MIL and MOA Explained

MOA vs. MIL rifle scope terminology explained .My Rifle scope for beginners series , this new Minute of Angle vs, Milradian video is a perfect scope basics examples , I hope this rifle scope terms video will help guys get a quick look into which is best for them . Please take a look at all my rifle scope tips videos to help new shooters and old time hard core scope users alike . Please like , subscribe, and share with your shooting buddies .

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[HighlanderMikeGolf]

Over 24 years in the US Army Infantry and no one has ever explained this better. Well done!

[tompedersen]

Joe, you have a knack for putting the hay down where the horses can eat it. Excellent, as always. Thanks for being here.

[larrydecker]

"We buy our wiskey by the fifth" 😂 Merica!🦅

[sethrich]

Hey so a few things to point out that are often missed in explaining the difference in MOA vs MIL. As you correctly stated, both are angular based measurements. MOA being defined as 1/60th of a degree. MILs are defined as an arc length 1/1000th the radius. This is an important definition because it is directly proportional to target size (arc length) and distance (radius) making it a more useful definition than MOA. Additionally MILs are not a metric unit, they just correlate to metric well because of the base 10 nature. With MILs, one MIL is 1m at 1000m, 1y at 1000y, 1in at 1000in, the unit doesn’t matter. The very definition of MILs is based on target size to distance proportion as opposed to being defined by an angle in MOA making MILs a more useful definition. Also for those who make the case for MOA due to familiarity with inches, 1/10th MIL, a typical click value is also essentially equivalent to 1/3 MOA making it just as easy to use when thinking in inches, 3 clicks per inch at 100y.

[Nothern_King]

Thank you for the video man. I'm a UK guy living in Canada just getting into target shooting. I'm much more comfortable with metric, but most videos I've seen explaining MIL still talk about it converted to inches. Hearing you talk about it in metric terms really sold me that i should get a MIL scope. 10cm at 100m is so easy to remember for me. Safe shooting man.

[AI-xejr]

I’m a new shooter in general and this video was really helpful. A lot of the other channels out there are breaking out the complicated mathematical equations that frankly is overwhelming for a beginner. This was straight to the point and fun.

[anthonydefreitas]

This is a topic that confuses even experienced shooters. Good explanation Joe.
Quirky fact of the UK. We went metric in 1971, our speed limits are still in mph.

[cavscout]

I was raised shooting the MOA system and then the US Army taught me MILS. Once you learn the simple mathematical formula it’s a snap. I now just use the PA caliber specific scopes and man it’s a breeze. No more math, etc, just range hold squeeze. Perfect for a feeble minded old fart like me.

[lankyboy]

Mans just explained 3 different ways of shooting in 6 minutes that a lot of other guys take a full half hour to get through. Props to pops 👑

[raycarl]

I haven’t see liqueur sold in 1/5 of a gallon in years. They sell it in 750ml bottles (slightly smaller) and, most dropped the alcohol content from 86 proof to 80.6 proof. Each hoping the buyer wouldn’t notice the changes. With that came price increases as wall. Good info on scope confusion as well.

[heli-man-]

I am from UK and I was brought up with feet and inches and still use it as my preferred measurement.

[hsharma]

I gotta tell you man - I have the utmost respect for people who have a physical impediment (like missing an eye) and bring levity into it by joking about it.

Good on you man. That’s what drew me in. The information you provide is great as well. You’ve got another sub.

[MrTyroneweaver]

I use moa b/c one click on the turret moves the reticle less distance It' s finer adjustment.

[tomcampanale]

Learn from the best, this man knows his stuff

[motorteeth]

I'm taking precision machining right now and the math involved in it has helped me understand this video immensely.

[e.l.robbins]

After watching this 2 times and playing with a mrad scope I think I got it. After research of the R.A.W. PCPs I ordered a RAW HM 1000x chassis in .22 cal this morning about 3am. I'll be kicking some ass with that bad rascle when it hopefully gets delivered by the end of the month. Thanks again Joe, your the best.

[tommyofthehillpeople]

A guy recently tried to convince me that i would miss my target/critter by 27" at 768 yards because i use MOA and dont factor the 0.047". That was a fun discussion.

MOA is pretty damn easy being its 1inch(1.047) per 100 yards. Miss low by 4 inches at 400 yards? Dial up 1 moa. In mils, thats like .2 and 5/8 of a half liter or something. Ridiculous.

Great video!

[mikesharp]

Thank you for this clear definition. I shall point our Club Members towards your explanation. A small correction: we do not "Hate the U, S.A." Here in the U.K. we positively embrace you all. That's why forward thinking "Limeys" still use yards. Compliments of the Season to you'll.

[thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir]

He's full of useful knowledge that the new generation wouldn't appreciate 🏌🏽‍♂️

[johnnyv.]

Your video gets right to the important information. All signal, no noise. I learned more in a few minutes of watching your video than another long one. Thank you for your clear explanations! I'm too dang old to waste my time watching without learning anything.