Mil-Dot Master Tutorial | Best Long Range Tool

[@JohnDoe-xg4yr]

This is the only calculator I take with me to the field. I love this thing. I also like the fact that I can get a visual on my data and not just numbers on a screen. Thanks

[@Swamp-Fox]

That type of analog computer is also known as a nomogram or nomograph. I love it! No batteries to die. Nothing to break. No firmware to upgrade. I have always had an interest in long range shooting. Maybe I will pursue it next year! Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

No batteries = the BEST!

[@JimParvin-o9e]

I was taught by my son how to figure how to change yards into meters and vice versa. A yard is .914 of a meter. Simple math solves the equation. Having a rangefinder with an angle adjusting distance as well as line of sight settings is also critical. My rangefinder also has a button to use whether it's meters or yards increments. I also have the wind adjustment features to go all the way out to 1000 meters or 1094 yards in my booklet that I always carry with my tactical 308 winchester. It's a snap to obtain the firing solution with my kestrel wind readings. It's only usable when you are hunting in the same Altitude as your rifle has been sighted in at and the same atmospheric conditions though. If the temperature is colder then it also changes as the atmosphere is thicker the colder it gets. There's alot more to affirm, and you'll only learn how it works by years of experience.

[@saltyguerrilla]

I’m just beginning my journey into long range hunting/shooting, and into mildot scopes. I bought a SWFA scope, and mildot master over 18 years ago and never had the time to peruse long range. I was looking for videos on how to calculate holdovers with a mildot scope, and came across this video. After watching I was floored at how easy it is to use the Mildot master, and mil scopes in general from their videos. Then I suddenly remembered where I had seen my Mildot Master card last. I ran to the closest and dug through some boxes that have been moved all over the country in the last 20 years or so and there it was amongst a life times collection of various and forgotten things. I’m so excited to get out and put this knowledge to use. I look forward to watching more of your videos and submerging myself into this until I master it. Now that I’ve retired from a long 20 years as a wildland Fire Captain I can focus on long range with a Mildot master card I bought decades ago. Thanks for the great tutorial!🦅🇺🇸

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Best time to start was 20 years ago, the next best time is now 🙌

[@kennnuthatch5724]

Finally something simple😁Mill dot reticle but moa (1/4") turrets.

[@mathews749]

I've been into collecting and training for years, mostly urban/hunting in NE, so all within 50-150 yards mostly. I just started getting into long range shooting and I'm working on a wonderful build that I've selected a MILRAD scope for. Thank you for your guidance and lessons because the process has been a learning curve.

[@ddyoder]

I've had my Mil-Dot Master for 8yrs (I think Rex had it in his Sniper 101 series forever ago..) -- great analog device

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

That dude can shoot :)

[@flea-kh7om]

Excellent video! For 45 yrs I thought tactical precision rifle here in Va. for our LEO's and Military! There is no better tool to have in your ruck than the Mildot Master. Dang, scope ain't shabby either. Take care and Merry Christmas, Vern Harrison

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks Vern. Ohh an instructor? How awesome! Thanks for the comment, glad to have you as a subscriber on the channel.

[@BabblingBrookemountain]

Mr Harrison are you still retired?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

@@BabblingBrookemountain Like John Wick, are you coming out of retirement?

[@knightmare1015]

I love my mildot master and dope sloper. Both have outlasted numerous laser range finders and I don't need batteries for either one. I also don't need a scientific calculator either. Just a simple basic calculator for windspeed along with clear proractor and I'm good to go. The dope sloper tells you what your angle is and what constant to use and I simply use the mildot master's angle calculation which is already done for you. As far as wind goes, it's easy to calculate the speed using the protractor method. Mirage angle / 4 = windspeed in MPH Windspeed in MPH * Distance (hundredths of yards or meters) = Total / 4 = Wind MOA

[@HEYBERT1984]

Thank you for this,it was very helpful. 🍻

[@beantown_billy2405]

My hospital's morgue still uses an analog computer to keep a continuous temperature record. Good stuff.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Using liver temps?

[@jmoskaly1]

Very well done, thanks AMZ on order...

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you’re liking it

[@cllistings5914]

Great Job. Clear, concise and excellent videography. I’ll subscribe.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Jonathondelemos]

In your video, you say "If you calculate your bullet drop in inches", do you mind sharing the math behind doing that, knowing distance that you found with the width/mil size? Or however you did it

[@WillieMakeit]

Bump to March 2022 very good instructions

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad it still holds water 🤘

[@DaveFiore-u5n]

I've got to get me one of these. Thx

[@madmack2198]

EPIC Slide Rule !

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@stake6957]

A watch with a slide rule bezel will do it also. For those that are watch enthusiasts and hunting enthusiasts.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Born in 94. Know what both an analog computer and slide rule are. Maybe punlmp the breaks a bit there ( yes, i also know how to drive in snow and how to drive a manual, and what "pump the breaks" actually means.. )

[@dannyfubar3099]

Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You bet, Danny 🖖

[@dougtinsley1320]

Excellent Video 👍

[@garyomalley4521]

When initially ranging what magnification are you at 1x? If you magnify your target aren’t you increasing the number of mils your counting to range?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Not for first focal plane. For second focal plane you do change the dot values as your magnification increases or decreases.

[@erp1776]

Thank you

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@russhayes4882]

They are awesome !

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@Andreypog]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to create content.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@bunberrier]

Thanks man I didnt know this existed

[@youtubeaccount56738]

Great video, thanks for creating!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@Classicalthomas]

question 1: where do you get the 2.5 mil reading from for the first example. question 2: how does this work for bullet drop when different length barrels and different calibers and ammo weight will have different bullet drops.

[@mrso2803]

For question 1: He looks at the target in the reticle. The top of the shoulder is in the center of the reticle and the bottom of the chest is at about 2.25 mils. Pause the video at 2:11 to see that on screen. I'm not sure about question 2. I'm also not sure how this works with a target of an unknown size

[@_elijah_anderson]

With it being 260 yds instead of 400, would you dial for the 260?

[@YourLifeWasting]

do diffrent companies have slight variations with the mildot master measurments? at 18" at 1.25 mils my mildor master shows 400 yards not 410. and at 1.75 mils im getting 285 yards the 1.0 mils and 1.5 mils readings are exactly what you got in your video.

[@Beardlife1776]

Great information!! Always enjoy watching your videos. Will be picking one up! What kind of watch are you wearing ?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

It's a Casio Pro Trek

[@matthewfurman1372]

What’s that other book you have in the beginning called?

[@anrati21]

This video is super helpful. Thank you for putting it together! I have the exact same MILDOT Master. At 3:01, you state "At 450-yards, you have a bullet drop of 25-inches". I don't see a reference line on the Bullet Drop column like I do for the Target Size column. Can you help me understand how you determined 25-inch bullet drop?

[@oldiron4135]

This doesnt calculate your bullet drop, you have to to do field testing to know what that is or look up its ballistics data for that round. So in this setup he shows here, at 2.25 mils, 36" is about 450 yrds out. (Actually, it's 444 yrds because if you look at it, its just a bit under. Formula is; 36" x 27.77 ÷ 2.25 = 444 yrds) Knowing your bullet drop data, you look in that column and see ohh, i need to adjust 1.6 mils up. Hope that helps.

[@anrati21]

@@oldiron4135 thanks!

[@stevericci3308]

What about bullet type, load ect.

[@scottsmith7778]

What folder with inserts is that? :) Thanks!

[@sunnesonne]

What is that notepad with mils to yards called?

[@africaeyesandears]

Fantastic. Thanks

[@LorinVinzonGita-fn8kp]

where can i buy that sir?

[@lancebland1308]

Outstanding!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grendal113]

What scope power? My understanding is a single focal plane reticle adjusts.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

First/front focal plane zooms as the image zooms. For detailed milling work you'll want to be punched in as much as possible

[@nonokodog622]

Kick ass video. I'm looking for an analog (no batteries) way to estimate range for black powder shooting with a tang sight. The .50 cal 300 grain conical bullets I use, have a very parabolic trajectory so range estimation is critical. I suppose I could use this calculator with a scope just for the milli-radian measurement. Any thoughts ?

[@Justm-if7cc]

Thats a dangerous dude.

[@freelilminja]

That was super interesting thanx

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you found it useful!

[@jorgeluisquintana8383]

Nice video what ammo caliber i can use whit the mildot máster.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Any, it's only an analog calculator.

[@Alienshark]

Cool

[@Insectoidoverlords]

What are those green sheets in your binder. I'm looking for a product to use in conjunction with the milldot master that has common measurements of targets.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Check out Us tactical supply. They have a bunch of data book kits and refills for reference and logging of target sizes and are printed on rite in rain paper. The kit is a good deal because you just refill when you need instead of getting a whole new spiral book.

[@AmericanProspector1776]

Very good ill be comingback to remember hah

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed

[@muskwa0001]

Will it work on ebr 7c mrad reticle

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Yes

[@GFTV998]

I was wondering what caliber the bullet drop is calculated for?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

This doesn't calculate your bullet drop, but there are slide-type tools that do. This is more for converting angular measurements (MIL) to inches.

[@GFTV998]

@@innerbarkoutdoors Cool man!

[@robertboyd3863]

Very good

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks

[@TheSkeptic000]

Very cool

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@j.n.8745]

I understand your example but how do you figure out the sizzle of your target without knowing the usual target size? You already knew the size of an elk.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You go by averages usually which will put you in the ballpark for a hit. Street signs are all sized the same, wheel rim sizes are similar unless it's an obvious aftermarket upgrade. things like that.

[@GFTV998]

Thamk you!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You welcome

[@bunberrier]

What a shame its no longer supported. I checked play and there is no app

[@masonthorpe7327]

RAAAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!!! 😁

[@juliandiaz3035]

Jumped to 2022 how did you calculate the bullet drop or know which mark to choose for such thing

[@henrikreiter5662]

You gotta have a table with that data ready for your specific setup (or know it by memory). You get the bulletdrop for that specific range either from manufacturer data or through testing it yourself.

[@opencarrysherry]

Thanks!!!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You're welcome!

[@blairgellatly1063]

Hi For a SF what zoom must you be on because is changes mils when you zoom in and out

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

For most scopes it will be on the maximum magnification. You'll have to double check using a grid of known size at a known distance

[@aubreylukebird7403]

Wat if I shoot at ranges from 50 meters to a max of 150meters will this help. Also I use the fx impact mk2 for most of my shooting ....and coming Dec to march I wud be using Winchester 7mmfor derr n boars

[@bighairyfeet]

If you have to ask a question like that, I would say you are in the wrong area of study. Walmart is hiring door greeters....

[@bernardhelphingstine8971]

Where can I get a master card?

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Cabela's would help you out

[@UsmanKhan-lk2dm]

If I want to aim and hit the elk horn only? It is around 8 cm thick? How could I do it?

[@charlesludwig9173]

Best long range tool is a range card, period.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Facts

[@TrueOpinion99]

It's not even an analog computer, it's a mechanical computer.

[@fylinghigh459]

So if i was bron in 1989, & know what a slide rule is....

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You must be a time traveler, or an absolute geek (not a bad thing)

[@shoeboxSD]

I thought an analog computer is an abacus (-:

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Too noisy I guess lol

[@BabblingBrookemountain]

Safety violation. Rifle off safe.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Rifle clear, but thanks

[@BabblingBrookemountain]

@@innerbarkoutdoors just busting your balls. great vid and info. Im checking out more of your vids.

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Thank you.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Welcome