Ok, on a previous post I provided what I thought was correct info, however as it turns out I was completely wrong. Its regarding mil/mil scopes. Currently I have a mildot scope with 1/4 moa adjustments so that is what I am use to.
I did do a search, used the google search, SH, and read the FAQ section. I found some info but nothing to answer my questions.
Now here is what I know. If I make one adjustment on my scope (1/4MOA), then I have moved the reticle 1/4 moa at 100 yards from its previous position. Now, this translates in an angular fashion of 1/4 @ 100, 1/2 @ 200.....2-1/2@1000. That is just from one adjustment of the scope.
So, bring a mil/mil scope into the picture. 1/10 mil adjustments. So, when a singe adjustment is made, the reticle has moved 1/10 (.36") @100. Would that not translate to 1 mil@ 1000 yards (3.6")?
So, in zeroing the rifle at 100, if the bullet impacts exactly 2 mils low, then would 20 adjustments of the elevation knob be necessary to make the POA and POI match? The confusing part to me was, and this is how I understood it, was if it were 2 mils off at 1000 yards I would still need to make 20 adjustments on the scope. Because a mil is a mil is a mil.(A great statement for those who already understand it.) But wouldnt 20 adjustments move the reticle 20 mils (720 inches)???
I understand that 1 mil off is 1 mil off, but the adjustments made on the scope would vary based on target distance.
And yes I know counting clicks or adjustments is a recipe for disaster, so for the sake of argument, the scope will adjust 10 mils per revolution, turret numbered 1-10 with 9 1/10 hash marks between each number.
This really cant be as hard as it was made out to be, or I am just that dumb.
I did do a search, used the google search, SH, and read the FAQ section. I found some info but nothing to answer my questions.
Now here is what I know. If I make one adjustment on my scope (1/4MOA), then I have moved the reticle 1/4 moa at 100 yards from its previous position. Now, this translates in an angular fashion of 1/4 @ 100, 1/2 @ 200.....2-1/2@1000. That is just from one adjustment of the scope.
So, bring a mil/mil scope into the picture. 1/10 mil adjustments. So, when a singe adjustment is made, the reticle has moved 1/10 (.36") @100. Would that not translate to 1 mil@ 1000 yards (3.6")?
So, in zeroing the rifle at 100, if the bullet impacts exactly 2 mils low, then would 20 adjustments of the elevation knob be necessary to make the POA and POI match? The confusing part to me was, and this is how I understood it, was if it were 2 mils off at 1000 yards I would still need to make 20 adjustments on the scope. Because a mil is a mil is a mil.(A great statement for those who already understand it.) But wouldnt 20 adjustments move the reticle 20 mils (720 inches)???
I understand that 1 mil off is 1 mil off, but the adjustments made on the scope would vary based on target distance.
And yes I know counting clicks or adjustments is a recipe for disaster, so for the sake of argument, the scope will adjust 10 mils per revolution, turret numbered 1-10 with 9 1/10 hash marks between each number.
This really cant be as hard as it was made out to be, or I am just that dumb.
