Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 1 Lit #: 98-0603/06-05 Instruction Manual Riflescope Lunette de visée Mira telescópica Manuel Manual de d'instructions instrucciones ESPAÑOL Zielfernrohr Bedienungsanleitung DEUTSCH Cannocchiale da puntamento Manuale di istruzioni ITALIANO Fuzil com mira telescópica Manual de instruções PORTUGUÊS 6/14/05 3:39:08 PM ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Congratulations on your choice of a Bushnell® riflescope. It is a precision instrument constructed of the finest materials and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen for a lifetime of trouble-free use under the most demanding conditions. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining how to use its various features and how to care for it. Read the instructions carefully before mounting and using your scope. The following photographs are guides to the nomenclature and location of the riflescope parts mentioned throughout this text. Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 2-3 Power Change Ring Elevation Adjustment Fast Focus Shoulder Objective Lens Eyepiece Windage Adjustment Objective Adjustment Ring EYEPIECE FOCUSING The eyepiece is designed to provide a precise fast focus. The eyepiece will focus faster than your eye can compensate for any inaccuracy in your adjustment. Look at a distant object for several seconds without using your scope. Then, shift your vision quickly, looking through the scope at a plain background. Turn the fast-focus eyepiece clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust to your eyes. The reticle pattern should be sharp and clear before your eye can refocus. After you have made your adjustment, with a quick glance re-check the image. WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THE RIFLESCOPE (OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL INSTRUMENT). IT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR EYES. CENTERING THE RETICLE The reticle was carefully set at the optical center of your riflescope at our factory. This setting provides you with the ideal adjustment range from the center position. The riflescope's adjustments are used to zero-in the riflescope. It is wise to check the center of the optical axis before mounting. Do this by placing the scope in a solid V-block (cardboard box with two slots). While looking through the scope in a normal viewing position, carefully rotate the scope. If the target moves in a circle larger than 1" from center (at 25 yards) in relation to intersection of crosshairs, reset windage and elevation adjustments. Remove adjustment caps. Set each adjustment to midpoint and recheck for centering. If target still rotates, use adjustments to correct. 6/14/05 3:39:09 PM ENGLISH MOUNTING To achieve the best accuracy from your rifle, your Bushnell scope must be mounted properly. (We strongly recommend that those unfamiliar with proper procedures have the scope mounted by a qualified gunsmith). Should you decide to mount it yourself: 1. Use a high-quality mount with bases designed to fit your particular rifle. The scope should be mounted as low as possible without touching either the barrel or the receiver. 2. Carefully follow the instructions packed with the scope mounts you have selected. 3. Before tightening the mount rings, look through the scope in your normal shooting position. Adjust the scope (either forward or backward) until you find the furthest point forward (to ensure maximum eye relief ) that allows you to see a full field of view. WARNING: IF THE SCOPE IS NOT MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH FORWARD, ITS REARWARD MOTION MAY INJURE THE SHOOTER WHEN THE RIFLE RECOILS. 4. Rotate the scope in the rings until the reticle pattern is perpendicular to the bore and the elevation adjustment is on top. 5. Tighten the mounting screws. BORE SIGHTING Bore sighting is a preliminary procedure to achieve proper alignment of the scope with the rifle's bore. It is best done using a Bushnell® Bore Sighter. If a bore sighter is not available, it can be done as follows: Remove the bolt and sight through the gun barrel at a 100 yard target. Then sight through the scope and bring the cross hairs to the same point on the target. Certain mounts have integral windage adjustments and, when bore sighting, these should be used instead of the scope's internal adjustments. If major elevation adjustments are needed, they should be accomplished by shimming the mount base. ZEROING Final sighting-in of your rifle should be done with live ammunition, based on your expected shooting distance. If most of your shots will be at short range, zero-in at 100 yards. But, for long-range shooting at big game, most experienced shooters zero-in about three inches high at 100 yards. Three-shot groups are useful for averaging the point of impact. Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 4-5 ELEVATION AND WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT Most Bushnell® scopes feature finger-adjustable audible-click elevation and windage adjustments. 1. Remove the covers from the Elevation and Windage Adjustments. 2. Grasp the Adjustment Bar and turn it in the appropriate "UP" (and/or "R") direction indicated by the arrows. Each "click" or increment on the Adjustment Scale Ring will change bullet impact by 1/4" Minute of Angle. 1/4" MOA corresponds to 1/4 inch at 100 yards, 1/2 inch at 200 yards, 3/4 inch at 300 yards and so on (1/12" at 50 feet for air rifles). WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT RESETTING THE ADJUSTMENT SCALE RING (This feature is not available on all models.) This step is not necessary, but, for future reference, you may want to realign the zero marks on the Adjustment Scale Rings with the index dots. 1. Using a jeweler's screwdriver, loosen the Phillips screw on the Adjustment Scale about 1/2 turn. Take care not to disturb your zero by "losing" a click or two when loosening the screws. 2. Rotate the Adjustment Scale Ring (which should now turn freely) to align the "O" with the Index Dot. 3. Retighten the screw in the Adjustment Scale and reinstall the Elevation and Windage Adjustment Knobs. 6/14/05 3:39:10 PM ENGLISH VARIABLE POWER ADJUSTMENTS To change magnification, simply rotate the Power Selector Ring to align the desired number on the power scale with index dot. When still-hunting or stalking game, a variable scope should be set to the lowest power. You then have the widest field of view for quick shots at close range. Higher powers should be reserved for precise long-range shots. WARNING: A SCOPE SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR EITHER A BINOCULAR OR SPOTTING SCOPE. IT MAY RESULT IN YOU INADVERTENTLY POINTING THE GUN AT ANOTHER PERSON. Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 6-7 ADJUSTABLE OBJECTIVE LENS This feature (if present on your scope) permits precise focusing, while simultaneously readjusting the parallax-free distance, for any range from 50 yards to infinity. To change range focus, turn the Objective Adjustment Ring and align the number with the distance index dot. An alternative method is to look through the scope and turn the Objective Adjustment Ring until the target, at whatever range, is sharply focused. MAINTENANCE Your Bushnell riflescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonable cautious care. 1. When cleaning the lenses, first blow away any dirt and dust, or use a soft lens brush. Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens tissue, or a soft clean cotton cloth, moistened with lens cleaning fluid. WARNING: UNNECESSARY RUBBING OR USE OF A COARSE CLOTH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO LENS COATINGS. 2. All moving parts of the scope are permanently lubricated. Do not try to lubricate them. 3. No maintenance is needed on the scope's outer surface, except to occasionally wipe off dirt or fingerprints with a soft cloth. 4. Use lens covers whenever convenient. STORAGE Avoid storing the scope in hot places, such as the passenger compartments of vehicles on hot days. The high temperatures could adversely affect the lubricants and sealants. A vehicle's trunk, a gun cabinet or a closet is preferable. Never leave the scope where direct sunlight can enter either the objective or the eyepiece lens. Damage may result from the concentration (burning glass effect) of the sun's rays. 6/14/05 3:39:10 PM ENGLISH LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for limited lifetime after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department. Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below: 1) A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling 2) Name and address for product return 3) An explanation of the defect 4) Proof of Date Purchased 5) Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton, to prevent damage in transit, with return postage prepaid to the address listed below: IN U.S.A. Send To: Bushnell Performance Optics Attn.: Repairs 8500 Marshall Drive Lenexa, Kansas 66214 IN CANADA Send To: Bushnell Performance Optics Attn.: Repairs 25A East Pearce Street, Unit 1 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 2M9 Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 8-9 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information. In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at: BUSHNELL Performance Optics Gmbh European Service Centre MORSESTRASSE 4 D- 50769 KÖLN GERMANY Tél: +49 (0) 221 709 939 3 Fax: +49 (0) 221 709 939 8 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from country to country. ©2005 Bushnell Performance Optics 6/14/05 3:39:11 PM FRANÇAIS FELICITACIONES sur votre choix d'une lunette de visée Bushnell. C'est un instrument de précision utilisant les meilleurs matériauz, assemblé par des artisans hautement qualifiés afin d'assurer une vie entiere de service inégalé, même dans las conditions d'utilisation les plus exigeantes. Ce livret vous aidera à atteindre des performances optimales en expliquant l'utilisation et l'entretien de tous les composants de la lunette. Lisez ces instructions soigneusement avant d'installer et d'utiliser l'appareil. Les photos suivantes servent de guides pour la nomenclature et le repérage des éléments mentionnés dans le texte. Bushnell Riflescope#1ABBB0.indd 10-11 Réglage La Hausse Épaule Objectif Bague De Réglage De Grossissement Mise Au Point Rapide Oculaire Réglage De Derive Bague De Réglage De L'Objectif MISE AU POINT DE L'OCULAIRE L'oculaire est conçu pour assurer une mise au point rapide de haute précision. Il s'ajuste plus rapidement que votre oeil ne peut comenser à la suite d'un mauvais réglage de l'appareil. Regardez un objet distant pendant quelques secondes sans utiliser la lunette. Ensuite portez rapidement votre oeil sure l'oculaire en direction d'un panorama neutre. Tournez l'oculaire à droite ou à gauche pour l'ajuster à vision. Le réticule devrait être clair et net avant que votre oeil ait eu le temps de se réajuster. Après le réglage de l'oculaire, jetez un coup d'oeil rapide sur l'objet pour vérifier ce réglage. AVERTISSEMENT: NE JAMAIS REGARDER DIRECTEMENT LE SOLEIL A TRAVERS LA LUNETTE DE VISEE (OU AUTRE INSTRUMENT OPTIQUE). CECI RISQUE DE CAUSER DES DEGATS PERMANENTS AUX YEUX. CENTRAGE DU RÉTICULE Le réticule a été soigneusement ajusté par le service optique de l'usine. Celuici assurer un réglage de portée idéal à partir de son axe. Les réglages de la lunette de visée servent à raffiner la mise au point de la lunette. Il est conseillé de vérifier le centrage de l'axe optique avant installation de la lunette. Ceci peut se fair en plaçant la lunette dans un bloc en "V" solide (tel qu'une boîte à chaussures avec deux découpes). Regardez à travers la lunette tout en la faisant tourner sur son axe. Si le point visé décrit un cercle de plus de 2,5 centimètres par rapport à l'axe des fils croisés du réticule à une distance de 25 mètres, réajustez les mises au point de dérive et de hausse. Enlevez les capuchons de protection des mises au point. Réglez chaque mise au point et revérifiez le centrage. Si le point visé décrit toujours un cercle, recalez les mises au point à nouveau. 6/14/05 3:39:12 PM FRANÇAIS INSTALLATION Votre lunette Bushnell doit être correctement installée pour assurer la précision optimale de votre carabine. (A ce props, nos conseillons fortement à ceuz qui ne sont pas familiers avex les procédures applicables de faire appel à un armurier qualifié pour l'installation de la lunette). Si vous décidez d'installer la lunette vous-même: 1. Utilisez un support de qualité ayant une embase conçu pour votre type de carabine. La lunette devrait être installée aussi près que possible sans toute-fois ven ...