Determining Target Size

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Determining Target Size

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What is the formula by milling, for determining the size of a target in inches, at a distance which is known in yards? :geek:

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I think this is it, somebody please correct me if I'm wrong... :P

(yards * mils)/27.8 = target size in inches.
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khw9mm wrote:I think this is it, somebody please correct me if I'm wrong... :P

(yards * mils)/27.8 = target size in inches.
Yep that seems to work! I'm using 27.77 to divide by, and it comes out a hair closer.
Thanks man.

We have a target at our range at about 1040 yards up a hill, and I've always wondered what size it was, but was to lazy to hike my sorry ass up and measure it.
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((Target Size in Inches)(27.78))/Mils = Distance to Target in Yards

A little basic algebra and you can solve for any of the variables.
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buffybuster wrote:((Target Size in Inches)(27.78))/Mils = Distance to Target in Yards

A little basic algebra and you can solve for any of the variables.
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AMEN.... Who needs math... Hey, as long as I can remember how to convert pounds to kilo's and Mg's to Mcg's I am good to go....
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