part of of the mildot reticles, they can be used for holdovers, wind holds, measuring POI and adjusting to get hits where you want them, but sure rock a duplex reticle, and see where that lands you. I would spend some time reading around here before you ask why a mildot is important and can i get by without one. Short answer, yeah you can get by without one, but not very good.
ranging is such a small part of of the mildot reticles, they can be used for holdovers, wind holds, measuring POI and adjusting to get hits where you want them, but sure rock a duplex reticle, and see where that lands you. I would spend some time reading around here before you ask why a mildot is important and can i get by without one. Short answer, yeah you can get by without one, but not very good.
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
....airsofters....they best themselves every time.
....airsofters....they best themselves every time.
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Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
damn, funny stuff on Xmas Eve. Too much Brandy in the ole' egg nog.
damn, funny stuff on Xmas Eve. Too much Brandy in the ole' egg nog.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ranging is such a small part of of the mildot reticles, they can be used for holdovers, wind holds, measuring POI and adjusting to get hits where you want them, but sure rock a duplex reticle, and see where that lands you. I would spend some time reading around here before you ask why a mildot is important and can i get by without one. Short answer, yeah you can get by without one, but not very good. </div></div>
Good answer. I thought he was just carping about range finding, but you are right on with the rest of the reasons to use mil/MOA reticles.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ranging is such a small part of of the mildot reticles, they can be used for holdovers, wind holds, measuring POI and adjusting to get hits where you want them, but sure rock a duplex reticle, and see where that lands you. I would spend some time reading around here before you ask why a mildot is important and can i get by without one. Short answer, yeah you can get by without one, but not very good. </div></div>
Good answer. I thought he was just carping about range finding, but you are right on with the rest of the reasons to use mil/MOA reticles.
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
Boltripper is a legend around here, he is just playing with you, grow some thicker skin
Boltripper is a legend around here, he is just playing with you, grow some thicker skin
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....airsofters....they best themselves every time.</div></div>
and sometimes i quote myself......certainly to them that will go far in life .......most here loath the jackass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....airsofters....they best themselves every time.</div></div>
and sometimes i quote myself......certainly to them that will go far in life .......most here loath the jackass
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
But on the upside, a $200 laser range finder should JUST ABOUT cover the max range of your airsoft.
Maybe.
But on the upside, a $200 laser range finder should JUST ABOUT cover the max range of your airsoft.
Maybe.
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It occurs to me that there must be a lot of folks out there with Cabelas gift cards just burning a hole in their pocket, based on the threads we've been seeing the last couple of days.
People just won't respect the sanctity of waiting until the 25th to check out the stocking, I guess.
It occurs to me that there must be a lot of folks out there with Cabelas gift cards just burning a hole in their pocket, based on the threads we've been seeing the last couple of days.
People just won't respect the sanctity of waiting until the 25th to check out the stocking, I guess.
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
3 things i see here
1. You havent been here long enough to start throwing insults around.
2. You dont know shit about anything related to this site.
3. You have paper thin skin, and are probably only maybe at most 18 given the way your question is worded and your comebacks and your lack of knowledge.
my recommendation- Go over to AR15 you are better off over there
3 things i see here
1. You havent been here long enough to start throwing insults around.
2. You dont know shit about anything related to this site.
3. You have paper thin skin, and are probably only maybe at most 18 given the way your question is worded and your comebacks and your lack of knowledge.
my recommendation- Go over to AR15 you are better off over there
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
yes....the real brain trust is at AR15dotcom
yes....the real brain trust is at AR15dotcom
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trexx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And another a-hole.Sorry if my real hobby is r/c helis.Cost a wee bit more.
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You must crash a LOT to make r/c toys that expensive. My sympathies.
Deadly makes a good suggestion, though. Try arfcom. To quote an asshole "that's where the real brain trust is."
ETA: Damn, he beat me to it...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trexx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And another a-hole.Sorry if my real hobby is r/c helis.Cost a wee bit more.
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You must crash a LOT to make r/c toys that expensive. My sympathies.
Deadly makes a good suggestion, though. Try arfcom. To quote an asshole "that's where the real brain trust is."
ETA: Damn, he beat me to it...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J.Boyette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guys,
Quit fucking with Corky, the "special" ones always have hot sisters.
If you run him off now, we might never get to see the pic's
John</div></div>
Does that mean the Hot GF's thread is unlocked?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J.Boyette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guys,
Quit fucking with Corky, the "special" ones always have hot sisters.
If you run him off now, we might never get to see the pic's
John</div></div>
Does that mean the Hot GF's thread is unlocked?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trexx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry if my real hobby is r/c helis.Cost a wee bit more. </div></div>
If your rc helis cost more than your guns, you're not into guns much.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OneEyedJack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Using a mil dot reticle for range finding is "old school", but many believe it's part of a sniper's craft... Most tactical shooting competitions require the use of a mil dot or mil scale reticle to determine target range, given a dimension.</div></div>
What he said. You can carry another piece of gear, subject to damage and dead batteries, or you can learn to use a mildot or other ranging reticle. Good knowledge to have as a backup, and as Jack says, in some matches you are not allowed to use rangefinders. Do a search for "Mil Dot Master", a slide rule for the math challenged (I have one) and look at the Nightforce/Exbal/PSSF programs for handheld PC.
Long range, tactical, F-class, it's all fun and all shooting. Sign up for the online learning here on the forum and look for local matches in your area- then show up and shoot. Damn near all of us will bend over backwards to help new shooters get started.
Fill out your profile, it's considered courteous, and there may be a board member nearby.
Oh, and thin skin and smartass answers don't go real far, on this board or in real life. Pretend you just walked into a roomful of strangers, all of whom know more about shooting than you do, and you want advice. That's not far from the truth. We'll help you when we can. Most of us have been on the board a while (look at post counts- I'm still a relative noob) and sort of 'know' each other Just as in a room together, there's a certain amount of shit-flipping.
1911fan
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trexx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry if my real hobby is r/c helis.Cost a wee bit more. </div></div>
If your rc helis cost more than your guns, you're not into guns much.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OneEyedJack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Using a mil dot reticle for range finding is "old school", but many believe it's part of a sniper's craft... Most tactical shooting competitions require the use of a mil dot or mil scale reticle to determine target range, given a dimension.</div></div>
What he said. You can carry another piece of gear, subject to damage and dead batteries, or you can learn to use a mildot or other ranging reticle. Good knowledge to have as a backup, and as Jack says, in some matches you are not allowed to use rangefinders. Do a search for "Mil Dot Master", a slide rule for the math challenged (I have one) and look at the Nightforce/Exbal/PSSF programs for handheld PC.
Long range, tactical, F-class, it's all fun and all shooting. Sign up for the online learning here on the forum and look for local matches in your area- then show up and shoot. Damn near all of us will bend over backwards to help new shooters get started.
Fill out your profile, it's considered courteous, and there may be a board member nearby.
Oh, and thin skin and smartass answers don't go real far, on this board or in real life. Pretend you just walked into a roomful of strangers, all of whom know more about shooting than you do, and you want advice. That's not far from the truth. We'll help you when we can. Most of us have been on the board a while (look at post counts- I'm still a relative noob) and sort of 'know' each other Just as in a room together, there's a certain amount of shit-flipping.
1911fan
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longrange
I like the Corkie comment...reminds me of the Garth video..."standing outside, the fire...life is not tried, if it's merely survived.." you get the idea.
I like the Corkie comment...reminds me of the Garth video..."standing outside, the fire...life is not tried, if it's merely survived.." you get the idea.
Re: MIldot scopes please school me /new to longran
Trexx...... I suggest you try out a Counter Sniper scope for your first time. They have dual mildots so you can verify you range while you range.
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Trexx...... I suggest you try out a Counter Sniper scope for your first time. They have dual mildots so you can verify you range while you range.
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not this shit again
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not this shit again
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I can't ever get enough of her. Now, I will have a Merry Christmas.
I can't ever get enough of her. Now, I will have a Merry Christmas.
