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1-4x24 TMCQ RETICLE (moa)
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THE VORTEX® TMCQTM MOA RETICLE
Designed to maximize the performance of the Viper®PSTTM 1–4x24 in
close and mid-range shooting situations, the TMCQ
can also be used to effectively determine ranges, holdovers, windage
corrections and moving target leads. Once the Viper PST 1–4x24
riflescope has been sighted-in and the turret caps indexed (see the
riflescope owner’s manual), it is ready to be used in the field.
The following suggestions are based on using the TMCQ MOA reticle
on an AR-15 style rifle chambered in most popular 5.56 mm loads and
sighted in at 100 yards. If you are using a different rifle and ammunition,
your results will differ somewhat, but the basic information will still
apply.
TM
MOA reticle
Dual Use: Shooting Tactical / Hunting
US Patent 7,937,879
Note: Reticle images shown in this manual are for representation
only—images vary between scope models depending on magnification
and reticle plane.
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Using at Close Ranges
At short range distances inside of 25 yards, maximum performance
will come from using the PST 1–4x24 riflescope set down to lowest 1x
magnification and shooting with both eyes open using the heavy outer
circle and illuminated center crosshair dot to quickly center the target.
On most centerfire applications, actual point-of-impact will be just below
the crosshair intersection—typically 1–2 inches low from 0–25 yards.
Using at Intermediate Ranges
For distances of 50–175 yards, more magnification may be used if
desired and main crosshairs should still be used in a dead-on hold. On
most centerfire applications, point-of-impact will typically be .2 inches
below the crosshair intersection at 50 yards, dead on at 100 yards and
2.4 inches below crosshair intersection by 175 yards.
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Using at Long Ranges
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Once distances approach 200 yards and beyond, the reticle subtension
lines can be utilized to compensate for bullet drop. If necessary, reticle
subtensions can also be used to help estimate range.
MOA Adjustments
The TMCQ MOA reticle is based on minute-of-angle (MOA)
subtensions. MOA measurements are based on degrees and minutes
(360 degrees in a circle and 60 minutes in a degree for a total of
21,600). These angular measurements are used to estimate range and
correct for bullet trajectory drop in riflescopes. 1 MOA will correspond
to 1.05 inches at a 100 yard distance, 2.1 inches at 200 yards, 3.15
inches at 300 yards, and so on. The Viper PST 1–4x uses 1/2 MOA
clicks which subtend .52 inches per click at 100 yards.
TMCQ Reticle MOA Subtensions
2 MOA
1 MOA
Note: When used in the second focal plane PST 1–4x24 riflescope,
the MOA subtensions listed in the diagram are only valid at the 4x
magnification. On these riflescopes, all ranging and holdover corrections
using the reticle subtensions should be done at 4x.
.2 MOA
18 MOA
22 MOA
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Ranging
The TMCQ MOA reticle can be used for approximate range estimations
using a simple formula. To use this formula, it will be necessary to know
the size of the target or a nearby object in inches.
Begin by turning the 1–4x24 riflescope to a magnification of 4x. Using
the inner crosshair with listed MOA dimensions (see subtension
diagram), match up to target object and estimate the number of MOAs
spanned by the object (see example).
Maximum accuracy in ranging will be obtained by calculating MOA
measurements as closely as possible and will depend on a very steady
hold. The rifle should be solidly braced using a rest, bipod or sling when
measuring.
MOA Ranging Formula
Target Size (Inches) x 100
MOAs Measured
Note: In the above MOA ranging formula, 100 has been substituted for
the technically correct 95.5 in the interest of speedier calculations. Be
aware that this will produce a five percent over-estimation error of the
yardage distance obtained. If maximum ranging accuracy is preferred, use
95.5 instead of 100 in the formula.
Range (Yards)=
Example
Ranging a 6-foot target (72 inches) at 15 MOAs yields 480 yards.
72 x 100
15 MOA
The inner heavy circle can also be used as a quick ranging reference. If the
inner heavy circle spans half a 6-foot target’s height, it will be approximately
200 yards away. If the standing target completely spans the inside of the
circle, it will be approximately 400 yards away. If the target only fits inside
half of the inner circle, it will be approximately 800 yards away.
=
480 Yards
200 Yards 400 Yards 800 Yards
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Holdovers
Once the distance has been calculated using the TMCQ MOA reticle
or a laser rangefinder, the TMCQ MOA can be used for rapid holdover
correction for bullet drop of the cartridge being used. To get the most
benefit out of the TMCQ MOA equipped riflescope, Vortex Optics
highly recommends shooters learn their bullet drop numbers in MOAs
rather than inches. Since the TMCQ MOA reticle is scaled in 2 MOA
increments, it is an easy job to quickly select the correct drop reference
line once the shooter knows their bullet drops in MOAs. If the shooter
prefers to dial their come ups for bullet drop using the elevation knob,
knowing bullet drops in MOAs rather than inches will allow for much
faster adjustments as the MOAs can be quickly read on the elevation
knob.
Example
8 MOA holdover for 5.56 mm at 400 yards.
Example of a Custom MOA Drop Chart for 5.56 mm
with 55 gr. FMJBT Bullets at 3000 fps MV
RANGE
(Yards)
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
500
525
550
575
600
625
650
675
700
725
750
775
800
DROP
(Moa)
-2.8
-0.4
0.1
-0.0
-0.3
-0.7
-1.2
-1.7
-2.3
-3.0
-3.7
-4.4
-5.2
-6.1
-7.0
-8.0
-9.1
-10.2
-11.4
-12.7
-14.1
-15.5
-17.1
-18.7
-20.5
-22.4
-24.4
-26. 5
-28.7
-31.0
-33.5
-36.1
Note: Data for other
cartridges and loads
will vary from what is
provided in this chart.
Charts like this are
easily generated by using
the Vortex LRBC at
www.vortexoptics.com.
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Windage and Moving Targets
The TMCQ MOA reticle can also be used for wind and moving target
leads. Using the reticle for effective windage and moving target leads
will require thorough knowledge of your weapons system’s ballistic
performance under varying conditions and experience in reading wind
strengths and target speeds. As in bullet drops, it is important for
the shooter to learn their particular weapon’s windage/moving target
corrections in MOAs rather than inches.
Whether dialing elevation come ups or using the reticle subtensions for
holdover, the center horizontal crosshair can be used for windage or
moving lead corrections. MOA marks on the horizontal crosshair are
graduated in 2 MOA increments.
Example
Reticle Correction for Wind with Elevation Correction Dialed into Turret
15 mph crosswind
9 MOA windage correction for 5.56 mm in 15 mph crosswind
at 400 yards. Elevation correction dialed into turret.
Example
Reticle Correction for Both Elevation and Wind
15 mph crosswind
8 MOA holdover and 9 MOA windage correction for
5.56 mm in 15 mph crosswind at 400 yards.
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