Mil Radian Defined and Mildot Scope Use Demonstrated
In this NSSF Video, Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Instructor for the 1st Ranger Battalion, defines the term “MilliRadian” (Milrad) and explains how you can use a mildot-type scope to range the distance to your target. It’s pretty simple, once you understand the angular subtension for the reticle stadia dots/lines. Cleckner also explains how you can use the milrad-based reticle markings in your scope for elevation hold-overs and windage hold-offs.
Even if you normally shoot at known distances, the hold-off capability of milrad-reticle scopes can help you shoot more accurately in rapidly-changing wind conditions. And, when you must engage multiple targets quickly, you can use the reticle’s mil markings to move quickly from one target distance to another without having to spin your elevation turrets up and down.
GOOD RESOURCE: If you want to learn more about using Milliradians and Mildot scopes, we suggest the excellent article The Truth about Mil Dots by Michael Haugen. This article explains, in considerable detail, the use of U.S. Army and U.S.M.C. Mildot scopes. Haugen begins with basic definitions: 1 radian = 2 PI; 1 Milliradian (Milrad or ‘Mil’) = 1/1000th of a radian; 1 Milliradian = .0573 degrees.
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I thoroughly enjoy his videos. He can explain everything in a manor most anyone can understand. I also found it reassuring when he talked about Mil range cards because that is exactly what I do on my own. I do take it one step more though. I add my MOA click adjustments and Mil hold offs at those Mils distances. Works great.
very very good, it couldn’t have been done any better
The explanation is technically correct, but you should not mix inches with MILs.
MIL is metric and fully compatible with meters – centimeters – millimeters.
Then the formula will be Size : MILs = Range.
Tom MilRads are NOT metric, this is a common misconception, this comes from the fact that 1 milrad is 1/1000 of any unit of measurement on the planet, and .1mrad is 1/10000 of any unit of measurement on the planet, because of those facts 1 mil is 1 meter at 1000 meters, and .1 mil is 1cm at 100 meters, and 1 mil is also 1 light year at 1000 light years, or 1 inch at 1000 inches. MilDot scopes with .1mrad adjustment knobs make life so easy to engage targets at varying distances, I recommend not assigning a value to Mils, 1 mil is simply 1 mil, and at any distance 1 click of the knob simply moves the POI .1mrad.
thanks for helping me to understand my new scopes I’ve watch the video several times