Rifle Scopes Mil-Dot/ BDC Rectical

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I am new to scope and have no clue how mil dots or a monarch BDC recticle would work. dont all calibers have different archs? how do i know if http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4401092
that scope and BDC rectical would apply to my reminton 700 chambered in .308, please help

 

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Re: Mil-Dot/ BDC Rectical

Your first assumption is correct. There are so many variables that can affect your round. The BDC assumes that everything will always remain constant which it doesn't. Elevation, rifle type, barrel lengths, grains, bullet type, atmospheric conditions, etc, etc, etc... You can go on and on. It would benefit you to use a type of ballistic calculator of some type for starters. Become more involved in shooting and sharing information and you will become more educuated on the use of scopes and what works and what doesn't.

 

[teerex]

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Mildots are a fixed angular measurment and you would have to match your data for the specific load and gun you are shooting. The BDC on the scope you linked probably comes with a chart saying where certain loads should hit. You will still have to confirm this and find out where your load shoots. You can use the BDC for quick hold overs. Most mildot reticles have turrets that allow quick dialing for adjustment.

 

[roggom]

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A first focal plane Mil or MOAR type reticle will be much easier to use, as the subtention is the same at all magnification ranges. The BDC is sort of like the broken watch, in that it can be correct at cetain times or situations.

If you are hunting big game under 300Y then you can get by with pretty much any reticle. If you will be shooting target and steel at verious distances the Mil or MOA reticle will make for eaiser adjustment.

Now all that said, the Nikon you posted, with a 308W 178 Amax approx 2680 fps, subtends the drops at 2, 4.5, 7, and 11 moa. These are the same as the Vortex BDC and they are approx 200, 300, 400, and 500Y. At least out here at 5000 ft 70 degrees.

With a 168 VLD the drops are approx 200, 300, 385, and 480. See how it can get confusing if you do not use the same load.

 

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Thank for the information. So that being said I might be better off with a normal reticle for hunting somewhere around 3-9x40 or 50. do they have any nikon monarchs for that because i can get 25% off and Nikon scope. Opinions?

 

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Thank you but do they make nikon monarchs with a mil-dot? And do i need a specific mil dot to fit my caliber or not?

 

[roggom]

Re: Mil-Dot/ BDC Rectical

What is your goal for your rifle. Will you hunt and shoot recreationally. Do you plan to compete? Which Rem700 do you have?

There are several companies that make optics in the Monarch price range and equivilent glass quality.

As for a Monarch with a Mildot, Midway has one
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/866616/...t-reticle-matte

Also check out SWFA, they have demo scopes at great prices.
http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx

Some scopes like Vortex, Leupold have lifetime, transferrable warantees. So if you buy it used, it is still covered.

 

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I have a remington 700 adl that I'm converting to accept a dbm. I shoot often at a range but this scope is more for hunting . i am looking for a 3-9 monarch scope

 

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I was looking to spend no more than $300 and was hoping to get one from dicks so that i can get a discount. any ideas?

 

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Re: Mil-Dot/ BDC Rectical

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produc...4414427.4414460
I was looking at that, any opinion?

 

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Re: Mil-Dot/ BDC Rectical

All of the Buckmasters I see are BDC redical, which is what im trying to avoid