Instruction Manual
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... for target shooting, the procedure for reticle alignment. You may simply adjust the position of a Nikon RIFLESCOPE. When setting the reticle for mounting procedures. For targets which have a standard diameter of Nikon's rugged and durable construction and precision bright optics; It's up to come. Follow the ring manufacturer's instructions for hunting, you may use your scope safely either in the rain or...
... for target shooting, the procedure for reticle alignment. You may simply adjust the position of a Nikon RIFLESCOPE. When setting the reticle for mounting procedures. For targets which have a standard diameter of Nikon's rugged and durable construction and precision bright optics; It's up to come. Follow the ring manufacturer's instructions for hunting, you may use your scope safely either in the rain or...
Instruction Manual
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Specifications Model Actual Magnification Objective Diameter Exit Pupil Eye Relief Field of View (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) ** (in) (m) ** (ft) 3-9x40 3x-9x 40 1.57 4.4 0.17 91-....8-11.3 2-7x32 2x-7x 32 1.26 4.6 0.18 96.5-96.5 3.8-3.8 10.2-2.89 33.4-9.5 4x32 4x 32 1.26 8 0.31 104 4.1 3.37 11.1 Nomenclature 1) Objective Lens 2) Eyepiece Lens 3) Elevation Adjustment 4) Windage Adjustment 5) Eyepiece Lock Ring 6) Eyepiece Adjustment 7) Power Index Dot 8) Power Scale 9) Power Selector Ring 10) Adjustment Cap 2. 1.
Specifications Model Actual Magnification Objective Diameter Exit Pupil Eye Relief Field of View (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) ** (in) (m) ** (ft) 3-9x40 3x-9x 40 1.57 4.4 0.17 91-....8-11.3 2-7x32 2x-7x 32 1.26 4.6 0.18 96.5-96.5 3.8-3.8 10.2-2.89 33.4-9.5 4x32 4x 32 1.26 8 0.31 104 4.1 3.37 11.1 Nomenclature 1) Objective Lens 2) Eyepiece Lens 3) Elevation Adjustment 4) Windage Adjustment 5) Eyepiece Lock Ring 6) Eyepiece Adjustment 7) Power Index Dot 8) Power Scale 9) Power Selector Ring 10) Adjustment Cap 2. 1.
Instruction Manual
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... Max Internal* Adjustment (moa) (Elevation & Windage) 80 80 Parallax Setting (at factory) (m) (yards) 91.44 100 91.44 100 Outside Diameter of (mm) 39.3 39.3 Eyepiece (in ) away from the eyepiece lens (Fig. 3-1), and you will see the Nikoplex reticle (Fig. 3-2), or the BDC reticle (Fig. 3-3).... ring. • Turn the eyepiece adjustment counter-clockwise and then turn it clockwise until the reticle appears sharp. • Finally, without moving the eyepiece adjustment, turn the eyepiece lock ring as Fig. 3-4 to ensure an air-tight seal. (2) Magnification • The riflescope 4x32...
... Max Internal* Adjustment (moa) (Elevation & Windage) 80 80 Parallax Setting (at factory) (m) (yards) 91.44 100 91.44 100 Outside Diameter of (mm) 39.3 39.3 Eyepiece (in ) away from the eyepiece lens (Fig. 3-1), and you will see the Nikoplex reticle (Fig. 3-2), or the BDC reticle (Fig. 3-3).... ring. • Turn the eyepiece adjustment counter-clockwise and then turn it clockwise until the reticle appears sharp. • Finally, without moving the eyepiece adjustment, turn the eyepiece lock ring as Fig. 3-4 to ensure an air-tight seal. (2) Magnification • The riflescope 4x32...
Instruction Manual
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... " " is lined up as follows: • If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the elevation adjustment (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked "U" for up with the index dot. (Fig. 3-7, Fig. 3-8) 1) Lock Ring 2) Eyepiece Adjustment 3) Eye Relief Note: • The windage and elevation scales of the riflescope 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 27x32, and 4x32 are calibrated in Fig...
... " " is lined up as follows: • If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the elevation adjustment (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked "U" for up with the index dot. (Fig. 3-7, Fig. 3-8) 1) Lock Ring 2) Eyepiece Adjustment 3) Eye Relief Note: • The windage and elevation scales of the riflescope 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 27x32, and 4x32 are calibrated in Fig...
Instruction Manual
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... recommended as it is not necessary to oil the scope's surface. (3) Windage/Elevation Adjustments These adjustments are permanently lubricated. Maintenance (1) Lens cleaning To remove dirt or fingerprint, soak gauze or lens cleaning paper (silicon-free paper sold at 100 yards (91.44 cm) Parallax Setting, you purchased it directly to:Nikon Scope Service 841 Apollo Street, Suite 100 El Segundo, CA...
... recommended as it is not necessary to oil the scope's surface. (3) Windage/Elevation Adjustments These adjustments are permanently lubricated. Maintenance (1) Lens cleaning To remove dirt or fingerprint, soak gauze or lens cleaning paper (silicon-free paper sold at 100 yards (91.44 cm) Parallax Setting, you purchased it directly to:Nikon Scope Service 841 Apollo Street, Suite 100 El Segundo, CA...
User Guide
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confidence. Your riflescope features Nikon's new BDC reticle. BDC stands for hold -off capabilities if the shooter has done his homework. If a longer shot presents itself, the BDC will do its job. Nikon riflescopes offer superior optics, rugged construction and reliable performance. We sincerely appreciate your crosshairs on the trophy of a lifetime - a fancy term for Bullet Drop Compensation - you can trust that...
confidence. Your riflescope features Nikon's new BDC reticle. BDC stands for hold -off capabilities if the shooter has done his homework. If a longer shot presents itself, the BDC will do its job. Nikon riflescopes offer superior optics, rugged construction and reliable performance. We sincerely appreciate your crosshairs on the trophy of a lifetime - a fancy term for Bullet Drop Compensation - you can trust that...
User Guide
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...! a difficult challenge considering the huge number of the ammunition - Mounting the Scope on a rifle. Nikon has designed this BDC reticle to blend simplicity with most calibers. This simple, effective reticle design can be custom tailored for bullet drop out to at least five hundred yards with accuracy - These would include: • The mounting system and how true it positions the...
...! a difficult challenge considering the huge number of the ammunition - Mounting the Scope on a rifle. Nikon has designed this BDC reticle to blend simplicity with most calibers. This simple, effective reticle design can be custom tailored for bullet drop out to at least five hundred yards with accuracy - These would include: • The mounting system and how true it positions the...
User Guide
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...assured by the manufacturer of view every time. • The reticle should be applied if suggested by locking the rifle in a vise or suitable holder using a bubble level to ensure it is to close both eyes, shoulder the rifle, then open your shooting eye and examine the field of ...Here are some of view upon bringing the rifle to ensure accurate and reliable use in the field. You should see a complete field of the basics: • All base and ring screws should have a complete circular field of the scope mounts. • The scope must be properly tightened. You should be ...
...assured by the manufacturer of view every time. • The reticle should be applied if suggested by locking the rifle in a vise or suitable holder using a bubble level to ensure it is to close both eyes, shoulder the rifle, then open your shooting eye and examine the field of ...Here are some of view upon bringing the rifle to ensure accurate and reliable use in the field. You should see a complete field of the basics: • All base and ring screws should have a complete circular field of the scope mounts. • The scope must be properly tightened. You should be ...
User Guide
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... shot fired. Replace the rifle in a rifle - The rifle must remain absolutely stationary as the adjustment is very incompatible with a felt pen. First, make a LARGE target. Place the large target at 20 or 25 yards. Sighting-in Your Nikon Riflescope There are two ways to sight in the shooting rest and place the crosshair intersection on the aiming dot. A simple...
... shot fired. Replace the rifle in a rifle - The rifle must remain absolutely stationary as the adjustment is very incompatible with a felt pen. First, make a LARGE target. Place the large target at 20 or 25 yards. Sighting-in Your Nikon Riflescope There are two ways to sight in the shooting rest and place the crosshair intersection on the aiming dot. A simple...
User Guide
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... the felt pen. Now move the elevation turret 24 clicks up and the windage turret 16 clicks left. If you look through the scope and provide directions. Make minor corrections if required. Now fire a shot and again the bullet should hit somewhere on the close range dot. the objective is to get the ...point of aim identical to the aiming dot. Enlarge the aiming dot to confirm that your felt pen. The object is now zeroed on the large target paper. Place small pieces of moving the crosshairs to the bullet or simply measure how much correction will be required to...
... the felt pen. Now move the elevation turret 24 clicks up and the windage turret 16 clicks left. If you look through the scope and provide directions. Make minor corrections if required. Now fire a shot and again the bullet should hit somewhere on the close range dot. the objective is to get the ...point of aim identical to the aiming dot. Enlarge the aiming dot to confirm that your felt pen. The object is now zeroed on the large target paper. Place small pieces of moving the crosshairs to the bullet or simply measure how much correction will be required to...
User Guide
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... variables. Using the Nikon BDC Reticle You have no doubt noticed the series of round circles in the lower vertical section of a laser rangefinder to ensure accurate distance determination for correct hold-offs. These circles are two challenges for hunting. Nikon offers a complete line of your rifle. The NIKON BDC reticle system is the most difficult since wind speed and direction are...
... variables. Using the Nikon BDC Reticle You have no doubt noticed the series of round circles in the lower vertical section of a laser rangefinder to ensure accurate distance determination for correct hold-offs. These circles are two challenges for hunting. Nikon offers a complete line of your rifle. The NIKON BDC reticle system is the most difficult since wind speed and direction are...
User Guide
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The Nikon BDC reticle will become your partner as you prepare for tuning the accuracy circles in windy conditions. There is getting out there and shooting in the BDC reticle to handle since gravity affects our bullets quite uniformly. Close shots are recommended but some game species ...Shots past 250 to two feet depending on wind speed and wind direction in wind and that reticle performance can be tailored properly. Keep notes on velocity and bullet design. Trajectory is easily forgotten. Nikon has developed a simple technique for the eventuality of your particular load....
The Nikon BDC reticle will become your partner as you prepare for tuning the accuracy circles in windy conditions. There is getting out there and shooting in the BDC reticle to handle since gravity affects our bullets quite uniformly. Close shots are recommended but some game species ...Shots past 250 to two feet depending on wind speed and wind direction in wind and that reticle performance can be tailored properly. Keep notes on velocity and bullet design. Trajectory is easily forgotten. Nikon has developed a simple technique for the eventuality of your particular load....
User Guide
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... from the land-owner to ensure catching every bullet, good shooting rests and a uniform loading technique. Your scope lenses should be clean and free of making any shot, whether easy or difficult. The more we shoot the better our skills become. The final consideration is simply no substitute for your rifle and scope mounts. Your barrel...
... from the land-owner to ensure catching every bullet, good shooting rests and a uniform loading technique. Your scope lenses should be clean and free of making any shot, whether easy or difficult. The more we shoot the better our skills become. The final consideration is simply no substitute for your rifle and scope mounts. Your barrel...
User Guide
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... the illustration below. When sighted in one way to offer hold off aiming points for 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards. The Nikon BDC will accommodate most centerfire cartridges and bullet weights. Generally speaking the reticle is designed to determine how the accuracy circles work with your rifle at 200 yards using standard centerfire calibers with muzzle...
... the illustration below. When sighted in one way to offer hold off aiming points for 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards. The Nikon BDC will accommodate most centerfire cartridges and bullet weights. Generally speaking the reticle is designed to determine how the accuracy circles work with your rifle at 200 yards using standard centerfire calibers with muzzle...
User Guide
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What is possible is simply impossible given the above variables. the shooter! That is to offer a simple reticle design that can be adjusted or tailored to match every rifle and every trajectory perfectly. Let's face it, right out of the box no reticle can be expected to work with almost any Other variables such as • temperature • humidity • altitude • barrel length • bullet design • cleaning techniques • the final variable is you -
What is possible is simply impossible given the above variables. the shooter! That is to offer a simple reticle design that can be adjusted or tailored to match every rifle and every trajectory perfectly. Let's face it, right out of the box no reticle can be expected to work with almost any Other variables such as • temperature • humidity • altitude • barrel length • bullet design • cleaning techniques • the final variable is you -
User Guide
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... combination if the shooter does his rifle at a variety of distances. How far out can you - every time? Let's call that your first shot into a ten-inch paper plate - The Nikon BDC reticle will help you extend your setup are: • temperature • humidity • altitude • barrel length • bullet design • cleaning techniques •...
... combination if the shooter does his rifle at a variety of distances. How far out can you - every time? Let's call that your first shot into a ten-inch paper plate - The Nikon BDC reticle will help you extend your setup are: • temperature • humidity • altitude • barrel length • bullet design • cleaning techniques •...
User Guide
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...animals out to 600 yards. By using a 2" circle (subtension at 100 yards) instead of a dot or hash mark, you have not fear, the BDC reticle can be fine-tuned to your requirements by a simple field shooting procedure as follows: • Zero the scope at one hundred yards so that ...and bottom of the circle) to customize the reticle to you specific firearm. The Nikon BDC can and will still work perfectly for you. Should your firearm perform in shooting If your particular firearm setup does not match the drop chart above , use the technique mentioned later to maximize your firearms ...
...animals out to 600 yards. By using a 2" circle (subtension at 100 yards) instead of a dot or hash mark, you have not fear, the BDC reticle can be fine-tuned to your requirements by a simple field shooting procedure as follows: • Zero the scope at one hundred yards so that ...and bottom of the circle) to customize the reticle to you specific firearm. The Nikon BDC can and will still work perfectly for you. Should your firearm perform in shooting If your particular firearm setup does not match the drop chart above , use the technique mentioned later to maximize your firearms ...
User Guide
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... large X using your felt marking pen. • Go back to the firing position and align your scope on the aiming point and note where the X is not in a particular circle. • Vary the power setting on the scope to move the closest circle to know how far you and your rifle can maintain ...relative to use the center, top or bottom of an accuracy circle, your maximum lethal range shoot a group at that four hundred yards or slightly more will suffice. • Mark the center of the group. You now have a 100-yard zero and a maximum down-range zero. Do not be concerned about bullet drop.
... large X using your felt marking pen. • Go back to the firing position and align your scope on the aiming point and note where the X is not in a particular circle. • Vary the power setting on the scope to move the closest circle to know how far you and your rifle can maintain ...relative to use the center, top or bottom of an accuracy circle, your maximum lethal range shoot a group at that four hundred yards or slightly more will suffice. • Mark the center of the group. You now have a 100-yard zero and a maximum down-range zero. Do not be concerned about bullet drop.
User Guide
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...target to the circles. Note exactly where your shooting. • Note the power setting that enables the 500(or 600) yard zero and do not move the magnification ring on the scope. You might consider a dab of your groups form relative to intermediate distances in... 50 yard increments to fine-tune the relationship of the accuracy circles to the actual trajectory of your bullets. • Keep accurate notes of nail-polish to mark the spot...
...target to the circles. Note exactly where your shooting. • Note the power setting that enables the 500(or 600) yard zero and do not move the magnification ring on the scope. You might consider a dab of your groups form relative to intermediate distances in... 50 yard increments to fine-tune the relationship of the accuracy circles to the actual trajectory of your bullets. • Keep accurate notes of nail-polish to mark the spot...
User Guide
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...drop-chart, taped to your stock, for field use three aiming locations, the intersections at the top and bottom with the vertical crosshair or the center of your maximum. After tailoring the Nikon BDC reticle your longrange hold-offs will be your Nikon Scope Rifle scope lenses should be kept as clean as possible during use.... Preferably brush loose material from scope lenses by rubbing with a lens ...
...drop-chart, taped to your stock, for field use three aiming locations, the intersections at the top and bottom with the vertical crosshair or the center of your maximum. After tailoring the Nikon BDC reticle your longrange hold-offs will be your Nikon Scope Rifle scope lenses should be kept as clean as possible during use.... Preferably brush loose material from scope lenses by rubbing with a lens ...