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DISTANCE RANGING
Equations for ranging distance to a target using MIL
Because the actual or at least closest estimate of the height of your
target is the key part of above equations, you have to know the
height of your target or heights of other objects nearby your target
that are known to you.
As you can see the actual reading of your target is another key vari
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able in those equations, you want to put your spotting scope on a
steady rest or tripod as much as possible so you could get an ac
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curate reading. If needed using the smallest measurement on the
reticle to get the most accurate readings.
Height of Target (Yards) x 1000
MIL Reading on Reticle
= Distance to Target (Yards)
Height of Target (Inches) x 27.8
MIL Reading on Reticle
= Distance to Target (Yards)
Height of Target (Meters) x 1000
MIL Reading on Reticle
= Distance to Target (Meters)
Reading a 5-foot target (1.667 yard) at 2 MIL gives 833.5 yards
EXAMPLE 1
1.667 yards x 1000
= 833.5 yards
2 MIL
