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Full-choke · October 15, 2007, 08:34 PM

Okay, so what is MOA? I know it is something about shooting 1" groups or under at 100 yards, right? How do I calculate it? If I shoot sub-MOA at 100, what can expect at 500 with practice? How do I use that to compensate for how far down my bullet will be at different ranges? How can I use it to better my shooting for long ranges?

I know, those are a lot of questions. But, I sit in class all day and wonder about these things. God I love college, at least it provides me with something to do for the few hours a day...

Thanks,
F-C

October 15, 2007, 08:34 PM	#1
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	What is the MOA and how does it affect long distance shots? Okay, so what is MOA? I know it is something about shooting 1" groups or under at 100 yards, right? How do I calculate it? If I shoot sub-MOA at 100, what can expect at 500 with practice? How do I use that to compensate for how far down my bullet will be at different ranges? How can I use it to better my shooting for long ranges? I know, those are a lot of questions. But, I sit in class all day and wonder about these things. God I love college, at least it provides me with something to do for the few hours a day... Thanks, F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent