Manual

10
HOLDING OVER USING THE MIL DOT OR TACTICAL MILLING
RETICLE
Sometimes there isn’t time for correction using the scope’s adjustment mecha-
nisms. In these cases, holding over the target and using the reticle’s markings
as an aiming point is useful. It must be remembered that holding over is not as
exact as dialing elevation. For ease in calculation, assume that one milliradian is
3.6 inches at 100 yards.
1. Calculate the holdover value of each full mil for the distance to the target:
(Distance to the target in yards ÷ 100) x 3.6 =
Inch value from the center of one mil mark to the center of the next at that distance
or
Centimeter value of each minute of angle x 3.6 =
Centimeter value from the center of one mil mark to the center of the next at that distance
2. Calculate the correct holdover:
Known bullet drop at target distance ÷
Inch value from the center of one mil mark to the center of the next at that distance =
Correct holdover for target distance
or
Known bullet drop at target distance ÷
Centimeter value from the center of one mil mark to the center of the next at that distance =
Correct holdover for target distance
For quick reference on the value of mils at different distances, consult Tables 7 and 8.