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5/10/2014 10:20:10 PM EDT
Ok here goes, If your scope is sighted in for whatever 200yds. And you need to make a 500yd. shot, your not going to "adjust" your scope right? You will use the MOA/ MIL lines in your reticle yes?

Thanks Dave
5/12/2014 11:10:54 AM EDT
[#1]
Originally Posted By toytruckman:
Ok here goes, If your scope is sighted in for whatever 200yds. And you need to make a 500yd. shot, your not going to "adjust" your scope right? You will use the MOA/ MIL lines in your reticle yes?

Thanks Dave
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You could do either, you could dial the adjustment or use a mil hold over.  it's all personal preference and also depends on the size of the target.  

Most people zero at 100 instead of 200 or 300.   by zeroing at 100 then you never have to go below your zero.
5/12/2014 8:57:16 PM EDT
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Another consideration is how fast you have to transition between targets. If you have the time to dial, its more accurate. If you have to get "good enough" hits fast at 100-600, its nice to use the 300 yard zero and use your mils for holds. Since your 300 yard zero is fairly significantly affected by atmospherics, it won't be as accurate. *Kind of* a sniper vs designated marksman thing.
Learn To Swim
5/18/2014 3:28:57 PM EDT
[#3]
There are three basic ways.  Dial, which your referencing not doing, holdover or using the lines of your reticle, or attempting to use maximum point blank range.
5/19/2014 9:29:55 PM EDT
[#4]
You can "dial" or you can "hold" so long as you are familiar with your DOPE.  The speed in which the shot needs to be taken is a factor too.
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9/15/2014 8:33:42 PM EDT
[#5]
OP,

All of the replies to your question contain good and accurate info.

I recommend doing both, use a hold and then dial it in. Compare the two, just remember that using holds will require practice.

SEMPER FI / RLTW

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