Rifle Scopes Ranging with MOA recticle

[m1a convert]

Is it easier to range with a MOA reticle than a Mil reticle?

If one MOA is 1 inch at 100 (I know it isn't exact) does it make it easier to range because it the reticle measures X MOA for target size when you do the conversion you are already using inches and yards at that point.

I hope this makes sense. I am typing it out at 5 am.

 

[Lindy]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

The easiest reticle to do the math with is an Inch Per Hundred Yard reticle - see the formulas in the link below.

However, the best way to do the math is to get a Mildot Master, in which case what the reticle is becomes irrelevant.

Ranging Formulas

 

[m1a convert]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

So would the best combination be a IPHY reticle and turrets? Do they make such a beast?

Any reason why doing a Mil/mil would be better than a IPHY/IPHY?

 

[Lindy]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

U.S.O. makes scopes with IPHY reticles and adjustments. I repeat, though, that the best way to handle reticle ranging is to get a Mildot Master.

Pick a reticle you like, and get a scope which adjusts in the same system. For me, my preference is a Gen II mildot scope with mil adjustments - but taste varies. Having a system which adjusts in the same system the reticle is graduated in is a distinct advantage.

 

[WYK]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

If you can multiply by 100, and you have a iphy reticule, you can probably live without a mil dot master.

 

[Lindy]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

If you have to solve UKD problems without a laser rangefinder under time restrictions, using a Mildot Master is the fastest way to do that. There are many slower ways.

 

[Crazy Dog ll]

Re: Ranging with MOA recticle

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