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tactical monocular
R/T
Ranging with mrads
Mrad measurements are very effective for ranging using
simple formulas. Knowing the size of the target or a
nearby object is essential to using these formulas.
Using either the vertical or horizontal mrad scale,
place the reticle on the target of known dimension
and read the number of mrads spanned. Obtain
maximum accuracy in ranging by calculating exact mrad
measurements—try to estimate mrad measurement in
1/10s if possible.
Range (Yards)
=
Target Size (Yards) x 1000
Measured mrads
Range (Yards)
=
Target Size (Inches) x 27.8
Measured mrads
Range (Meters)
=
Target Size (Meters) x 1000
Measured mrads
Accurate measuring will depend on a very steady hold.
Be sure to solidly brace the arms when measuring or use
a tripod mount for maximum accuracy. Once you have
an accurate mrad reading, use one of the formulas to
calculate the distance.
Ranging a 6-foot target (2 yards) at 4 mrads yields 500 yards.
2 x 1000
4 mrads
500 Yards
=