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noun a type of firearm scope reticle using a thou dot as an aiming point and reference for range and hold-over estimation.

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In addition to the Savage, I use a BSA 6-24, illuminated reticle, mil-dot scope.

Field & Stream 2009
The mil-dot is nice but for someone thats just starting out with long range I think the bdc is easier.

Would you recomend a scope with a BDC reticle or turrets for long range shooting (300+ yards)? 2009
If you want something with different aiming points for different ranges, get a mil-dot reticle.

I have the Marlin Xl7 in 30-06, and I am thinking about getting the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 scope for it what do yall think? 2009
A mil-dot is the same thing as a BDC, i like the BDC i was shooting my 223 tactical today at 300 yards and busting the cans every time.

Would you recomend a scope with a BDC reticle or turrets for long range shooting (300+ yards)? 2009
I have two Bushnell 6500 Elites - a 4x30 mil-dot and a 2. 5x16 mil-dot.

Welcome Back Redfield Scopes 2010
If you want something with different aiming points for different ranges, get a mil-dot reticle.

I have the Marlin Xl7 in 30-06, and I am thinking about getting the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 scope for it what do yall think? 2009
I have the Leopould see-throughs and a Bushnell mil-dot scope.

I'm looking to get a new rifle and am torn between a 7mm rem. mag and a 300 win mag. 2009
I have the Leopould see-throughs and a Bushnell mil-dot scope.

I'm looking to get a new rifle and am torn between a 7mm rem. mag and a 300 win mag. 2009
RiflesQ: Does anyone use a mil-dot scope to range your target instead of a range finder?

The Latest in Lever-Action Deer Guns 2009
I have two Bushnell 6500 Elites - a 4x30 mil-dot and a 2. 5x16 mil-dot.

Welcome Back Redfield Scopes 2010

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bilby commented on the word mil-dot

Whoa, jargon.

March 3, 2016
bilby commented on the word mil-dot

Thou dot?

March 3, 2016
bilby commented on the word mil-dot

Hold-over estimation?

March 3, 2016
bilby commented on the word mil-dot

Scope reticle?

March 3, 2016
alexz commented on the word mil-dot

a quick search shows that it's related to telescopes (and rifle scopes) where the dot represents 1 milliradian, which lets a person know that at 1000 yards, the dot will cover an area seen in the scope being 1 yard across.

reticle is a more generic term for any line on optics. Under a microscope, you'll generally have a scale for measuring small objects.

the 'thou dot' is referring to a thousandth of a radian dot.

March 3, 2016
bilby commented on the word mil-dot

I love alexz too much to shoot him.

March 3, 2016
vendingmachine commented on the word mil-dot

Alexz is female. Thank you for not shooting her, bilby. I love her as well. Alexz adds great words and comments. And, of course, emoticons!

March 5, 2016
bilby commented on the word mil-dot

I love alexz too much to shoot her.

March 5, 2016