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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mil-Dot? What, How & Why?
Posted: 8/10/2003 7:34:20 PM EDT
Like the subject says, what is the Mil-Dot recticle, what does it do & hwy have it?

Link Posted: 8/10/2003 10:59:34 PM EDT
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It is a reticle that lets you estimate the range to your target. If you want to learn more check out
http://www.shooterready.com/lrsdemo.html

It's a video game that lets you try out the mil-dot.
Steve.

Link Posted: 8/11/2003 4:41:56 AM EDT
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Just one thing that about everyone gets wrong with mils, is they think they are miliradians.  A mil, is just that a mil.  It was a unit of measurement developed by a Swiss Artillery Capt in the 1800's that is 1/6400 of a circle, it subtends approximately 1 m at 1000 m.

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