MOA

Clair

April 17, 2002 10:01

what does MOA stand for?
I Think it has something to do with group size but I`m not sure.
Thanks.

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Clair

April 17, 2002 10:01
I think I have heard that in shooting "MOA" means, Minute of Angle.
Will one of you knowledgeable people please explain this term and why is it a better description of placed shots than used years ago. Also how long has it been in use. Please be specific with your replies as I wish to print out the replies for keeping. Thanks

Dr. J. Curtis Lane
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Pelican

April 17, 2002 10:16
A long walk if you don't have a spotting scope!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Almighty Himself Entrusted the Future of All Living Creatures to a Wooden Boat.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -"Audemus jura nostra defendere"
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Tailgunner1954

April 17, 2002 10:41
MOA = 1/60th of a Degree (minute of angle)
1.025" per 100 yd (normaly rounded to 1 inch per 100 yd)
1"@100, 5"@500 10"@1000
understand ?
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
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He Dog

April 17, 2002 11:44
Very nicely done Tailgunner! I learned something, I had never worked out the math that closely. Thanks!
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