Nikon Users, hearken unto me!!!!This web-based program is pretty nifty. Here's the skinny:
If you own a Nikon brand scope, with BDC reticle (including the Mil-dot and Coyote special), and you know the loads and muzzle velocity, along with other barometric specificities, then you can calculate what range is "close" for the reticle at certain zoom notches.
http://www.nikonhunting.com/spoton
I tried a few out with my 6.8 loads I'm running, all factory loads currently, but for the most part, pretty close to where I'm hitting already. I likey!