Mildot HoldsMarshall Bowen

• In one of the last blogs on http://www.308ghillies.com/ I spoke about Mildot Holds.

• In this specific article we will discuss a drill you can do to get accurate data for future operations.

• Why is this important you may ask?

• If you have your elevation set at 6 and you need to take a split second shot at a target 300 yards away, is it faster to adjust your turrets or use a Mildot Hold?

• For 99.9999% of people a Mildot Hold is faster.

• Start off this critical drill by placing multiple targets at 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 yards from your position.

• You can place the targets at any range, these are just suggestions.

• The next step is to set your elevation at 3 (300 yards).

• The first shot you should take is at the 300 yard target to make sure your elevation is correct.

• Once this is confirmed continue to shoot at random targets while keeping your elevation set at 3(300 yards).

• Make sure to account for wind if necessary.

The Drill Pt. I

• More Distance = Higher Mildot Hold

• Less Distance = Lower Mildot Hold

• Keep in mind that you will not always have to make a large adjustment with your point of aim.

• For example, if you have your elevation set at 3 (300 yards) and you can hit a target at 300 yards, you should be able to aim center mass on a target 400 yards away and still hit.

• The round will most likely be slightly lower on the 400 yard target but not by much.

The Drill Pt. II

Elevation set at 3 (300 yards)

• Hold 3.5 mils high from center mass for 600 yard target

• Hold 1 mil low from center mass for 200 yard target

• Hold 2.3 mils high from center mass for 500 yard target

From My Data Book

Elevation set at 1 (100 yards)

• Hold 1/2 mil high from center mass for 200 yard target

• Hold 1.5 mils high from center mass for 300 yard target

• Hold 5 mils high from center mass for 600 yard target

From My Data Book Pt: II

• Keep in mind that your data will most likely be different than the data above

• All data is shooter specific

• If you get a chance to gather your Mildot Holds, please feel free to let us know what you discovered

-Marshall Bowen