Day Optic - Master Your Reticle

Description

You have a capable rifle and a quality optic. But do you fully understand the information available through your reticle?

Modern riflescopes offer more than magnification. They provide the ability to measure targets, estimate distances, and make elevation and wind corrections. Understanding how to use these features is what turns a riflescope into a more effective tool.

Ballistic applications and Kestrels are valuable. We use them too. But what happens when you want to understand the calculations rather than simply accept the numbers?

That's where Day Optic Reticle comes in.

This eight-hour course combines three hours of classroom instruction with five hours of practical live-fire training at Coleman's Creek.

You'll learn how MOA and MIL reticles work, how to interpret angular measurements, and how to apply that knowledge at distances from 100 to 800 yards.

Using traditional methods and the MIL-DOT Master, you'll develop a better understanding of your optic system without depending on electronic ballistic solutions.

Topics Covered

• Understanding MOA and MIL angular measurements
• Reading and interpreting your riflescope reticle
• First focal plane (FFP) and second focal plane (SFP) optic applications
• Reticle subtensions and target measurements
• Reticle-based range estimation
• Understanding bullet trajectory
• Calculating and applying elevation holds
• Wind estimation and corrections
• Using the MIL-DOT Master
• Observing impacts and understanding corrections

Learn the principles behind your optic system, including angular measurements, reticle interpretation, range estimation, and ballistic calculations.

Apply what you've learned during live-fire exercises at distances from 100 to 800 yards.

Students will shoot from established shooting benches and range props while learning to interpret their reticles, calculate corrections, and evaluate results.

You'll gather useful information about your rifle at extended distances, but developing a comprehensive DOPE chart is not the objective.

The purpose of this course is to understand your optic system and learn how to use it.

Maximum practical shooting distance depends on your equipment, ammunition, environmental conditions, and demonstrated ability.

Expectations and Outcomes

You don't need to abandon modern ballistic technology. You need to understand the principles behind it.

Day Optic Reticle gives you the knowledge to interpret your riflescope, understand angular measurements, and make informed corrections using traditional methods.

Take your precision shooting further. Enroll in Day Optic Reticle.

Types

Advanced, Intermediate, Long Range Precision, Rifle, Specialty Other

Requirements

Both bolt-action and semiautomatic rifles are welcome.

First focal plane (FFP) and second focal plane (SFP) riflescopes are approved. Optics must feature an MOA or MIL reticle suitable for angular measurements and hold corrections.

Your rifle and optic must be ready before class:

• Riflescope securely mounted and properly leveled
• Correct eye relief established
• Rifle and optic combination capable of producing a five-shot group of 2 inches or less at 100 yards
• Rifle properly sighted in, preferably with a 100-yard zero
• Scope adjustments and reticle functioning correctly

Important: Optic mounting, leveling, and initial sight-in are not part of this course. Eastwood Outfitters can mount your optic if needed. 

• Bolt-action or semiautomatic rifle minimum ability is 2" Group at 100 yards
• Properly mounted MOA or MIL riflescope Eastwood Outfitters can mount your optic if needed. 
• Bipod or suitable front shooting support
• Rear shooting bag
• 200 rounds of quality ammunition
• Riflescope owner's manual
• Available ammunition ballistic information
• Notebook, pen or pencil, and calculator
• Eye and hearing protection
• Appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear
• Water and lunch

Ammunition Restrictions: No steel-core, armor-piercing (AP), or incendiary projectiles.

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