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WillyPete · 12-09-2008, 09:33 PM

Anyone know why one got picked over the other for military use? Is it just the convenience of a 2 yd target being covered at 1000 yds by mil dots? I'm kinda curious about the history of mil dot usage as well, if anyone has any info.

Drunk tank · 12-10-2008, 05:24 AM

good info over here on mil dot http://www.mil-dot.com/Mil_Dot_Information.htm

Not sure if those will answer your question though

12-09-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
WillyPete Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6234 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 2,138	mil dot vs moa Anyone know why one got picked over the other for military use? Is it just the convenience of a 2 yd target being covered at 1000 yds by mil dots? I'm kinda curious about the history of mil dot usage as well, if anyone has any info. __________________ 85 W150, 94 YJ, 86 Bronco

12-10-2008, 05:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drunk tank Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11727 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 2,027	good info over here on mil dot http://www.mil-dot.com/Mil_Dot_Information.htm Not sure if those will answer your question though __________________ ~Ryan~ If Danger came from the tap, I'd shower in that shit!

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