Bushnell Elite mildot reticle

[NSWanderer]

I've just obtained my first mildot scope - a used Bushnell Elite 10x40.

The heft, solidity and clarity are all impressive but I'm a little disappointed in the reticle - the dots are quite a bit smaller than I expected. It seems quite difficult to 'guesstimate' fractions of a 'space' (= 1 mil) when the tiny dots are so much smaller than one 'space'.

Can anyone confirm whether these dots are (in diameter) 0.2 mil or 0.25 mil, or whatever? And the thickness of the posts?

Thanks!

 

[medvedqc]

better to ask Bushnell.

but here is an answer that may help you. the second page too ...

h t t p://w w w .longrangehunting.com/forums/f18/what-size-dots-bushnell-mil-dot-scope-85095/

 

[NSWanderer]

Thanks, Medved

Unfortunately the link leads to more uncertainty... maybe I'll try Bushnell, but probably without holding my breath. They gave a rather terrible response to a similar question, in that linked conversation.

Appreciated, anyway!
NSW

 

[buster]

Try utalizing the reticle with a ballistic calculator ,some are free like strelok,it'll help learn the reticle.The dots should be .2 mil with 1 mil between dots centre to center.

 

[NSWanderer]

Thanks Buster, already got Strelok. It does seem you're right - the dots are 0.2mil in any supposed 'USMC' reticle.

 

[buster]

If you're good enough with the reticle,it should get you on target.It won't give you high precision as a range finder ,but should allow you to range your target in your ballistic Danger zone.

 

[buster]

also,try setting up a known size target at varrying known distances and compare your results.knowing the size of your target is key to getting good results.