Long Range Shooting: MOA vs. Mils

In the old days, hunters and target shooters tended to use MOA, while military and tactical shooters preferred Mils, but today, you’ll find them mixed together in all types of shooting.

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Whether a shooter chooses to use MOA or Mils as their angular units of measurement really comes down to personal preference. In the old days, hunters and target shooters tended to use MOA, while military and tactical shooters preferred Mils, but today, you’ll find them mixed together in all types of shooting. Peacemaker National Training Center lead instructor Wade Shambaugh explains the difference and how to use them here.

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