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hammer58 · August 10, 2012, 04:50 PM

Hey guys, I have a question. I am just learning about how to use a mil-dot scope. I have a 3-9 X 42 Sightmark scope. My question is what magnification do you use to estimate range?

This is the formula listed in the owners manual for the scope.

Target size (in yds) x 1000/Mils
read = yds to target

Doesn't the "Mils read" change with changes in magnification?

Thanks for your help!

August 10, 2012, 04:50 PM	#1
hammer58 Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 45	Range Estimating with a Mil-dot scope Hey guys, I have a question. I am just learning about how to use a mil-dot scope. I have a 3-9 X 42 Sightmark scope. My question is what magnification do you use to estimate range? This is the formula listed in the owners manual for the scope. Target size (in yds) x 1000/Mils read = yds to target Doesn't the "Mils read" change with changes in magnification? Thanks for your help!