[longgun60]

I have just started studying some material on shooting out beyond my average 100-200 range. Never have practiced out beyond that because of space. I am going to purchase a scope for this project and was wanting to know which would be best to learn. Mil/Mil, Moa/Moa, or Mil/Moa reticle/turret combination. I'm working on a budget, but need to start right after hunting season. Hopefully one day I will get to shoot in F/class once I feel confident and can afford a competition rifle. I am starting from scratch, so I need some experienced advice. Any input will be welcomed.

 

[jbpmidas]

In my very inexperienced opinion, practice will be the most important part of this equation!

 

[longgun60]

I totally agree. Using more trigger time and practicing techniques will help me more than anything. That is my number one objective now. That is why I need a good setup to start with. As my accuracy improves, I will be able to add another component to the mix. I don't want to spend a bundle and quit. I want to start small and work up, because I have found that it gives more satisfaction and better results to perfect the skills first.

 

[X-Ring]

A scope with target turrets in M.O.A. is best. As far as having a mildot reticle for F-Class it is not necessary because the distances you shoot at are known, you won't need to use the rangeing features. The reason for M.O.A. turrets the F-Class targets the 10 ring is just under 1 M.O.A in diameter and the 9 ring is just under 2 M.O.A. in diameter. With your shot placement you will know how much to crank your scope to get to center. Hope this helps.

 

[Limbic]

I like MOA better. I wouldn't even consider a reticle in mil and a turret in MOA. I don't even think they make such a monstrosity. MOA is based on 1"@100 while mil is 3.6 at 100 or something like that. You can use MOA reticle to range if necessary. I think it is (target in inches)/(#MOA) x 95.5. Neat and all but I usually have a range finder which tells me pretty accurate with a click of a button. A buddy of mine went to TX this fall and shot in a sniper competition and they hand to calculate most of the distances by just using the scope reticle. Even then they had a milmaster card to help with the calc.

 

[sidroski]

The MIL I think is for unknown distances as has been said. I just got off the phone with son in N. Little Rock for sniper school. They have eyeball, binocular and scope for distances but you have the advantage of known distances. I think you need to shoot for consitstant grouping, not sure of your skill sets. You may be past that point. I've never taken a shot at the distances. Sounds like you are pretty good in the knowledge from reading up. Good Luck.