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11/8/2008 8:24:31 AM EDT
Any body here have a mil dot scope and actually know how to and use them?  I have been considering one for my 6.5 grendel (that I don't have yet).  I haven't spent much time learning about the mil dots, just some brief reads and am wondering is it difficult to actually learn and apply?  I have only used the regular cross hairs previously.

Oh, and any suggestions on scopes, piggy bank says no U.S.O., Nigtforce may be the end of the road in that dept.  I plan on trying to use it to its full potential, say 1000 yds.
11/8/2008 10:42:45 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a Nikon Monarch with Mil Dot.  It came with a coupon for a free Mil Dot Master for calculations too.

I've never actually used it in the field but I did spend an afternoon here at home learning how it works.  I have a picture window facing a fairly large area of land spotted with objects of approximate known size up to about 500 yards.  I don't think it would take much practice using it to become good at hitting targets at various distances.

In other words, I don't really have any real-world experience with them other than sitting in my living room.  The Nikon works great at the range but I already know where the bullets are going to hit there.

You might ask in the optics forum here.
11/9/2008 2:51:26 PM EDT
[#2]
Read this:
http://www.aspiringtech.net/nobull/mildot%20reticle.html

There is a lot of info available on using Mil-Dot reticles. Google Mil-Dot.