Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Does someone make a mil-dot master that actually works. I have a mil dot master but it has done me zero good in 3 matches so far. For example---

I needed to range a target at an unknown distance.

The target was a 12x12 plate. My mil reading was .5. The mil dot master could not help me. The target ended up being right at or about 660.

It seems like the mildot master is more usable for way bigger targets. like man sized targets. Thanks for the help.

Jake

 

[Stewart]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

Did you read the instructions?

 

[J.Boyette]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stewart</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you read the instructions? </div></div>

no he did not. Because if he did, he would not have posted this statement.

Guy,

Use the (*&^%) no, read the book and learn it your self.

John

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

Maybe thats what I am missing, the instuctions!! I will find a set of instructions somewhere and get it done. Thanks guys

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

jcvibby,

I just took the data you gave in your post, and used my mil-dot master and got a reading of 660 yds.

As everybody has said read the instructions. Hint look at the far right column, and the bullet drop window.....

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

I got the mil dot master second hand and it did not come with instructions. For the people in the know, where can I get an extra set of instructions to review?

 

[J.Boyette]

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PM sent

 

[hugo121175]

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The MILDOT Master that I own only allows you to range down to 1.0 MIL's. I also carry a calculator in my data book case. I use a simple equation to figure out what I can't get from the MILDOT Master:

Target Size in yards, times 1000, divided by the MIL reading, is your range in yards.

When I do the math it looks like this:

.333yards (12 inches) X 1000 = 333 / .5 = 666yds


JM2C
Hugo

 

[J.Boyette]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hugo121175</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The MILDOT Master that I own only allows you to range down to 1.0 MIL's. I also carry a calculator in my data book case. I use a simple equation to figure out what I can't get from the MILDOT Master:

Target Size in yards, times 1000, divided by the MIL reading, is your range in yards.

When I do the math it looks like this:

.333yards (12 inches) X 1000 = 333 / .5 = 666yds


JM2C
Hugo </div></div>

wrong also.

read the manual

John

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

wow...............


i'm truly gobsmacked.....................


if you would feed the mildotmaster fresh batteries, you could not only mil down way past 1moa, but you could figure lunar drift also,

 

[para38super]

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If you are talking about the Analog Mil-dot master than pay attention to the left side of the card. If you line up 24" to 1 mil you will get the proper reading. Because you cannot seem to be able to line up 12" to .5mil... It is the way the card was designed.

 

[J.Boyette]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Para38super</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are talking about the Analog Mil-dot master than pay attention to the left side of the card. If you line up 24" to 1 mil you will get the proper reading. Because you cannot seem to be able to line up 12" to .5mil... It is the way the card was designed. </div></div>

Wrong.

you all really need to learn how to run this kit.

John

 

[J.Boyette]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

Guys,

jcvibby and I just talked on the phone he is good to go now.

John

 

[hugo121175]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

Just read the instruction book again..... I had just been using the "Bullet Drop" side to convert to MOA. It's nice to learn something new.....

I hope my equation is accurate enough for this crowd..... LoL


Hugo

 

[tjonh2001]

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use the window on the right of the mildot master. line up .5mil on a 12inch target. then look back at the left window you will see 660 yards.

 

[para38super]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

I know the other way is to use the bullet drop on the rights side. But I sometimes prefer to use the left and just divide.
So lining up the 12" to the .5 mil on the right side gives the range on the left side.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

I am all squared away now ladies. JB took care of me. This is my first crack at mils but feel I am ready for some practice now.

 

[tullius]

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Haha, glad your good to go, next time get & read the instruction book.

 

[jasonZ]

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If you got a smart phone, look at the free app called reticle ranger. Works nicely for me.

 

[vman]

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Didnt get enough sleep?

 

[TheGerman]

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Your MM will work.

But if you ever get caught somehow not getting the right information from it, just memorize this:

(27.77 x target height in inches) / mil reading = distance in yards

 

[medicjim]

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Guys,

The mildot master was designed by someone who really, really knew his sh%t (kinda like a rocket scientist). If you find it lacking...you are either doing something very exotic or you are using it wrong. The MDM was patented in 1998 and is still in widespread use by US Mil, law enforcement and the civilian tactical shooting community....that alone is impressive.

The guy who invented the product (Bruce Robinson) gave away his product to young shooters at matches and via prize tables (I got one direct from him when I was a new competitive shooter right after 9/11). He also sent hundreds oversees to our military early in the Iraq conflict (for free). He also created a program called 'goodies for grunts' that sent hundreds and hundreds of care packages overseas...much of the stuff was on his dime.

If there is someone that deserved the support of the shooting community more, I do not know of them.

Bruce died in 2004 and the MDM is now owned by his widow. I'm sure if you googled the term, went to the site and used the 'contact' info to get in tougch with them....you'd probably find a way to get hold of an instruction manual.

 

[Driftwood]

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Here is a link to the Mil Master site. It has a version you can try online, to get a better idea of how it works. It is really pretty slick. I have been impressed with my MDM, it gives you more information than just range for your firing solution. You just have to know how to use it.
http://www.mildot.com/testdrive.htm

 

[CSAR]

Re: Mil-Dot Master that actually works???

Jake, I have the instruction book. If you still wanted to look at it or make copies, just let me know and I'll bring it over when I pick up the AR500 plates.