Rifle Scopes Using Mil Reticle for corrections

[phillietimothy]

I have many questions about the things I have been learning here. As per the advice in many posts/threads, I have been searching for the answers myself within the Hide. Upon finding the answer, other questions arise. I hope you will indulge me once again. I have included a quote from an informative post about using mil-mil.

"if you read .3, dial .3, hold, .3 it doesn't matter if you are shooting something at 100 yards, 333.3333 yards, or 666.6666 yards, the answer is always the same thing. If you see .3 you use .3."

In theory I understand this. Are bullet impacts visible at longer distances through the scope? With a proper rest and good technique, a shooter could stay on the sight picture. Can the bullet holes be seen at 333 or 666 yards? Please explain, thank you.

Tim

 

[netranger6]

Re: Using Mil Reticle for corrections

Impacts upon what? Paper, steel, flesh/bone? This will be determined by the power range (magnification) of your scope.

 

[lessthanfour]

Re: Using Mil Reticle for corrections

most likely not on paper that far, depends what power your mils are accurate

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

Re: Using Mil Reticle for corrections

I shoot by myself 99% of the time therefore it is critical that I spot my own impacts and misses. B/c I can do this, I have made hits (and seen misses) out to 1 mile.

Here are a couple thoughts:

- It is easier to see impacts and misses at a distance simply b/c the FOV is bigger and there is more time between ignition and impact.

- Spotting misses is largely about knowing where the impact should be and about the nature of the background surface. In other words - flat, wet, soft, brushy ground, or snow is the hardest to spot misses against. However, inclined, dry, rocky or sandy - pretty easy.

You need to be able see your own impacts and misses in order to not only shoot better - but shoot FASTER.


ETA - yes you can see impacts on paper at mid range distances (600 ish) providing you have a very good quality optic, good contrast, good lighting. Steel is really easy, your watching and all of a sudden there is a splash, and the color of the target changes; and then while the target is still rocking and your slamming the bolt home - you hear the sound of klang!


Good luck

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Re: Using Mil Reticle for corrections

yeah tim you should be able to see your bullet impact at both 333 yards and 667 yards.

If your using a First focal plane scope then it does not matter what distance you are at. You look at the bullet when you shoot. See where you missed and make your corrections based on what you see.

Range doesnt matter for these scopes. Everything is constant based on the reticle being in proportion to the target at all times. If you are using a FFP scope and say miss .4 mil left at 100 yards. Hold .4 mil or dial .4 mil and you will be golden.

If you are at 500 yards and miss by .4 mil than the same goes.