Marshall Bowen describes some tips he has practiced first hand on mildot holds and a perfect drill to help make split second shots from long ranges. Enjoy the slideshare and check back soon for more!

1. Mildot Holds
Marshall Bowen

2. • 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.

3. • 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

4. • 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. • 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