Can Some Pls Explain MOA?

[Tszeto668]

I'm thinking of getting this red dot and laser combo for my CZ Scorpion Carbine. What does 2 MOA mean? Can someone please explain this for a noob?

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1852158777/truglo-tru-tec-red-dot-sight-with-integrated-laser-30mm-1x-2-moa-reticle-picatinny-style-mount-matte

[Quiet]

I'm thinking of getting this red dot and laser combo for my CZ Scorpion Carbine. What does 2 MOA mean? Can someone please explain this for a noob?

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/18...le-mount-matte

NSSF explanation

QUICK FACTS

A Minute of Angle (MOA) is an angular measurement.

A MOA is 1/60th of a degree.

1 MOA spreads about 1″ per 100 yards. (actually 1.047″)

1 MOA is a different size at different distances, 8″ at 800 yards is still just 1 MOA.

[Cokebottle]

So a 2 MOA reticle is 2" between tick marks at 100 yards.

[LowThudd]

So a 2 MOA reticle is 2" between tick marks at 100 yards.

In red dot terms, it means that the red dot is @2.1" in diameter at 100 yards.

[Cokebottle]

In red dot terms, it means that the red dot is @2.1" in diameter at 100 yards.

That makes more sense.

[freonr22]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=263710

pretty informative

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[Robert1234]

NSSF explanation

QUICK FACTS

A Minute of Angle (MOA) is an angular measurement.

A MOA is 1/60th of a degree.

1 MOA spreads about 1″ per 100 yards. (actually 1.047″)

1 MOA is a different size at different distances, 8″ at 800 yards is still just 1 MOA.

No better explanation exists!!

[Robert1234]

Think clock. You're at the center. So that's how 1 moa is increases in a linear fashion as you get further from your starting point (you). It's part of a circle.

[FourT6and2]

1 MOA is 4 clicks per 3 mils at 800 yard centimeter clips

[ditchdigger]

1 MOA is 4 clicks per 3 mils at 800 yard centimeter clips

I see said the blind man as he picked up the hammer and saw.

[FourT6and2]

I see said the blind man as he picked up the hammer and saw.

lol haven't heard that one in years. My dad used to say "I see, said the blind man to his deaf friend."

[meno377]

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Great write up. But the key to all this is applying it in an UNCONTROLLABLE ENVIRONMENT. Wind conditions.