If my scope holds "true" mil at 14x, and I set it to 20x, what conversion would I use for my holdover? Is it 30%? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Advanced Marksmanship Mils vs magnification
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Re: Mils vs magnification
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Re: Mils vs magnification
The relationships between magnification and subtensions is inverse.
For example 7x = 7.2"
14x = 3.6"
20x = 2.52"
Not all scopes have consistent and proportional measurements at powers other than the stated power for milling.
The higher quality scopes should.
The previous advice about checking at the range with a grid of some sort is good. You can check the exact subtension at all magnifications.
On some cheaper scopes, you may find that the true mil is at a different power.
The relationships between magnification and subtensions is inverse.
For example 7x = 7.2"
14x = 3.6"
20x = 2.52"
Not all scopes have consistent and proportional measurements at powers other than the stated power for milling.
The higher quality scopes should.
The previous advice about checking at the range with a grid of some sort is good. You can check the exact subtension at all magnifications.
On some cheaper scopes, you may find that the true mil is at a different power.
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