Beginner here need advice on glass

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

Like I said I'm not that experienced in the lingo yet when I say mil dot I'm thinking of a scope that has multiple cross hairs or point of aim I guess, not just a standard BDC reticle. I need some education in this area I think. Also what is the 3rd knob for all the scopes I've ever had only had 2 knobs?

[Cthulhu]

Like I said I'm not that experienced in the lingo yet when I say mil dot I'm thinking of a scope that has multiple cross hairs or point of aim I guess, not just a standard BDC reticle. I need some education in this area I think. Also what is the 3rd knob for all the scopes I've ever had only had 2 knobs?

The third knob I think you're looking at the parallax adjustment.

Here's a good overview on Mils and one on MOA

Mils and MOA are just two ways of measuring angles. Neither one is better than the other, but to keep your life simple it would be smart to go Mil/Mil or MOA/MOA.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

The third knob I think you're looking at the parallax adjustment.

Here's a good overview on Mils and one on MOA

Mils and MOA are just two ways of measuring angles. Neither one is better than the other, but to keep your life simple it would be smart to go Mil/Mil or MOA/MOA.

thanks that helped a lot I prefer the moa system

[Hoser]

thanks that helped a lot I prefer the moa system

Give me mils anyday.

Much easier to understand and dial to. Fewer numbers.