The hunt
is almost over. He's the bull elk of a lifetime, but it
looks like a long shot.
How do you
determine the range? Where do you aim to make a clean
and ethical shot? Below is an explanation of how the
MILDOT MASTER® will help you make an accurate
shot. What more could you ask for?
Thanks to
Larry Babb for the illustration of the elk.
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.
Click and hold down mouse button
anywhere in the center of the Mildot Master®
to drag the slide up and down.
Align target size with measured number of mildots in
left window.
Read
range to target at arrow.
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.
Note:
The Mildot Master® determines Range in yards
and meters (simply remove and reverse the slide). Target
Size and Bullet Drop are expressed in inches on both
sides.
All units shipped to Canada and overseas include an
additional slide, with Range expressed in meters, and
Target Size and Bullet Drop expressed in centimeters.
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