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    Posted: May/11/2004 at 13:18

i have a ss scope and it is on my ar15.

i was wanting to know how i would determine the bullet drop at various ranges and how many clicks of elevation i need on the scope?

is there some type of formula or something? i am using the blue box black hills ammo 68gr heavy match hp

 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stephanie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/11/2004 at 15:08
Determining the Range: 
In the example below, the distance between the top and bottom of the elk's chest is estimated to be 36 inches. Note that in this case 36" measures 2.5 mils.

To determine the range to the elk, align the 36" mark of the Target Size Scale with the measured number of mils (2.5), and then read the range directly opposite the Target Range index mark. In this example, the range is determined to be approximately 400 yards. 

As easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Align target size with measured number of mildots in left window.
  2. Read range to target at arrow. 
  3. Determine bullet drop for rifle and load being used for that range and read sight adjustment in MOA or mils at that bullet drop in right window.
  4. WWW.MILDOTMASTER.COM
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Read all the info on this post. and buy a mil dot master.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote wupinstick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/11/2004 at 23:13

thanks for the info. the mil dot master is on its way to me

but i still need to find out the bullet drop for my gun and the bullet i am using.

if someone could tell me how to find the bc of the bullet i am using i could find the bullet drop

but i don't know how to find the ballistic coefficent of a bullet.

 

thanks again

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thanks alot

 

thats what i was looking for!!

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