Jun 16, 2018 this list of all ffp first or front focal plane long range rifle scopes contains 206 ffp rifle scopes, updated march 26, 2020. Realtime calculations provide instant range estimation and ballistics calculation to. So i started my research into the mil dot for rangefinding, and once i understood that the most basic mil ranging equation could be used with any multistadia reticle and not just the mil dot that was a huge epiphany. In my view, the lack of the dot is the only way in which the mil isnt preferable to the moa. Sep 25, 2017 if you have a scope with a either a mildot or moa reticle, you should seriously consider purchasing the mildot master. Lrx nikko stirling, ss14 donut swfa, 618v2 shepherd, milquad swfa. Ill try to avoid both of those pitfalls in this article.
Fold the paper into thirds and cut or tear carefully along the creases and you will have three copies of our mildot range estimation guide you can laminate or simply fold up and take with you. Sightron is headquartered in north carolina, but is owned by a japanese company that specializes in manufacturing highend microscopes. Target engagement and the milrad reticle range hot. By making the appropriate calculations the experienced marksman can estimate and correct for projectile drop and or wind drift. By observing the movement of the grass and the tree leaves, you conclude that there is a fifteen mileperhour crosswind. The mildot master is an analog calculator designed along the principle of a slide rule, utilizing logarithmic and inverse logarithmic scales developed specifically. A free or pdf card that includes the most significant. There was no marketing involved, and the system worked fabulously as designed. This list of all ffp first or front focal plane long range rifle scopes contains 206 ffp rifle scopes, updated march 26, 2020. The leupold mil dot reticle employs a system based on the subtension of one milliradian mil from the center of one dot to the center of the next. Ranging system for the mil dot reticle us armorment. Army adopted a baseball shaped dot that is two tenths of a mil across 0. I now have 3 swfa ss super sniper scopes, a 10x42 mil dot, a 12 x42 mil quad, and soon to arrive a 16x42 mil.
This estimation is critical in order to correct for the varying degree of projectile drop andor wind drift at different ranges and thereby enable the shooter to hit the. The mildot master is an analog calculator designed along the principle of a slide rule, utilizing logarithmic and inverse logarithmic scales developed specifically for performing the following operations. Realtime calculations provide instant range estimation and ballistics. Mil dot confidence target one milliradian the centertocenter distance between mildots is equal to 3. Swfa has been providing top quality riflescopes to avid sportsmen and sportswomen for over 35 years. Master list of all front focal plane ffp long range. Estimating range with a mildot reticle the shooters log. Mildot master and a direct path to firing solutions. In fact there are even many tools out there to address this exact problem e. This estimation is critical in order to correct for the varying degree of projectile drop andor wind drift at different ranges and thereby enable the shooter to hit the target.
Mildots and minutesofangle a guide to long distance shooting. An analog calculator designed similar to a slide rule, performs the following operations. Download mildot ballistics and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Realtime calculations provide instant range estimation and ballistics calculation to get you on target fast. This allows the shooter to calculate the distance to an. Page 4 if you are uncertain to what setting your scope is calibrated, contact leupold customer service. Rapid and simple calculation of range to target, based on a measurement of the target with a mildot reticle, by aligning the estimated target size directly opposite. Milquad, 110 mil clicks, 5 mil revolution, rear focus. Shop for mildot master long range shooting analog calculators at.
The mildot master eliminates the above mathematics. Find reliable outdoor supplies, apparel, and accessories for your next hunting or camping trip from swfa outdoors, the most trusted source for avid sportsmen. I hope to explain, in a clear and concise fashion, how the mildot reticle works and also what minuteofangle means. When you increase magnification to zoom in on the target, a ffp scope also zooms in on the reticle to maintain a constant relationship between reticle subtension markings and the target image. This was a departure from my normal sop of using a calculator with the mil scale. This resulted in the use of the m24 sws leupold m3a scope with mildot reticle and a mildot master. The mildot reticle was designed around the measurement unit of the milliradian. To that end nikon suggests the use of a simple sliderule device called the mildot master. Swfa ss 16x42 tactical 30mm riflescope details matte patented mil quad 30mm. Estimating target size target estimation nearby references b. Most other ffp mildot scopes are at least 2x the price, and this allows you to estimate target range for objects of known size, all while at any magnification sfpsecond focal plane scopes only offer target range estimation capability at a single magnification.
User guide for mildot equipped optics us armorment. The mildot master is an analogue calculator designed along the principle of a slide rule, utilizing logarithmic and inverse logarithmic scales developed specifically for performing the following operations. Master list of all front focal plane ffp long range rifle scopes. You can go long hand, use a calculator, or a mil dot master. You can go long hand, use a calculator, or a mildot master.
Army mil dot reticle usmc mil dot reticle army mil dot usmc mil dot. This is a discussion on swfa ss scopes within the optics forums, part of the firearm forum category. The measuring points are formed by a primary vertical line, a primary horizontal line intersecting the primary vertical line at the optical center, a plurality of dots intersecting the primary lines and evenly spaced at a predetermined distance along the primary lines, a plurality of secondary lines intersecting one. And the scale on the back of the mil dot master is for conversion of inches to centimeters and centimeters to inches, along with measuring the angle of a shot. The mildot reticle is in increasingly widespread use among longrange rifle shooters as a means of estimating the range to the target. Mildot master is well made, and instructions are well written and even has some ballistics exercises to help you use the slide rule to come up with the firing solution. The swfa ss hd 39x42 tactical 30mm riflescope offers the patented first focal plane mil quad reticle, is ok for.
Recently we introduced the whole concept of the mildot or milliradian system for rifle scopes in mildot made easy. The distance from the center of the target to the edges of the large square is 3. The simple interface allows for one handed operation and eliminates any ne. How to calculate distances with a mil dot rifle scope. The dots, themselves, were designed with this in mind and the spacing of the dots was also based upon the milliradian. If youve always wondered what those little dots are for on a military rifle scopes reticle crosshairs, then look no further. Well looking to switch to a mildot im right handed have good eyes, wont be shooting at much of anything. I do agree that a matched system makes sense, but the original milmoa system is hardly a world of pain. If it does not appear that a mildot master is capable of this simple and entirely realistic calculation, then contact bruce robinson and ask him to explain how to use his slide rule for this purpose. By estimating the size of the target or reference and noting the number. If you have a scope with a either a mildot or moa reticle, you should seriously consider purchasing the mildot master. If the mil quads would float a center dot, they would be, in my opinion perfect. Swfa ss reticle subtensions the optics talk forums page 1. Rapid and simple calculation of range to target, based on a measurement of the target with a mildot reticle, by aligning the estimated target size directly opposite the mildot measurement.
Now this is good and all if you know the targets size, if so this process works. Pdf file to your computer and print it out on a plain sheet of 8. The optics talk forum, where hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiast can discuss their experiences using sports optics. Mildot master the mildot reticle is in increasingly widespread use among longrange rifle shooters as a means of estimating the range to the target. This guide is intended to provide the user of a mildot equipped optic with information on what the reticle is used for, the basics of its use and how to train your. Jul 18, 2019 how to calculate distances with a mil dot rifle scope.
The mildot master one of the most popular and commonly used tools among long range shooters. Mil dot confidence target honeywell sportmans club. And the scale on the back of the mildot master is for conversion of inches to centimeters and centimeters to inches, along with measuring the angle of a shot. Mildot enterprises mildot master range bullet drop. I do agree that a matched system makes sense, but the original mil moa system is hardly a world of pain. This guide is intended to provide the user of a mil dot equipped optic with information on what the reticle is used for, the basics of its use and how to train your. Mil dot scopes are optics which allow users to easily calculate distances to a target without fancy equipment. This graphic shows the mil dot onestep being used to fire on a btr80. Mil dot confidence target one milliradian the centertocenter distance between mil dots is equal to 3. If the milquads would float a center dot, they would be, in my opinion perfect.
The mildot master is an instructional manual, an analog calculator designed along the lines of a slide rule and the mildot reticle. If he cannot tell you, then throw it in the trash and buy a mil dot onestep. With a mil hash reticle what we have in practical shooting is a ruler in front of your eyes. Marine corps prefers a football shaped dot that is slightly larger at one quarter of a mil across 0. Mildot master long range shooting analog calculator dots.
Lets not forget the original mil dot reticle was in the marine corps unertl 10x sniper. Range to target, bullet drop and wind drift compensation, angle of fire for uphill and downhill shots. There are a lot of articles and forum threads out there comparing mil and moa, but most either arent objective or theyre overly complex. Army mildot reticle usmc mildot reticle army mildot usmc mildot. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. During competition, it was obvious that the mildot master was an excellent aid. In that article, we got into the practical application of how mildot scopes can be used to figure out how to aim at a distant target. Mil dot ballistics combines fast range estimation with a full featured ballistics calculator thats simple to use. At that time it was touted as the most accurate way to determine range for long shots, which was what i was into. This system is used by many longrange rifle shooters for the estimation of the range to the target. Mildot enterprises master long range shooting analog. The portion of the mildot reticle represented on the front of the mildot master is for target size to be measured in mils and bullet drop to be measured in moa and mils. Jun 03, 2015 i have used a relatively inexpensive first focal plane reticule scope with mildot reticule and clicks in 110 mil. The mildot master is comprised of only two parts and utilizes no electrical or electronic parts.
Executive summary a few months ago i asked bryan litz whether he personally used mil or moa. Providing top quality range gear to avid sportsmen and sportswomen for over. By simply aligning a rulerlike slide that has measurements of the size. Download mildot ballistics and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Jan 16, 2015 swfa ss mil reticle this is on the remington 700p 300wm with the 20 moa base i do not have 30 mils for the 1760 shot i need another 2 mils. Mildot mildot master with owners training manual riva. Mil dot shapes and sizes mil dots come in two distinct shapes and sizes. There are three basic reasons that people purchase optics with this reticle. Master list of all front focal plane ffp long range rifle. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. By far the worst problem with the mildot master is not that it is indirect five steps to determine holdover or incomplete nothing about windage, but that it requires one to take ones eyes off the target.
Thank you purchasing your new nikon riflescope equipped with the mildot reticlemetric. All systems work just fine, its just a matter of speed and what you need. Swfa ss 315x42 tactical ffp rifle scope w milquad reticle. The portion of the mil dot reticle represented on the front of the mil dot master is for target size to be measured in mils and bullet drop to be measured in moa and mils. To use the mil dot reticle, you must know the actual size of the target.
With simple math, you can figure out how much adjustment. A reticle incorporates an optical center and a plurality of measuring points. This product is a must have item for any operational sniper, competitor, or hunter using a mil based reticle in their scope. The problem with this reticle is that it requires a little training and some practice. The same truck with a scud has a different passenger compartment, so always measure to the top of the drivers compartment. Add back in the two mils above that and we get a measured height of 2. Mildot ballistics for ios free download and software. Mildot ballistics combines fast range estimation with a full featured ballistics calculator thats simple to use. To use the mil dot reticle, you must know the actual size of.
Has a built in dope slope angle markings, but the user has to attach a string and fishing weight to utilize it. Originally used by submarine periscopes, it has been scaled and. This is also the distance between the crosshairs and the first dot. I am an american, i love shooting, own a milmoa scope, and own a mildot master, and i. Welcome to the predator masters forums be sure to visit the main predator master website at. So im relatively new to long range shooting and i came across a good deal on an swfa ss 10x42. Am in the market for a mil dot scope for a rem 700.
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