Using the quick drop number to memorize your dope is much easier than remembering multiple 4-digit numbers in MOA. This is why I think using Mils is better because it’s easier. With a few simple formulas and basic math, you can easily make hits out to mid and long-range on the fly.

In this episode, we are learning how to fill out our calc forms/firing solution page from Ballistic XLR. By TiborasaurusRex and Ballistic XLR

UPDATE - This is an older method and is still good to use to learn the math, and as a backup, For mid-range shooting out to 800+ yards, I recommend

building a quick drop chart. This is covered in Episode XII, Episode XIV, and Episode XV.

In this podcast, I discuss the formulas to determine distance using the reticle in your scope and just touching on the wind formula.

Milling Formula:

(target size) in inches x 27.77 / (target size in Mils)

10" target measuring .5 Mils wide

10 x 27.77 / .5 = 555.4 Yards

Milliradian-based Reticles
YARDS

​​​10 (Inches) x 27.77 ÷ .2 (Mils) = 1,388 Yards

10 x 27.77 ÷ .2 = 1,388 Yards

​

2 (Yards) x 1000 ÷ .25 (Mils) = 800 Yards
2 x 1000 ÷ .25 = 800 Yards

​

METERS

​

25.4 (cm) x 10 ÷ .5 (Mils) = 508 Meters

​25.4 x 10 ÷ .5 = 508 Meters

10 (Inches) x 25.4 ÷ .25 (Mils) = 1,016 Meters

10 x 25.4 ÷ .25 = 1,016 Meters

2 (Meters) x 1000 ÷ 2.8 (Mils) = 714 Meters

2 x 1000 ÷ 2.8 = 714 Meters

Minute of Angle-based Reticles

​

YARDS

​

10 (Inches) x 95.5 ÷ 1.25 (MOA) = 764 Yards
10 x 95.5 ÷ 1.25 = 764 Yards

​

METERS

72 (Inches) x 87.3 ÷ 5.5 (MOA) = 1,142 Meters
72 x 87.3 ÷ 5.5 = 1,142 Meters

​