ARMA 2 Weapon Ranging and Correction Guide

Created By: Daniel_Malloy

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Index
Introduction Principles of Mil-dot ranging Using Russian PSO Scopes M24/M40 Ranging and Correction M107 Ranging and Correction DMR Ranging and Correction MK12 SPR Ranging and Correction SVD Dragunov Ranging and Correction KSVK Ranging and Correction VSS Vintorez Ranging and Correction pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 pg.6 pg.7 pg.9 pg.10 pg.10 pg.11

Introduction
This guide is meant to show how to judge and correct for the distance to a target. I created these tables under controlled conditions such as ideal weather, flat terrain, prone firing position, controlled breathing, known target distances, and no fewer than five test shots per range. The following tables are my best guess of target size and average point of impact. Some may not seem absolutely correct in ideal conditions like the MK12 or DMR. These are estimates of the average point of impact for each given range, not the point you will always hit. To create the mil-dot ranging scales, I used the formula: 2,000 times distance is equal to target size in mils This is a variation of the Mil-dot ranging formula with an estimated human target 2 meters tall and 50 centimeters wide at the shoulders. Though this would indicate every character in the game is over 64, please keep in mind that this is a game. Target sizes, ranges, and even optics in ARMA 2 should not be considered accurate to their real-life counterparts. However, this guide will assume that all optics are reasonably correct, targets are 2 meters tall and 50 centimeters wide at the shoulders, and that basic mil-dot ranging principles can be applied to ARMA 2. Two things should be noted about the ballistics simulation in ARMA 2. First off, there is no wind drift. Second, there appears to be no discernable need to adjust for elevation. Page | 2

Principles of Mil-dot ranging

If you want an in-depth look at mil dots and how they actually work in real life, please refer to one of the following websites: http://www.snipersparadise.com/training/mildot2.html http://www.boomershoot.org/general/TruthMilDots.htm http://www.shooterready.com/mildot.html

As most of you know, there are 360 degrees in a circle. A circle can also be divided into 2 (pie) radians. One is equal to roughly 3.14. Knowing this, there are approximately 6.28 radians in a circle. Now, here is where mils come into play. Mil is short for milliradian. A milliradian is equal to 0.001 radians. So at 1,000 meters, a one meter tall target will appear one mil tall.

At 250 meters, a man will appear 8 mils tall; at 500 meters, that same man will appear 4 mils tall. This is the absolute basic information needed on how to use mil-dots in-game to judge distances with the tables provided in this guide. If you want to calculate the distance, you would take the height (size) of the target in meters times 1,000. This would be divided by the size of the target in mils and would give you the distance to the target in meters. Again, if you want to know more about milliradians and how to use mil dots in real life, I recommend that you check out one of the above websites.

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Using Russian PSO Scopes

Unlike the Mil-dot system, the Russian PSO-style scopes use a simpler method of determining range. On the lower half is a scale showing the height of a human target at varying ranges. This SVD Dragunov reticle has height markings for 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 meters. Target range can be estimated by aligning the target so that the feet touch the bottom line while the head touches the curved line. A distance can then be read by judging where the head is on the scale (the curved line). For instance, if a target fit right below the 6, he would be roughly 600 meters away. If the target was between the 2 and 4, he would be roughly 300 meters away. Once range has been established, you can use the chevrons at or below the center-line to aim. Each chevron corresponds to the zero point at a certain range. For our imaginary target at 600 meters, we would aim between the 3rd and 4th small chevrons. For the target at 300 meters, we would aim at the top of the 2nd small chevron. The following picture illustrates how you would range a target. In this instance, the target is at 300 meters. This method of ranging might not be as accurate as the mil-dot approach, but range can be determined a lot quicker without the need of conferring with a range chart or calculating the math yourself.

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M24/M40 Ranging and Correction

The M24 and M40 in my testing appear to have the same ballistics. Because of this, I have only created one chart for both weapons instead having two duplicate charts. Target height has been estimated at two meters and target width has been estimated at twenty-five percent of target height giving us a width of fifty centimeters. All shots and ranges were taken in the prone position with controlled breathing. I have included a table with all my collected data and an abbreviated table with the target height and correction. I have also color-coded the correction so as to not mistake a positive hold-over for a negative-hold-over. IMPORTANT NOTE: The space between the end of the last mil dot (the 4th from the center) and the thick black line appears to be one mil, not point-nine mils. Also, the mil dots are assumed to be two-tenths of a mil in diameter.

M24/M40 Mil Dot Ranging and Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m 550m 600m 650m 700m 750m 800m Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 2.7 2.5 Target Width (In Mils) 20 10 6.7 5 3.3 2.5 2 1.7 1.4 1.25 1.1 1 .9 .825 0.775 0.713 0.675 0.625 Correction (In Mils) -1.5 0 +0.5 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 0 -0.5 -1 -1.5 2 -2.5 -3.1 -4 -4.5 -5.3 -6 -7

M24/M40 Correction
Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 2.7 2.5 Correction (In Mils) -1.5 0 +0.5 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 0 -0.5 -1 -1.5 2 -2.5 -3.1 -4 -4.5 -5.3 -6 -7

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M107 Ranging and Correction

M107 Zoomed Mil Dot Ranging and Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m 550m 600m 650m 700m 750m 800m 850m 900m 950m 1,000m Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 2.7 2.5 2.35 2.22 2.10 2 Target Width (In Mils) 20 10 6.7 5 3.3 2.5 2 1.7 1.4 1.25 1.1 1 .9 .825 0.775 0.713 0.675 0.625 0.588 0.555 0.525 0.5 Correction (In Mils) 0 +1.5 +1.75 +2 +2.25 +2 +1.75 +1 +0.8 +0.2 -0.1 -0.9 -1.1 -1.5 -2.2 -3.1 -3.3 -4 -4.5 -5.5 -6 -6.5

M107 Zoomed Correction

Target Height Correction (In Mils) (In Mils) 80 0 40 +1.5 26.7 +1.75 20 +2 13.3 +2.25 10 +2 8 +1.75 6.7 +1 5.7 +0.8 5 +0.2 4.5 -0.1 4 -0.9 3.6 -1.1 3.3 -1.5 3.1 -2.2 2.85 -3.1 2.7 -3.3 2.5 -4 2.35 -4.5 2.22 -5.5 2.10 -6 2 -6.5

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M107 Un-Zoomed Mil Dot Ranging and Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m Target Height (In Mils) 26.4 13.2 8.8 6.6 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.3 Target Width (In Mils) 6.6 3.3 1.7 1.3 0.83 0.63 0.5 0.43 0.35 0.31 0.28 0.25 Correction (In Mils) -0.5 0 0 +0.1 0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -1.1

M107 Un-Zoomed Correction

Target Height Correction (In Mils) (In Mils) 26.4 -0.5 13.2 0 8.8 0 6.6 +0.1 4.4 0 3.3 -0.1 2.6 -0.2 2.2 -0.3 1.9 -0.5 1.6 -0.7 1.5 -0.9 1.3 -1.1

DMR Ranging and Correction

DMR Un-Zoomed Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m Target Height (In Mils) 26.4 13.2 8.8 6.6 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.3 Target Width (In Mils) 6.6 3.3 1.7 1.3 0.83 0.63 0.5 0.43 0.35 0.31 0.28 0.25 Correction (In Mils) -0.5 0 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.8 -1 -1.2 -1.4

DMR Un-Zoomed Correction

Target Height (In Mils) 26.4 13.2 8.8 6.6 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.3 Correction (In Mils) -0.5 0 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.3 -0.5 -0.8 -1 -1.2 -1.4

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DMR Zoomed Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m 550m 600m 650m 700m 750m 800m Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 2.7 2.5 Target Width (In Mils) 20 10 6.7 5 3.3 2.5 2 1.7 1.4 1.25 1.1 1 .9 .825 0.775 0.713 0.675 0.625 Correction (In Mils) +0.5 +1 +1.5 +1.8 +1.5 +1.2 +0.8 0 -0.2 -0.8 -1.1 -1.9 -2.3 -3 -4 -4.6 -5.5 -6.5

DMR Zoomed Correction

Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 2.7 2.5 Correction (In Mils) +0.5 +1 +1.5 +1.8 +1.5 +1.2 +0.8 0 -0.2 -0.8 -1.1 -1.9 -2.3 -3 -4 -4.6 -5.5 -6.5

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MK12 SPR Ranging and Correction

Mk12 Zoomed Mil Dot Ranging and Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m 450m 500m 550m 600m 650m 700m Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 Target Width (In Mils) 20 10 6.7 5 3.3 2.5 2 1.7 1.4 1.25 1.1 1 .9 .825 0.775 0.713 Correction (In Mils) -1 0 +0.9 +1.3 +0.9 +0.5 0 -0.5 -0.8 -1.3 -2 -2.8 -3.5 -4.3 -5.8 -7

Mk12 Zoomed Correction

Target Height (In Mils) 80 40 26.7 20 13.3 10 8 6.7 5.7 5 4.5 4 3.6 3.3 3.1 2.85 Correction (In Mils) -1 0 +0.9 +1.3 +0.9 +0.5 0 -0.5 -0.8 -1.3 -2 -2.8 -3.5 -4.3 -5.8 -7

MK12 Un-Zoomed Correction Table

Range 25m 50m 75m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m 400m Target Height (In Mils) 26.4 13.2 8.8 6.6 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 Target Width (In Mils) 6.6 3.3 1.7 1.3 0.83 0.63 0.5 0.43 0.35 0.31 Correction (In Mils) -1 -0.5 -0.3 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.6 -0.8 -0.9 -1

MK12 Un-Zoomed Correction

Target Height (In Mils) 26.4 13.2 8.8 6.6 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 Correction (In Mils) -1 -0.5 -0.3 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.6 -0.8 -0.9 -1

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SVD Dragunov Ranging and Correction Table

Instead of creating a traditional table for the weapons with the Russian PSO style scopes, I have created some graphics illustrating the ranges each chevron is zeroed at.

KSVK Ranging and Correction Table

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VSS Vintorez Ranging and Correction Table

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