Hi, wondering if anyone can help me with range estimation using mil dot reticles. From what ive heard, and according to my scopes chart that came with it, the formula to figure out the distance is as follows. (please correct me if im wrong.)
This example will be using a 12" target.
1.) Once you know the size of your target, (in this case 12" paper target), you need to put that into a fraction by dividing the target size ex. 12" by 39.37 (1 meter).
12" ÷ 39.37" = 0.304"
2.) Once you get your fraction of a meter using inches, multiply that by 900.
0.304 x 900 = 273.6
3.) Say your 12" target measures 3 mil-dots on the scope reticle from your position.
273.6 ÷ 3 = 91.2
Then the estimated distance of your target would be 91.2 meters.
Does this sound right? or is it just what my scope manufacturer is going by, specific to my scope?
any advice
Thanks.