Ranging with your reticle Yards and Meters

This is a quick video on how to use your reticle to determine yardage or meters to your target.

[@mikebusmc88]

You made something that seemed so foreign and complicated easy to understand and doable. Thank you...

[@XRING]

You are welcome ! Thanks for watching.

[@kensterknig177]

GOOD JOB ! This is the best & easiest to uncerstand explaination of how MOA and MILs work! THUMBS-UP ! Keep it up!

[@XRING]

Thanks Kenster 👍🏼

[@MarcusJGrey]

Was always taught distance in m = (size of target in cm/mils)*10. So much easier to remember and do.

[@snake762118]

And my high school math teacher told me I was going to need it in life. Boy was he right.

[@DDyer526]

sergio hernandez just realized why I need to pay attention in algebra

[@robertboyd3863]

@@DDyer526 I think you mostly use simple math , rather than algebra

[@DDyer526]

ROBERT Boyd eh, I see it as algebra

[@truthspeaker2062]

I agree with you 100%

[@cvcoco]

@ Shernandez This math is bottom level basic, its just 2+2=4, nothing harder than that so dont over think it. But to your comment, things didnt open up and become useful until I took a year of Physics when I was in college the second time. After that horrible and painful year, I started to look at everything as a math equation and I could understand and solve all sorts of life problems using one formula or the other. I can look at the sole of your shoe to see the type and tell you that when you come to ice on the sidewalk how far you will slide, how fast and at what time you will fall flat on your ass. I know that sounds silly and nerdish but when you are in the groove of math, youd be surprised how much in the life all around us can break down to an equation. Math is a miracle language full of secrets and wonders.

[@mnixxon]

I appreciate the time and thought you put into explaining all this. I'm new to the sport and late to these comments, so perhaps I'm missing something. It just seems easier to change the way we are judging distance and size into metric measurements than converting things from imperial units into metric.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Sir , you are awesome 👏. I could never grasp these principles until I watched your video ... kudos 👏👏👏👏👏

[@XRING]

Anthony Luisi Thank you Anthony I really appreciate the compliment. Thank you for watching.

[@CaptainSwoop]

How refreshing to find a gentle, intelligent, no hype presentation. I really enjoyed this and learnt a lot. Cheers and thanks from Australia.

[@45auto]

I'm glad you added the metric calculations. To me it only makes sense to have the range in meters for a mil reticle. If you use the turrets to make any changes then said changes will be in a metric unit.

[@charlesludwig9173]

Mil and MOA are both angular units of measurement which are used to describe either imperial or metic movement at target distance. Typically, folks who describe object size in imperial units will find a sight or scope adjustment increment in MOA to be most attractive since an MOA is about 1 inch per hundred yards. Example: bullet strike is 3 inches from aim at 300 yards and since 3 inches is 1 MOA at 300 yards the shooter knows 1 MOA of sight adjustment is needed to cause line of sight to intersect bullet path at distance. At any rate, what’s problematic these days is scope marketers only offer reticle/ dials that match either in MOA or mils when a mil reticle paired with MOA dials would be more ideal for a multitude of reasons associated with speed, wind correction, and accuracy. Unfortunately, such scopes are not available to commercial users anymore because the novice shooter who makes up the largest scope buying segment has been convinced by keyboard warriors that a scope should have matching angular unit of measurement dials/reticle. Creds: Military Rifle Instructor assisting the USAMU deliver SDM Training. One more thing, since all US Service Rifles have iron sights scaled in MOA it makes most sense when adopting a scope for that sort of rifle to buy a scope which has MOA reticle and dials in order to have a less cluttered range card.

[@alexritz]

You’re a great instructor. Thank you!

[@littlejoey22]

That was a great refresher vid. Thanks a million for taking the time to make it.

[@XRING]

Joseph Nelson My pleasure Joseph, thanks for watching.

[@davelaneve2446]

Great info! I went from using MILS to MOA with my most recent scope. I usually use a rangefinder and ballistics app, but is always nice to have this type of knowledge!

[@dalestephan6777]

I saved it..cuz I'm gonna have to write this down and memorize it..heck I even forget were I left my car keys lol. Thanks for the video. Easy to grasp.

[@alexmook6786]

X-Ring is just a master of knowledge. So impressive. Have learned so much from his videos.

[@shramj]

Awesome video, love all the stuff I learn from this channel and he makes it real easy to understand.

[@XRING]

Thank you shramj. I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching.

[@osteopata777]

Accurate, essential, and overall clear. A thousand thanks for the metric system integration (and Your flexibility of course) from Europe.

[@centurione6489]

... and from European immigrants in the Great USA.

[@scottf.3808]

Some interesting info as nice breakdown and thanks for being very simple and very clear with your explanation....Good stuff....

[@topoff33]

These vids are awesome, You explain it in plain and simple terms! Thank you!

[@XRING]

Thank you R A and thanks for watching the channel.

[@papasplace2]

You explain things so very well!Thanks

[@johnnythuro4966]

One of the best videos on this I ever seen good info. good job

[@andrejvasiljev6133]

THE clearest explanation i have watched. Many thanks from Europe.

[@IY6C]

Great information. Easy to understand great lesson. Thank you

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Awesome video, great easy-to-follow information

[@LeoWisman]

Just like watching 'discovery' channel on rifle related stuffs.. love it, great channel, Ray, lots of information down here.

[@cornelclaassen5675]

Thanx Ray, good easy explanation. Definitely testing this on the range this weekend.

[@XRING]

Cornel Claassen Excellent Cornel! Let me know how it works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@theeminitrader]

Thanks X-ring for your channel. recently discovered the flannel and I like it a lot, great info with no fluff and Hollywood hype. just perfect.

[@XRING]

philippe leblanc Thank you Mr. leblanc and thank you for watching!

[@sergelecluse0001]

Very clear and precise explanation!!! Thanks.

[@svenwilliamson406]

As requested: liked and subbed. Greetings from across the pond. That was a good, straightforward explanation of something which I got a bit cloudy over even until recently. Not now. Thanks.

[@XRING]

Sven Williamson My pleasure Sven! Thank you for watching and subscribing. Have a great week.

[@FHG1st]

Thanks man. I so need to learn these measurements. Getting a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope 11th of Jan, for my. 22.pellet rifle. Great vid, truly enjoyed it. 👍😊

[@Jerry-Parker]

Excellent information ! Thanks for sharing that !

[@Dub1991]

Great information and explained so well. Thank you

[@forty5degrees]

I did stick around. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you.

[@XRING]

forty5degrees Thanks forty5degreea and thanks for watching. Have a great 4th of July Weekend!

[@adrianburton8394]

Great video! I'm a visual learner so the illustrations on FFP and SFP really became clear. I also love math so the formulas was very cool to learn. This is why I have taken on precision shooting as a hobby because of the intricacies

[@kotaboy32]

I need to spend some time behind my scope. Range estimating is fun

[@johnathanstorm6939]

Kotaboy32 Tactical also need a notebook and calculator 👍

[@johnthomas5166]

Just get a MIl-Dot Master www.amazon.com/Mildot-Enterprises-Master/dp/B008WTWKEA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mil-dot+master&qid=1599525408&sr=8-1 It makes the math too easy. And no electrics to go wrong.

[@the4hunters]

Talk about a bullseye education! 🔥🔥👍👍

[@craigharvey6997]

Wow that was a great video! I’ve been looking for this for a while... thank you

[@XRING]

My pleasure Craig. Thanks for watching.

[@JulioMo]

Thank you Teacher! That was very informative.

[@Maddog29]

Just saw this and I want to say thank you. You made it very easy to understand even for a dummy like me.

[@Aldocello1]

Great vid , thank you . As I mentioned and we chatted in an earlier video , I am new to the long range rifle/scope platform . And now learning MOA/MRAD , alot of instructions can be a bit taxing on my 49 year old brain lol . All of my rifles have Leupold MOA terrets and reticals , Except 1 , and thats a Swarovski on my 6.5 but also MOA... Easy adjustment for sighting in but couldnt understand ranging using my reticals ....But once again you have made it easy !!! Even more so , understanding MRAD ... You made it simple to comprehend .I've been interested in learning it and your video has finally helped me achieve that . Obviously much to learn about precision shooting but your video on understanding MOA/MRAD and this video finally has the light on in my head , and the timing couldnt be better . I have an opportunity to pick up a Vortex razor in MRAD , for almost half the price , I was hesitant because of it being MRAD , but your vids have made me comfortable doing so . Kind of interesting , now that I understand MRAD more I am actually leaning towards it for future endeavors with my long range rifles ...... Once again thanks for your informative videos, they are some of the best on Ytube , and may other venues as well , they help expand my knowledge .

[@XRING]

That is awesome Lovelivinglife! Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and commenting on them. I know it can be daunting initially but it is well worth the time learning both MOA and MRAD. It took me a while to make the switch as well but I am glad I did. Let me know what you think about the Vortex. Have a great weekend.

[@Aldocello1]

@@XRING Sorry for the delayed response . As far as the Vortex 1-6 Razor , absolutely love it . Exactly what i wanted for my BCM 556 . It is a second focal plane which i like . On 1 power works exactly like a red dot for close quarter engagement , and the magnification when needed for longer range . The glass is some of the clearest ive seen . As far as the MRAD , thanks to your video i was able to dial in with ease . As far as accuracy , well , as you know I am new to this , and only shot out to 200 yds , but was getting 2-3 inch groups , a few flyers of course , not great but ill take it . Im sure as time goes on my skills will get better as well as the groups .

[@InSightFreedom]

Now it makes sense. Well explained.

[@leroyholmes4208]

This is a great explanation. Thanks

[@TheCHRISGIBBS0470]

Another beauty of a vid .... Alot of beginners struggle to initially interpret what they actually seeing through there scopes/reticles an come up with a working formula if not explained by a experienced shooter. I have a UTG 3-9×32 "bugbuster" on a Hammerli .22lr , A Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 on a Howa 6.5 Grendel an a Arken EP 4-16 on a Remington PSS .... A mix of Mil an Moa . A mix of ffp an sfp .... All explained !!! 🤙🏼

[@gottafly2day]

Here's an easier way to remember the formula for a MIL-Dot scope. If you use the same measurement units on both sides of the equation then the formula is always: Distance = Target Size x 1000/MILS For example: Distance(yards) = Target Size(yards) x 1000/MILS, or Distance(feet) = Target Size(feet) x 1000/MILS. It doesn't matter if the units are metric or imperial.

[@freestylmx311]

yes but ranging a target size by yards is very difficult unless the target is exactly the size of one yard or at least 0.5yd increments. The formula of inches in and distance in yards out is much more accurate. if your target is 22", how would you figure that out with the yards x1000/mil? and who wants to do inchesX1000/mils and get a distance in inches then have to figure that into yards? InchesX27.77/mils = distance in yards is the easiest and fastest

[@mikeborrelli193]

Half a yard (.5) is 18 in.. .6 of a yard is 21.6 inches.. You would just plug in .6 x 1000 divided by mils.. A 22" target measuring one mil is 600yrd away.. 2mils is 300 yards.. 1.5 mils is 400yrds. Much easier paper math than multiplying 22 x 27.77 .. It's close enough for ranging minute of man out to 800 yards.. Once you get out past that it's hard to get precise enough due to the bullet falling 10 inches every 10 yards.

[@whomagoose6897]

Instead of using feet you need to use target size in yards. A 6 foot tall human is 2 yards. And 2 yards is equal to 1.7 meters. All these calculations are made in either yards or meters. So use inches and yards, or, centimeters and meters only. You won't get a proper answer if you use the number of feet. One yard equals three feet. If using a 6 foot tall human you also have a 2 yard tall human.

[@JohnnyBlaze357]

Thank you for doing this awesome video 👊💥👍

[@WeaponsMachinist]

Greatly appreciate the information!

[@riverbard8287]

Great video! Thanks for the lesson. 🤠

[@XRING]

My pleasure River Bend.

[@Airforcefd]

Excellent video! Appreciate the info!

[@chadbowdidge5347]

Awesome video, thanks from Australia for the metric (meters) explanation. Every video ive watched only had inches and yards.

[@XRING]

Anytime! Thanks for watching Chad.👍🏼

[@rubengonzales7739]

Excellent thank you,best moa mil video yet.

[@XRING]

Ruben Gonzales Thank you Ruben and thanks for watching!

[@Terrilynnmyron]

Excellent and through explanations on both. I was a little ichy-scratchy on this topic. Now I can easily use mils or moa. Good show and well done.

[@XRING]

Terrilynnmyron Thank you and thanks for watching the channel.

[@Terrilynnmyron]

@@XRING You really would make a freaking good teacher. Kudos

[@XRING]

Terrilynnmyron Thank you. I never taught in school...... But I was an instructor for 14 years. Glad it kind of shows.

[@matthewbrodycz946]

Thank you very much... Please continue to do these videos.

[@scottfulghum8408]

Appreciate the visual at the end. I’m a newbie. Trying to learn what I can.

[@larryzapotocky1363]

Thanks for the great info! I really appreciate it!

[@Airgunfunrich]

Great video, very informative and understandable. Thanks👍

[@XRING]

My pleasure Richard. Thanks for watching.

[@Airgunfunrich]

@@XRING cleared a lot of things up in my mind 👍

[@johnathanstorm6939]

Great content, thank you for the breakdown

[@XRING]

My pleasure.

[@Illusions-bo5zt]

Well explained thank you for this info

[@scabbydog007]

Thank you! Awesome information.

[@beerbelien6966]

ive been looking all over for the formula in metric units, only source i could find, thanks!

[@XRING]

My pleasure Belien.

[@mikefinley4367]

Great instruction by a rare good old boy. Thanks much, really.

[@boermetroer1714]

Thank you. Very well explained. I think I will get my next scope in Mils, since I am used to meters

[@XRING]

Thanks David!

[@woodstoney]

Nicely presented! Thanks!

[@XRING]

Thanks woodstoney!

[@chrisscudderfla4071]

Excellent explanation!

[@XRING]

Chris ScudderFLA Thank you Chris and thanks for watching.

[@EastTexasOutlaws]

Really great video, thanks !!!!

[@jamesheath9385]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@walterminer4990]

X-Ring I gotta' tell ya' being in all facets construction calculating load factors, compaction factors, so on an so forth I thought this was a lot more complicated. However, you break it down to "simplicity", (I would definately use this even on a range that had definate distances to get into the application), simple is better! Now with that said, no one will just go out and pop steel at a 1,000 yards. However, you provided a great "baseline" or even better a solid "foundation" to get started! Must remember to build on anything you need a "solid foundation"! Terrific job, Thank-you!

[@XRING]

Walter Miner Thanks Walter! I appreciate the comment. You might not ever have to use this but it is great information to know. Thanks for watching.

[@tom_olofsson]

Very good explanation. Thanks.

[@christophercraig9469]

Learning!! 😎🤓is good!!! Excellent job

[@live4wild968]

Thanks Ray, The channel is like sesame street always teaching. LOL

[@ericb.4358]

Thanks for this easily understood video and real world demonstration. I have FFP and mil/mil turrets and reticles on both my competition scope (H59 reticle) and hunting scope (G3 reticle). **I'm keeping your math formula on the reverse side of my dope cards for both rifles, (6.5 CM Ruger Precision Rifle and 6.5 PRC Browning X-Bolt Pro).

[@XRING]

Eric B. Nice formulas to have for sure! Sounds like you have some great setups. Thanks for watching and commenting on the videos recently!

[@mickypamei6629]

I'm using an earphone, at 8:00 when you started writing on the cardboard,(the sound) every hair on my body stood at its ends, I felt it right up to my @$$hole I kid you not. Did I reduce the volume...no, did I mute it...no...I just grit my teeth and kept on listening...because you sir,are that good and I wanted to hear everything you said. Kudos

[@dannywarren1549]

Best video ive ever seen to explain how to do this,,, especial for us math dummys like me,,, how about doing a video , with a few equasions in the different formats so we realy have it nailed

[@indialanticrob508]

GREAT instruction Sir !

[@XRING]

Indialantic Rob Thank you sir!

[@scottbashaw1761]

Thanks for posting videos

[@scuttfarcus7278]

Thanks Ray! I'm sure I was dropped on my head as an infant, thus my math deficit. I'm going to write those numbers down and look forward to going to the range! Thank you very much! Adult learning...how fun

[@XRING]

My pleasure Sunny Day! Thanks for watching and commenting on the channel.

[@keithgregory7937]

Nice thanks for sharing!

[@robertboyd3863]

About the best example I have watched yet

[@XRING]

Thanks Robert

[@richardmetzger6876]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@AmTomtom]

THANK YOU finally a mils and metres video 🤙🤙🤙

[@XRING]

My pleasure Alekksander.

[@waynerobinson7143]

Great vid very informative 👍

[@XRING]

Thanks Wayne.

[@zacharyayala8134]

Great video. Keep it up.

[@XRING]

Zachary Ayala Thanks Zachary!

[@graeme3023]

This used to hurt my head in the army lol. We were always trained to be able to approximate these calculations in our heads in the (umlikely) event that our range finder broke and we didn't have a calculator..

[@bpintogsxr1000]

Great video.

[@markgraves6441]

This is excellent. Thank you

[@XRING]

My pleasure Mark! Thanks for watching the channel . 👍🏼

[@greatdanexlks]

Whoah. Mind blown! Easy stuff. Thank you sir!,,,

[@XRING]

My pleasure ! Thanks for watching.

[@xBobby]

Great video

[@stevedenruyter4902]

Thnx for making the metric part 👍

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Great Stuff Sir! & Yes its all about rockin the flannel ;)

[@XRING]

Elias Bonilla Thanks Elias!

[@Aviator168]

Great video. Thnx.

[@jerryhammack1318]

Would've been better than when I learned with lack of sleep and hungry as hell in the military! Great information on the subject!

[@testicle56]

Awesome vid!! Thanks

[@bandogmerch]

Dude... You totally explained this whole scope reticle calculations stuff perfectly... Thax...! Hey can you do a video on the schematics of the HORUS "Christmas Tree" Retical...?

[@martinlaramie2797]

Thanks. March needed math lesson

[@mikeandrews1384]

Brilliant video thank you?

[@Nohcal]

Thanks a bunch Sir.

[@gsxr1189]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@bassfever4234]

great video thanks

[@elguapo1507]

Thank you!

[@seifegebre2915]

Tx man that use very useful.

[@chef7734]

For mil you can use inchesx25.4÷mils and you get distance in meters. This way you don't have to guess the size of target in meters.

[@carlwheeler3403]

Great video. I can see that a scope with variable magnification could muck up the calculations. There is probably an equation somewhere that compensates for magnification of an object with known dimensions. So this begs the question, are the mil dot distances on the reticle a function of magnification of a fixed focal plane scope?

[@libertyordeath1287]

Good info, thanks