Re: optic options for trainer 22LR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOP PREDATOR</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete E</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I just don't see the point of having a Mil dot reticle on a SFP scope as the benfits are largely wasted...</div></div>
only if one is using the the mil dots compared to predetermined range cards and math.
with a little work, anything is possible -
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=931437&nt=5&page=5
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1807059
there's a ton more out there, including this little calculator
http://centerpoint.crosman.com/calculator
from a previous thread concerning holdovers and ranging with a sfp (mostly for 200yards or under):
the easiest way i've found to range or use the dots as holdovers is to actually go out and do it in reality.
many of the mid to lower end scopes use several different sized dots, they stick 'em in their reticles and presto - a mildot scope.
many of the mildot info out there is based on 10x power on the optic.
so you know what you have, get a sheet of paper, draw lines across for the average size (usually top of back to bottom of chest) for game in your area, or even the size of targets you are using if your not hunting game.
this is what i use on my .22 mag:
my general ranging / sizes out to 200 yards (more options):
on 10x ranging:
so if a i'm ranging a turkey, using the top of the back to where the legs meet the bottom of the body of the bird being the ares to be bracketed, and it takes the span of three dots to bracket it, i look at my magnification, see that it's on 9x for example, i know it's out 125 yards.
i don't use the dots for holdover, just dial 3.2 on my elevation to match the 40 gr. ammo i'm using for turkey, then think of what color ink to use on my tag.
if you prefer the holdover method, almost the same thing can be done, just zero in @ 25, 50, or where ever (whether you choose to use the center of the cross hair or one of the dots is up to you), then shoot at the different distances you go back, noting what dot you are using for that given distance, and what power your scope is set at.
unless it's a front focal plane optic, the amount of holdover will change when you adjust the magnification. you may actually end up with several options of what dot to use by making the power adjustment, note the different dots at different magnification levels.
mildot holdover chart rem. SS and sk match rifle:
avg. high velocity mildot holdover chart:
using the avg. hv chart, using high velocity ammo, to hit my target at 100 yards with my rifle zeroed at 50, and the optic set on 12x, i have to use a 2 dot holdover. on 10x 1.75 dot holdover, and so on.
this wasn't figured out using a slide rule, protractor, or using standard mathematical equations, but what the results where using actual equipment, and the results are derived from that particular equipment.
by actually going out and doing it takes out the factor of the dots being the correct size and spacing apart from each other, depending on how the manufacturer of the optic sized their dots properly or not.
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TP,
Never said it can't be done, but FFP is so much simpler...
I want to go out an shoot rabbits so i don't have time to always change magnification or even dial turrets...Hold over (and under) will Mil dots works a treat, is simple and is fast..
But i take my hat off to you if you can do all that in the field and get a killing shot off...
Regards,
Pete