range estimation with BDC reticle (why not?)
I've got a question into Nikon pertaining to this (will share when/if i receive answer) issue.
Ammo and so forth aside. Not worried about hold overs/unders at the moment.
On my Nikon, i have a vertical line of circles and lined spaces. Being as each has a known quantity, there SHOULD be a way to figure this.
Youtube vids make it out that "no! it cant be done!" I call BS. Yeah. A mil dot scope is going to be great for that job. I get it.
I dont have a mil dot scope tho.
Worst comes to worst, I'll take a day at the range and spend much of it NOT shooting. I think i can put a 1" grid target at 100 yds and measure said circles and spaces. I can convert the moa to mils.
I see no reason why this wouldnt work.
Any suggestions for "science" lol?
range estimation with BDC reticle (why not?)
Fixed or adjustable magnification? Adjustable magnification usually only allows the reticule to be "accurate" for that type of work at one magnification setting... usually the highest. Not a consideration if you have a first focal plane scope (don't know Nikon's lineup, or what scope you have). If you figure it out at the correct power (again, likely high power), you are pissing in the wind at mid or low magnification.
Yes, if you figure out the angular measurement between the holds, you would be able to figure out what range you are at... ideally. I'd check the documentation for the scope you have. Should have some sort of idea on what those markings are valued at.
Only problem is if it works into some odd number. Then, you have to take a known size, and wing it to come up with an idea of your distance. That's why a Mil or MOA reticule is nice, because you have reference points in your angular measurement. If your 24" target is 6 MOA high... you are at 400 yards. Figuring proportions within your reticle may sound easy, but add in odd target sizes and an unknown range, you will have fun.