Leupold MIL DOT - Leveraging Mil Dot Data for Shooting

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Once you have estimated the distance to the target with the mil dot reticle, there are two
primary methods of using this information. Both require that you know the specific bullet
drop of the ammunition you are using.
D IALING THE C ORRECTION INTO THE S COPE
The most effective way to use the estimated distance is to dial the necessary correction
into the scope using the elevation adjustment. (If your scope features a bullet drop
compensation dial, simply dial the correction directly according to the distance marked
on the elevation dial.)
1. Calculate the “drop to adjustment increment” ratio of your scope.
To do this, use the equation:
Distance to the target in yards
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100 = Inch value of each minute of angle
2. Determine the correction necessary for the target using:
Known bullet drop for distance to target
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Inch value of each minute of angle =
Correction to be dialed in minutes of angle