Leupold FX 3 User Manual

Leupold & Stevens

P.O. Box 688

Beaverton, OR 97075 USA

1 (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653)

Leupold & Stevens

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, OR 97006 USA

www.leupold.com

(503) 526-1400

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You’re Part of the Tradition

In a sport rich in tradition, Leupold® has earned its place as one of the classic

Marcus Leupold’s quest for quality has continued on to the present. In the

words of the ﬁrm’s founder, Frederick Leupold, “We solemnly promise never

to let down on quality; the customer is entitled to a square deal.” This is why

we build every Leupold Golden Ring product to be worthy of the Leupold Full

Lifetime Guarantee. It’s the best customer protection in the business, and it’s

the best way we know to thank you for buying Leupold.

names in hunting and shooting. To be sure, the Golden Ring® scope you now

own is the ﬁnest example of Leupold heritage.

Frederick Leupold came to Portland, Oregon, from Germany in 1907, and

quickly established a ﬁrm to manufacture and repair surveying transits. Fred’s

son, Marcus, broadened the company’s focus in the late 1930s after the avid

outdoorsman missed a buck on the soggy western slopes of Oregon’s Cascade

Range. (His scope had fogged, as was common for scopes of that era.)

Frustrated by the experience, Marcus set out to build a better scope. The rest,

as they say, is history.

Know Your Scope

PARTS oF THE SCoPE

4. The ocular lens (or eyepiece lens) works with the other lenses to

magnify the image, provide correct eye relief, and make

diopter corrections.

Riflescopes have become far more sophisticated over the years, but

the four most basic parts have remained the same. Working from

front to back they are:

1. The objective lens (or front lens) is critical to a superior

sight picture.

2. The internal erector lenses which right the image.

3. The reticle, often referred to as the crosshair, provides the

aiming point.

HoW SCoPES WoRK

As light passes through and beyond the objective lens, the

resulting upside down image is sent to the internal lenses.

Known as erector lenses, these internal lenses return the im-

age to a right-side-up position. Finally, the ocular lens makes

a ﬁnal enlargement of that image and sends it on to your eye.

Your Leupold scope was designed, manufactured, and tested

to ensure that, when properly mounted and sighted-in

Objective Lens

Erector Lenses

Eyepiece Assembly

Reticle Housing

on your firearm, you will enjoy exceptional performance.

A solid mount is critical to satisfactory performance of your

scope. If you have problems or questions, please contact

Leupold Product Service (see page 39).

Power Selector Ring

Eyepiece Lock Ring

Ocular Lens

Windage Adjustment

(opposite side of scope)

10 Side Parallax Adjustment

Elevation Adjustment

How to Install the Scope

THE LoWER THE SCoPE, THE BETTER

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE HANDBooK

A scope mounted close to the rifle ensures proper cheek weld on

the stock for a stable firing position and allows for rapid target

acquisition. We recommend using the lowest possible ring height.

No specific clearance is required, but the scope must clear the bolt

handle, hammer (on lever actions and handguns), sights, and

barrel.

BEFoRE MoUNTINg YoUR SCoPE.

C A U T I O N

When installed, be sure that your scope does not interfere with

firearm operation and does not contact anything except the

mount rings.

Always check and be certain that the firearm is unloaded

before undertaking any work upon it.

NoTE: Use care in mounting the 2.5x28mm Scout riflescope. It is

necessary to place the back edge of the rearmost ring at least 3/4" for-

ward of the ocular bell/tube juncture to avoid possible reticle damage.

Because of the longer eye relief of this product, mounting the scope

back slightly will not in any way impair its function or effectiveness.

INSTALLINg THE BASE, RINgS, AND SCoPE

Please refer to the instructions included with the base and rings for

their proper installation on the firearm.

If necessary, it is safe to position the rear mount ring directly on the

exposed threaded area near the eyepiece, but only after focusing the

eyepiece. This allows a more forward placement of the scope. See

page 8 for more details.

NoTE: The windage and elevation adjustments on new Leupold scopes

are centered as part of the assembly process. If you are mounting

a scope that was previously mounted on another rifle, you should

center the adjustments (please see “Zeroing Windage and Elevation

Adjustments” on page 20 for more details).

ESTABLISHINg EYE RELIEF oN

RIFLES AND SHoTgUNS

3. Position your scope here for maximum eye relief.

Because of the safety considerations associated with proper eye

relief, Leupold strongly recommends that you mount your scope as

far forward as possible. Beyond that, follow these steps:

4. Proceed to CoMPLETINg THE INSTALLATIoN.

NoTE: To confirm that your scope is mounted in the best possible

position, try assuming various positions: kneeling, seated, prone, and

aiming both uphill and downhill. Remember that aiming uphill typically

reduces eye relief. Wearing hunting/shooting specific clothing is

recommended as this may alter eye relief considerations slightly.

1. With the scope as far forward in the mounts as possible, hold

the rifle in your normal shooting position. (Variable power

scopes should be set at the highest magnification for this

process.)

2. Slowly move the scope to the rear just until you can see a full

field-of-view.

W A R N I N G

If a scope is mounted too far to the rear, the eyepiece

can injure the shooter’s brow. Shooting at an uphill angle

also increases this hazard because it shortens the dis-

tance between the brow and the rear of the scope. For

this reason, Leupold scopes are engineered to provide

generous eye relief. Therefore, when mounting your

scope, we recommend positioning it as far forward in

the mounts as possible to take full advantage of this

generous eye relief.

Leupold riflescopes are engineered to provide a generous 3" to 5"

eye relief, depending on the model and the magnification level.

ESTABLISHINg EYE RELIEF oN HANDgUN SCoPES

Since handguns are typically fired from an arms-extended position,

eye relief is less of a safety issue than with riflescopes. However, it’s

still important to get the eye relief right for you.

1. Holding the handgun in your normal shooting stance, position

the scope in the rings to achieve a full field-of-view.

2. Proceed to CoMPLETINg THE INSTALLATIoN.

The eye relief of handgun scopes is more forgiving than that of rifle-

scopes. Nevertheless, it is important that the eye relief is compatible

with your shooting style.

Unlike riflescopes, adjustments to the eyepiece in handgun scopes

affect the eye relief as well as the reticle focus. Turning the eye-

piece clockwise increases eye relief and turning it counterclockwise

decreases it.

Misalignment will not affect accuracy at moderate distances but

it can diminish long range accuracy.

3. When you are satisfied, tighten the ring screws evenly

and securely.

CoMPLETINg THE INSTALLATIoN

FoCUSINg THE RETICLE

1. Without disturbing the optimal eye relief position, rotate the

scope until the elevation adjustment dial is at the top of the

scope.

Secure the scope and firearm in a firm rest. Safely point the scope

at a light colored background object. With the scope approximately

four inches from your eye the reticle should appear sharp and crisp;

if it does not, it is necessary to adjust the focus by means of the

eye piece.

2. From a firing position, check to be sure that the vertical hair

of the reticle aligns with the vertical axis of the firearm.

If your Leupold scope is one of our models with an eyepiece that has

a lock ring, follow these simple steps:

3. Looking through the scope when pointed at the sky, take a

few quick glances at the reticle. The focus of the reticle should

be noticeably different from when you started. Continue this

process until the reticle appears clear and sharp.

1. grasp the eyepiece with your hand and back it away from the

lock ring. once the lock ring is free from the eyepiece, turn it

clockwise away from the eyepiece to keep it out of the way

during the adjustment.

4. When you are satisfied with the image of the reticle, turn the

lock ring so that it rests firmly against the eyepiece.

2. If you tend to hold things away from yourself to see them

clearly (you are farsighted) turn the eyepiece counterclockwise

a couple of turns. If you hold things close to yourself to see

them clearly (you are nearsighted) turn the eyepiece clockwise

a couple of turns.

If your Leupold scope is one of our models without an eyepiece lock

ring, follow these simple steps:

normally changes. You may want to check the sharpness of the

reticle on your scope every few years to ensure it is still adjusted cor-

rectly for your eye.

1. All adjustment is made with the eyepiece.

NoTE: To protect the integrity of the waterproof seal of every Leupold

Golden Ring scope, an internal mechanism prevents the eyepiece from

being removed.

2. Look through the scope with quick glances while focusing the

reticle image. If you tend to hold things away from yourself to

see them clearly (farsighted) turn the eyepiece ring counter-

clockwise until the reticle is clear and sharp. If you hold them

close to yourself to see them clearly (nearsighted) turn the eye-

piece ring clockwise until the reticle is sharp and clear.

The primary function of a scope is to aim the firearm. Never use the

scope as a substitute for binoculars. Never watch another person

through the scope. As always, the golden Rule applies.

If your eyesight changes, readjust the eyepiece. As we age, eyesight

How to Sight-In

USINg A BoRE-SIgHTINg CoLLIMAToR

USINg THE LEUPoLD zERo PoINT

ILLUMINATED MAgNETIC BoRESIgHTER

To save time and ammunition, start out in your shop or gun room

with a bore-sighting collimator. Follow the directions included with

the collimator for specific instructions on its proper use. Remember,

when possible, it is better to make the initial windage adjustments

to the mount base before using the scope’s windage adjustment.

This tool fits any rifle, shotgun, or pistol, and helps you get “on the

paper” fast, without barrel spuds. It works with any optical sight,

and can even be used to recheck your zero, without firing a shot.

See your Leupold golden Ring Dealer or visit www.leupold.com for

more information.

NoTE: Bore-sighting alone is not sufficient to sight-in a scope. You

must make final adjustments by shooting the firearm using the same

ammunition you use in the field.

Figure B

Figure A

TRADITIoNAL BoRE-SIgHTINg (BoLT ACTIoNS)

Preliminary sighting-in can also be accomplished by bore-sighting at

the firing range using a target from 20 to 50 yards away.

1. Position the firearm on the bench, using sandbags to steady

the firearm.

Target as seen

through the bore.

2. Remove the bolt from the firearm.

3. Looking through the bore itself, move the firearm to center the

bull’s-eye of the target inside the barrel, as shown in Figure A.

4. Hold the rifle steady. With the bull’s-eye centered when viewed

through the bore, make windage and elevation adjustments to

the scope until the very center of the reticle is aligned with the

bull’s-eye of the target, as shown in Figure B.

THE FINAL STEP: THREE-SHoT gRoUPS

Whichever bore-sighting method you’ve used, the next steps are the

same on the firing range. To ensure reliable results, always fire from

a rested position when performing these steps. (If you are using an

adjustable objective or side focus model scope, perform any correc-

tion for parallax before continuing, as explained in “Understanding

Parallax” on pages 29-32.)

three inches right. Assuming

you’re sighting-in at 100 yards,

you should make a 2-MoA

adjustment up, and a 3-MoA

adjustment left. Your next

1. Fire a shot or two.

2. If you are several inches off center, make an appropriate

amount of adjustment to move the reticle to the center of

the target.

three-shot group should be

very close to the center of the

target. To learn about making

final adjustments, proceed to

the upcoming section on wind-

age and elevation adjustments.

3. Carefully fire a three-shot group.

4. Use the center of that group as a reference point for the final

adjustments to windage and elevation.

on the sample target, the center of the group is two inches low and

Making Precise Windage And Elevation Adjustments

The style of elevation and windage adjustments on Leupold

riflescopes varies with specific models. Each, however, is clearly

marked in easy to read increments. If, for example, there are four

hash marks from zero to (and including) the number one on an

adjustment knob, then the value of each increment of adjustment

on that knob is 1/4-MoA. It is the same with all Leupold

adjustment dials. one-MoA moves the point of impact at 100 yards

by 1 inch. At 100 meters, it moves 29mm.

The letters found on the windage and elevation dials refer to the

direction that the point-of-impact of the bullet is moved when an

adjustment is made.

ADjUSTINg WINDAgE AND ELEVATIoN

™

oN VX -7 RIFLESCoPES (SPEEDIAL )

The adjustment cover is integral to the adjustment mechanism. To

make a correction, simply rotate the adjustment cover counter-

clockwise until it “pops up,” fully revealing the adjustment indica-

tion markings, and make the appropriate correction. To secure the

adjustment cover, push down while tightening the cover.

ADjUSTINg WINDAgE AND ELEVATIoN

oN TARgET AND TACTICAL SCoPES

Leupold Target, Competition, and most Tactical scopes have

micrometer-style windage and elevation adjustments. A click for

each adjustment division can be both heard and felt so adjustments

to the scope can be made without looking at the dials. Indicators on

the micrometer portion of the dial show the number of complete

360˚ rotations that have been made.

Target style adjustments for range and wind

adjustments in the field.

further adjustments are made in the field.

BULLET DRoP CoMPENSATIoN DIALS

To reposition the dials on Rifleman^®, VX^®-I, and FX^™-I models, place

a coin or screwdriver in the slot in the numbered dial and rotate it so

that the zero aligns with the stamped line indicator mark on the top

of the adjustment screw that is perpendicular to the coin slot.

Special bullet drop compensation (BDC) elevation dials are featured

on selected scopes. These dials are calibrated to achieve adjustment

to specific distances rapidly by distance indicators marked directly on

the dials.

zERoINg THE WINDAgE AND

ELEVATIoN DIALS AFTER SIgHTINg IN

Rifleman, VX-I, and FX-I dials

adjust easily to indicate the

new zero position.

All Leupold scopes feature adjustment dials that can be repositioned

to align the marked zero of the dial with the position indicator

without changing the adjustment setting of the scope. This allows

the shooter to know the original zero of the rifle in the event that

VX-II and FX-II models have a pointer dial that moves with the

adjustment slot. This dial also can be moved independently to align

with the zero on the outermost dial. To reposition this dial simply

rotate it until the pointer is aligned with the zero.

VX-ll, VX-3, FX-ll and FX-3

dials have a separate pointer dial

that can be adjusted to indicate

the new zero position.

VX-3 and FX-3 models have an indicator dial that can be moved

independently to align with the zero on the adjustment dial. To

reposition this dial simply rotate it until the position indicator notch

is aligned with the zero of the adjustment dial.

VX-3, FX-3

VX-II, FX-II

To reposition the dials on VX-7 riflescopes:

1. Unscrew the adjustment cover until it “pops up,” fully reveal-

ing the adjustment indication markings and set screws.

2. Loosen the set screws that surround the top of the dial portion.

3. Move the cylinder dial by hand to align the zero with the gold

witness mark at the base of the cylinder.

4. Secure the set screws.

To reposition the dials on Target and Tactical models:

1. Loosen the set screws that surround the top of the knob until

the cylinder turns freely.

2. Move the cylinder dial by hand to align the zero with the white

perpendicular mark at the base of the cylinder.

3. Tighten the set screws until the cylinder is secure.

Target-style dials can be adjusted to the new zero position by loos-

ening the set screws, rotating the dial, and tightening the

set screws.

2. Counting the clicks or hash marks, turn it all the way in the

other direction.

CENTERINg WINDAgE AND ELEVATIoN

ADjUSTMENTS To ACHIEVE oPTIMUM

ADjUSTMENT TRAVEL

3. Turn the dial back half the amount of clicks or hash marks

counted.

Making windage and elevation adjustments moves the entire erector

system horizontally and vertically inside the scope. If the erector

system is off to one side – as a result of having been mounted on a

non-adjustable mount – the adjustments won’t provide equal travel

in all directions. To regain full balanced travel, you must recenter the

adjustment as follows:

4. Repeat this process for the elevation adjustment.

1. Turn the windage adjustment to the point that it stops moving.

What You Should Know About Variable Power Scopes

Leupold variable power scopes allow you to select from a range of

magnifications to suit your particular rifle, cartridge, and shooting

needs.

All variable power scopes have a power selector ring in front of the

eyepiece assembly. Turn the ring to align the number indicating the

desired magnification with the indicator on the body of the scope.

WARNINg: Do not loosen the screw in the power selector ring.

Doing so will release the internal gas that keeps the scope fog

free. Loosening the screw will also disconnect a pin that controls

the internal operations, causing other problems that would

require factory repairs. Do not lubricate the power selector ring;

doing so is unnecessary.

VX-7 BALLISTICS INDICAToR RINg

Certain ballistics-compensation reticles such as the Boone and

Crockett, and Varmint Hunter’s reticle may require tuning to achieve

maximum precision with multiple loads. The VX-7 ballistics indicator

ring allows you to manually set a reference point for your current tra-

jectory. once the proper magnification setting has been determined

(see Ballistics Aiming System instruction supplement), the ballistics

indicator ring can be aligned with the witness mark on the eyepiece,

allowing fast and accurate return to this setting in the field.

to crosshair) may certainly be estimated. It is necessary to know the

approximate physical size of your target whenever you

estimate range.

RANgE ESTIMATINg WITH VX-3 SCoPES

Selected VX-3 scopes have a built-in range estimator. This system uses

the Duplex portion of the reticle in combination with an additional

set of numbers on the power selector ring. (Also see the Leupold

Range Estimating Reticle Instructions for other reticle types.) In scopes

with this feature the space between the tip of the thicker post of the

Duplex reticle and the center of the reticle covers 16 inches at 200

yards (the size of a Whitetail buck from backbone to brisket).

Range

Power

NoTE: The Duplex reticle was designed to estimate ranges based on the

backbone to brisket dimension of a Whitetail buck. The distance of other

game with a body dimension that is known to be 16 inches (or 32 inches

if the measurement is taken from post to post instead of post

Figure C

on scopes with this feature, the numbers facing forward show the

scope’s magnification settings. The numbers facing the back are for

ranging and show the distances in yards, as shown in Figure C.

To estimate range, follow these steps:

1. View the target through the scope.

2. When targeting an animal with a body that is 16 inches from

backbone to brisket, adjust the power selector until that area of

the animal’s body fits between the center of the crosshair and

the top of the lower heavy post.

Bracket the animal from

backbone to brisket.

3. Read the number on the power selector ring to determine the

approximate distance in yards.

than 2/10ths of an inch.) It is also good to remember that, as long as

you are sighting straight through the middle of the scope, or close to

it, parallax will have virtually no effect on

UNDERSTANDINg PARALLAX

Parallax is the apparent movement of the target relative to the

reticle when you move your eye away from the center point of the

eyepiece. It occurs when the image of the target does not fall on the

same optical plane as the reticle. This can cause a small shift in the

point of aim.

accuracy in a hunting situation.

ABoUT FIXED PARALLAX DISTANCE SCoPES

Any fixed focus optical system can be adjusted to be parallax free at

only one distance. Most Leupold scopes are adjusted at the factory to

be parallax free at 150 yards. However, there are exceptions:

Maximum parallax occurs when your eye is at the very edge of the

exit pupil. (Even in this unlikely event, our 4x hunting scope focused

for 150 yards has a maximum error of only 8/10ths of an inch at

500 yards.)

1. Leupold rimfire scopes are set to be parallax free at 60 yards.

2. Leupold shotgun/muzzleloader scopes are set to be parallax free

At short distances, the parallax effect does not affect accuracy.

(Using the same 4x scope at 100 yards, the maximum error is less

at 75 yards.

3. Leupold Handgun and Ultralight 2.5x scopes are set to be

parallax free at 100 yards.

THE ADVANTAgE oF ADjUSTABLE

PARALLAX SETTINg SCoPES

Target shooting and varmint hunting demand extreme accuracy.

You must have a scope with a parallax adjustment dial for precise

shooting at various ranges. The parallax adjustment can be located

either at the objective end of the scope or on the side of the

adjustment turret housing. The adjustment moves a lens within the

scope causing the target image and the reticle to fall on the same

optical plane. This ensures optimal accuracy at the distance of the

target.

Side Parallax Adjustment

To eliminate parallax in adjustable objective and long range (side

focus) scopes, follow these steps:

NoTE: Settings may vary slightly per individual preferences, air

temperature, and atmospheric conditions.

1. The reticle should be clear (focused) before adjusting the

parallax. If it is not, follow the instructions under “Focusing the

Reticle.” See page 11.

NoTE: The side parallax adjustment knob is not to be used to focus the

target image. If the reticle is first focused and the parallax then properly

set, the image should be clear.

2. With the firearm in a stable position, look through the scope,

concentrating on the center aiming point of the reticle.

EFR SCoPES AND THE ADjUSTABLE oBjECTIVE

Leupold EFR (Extended Focus Range) scopes can eliminate parallax

for distances as short as 10 meters. Unlike conventional adjustable

objective scopes, the focus ring on EFR models rotates more than

360°. It is important to pay special attention when adjusting

these scopes.

3. Move your head slightly up and down while turning side

parallax or adjustable objective ring until the reticle does not

move in relation to the target. Using the numbers on the

adjustable objective ring, you can get your parallax adjustments

close to the proper setting before assuming a shooting position.

1. Turn the focus ring counterclockwise (when viewing though the

eyepiece) until it stops.

allow for the attachment of lens covers and a variety of Alumina^®

accessories. These attachments thread directly into the objective or

eyepiece rings. Turn until finger tight – do not over tighten.

2. Turn the focus ring clockwise until the “10m” mark aligns with the

indicator mark on the bell of the scope.

3. From this point, all readings of the focus ring are in numerical

order when the ring is turned clockwise from the shooting

position.

4. Adjust the ring as you would a standard adjustable objective

model.

INSTALLINg A LENS ATTACHMENT

To adjust the parallax distance,

turn the focus ring.

Many Leupold scopes offer threaded objective and eyepiece rings to

Using the Illuminated Reticle

All Leupold Illuminated Reticle scopes may be used in either the

standard or the illuminated state. When not illuminated, the reticle

performs the same as the reticle in a standard Leupold scope.

Illuminating the reticle allows a better distinction to be made

in poorly lighted conditions between the target and the precise

position of the aiming point.

The control dial for the Leupold Illuminated Reticle

is located above the eyepiece.

To illuminate the reticle:

For prolonged storage, remove the battery.

1. grasp the illumination dial located at the top of the

If the reticle fails to illuminate or appears dim even on the highest

illumination setting, it is necessary to change the battery.

eyepiece shell.

2. Turn the dial clockwise from the oFF position to the first

WARNINg: Always check to ensure that the firearm is unloaded

number indicated on the dial.

before changing the battery in the scope.

3. View the target through the scope to determine if the reticle is

bright enough to stand out clearly against the target.

4. If more illumination is required, continue turning the dial

clockwise until the reticle is clearly visible against the target.

To preserve the life of the battery, always remember to turn the

illumination dial to the oFF position when the scope is not in use.

Changing the Battery

All Leupold Illuminated Reticle scopes use a 3-volt lithium photo

Battery

battery. See page 36.

To change the battery:

1. Remove the battery cover by grasping its edge (located around the

top of the illumination dial) and twisting the cover counterclockwise

while holding the sides of the illumination dial to keep the entire

dial from turning.

2. Remove the old battery from its position in the center of the dial.

The battery for the Leupold Illuminated Reticle is located inside

the control dial and can be changed without tools.

This can be done in two ways:

Replacement 3-volt lithium batteries:

a. grasp the edges of the battery between the thumb and

Duracell . . . . . . . . . . DL1/3N

Varta . . . . . . . . . . . . CR1/3N

forefinger and lift it free of the dial.

Eveready . . . . . . . . . 2L76

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . . . CR1/3N

Kodak . . . . . . . . . . . K58L

b. Turn the scope so that the illumination dial faces downward

and gently tap the eyepiece against the edge of your palm.

There may be other lithium batteries that are acceptable with your

Leupold Illuminated Reticle scope. Check with your local retailer for

other options.

3. Insert the new battery, positive (+) side up.

4. Replace the battery cover on the illumination dial and turn

it clockwise until it is secure while holding the sides of the

illumination dial to keep the entire dial from turning.

Leupold Means Minimal Maintenance

adjusting, to keep out dust and dirt. (It’s worth noting that, unlike

LENSES

competitive brands, Leupold scopes are waterproof even without the

caps in place.)

Leupold scope lenses are coated to reduce light reflections and light

scattering, thus increasing light transmission through the scope. They

should be cleaned as carefully as you would a camera lens. Begin by

using a lens brush to remove dust and then pure alcohol, high-grade

glass cleaner, or pure water on a cotton swab.

EYEPIECE ADjUSTMENT

This adjustment is permanently lubricated. There is no need to

lubricate it. The eyepiece can be rotated as far as it will go in either

direction. It will not detach from the scope as there is an internal

lock ring.

WINDAgE / ELEVATIoN ADjUSTMENTS

These adjustments are permanently lubricated. There is no need

to lubricate them. Keep the adjustment covers on, except when

SELECToR RINg.

SEALS

Leupold scopes are sealed from within by several methods, including

ADjUSTABLE oBjECTIVE/SIDE PARALLAX DIAL

o-rings. All seals are permanent and require no maintenance.

No lubrication is required.

SCoPE EXTERIoR

TRoUBLE SHooTINg TIPS

Leupold scopes are made of rugged 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy.

No maintenance of any kind is required; simply wipe off any dirt or

fingerprints that accumulate with a clean, dry cloth.

Before you ship a scope back to the factory for service or repair,

please check the following items.

1. Check the mount. Make sure the scope is mounted securely to

the rifle. Try, with bare hands only, to gently twist the scope in

the rings or see if anything moves when you jiggle it. If there

is any movement, retighten the mounting system according to

mounting instructions.

PoWER SELECToR RINg (oN VARIABLE PoWER SCoPES)

No lubrication is ever required on the power selector ring. Do

NoT LooSEN oR REMoVE THE HEX-HEAD SCREW IN THE PoWER

2. Make sure the action of your rifle is properly bedded in the

stock, and that all receiver screws are tight and have been

tightened in the sequence recommended by the manufacturer.

A loosely fitted stock can cause changes to the point-of-impact.

3. When test firing a rifle to check the point-of-impact relative to

windage and elevation adjustments, be sure to fire from a solid

bench with sandbags supporting the forearm and buttstock.

4. Be sure to use factory-loaded ammunition of the same bullet

type, weight, and preferably, lot number. If one type of ammu-

nition does not shoot well, try another brand or bullet weight.

5. Be certain that both the barrel and chamber are clean. Heavy

factory grease or copper fouling on an older one can diminish

the accuracy of the firearm.

LEUPoLD PRoDUCT SERVICE

If your Leupold golden Ring scope fails to perform in any way, you

may return it directly to the factory (or one of our international

service centers) for service. We recommend contacting Leupold

Technical Service at 1-800-Leupold (538-7653), and following these

shipping instructions:

1. Remove the rings and any other accessories from the scope.

2. Record the serial number of the scope and keep it for

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3. Include a note with your name, address, telephone number,

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4. Pack the scope in its original box (if you have it), as this is the

safest shipping container. Wrap the package securely using

filament strapping tape on the outside.

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germany: Harold Ros, Coburger Strasse 71,

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our Product Service telephone numbers are (503) 526-1400 or

(800) LEUPoLD (538-7653), fax is (503) 352-7621. They can also be

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4. Passez à TERMINER L’INSTALLATION.

1. Sans déplacer la position de l’œil optimale, tournez la lunette de visée

jusqu’à ce que le cadran d’ajustement d’élévation soit au sommet de la

lunette de visée.

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier aVant de monter

Votre lunette de Visée.

– mise en garde –

Vérifiez toujours et assurez-vous que l’arme à feu soit déchargée

avant d’entreprendre tout travail sur l’arme.

REMARQUE : pour confirmer que votre lunette de visée est

montée à la meilleure position possible, essayez plusieurs positions

: à genoux, assis, accroupi et en visant en amont et en aval.

Rappelez-vous que viser en amont réduit typiquement la position

de l’œil. Il est recommandé de porter des vêtements de chasse/tir

car cela pourrait modifier légèrement la position de l’œil.

– avertissement –

Si une lunette de visée est montée très loin vers l’arrière, l’oculaire

de visée pourrait blesser le front du tireur. Tirer dans un angle

en amont augmente aussi ce danger car cela réduit la distance

entre le front et l’arrière de la lunette de visée. Pour cette raison,

les lunettes de visée Leupold sont aussi fabriquées pour offrir

une bonne position de l’œil. Donc, en montant votre lunette de

visée, nous recommandons de la placer aussi loin que possible

vers l’avant dans les montures pour tirer profit de cette généreuse

position de l’œil.

2. D’une position de tir, vérifiez pour vous assurer que le fil vertical

du réticule s’aligne avec l’axe vertical de l’arme à feu. Un mauvais

alignement n’affectera pas l’exactitude à des distances modérées, mais

pourrait réduire l’exactitude de grande portée.

établissement de la position de l’oeil pour les

carabines et fusils

À cause des considérations de sécurité associées à la bonne position de l’œil,

Leupold recommande fortement de monter votre lunette de visée aussi loin

que possible vers l’avant. Suivez aussi les étapes suivantes :

3. Lorsque vous avez ce que vous recherchez, resserrez bien les vis de

l’anneau uniformément.

mise au point du réticule

1. Avec la lunette de visée aussi loin que possible vers l’avant des

montures, tenez la carabine dans votre position normale de tir. (Les

lunettes de visée à grossissement variable devraient être placées à la

valeur de grossissement la plus élevée pour cette démarche.)

Installez bien la lunette de visée et l’arme à feu dans un appui ferme. Pointez

la lunette de visée vers un objet pâle à l’arrière-plan. Avec la lunette de visée

à environ quatre pouces de votre œil, le réticule devrait être précis et net; si tel

n’est pas le cas, il faut ajuster la mise au point avec l’oculaire.

2. Déplacez lentement la lunette de visée vers l’arrière jusqu’à ce que

vous voyiez un champ de visée complet.

Si votre lunette de visée Leupold est l’un de nos modèles à oculaire à anneau

de verrouillage, suivez ces étapes simples :

terminer l’installation

3. Placez votre lunette de visée ici pour une position de l’œil maximale.

1. Agrippez l’oculaire de la main et reculez de l’anneau de verrouillage.

Lorsque l’anneau est dégagé de l’oculaire, tournez-le dans le

sens horaire en l’éloignant de l’oculaire pour qu’il n’entrave pas

l’ajustement.

d’ajustement et corrigez. Pour replacer le couvercle d’ajustement, enfoncez

tout en resserrant le couvercle.

de la lunette de visée.

établir des ajustements précis de dériVe et d’éléVation

Le style d’ajustements d’élévation et de dérive sur les lunettes de visée pour

carabine varie selon les modèles. Chacun est clairement marqué en incréments

faciles à lire. Si, par exemple, il y a quatre symboles de numéro de zéro à (y

compris) le chiffre un sur un bouton d’ajustement, alors la valeur de chaque

incrément d’ajustement sur ce bouton est de 1/4-MOA. C’est la même chose

pour les cadrans d’ajustement Leupold. Un MOA déplace le point d’impact à

100 verges par pouce. À 100 mètres, il se déplace de 29 mm.

2. Si vous avez l’habitude de tenir les choses loin de vous-même pour voir

clairement (vous êtes hypermétrope), tournez l’oculaire dans le sens

antihoraire de quelques tours. Si vous tenez les choses près de vous-

même pour les voir clairement (vous êtes myope), tournez l’oculaire

dans le sens horaire de quelques tours.

ajustements de dériVe et d’éléVation des lunettes de

Visée de cible et tactiques

Les lunettes de visée de cible, de compétition et la plupart des lunettes de

visée tactiques Leupold offrent des ajustements de dérive et d’élévation

de style micromètre. Vous pouvez entendre et sentir un clic pour chaque

division d’ajustement ce qui vous permet d’ajuster sans regarder les cadrans.

Les indicateurs de la partie micromètre du cadran présentent le nombre de

rotations complètes de 360˚ terminées.

3. Regardez par la lunette de visée pointée vers le ciel et jetez un coup

d’œil au réticule. La mise au point du réticule devrait être vraiment

différente du point de départ. Continuez cette procédure jusqu’à ce que

le réticule semble

Les lettres qui se trouvent sur les cadrans d’élévation et de dérive portent sur

la direction de déplacement du point d’impact de la balle lors d’un ajustement.

remise à zéro des cadrans de dériVe et d’éléVation

clair et précis.

ajustements de dériVe et d’éléVation des lunettes de

Visée

après le zérotage

4. Lorsque vous êtes satisfait de l’image du réticule, tournez l anneau de

verrouillage pour qu’il repose fermement contre l’oculaire.

Toutes les lunettes de visée Leupold comprennent des cadrans d’ajustement

pouvant être repositionnés pour aligner le zéro du cadran avec l’indicateur

de position sans modifier le réglage d’ajustement de la lunette de visée. Ceci

permet au tireur de connaître le zéro original de la carabine s’il doit effectuer

d’autres ajustements sur le terrain. Pour repositionner les cadrans des modèles

pour carabine VX^®-7 (speedial^™)

REMARQUE : pour protéger l’intégrité du joint étanche de toute

lunette de visée Leupold Golden

Ringscope, un mécanisme interne empêche l’oculaire de se séparer

Le couvercle d’ajustement est une partie intégrale du mécanisme d’ajustement.

Pour toute correction, tournez simplement le couvercle d’ajustement dans

le sens antihoraire jusqu’à ce qu’il “ressorte”, révélant ainsi les marques

Rifleman^™, VX^™-I, et FX^™-I, placez une pièce de monnaie ou un tournevis

dans la fente du cadran numéroté et tournez-le pour que le zéro s’aligne avec

la marque de l’indicateur à ligne étampée sur le dessus de la vis d’ajustement

perpendiculaire à la fente de monnaie.

4. Installez les vis de réglage.

2. Comptez les clics ou les marques de numéro et tournez jusqu’au bout

dans l’autre direction.

Pour repositionner les cadrans des modèles Target et Tatical :

3. Ramenez le cadran à la moitié des clics ou marques de numéro

comptés précédemment.

1. Desserrez les vis de réglage qui entourent le dessus du bouton jusqu’à ce

que le barillet tourne librement.

Les modèles VX-II et FX-II ont un cadran à flèche qui se déplace avec la

fente d’ajustement. Ce cadran peut aussi se déplacer indépendamment pour

s’aligner avec le zéro du cadran extérieur. Pour repositionner ce cadran,

tournez-le tout simplement jusqu’à ce que la flèche s’aligne avec le zéro.

Les modèles VX-3 et FX-3 ont un cadran indicateur qui peut se déplacer

indépendamment pour s’aligner avec le zéro du cadran d’ajustement. Pour

repositionner ce cadran, tournez-le tout simplement jusqu’à ce que l’encoche

d’indication de position s’aligne avec le zéro du cadran d’ajustement.

4. Répétez cette démarche pour l’ajustement d’élévation.

2. Déplacez le cadran du barillet à la main pour aligner le zéro avec la marque

blanche perpendiculaire à la base du barillet.

utiliser le réticule éclairé

Toutes les lunettes de visée à réticule éclairé Leupold peuvent servir en mode

courant ou éclairé. Lorsque l’appareil n’est pas éclairé, le réticule joue le même

rôle qu’un réticule de lunette de visée standard Leupold. Éclairer le réticule

permet de mieux distinguer dans des conditions de mauvais éclairage entre la

cible et la position précise du point ciblé.

3. Resserrez les vis de réglage jusqu’à ce que le barillet soit fixé solidement.

centrer les ajustements de dériVe et d’éléVation pour

obtenir un déplacement optimal

Les ajustements de dérive et d’élévation déplacent tout le système érecteur

horizontalement et verticalement à l’intérieur de la lunette de visée. Si le

système érecteur est déplacé d’un côté, suite à un montage sur une monture

non réglable, les ajustements ne permettront pas de déplacement égal dans

toutes les directions. Pour retrouver un déplacement complet équilibré, vous

devez recentrer l’ajustement comme suit :

Pour repositionner les cadrans des lunettes de visée de carabine VX-7^®

Pour éclairer le réticule :

1. Desserrez le couvercle d’ajustement jusqu’à ce qu’il “ressorte”, révélant

bien ainsi les marques d’ajustement et les vis de réglage.

1. Agrippez le cadran d’éclairage sur le dessus du corps de l’oculaire.

2. Tournez le cadran dans le sens horaire de la position « OFF » au premier

chiffre sur le cadran.

2. Desserrez les vis de réglage qui entourent le dessus du cadran.

3. Déplacez le cadran du barillet à la main pour aligner le zéro avec le repère

dorée à la base du barillet.

3. Regardez la cible par la lunette de visée pour déterminer si le réticule est

assez clair pour ressortir clairement par rapport à la cible.

1. Tournez l’ajustement de dérive jusqu’à ce qu’il cesse d’avancer.

4. S’il faut plus d’éclairage, continuez à tourner le cadran dans le sens horaire

jusqu’à ce que le réticule soit bien visible contre la cible.

1. Retirez les anneaux et tous les autres accessoires de la lunette de visée.

à l’extérieur des états-unis :

Canada : Korth Group Ltd., 103 Stockton Point, Box 490

Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7, Canada

2. Enregistrez le numéro de série de la lunette de visée et conservez-le

pour vos dossiers.

Pour conserver la pile, rappelez-vous toujours d’éteindre le cadran d’éclairage

en le plaçant à la position « OFF » si vous n’utilisez pas la lunette de visée.

Pour un rangement à long terme, retirez la pile.

3. Ajoutez une note avec votre nom, votre adresse, votre numéro de

téléphone, votre courriel et une description du problème.

Allemagne : Harold Ros, Coburger Strasse 71, 98673 Eisfeld, Allemagne

Suède : HDF Gyttorp Jakt AB, Svarvaregatan 5, S-302 50 Halmstad, Suède

4. Emballez la lunette de visée dans sa boîte originale (si vous l’avez) car

ceci est le contenant d’expédition le plus sûr. Emballez bien le paquet à

l’aide d’un ruban feuillard à filament à l’extérieur.

Si le réticule ne s’allume pas ou semble faible même en choisissant le réglage

le plus élevé, il faut changer la pile.

Le numéro de téléphone de notre service technique est le

(503) 526-1400, ou (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653),

le fax est le (503) 352-7621.

– avertissement –

Vérifiez toujours pour vous assurer que l’arme à feu soit déchargée

avant de changer la pile de la lunette de visée.

5. Expédiez la lunette de visée par messagerie ou par service postal

(assuré, si possible) à l’une des adresses suivantes :

Vous pouvez aussi les contacter sur notre site Web à www.leupold.com.

serVice des produits leupold

aux états-unis :

Si votre lunette de visée Leupold Golden Ring ne fonctionne pas

correctement, vous pouvez la retourner directement à l’usine (ou à l’un de

nos centres internationaux) pour le service. Il n’est pas nécessaire que votre

concessionnaire expédie la lunette de visée à Leupold, mais il peut vous être

utile pour déterminer s’il faut un service en usine. Veuillez suivre ces directives

d’expédition :

Service de messagerie :

Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

Par la poste :Leupold Product Service P.O. Box 688

Beaverton, OR 97006-5790 USA

utilizar en estado estándar o en estado iluminado. Al no estar iluminada, la

retícula funciona de la misma manera que la retícula en una mira telescópica

Leupold estándar. En condiciones de iluminación deficiente la iluminación de

la retícula permite diferenciar mejor entre el objetivo y la posición exacta del

punto de mira.

Si la retícula no se ilumina o aparece opaca aun al seleccionar el máximo valor

de iluminación, será necesario cambiar la pila.

centrado de ajustes de corrección por efecto del

Viento y de la eleVación

para lograr un desplazamiento de ajuste óptimo

– advertencia –

Al hacer ajustes de corrección por efecto del viento y de la elevación se

desplaza la totalidad del sistema erector horizontal y verticalmente en la mira

telescópica. Si este sistema está desviado hacia un lado – como resultado de

haberlo instalado sobre una base de montaje no ajustable – los ajustes no

proporcionarán un desplazamiento equivalente en todas las direcciones. Para

recuperar el desplazamiento completo y equilibrado, será necesario volver a

centrar el ajuste de la manera siguiente:

Siempre cerciórese de que el arma de fuego esté descargada antes

de cambiar la pila de la mira telescópica.

Para iluminar la retícula:

1. Sujete el cuadrante de iluminación ubicado en la parte superior del cuerpo

del ocular.

le sugerimos leer la totalidad de este manual antes

de instalar la mira telescópica.

2. Gire a la derecha el cuadrante desde la posición de apagado (OFF) hasta el

primer número indicado en el mismo.

– precaución –

1. Gire el ajuste de corrección por efecto del viento hasta que éste tope.

Siempre verifique y cerciórese de que el arma de fuego esté descar-

gada antes de realizar trabajo alguno en dicha arma.

3. Observe el objetivo a través de la mira telescópica para determinar si la

retícula es lo suficientemente brillante como para destacarse con claridad con

respecto al objetivo.

2. Contando los “clic” o las marcas de referencia, gírelo completamente en

la otra dirección.

cómo establecer la distancia de la mira telescópica

para eVitar la fatiga

3. Gire el cuadrante retrocediendo la mitad de la cantidad de “clic” o marcas

de referencia contadas.

4. Si se requiere más iluminación, continúe girando a la derecha el cuadrante

hasta que la retícula quede claramente visible con respecto al objetivo.

ocular durante el uso de rifles y escopetas

4. Repita este proceso para el ajuste de elevación.

Debido las consideraciones de seguridad asociadas con las técnicas utilizadas

para establecer la separación entre ojo y mira para evitar la fatiga ocular,

Leupold recomienda enfáticamente la instalación de la mira telescópica lo más

Para conservar la vida útil de la pila, no se olvide de apagar (OFF) el cuadrante

iluminado cuando la mira telescópica no esté en uso. Para el almacenamiento

prolongado, saque la pila.

cómo usar la retícula iluminada

Todas las miras telescópicas de Leupold con retículas iluminadas se pueden

adelante posible en el arma. Además de lo anterior, siga estos pasos:

3. Cuando la alineación sea de su satisfacción, apriete los tornillos de

manera uniforme y segura.

– advertencia –

Si una mira telescópica se coloca demasiado atrás, el visor puede

lesionar la ceja del tirador. Al disparar en ángulo ascendente tam-

bién se aumenta este riesgo porque se reduce la distancia entre la

ceja y la parte posterior de la mira telescópica. Por este motivo, las

miras telescópicas Leupold están diseñadas para evitar al máximo

la fatiga ocular.

1. Con la mira telescópica en la posición más avanzada posible sobre la

base de montaje, sujete el rifle en la posición normal de tiro. (Para este

proceso se recomienda ajustar las miras de amplificación variable en la

máxima posición de aumento).

cómo enfocar la retícula

Fije la mira telescópica y el arma de fuego en un apoyo firme. Apunte de

manera segura la mira telescópica a un objeto con fondo de color claro. Con la

mira a aproximadamente a cuatro pulgadas de su ojo, la retícula debe apare-

cer nítida y bien definida; de lo contrario, será necesario ajustar el enfoque

por medio del ocular.

2. Desplace lentamente la mira telescópica hacia atrás justo hasta obtener

un campo visual completo.

Por lo tanto, al instalar su mira telescópica, le recomendamos colo-

carla en la posición más adelantada posible sobre

la base de montaje a fin de aprovechar al máximo esta ventaja

práctica para la reducción de la fatiga ocular.

3. Coloque la mira telescópica aquí para reducir al mínimo la fatiga ocular.

4. Continúe para TERMINAR LA INSTALACIÓN.

Si su mira Leupold es uno de nuestros modelos con un ocular que viene con

un anillo de sujeción, siga estos pasos sencillos:

NOTA: Para confirmar que su mira telescópica esté instalada en

la mejor posición posible, pruebe varias posiciones:

de rodillas, sentado, tendido y apuntando con ángulo ascendente

o descendente. No se olvide que al apuntar con

un ángulo ascendente normalmente se reduce la fatiga ocular. Se

recomienda el uso de ropa especial para cacería/

1. Sujete el ocular con la mano y retrocédalo para desprenderlo del anillo

de sujeción. Después que el anillo de sujeción esté libre del ocular,

gírelo a la derecha para alejarlo del ocular y apartarlo durante el ajuste.

para terminar la instalación

1. Sin perturbar la posición óptima para evitar la fatiga visual, gire la mira

telescópica hasta que el cuadrante de ajuste de elevación

se encuentre en la parte superior de la mira telescópica.

2. Si usted tiende a alejar los objetos para verlos con mayor claridad

(hipermetropía) gire a la izquierda el ocular un par de vueltas.

Si usted tiende a acercar los objetos para verlos con mayor claridad

(miopía) gire a la derecha el ocular un par de vueltas.

2. Desde una posición de tiro, verifique que la línea vertical de la retícula

esté alineada con el eje vertical del arma de fuego.

La desalineación no afectará la exactitud a distancias moderadas pero

puede reducir la precisión de largo alcance.

tiro ya que esto puede modificar levemente las consideraciones de

reducción de fatiga ocular.

3. Al ver a través de la mira telescópica cuando ésta apunta hacia las nubes,

dé unos vistazos a la retícula. El enfoque de la retícula debe ser con-

siderablemente diferente al que tenía cuando comenzó. Continúe este

proceso hasta que la retícula aparezca clara y nítida.

bien 29 mm a 100 metros.

de miras telescópicas tácticas tienen ajustes de precisión estilo micrométrico

por efecto del viento y de la elevación.

Las letras que se encuentran en los cuadrantes de corrección por efecto del

viento y de elevación se refieren a la dirección a la que se desplaza el punto

de impacto del proyectil cuando se realiza un ajuste.

Se puede escuchar y sentir un clic por cada marca de ajuste lo cual permite

realizar los ajustes a la mira telescópica sin necesidad de ver los cuadrantes.

Los indicadores en la porción del micrómetro del cuadrante muestran el número

completo de giros de 360˚ que se hayan realizado.

4. Cuando la imagen de la retícula sea satisfactoria, gire el anillo de

sujeción de manera que éste se apoye firmemente contra el ocular.

ajustes de precisión por efecto del Viento y de la

eleVación en miras

NOTA: A fin de proteger la integridad del sello hermético de

cada mira telescópica Leupold Golden Ring,

un mecanismo interno impide el desmontaje del ocular.

telescópicas VX^®-7 riflescopes (speedial^™

)

ajuste a cero de los cuadrantes de corrección por

efecto del Viento y de eleVación

La cubierta de ajuste está integrada al mecanismo de ajuste. Si desea efectuar

una corrección, sencillamente gire la cubierta de ajuste hacia la izquierda

hasta que ésta “salte”, y revele completamente las marcas de indicación de

ajuste, y entonces realice la corrección apropiada. Para fijar la cubierta de

ajuste, haga presión hacia abajo a la vez que aprieta la cubierta.

después de apuntar con la mira

cómo realizar ajustes de precisión por efecto del

Viento y de la eleVación

El estilo de los ajustes de elevación y corrección por efectos del viento (deriva)

en las miras telescópicas Leupold varía con los modelos específicos. Sin

embargo, cada una viene claramente marcada con incrementos de fácil lectura.

Si por ejemplo, hay cuatro marcas de

referencia desde cero hasta el número uno en una perilla de ajuste (ambos

valores inclusive), entonces el valor de cada incremento de ajuste en dicha per-

illa es de 1/4 de MOA. Esta convención es la misma en todos los cuadrantes

de ajuste Leupold. Una unidad MOA

Todas las miras telescópicas Leupold incluyen cuadrantes de ajuste que se

pueden volver a colocar para alinear la marca de cero del cuadrante con el

indicador de posición sin cambiar el valor de ajuste de la mira. Lo anterior

permite al tirador conocer el cero original en el rifle en caso de que sea

necesario realizar ajustes adicionales en el campo. Para volver a colocar los

cuadrantes en los modelos Rifleman^®, VX^®-I, y FX^™-I, coloque una moneda o

un destornillador en la ranura del cuadrante numerado y gire dicho cuadrante

de manera que el cero quede alineado con la marca indicadora de línea

estampada en la parte superior del tornillo de ajuste que es perpendicular a la

ranura para la moneda.

ajustes de precisión por efecto del Viento y de la

eleVación en miras telescópicas

de tiro al blanco y tácticas

Las miras telescópicas Leupold de tiro al blanco, de competición y la mayoría

(o minuto de ángulo) mueve 1 pulgada el punto de impacto a 100 yardas. O

Los modelos VX-II y FX-II tienen un cuadrante apuntador que se mueve con la

ranura de ajuste. El cuadrante también se puede mover independientemente

para alinearse con el cero en el cuadrante más externo. Para volver a colocar

este cuadrante sencillamente gírelo hasta que el apuntador quede alineado

con el cero. Los modelos VX-3 y FX-3 tienen un cuadrante indicador que se

puede mover independientemente para alinearse con el cero en el cuadrante

de ajuste. Para volver a colocar este cuadrante gírelo simplemente hasta que

la muesca indicadora de posición quede alineada con el cero del cuadrante

de ajuste.

1. Afloje los tornillos prisioneros alrededor de la parte superior de la perilla

hasta que el cilindro gire libremente.

la otra dirección.

3. Gire el cuadrante retrocediendo la mitad de la cantidad de “clic” o marcas

de referencia contadas.

2. Mueva a mano el cuadrante del cilindro para alinear el cero con la marca

blanca perpendicular en la base del cilindro.

4. Repita este proceso para el ajuste de elevación.

3. Apriete los tornillos prisioneros hasta que el cilindro quede seguro.

cómo usar la retícula iluminada

Todas las miras telescópicas de Leupold con retículas iluminadas se pueden

utilizar en estado estándar o en estado iluminado. Al no estar iluminada, la

retícula funciona de la misma manera que la retícula en una mira telescópica

Leupold estándar. En condiciones de iluminación deficiente la iluminación de

la retícula permite diferenciar mejor entre el objetivo y la posición exacta del

punto de mira.

centrado de ajustes de corrección por efecto del

Viento y de la eleVación

para lograr un desplazamiento de ajuste óptimo

Al hacer ajustes de corrección por efecto del viento y de la elevación se

desplaza la totalidad del sistema erector horizontal y verticalmente en la mira

telescópica. Si este sistema está desviado hacia un lado – como resultado de

haberlo instalado sobre una base de montaje no ajustable – los ajustes no

proporcionarán un desplazamiento equivalente en todas las direcciones. Para

recuperar el desplazamiento completo y equilibrado, será necesario volver a

centrar el ajuste de la manera siguiente:

Para volver a colocar los cuadrantes en los modelos VX-7:

1. Desenrosque la cubierta de ajuste hasta que ésta “salte”, y revele completa-

mente las marcas de indicación de ajuste y los tornillos prisioneros.

2. Afloje los tornillos prisioneros que rodean la parte superior de la porción

del cuadrante.

Para iluminar la retícula:

1. Sujete el cuadrante de iluminación ubicado en la parte superior del cuerpo

del ocular.

3. Mueva a mano el cuadrante del cilindro para alinear el cero con la marca

blanca perpendicular en la base del cilindro.

2. Gire a la derecha el cuadrante desde la posición de apagado (OFF) hasta el

primer número indicado en el mismo.

4. Apriete los tornillos prisioneros.

1. Gire el ajuste de corrección por efecto del viento hasta que éste tope.

2. Contando los “clic” o las marcas de referencia, gírelo completamente en

Para volver a colocar los cuadrantes en los modelos Target (de tiro al blanco)

y Tactical (tácticos):

3. Observe el objetivo a través de la mira telescópica para determinar si la

retícula es lo suficientemente brillante como para destacarse con claridad con

respecto al objetivo.

muy útiles para determinar si es necesario repararla en la fábrica. Le sugerimos

atender las siguientes instrucciones de envío:

En los Estados Unidos:

4. Si se requiere más iluminación, continúe girando a la derecha el cuadrante

hasta que la retícula quede claramente visible con respecto al objetivo.

Servicio de entrega de paquetes:

Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, OR 97006-5790 USA

1. Retire los anillos y otros accesorios de la mira telescópica.

2. Registre el número de serie de la mira telescópica y consérvelo para

referencia futura.

Para conservar la vida útil de la pila, no se olvide de apagar (OFF) el cuadrante

iluminado cuando la mira telescópica no esté en uso. Para el almacenamiento

prolongado, saque la pila.

Por correo:

3. Incluya una nota con su nombre, dirección, número de teléfono, correo

electrónico y una descripción del problema.

Leupold Product Service P.O. Box 688

Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

Si la retícula no se ilumina o aparece opaca aun al seleccionar el máximo valor

de iluminación, será necesario cambiar la pila.

4. Empaque la mira telescópica en la caja original (si aún la conserva), ya que

éste es el embalaje más seguro para el envío. Envuelva bien el paquete con

cinta de embalaje reforzada con filamentos en el exterior del paquete.

Fuera de los Estados Unidos:

– advertencia –

Canadá: Korth Group Ltd., 103 Stockton Point, Box 490

Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7, Canada

Siempre cerciórese de que el arma de fuego esté descargada antes

de cambiar la pila de la mira telescópica.

5. Envíe la mira telescópica por servicio de entrega de paquetes o de correo

(con cobertura de seguro si fuese posible) a una de las siguientes direcciones:

Alemania: Harold Ros, Coburger Strasse 71, 98673 Eisfeld, Germany

Suecia: HDF Gyttorp Jakt AB, Svarvaregatan 5,

S-302 50 Halmstad, Sweden

serVicio de productos leupold

Nuestros números telefónicos de Servicio de Productos son

(503) 526-1400 o (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653), el fax es (503) 352-7621.

También puede comunicarse con ellos a través de nuestro sitio

Web en www.leupold.com.

Si su mira telescópica Leupold Golden Ring no funciona de la manera espe-

rada, puede devolverla directamente a la fábrica (o a uno de nuestros centros

internacionales de servicio) para su reparación. No es necesario que su conc-

esionario envíe la mira telescópica a Leupold; sin embargo, ellos pueden ser

3. Das Zielfernrohr hier fixieren, um den maximalen Augenabstand zu

gewährleisten.

den Genuss aller Vorteile dieses großzügigen Augenabstands zu

kommen.

bitte das gesamte HandbucH lesen, beVor das

fernroHr montiert wird.

4. Mit INSTALLATION ABSCHLIESSEN fortfahren.

installation abscHliessen

– achtung –

1. Das Zielfernrohr ohne die Position mit optimalem Augenabstand zu

stören, drehen, bis die Höheneinstellungs-Skalenscheibe sich am

Zielfernrohr oben befindet.

HINWEIS: Um zu bestätigen, dass Ihr Zielfernrohr in der opti-

malen Position montiert ist, verschiedene Positionen einneh-

men: kniend, sitzend, bäuchlings und in einem Aufwärts- als

auch Abwärtswinkel. Das Zielen in einem Aufwärtswinkel

reduziert meist den Augenabstand. Das Tragen von Jagd-/

Schießstand-spezifischer Kleidung wird empfohlen, da dies die

Augenabstanderwägungen beträchtlich verändern kann.

Vor dem Arbeiten an der Schusswaffe stets überprüfen und

gewährleisten, dass die Schusswaffe entladen ist.

2. Aus einer Feuerposition überprüfen, dass der vertikale Faden des

Absehens mit der vertikalen Achse der Schusswaffe ausgerichtet ist.

Eine falsche Ausrichtung wirkt sich bei mäßigen Entfernungen zwar

nicht auf die Zielgenauigkeit aus. Bei langen Entfernungen können

jedoch Abweichungen auftreten.

augenabstand bei geweHren und flinten

Aufgrund der mit einem korrekten Augenabstand verbundenen

Sicherheitserwägungen empfiehlt Leupold dringend, das Zielfernrohr so weit

wie möglich vom Auge entfernt zu montieren.

– warnung

–

Darüber hinaus gehen Sie wie folgt vor:

3. Wenn Sie zufrieden sind, die Ringschrauben gleichmäßig und sicher

festziehen.

Wird ein Zielfernrohr zu weit hinten montiert, besteht die Gefahr,

dass das Okular den Schützen an der Braue verletzt. Schießen

in einem Aufwärtswinkel erhöht diese Gefahr, weil dabei der

Abstand zwischen der Braue und dem Okular des Zielfernrohrs

verkürzt wird. Leupold Zielfernrohre sind aus diesem Grund mit

großzügigem Augenabstand konzipiert. Leupold empfiehlt, dass

Sie das Zielfernrohr so weit vorne wie möglich montieren, um in

1. Das Gewehr bei so weit vorne wie möglich montiertem Zielfernrohr

in normaler Schussposition halten. (Zielfernrohre mit variabler

Vergrößerung müssen für diesen Vorgang auf die höchste

Vergrößerungseinstellung eingestellt werden.)

scHarfstellen des abseHens

Bringen Sie die Waffe mit dem Zielfernrohr in einen festen Halt. Richten Sie

das Zielfernrohr auf ein Hintergrundobjekt heller Farbe. Bei einem Abstand

von ungefähr 10 cm zwischen Zielfernrohr und Ihrem Auge sollte das Absehen

gestochen scharf sein. Wenn dies nicht der Fall ist, muss der Fokus über das

Okular verstellt werden.

2. Das Zielfernrohr langsam nach hinten bewegen, bis Sie ein volles

Blickfeld erhalten.

Handelt es sich bei Ihrem Leupold-Zielfernrohr um eines der Modelle mit einem

Okular mit Feststellring, die folgenden einfachen Schritte durchführen:

ein interner Mechanismus, dass das Okular entfernt wird.

wieder zu befestigen, während des Festziehens der

Abdeckung nach unten drücken.

präzise windabdrift- und HöHeneinstellungen

1. Greifen Sie das Okular mit der Hand und ziehen Sie es nach hinten vom

Feststellring weg. Wenn der Feststellring vom Okular

getrennt ist, drehen Sie ihn im Uhrzeigersinn vom Okular weg drehen,

so dass er beim Verstellen nicht im Weg ist.

windabdrift- und HöHeneinstellungen an zielscHeiben-

Die Art der Höhen- und Windabdrifteinstellungen für Leupold-Zielfernrohre

variiert je nach Modell. Jedes Modell ist aber deutlich und in gut leserli-

chen Inkrementen markiert. Wenn z. B. vier Rautensymbole von Null bis

einschließlich der Nummer 1 an einem Einstellknopf vorliegen, ist der Wert

jedes Inkrements an diesem Knopf 1/4-MOA. Dies ist bei allen Leupold-

Skalenscheiben identisch. 1-MOA verschiebt den Treffpunkt bei 100 Metern

um 29 mm.

und scHarfscHützen-modellen

Die Zielscheiben- und Scharfschützen-Zielfernrohre von Leupold weisen

Mikrometerskalen für Windabdrift- und Höhenverstellung auf.

2. Wenn Sie eine Tendenz haben, Dinge von sich weg zu halten, um

sie scharf zu sehen (Weitsichtigkeit), drehen Sie das Okular einige

Umdrehungen gegen den Uhrzeigersinn. Wenn Sie Dinge nahe halten,

um sie scharf zu sehen (Kurzsichtigkeit), drehen Sie das Okular einige

Umdrehungen im Uhrzeigersinn.

Der bei jeder Verstellung erzeugte Klick ist sowohl hörbar als auch spürbar,

was Zielfernrohrverstellungen ermöglicht, ohne auf die Skalenscheiben zu

schauen. Anzeiger auf den Mikrometerbereichen der Skalenscheiben zeigen die

Anzahl der vollständig durchgeführten 360˚-Umdrehungen an.

Die Buchstaben an den Skalenscheiben für die Windabdrift- und

Höheneinstellung beziehen sich auf die Richtung, in die der Treffpunkt des

Geschosses bei Vornahme einer Einstellung verschoben wird.

3. Richten Sie das Zielfernrohr in den Himmel und prüfen Sie das Absehen

einige Male. Die Schärfe des Absehens sollte merkbar anders sein als

zu Beginn. Setzen Sie dieses Verfahren fort, bis das Absehen gestochen

scharf ist.

windabdrift- und HöHenskalenscHeiben nacH dem

einVisieren auf null zurückstellen

Alle Zielfernrohre von Leupold weisen Skalenscheiben auf, die neu positioniert

werden können, um die markierte Nulleinstellung der Skalenscheibe mit dem

Positionsanzeiger auszurichten, ohne die Einstellung des Zielfernrohrs zu verän-

dern. Dadurch kennt der Schütze

windabdrift- und HöHeneinstellung an VX^®-7

zielfernroHren (speedial^™

)

Die Einstellungsabdeckung ist ein integraler Bestandteil des

4. Wenn Sie mit dem Absehenbild zufrieden sind, schieben Sie den

Feststellring zurück, so dass dieser fest am Okular anliegt.

Einstellmechanismus. Um eine Korrektur vorzunehmen, einfach die

Einstellungsabdeckung gegen den Uhrzeigersinn drehen, bis sie „hochspringt“

und die Einstellungsmarkierungen zugänglich sind.

HINWEIS: Um die Integrität der wasserdichten Versieglung aller

Leupold Golden Ringscope-Fernrohre zu schützen, verhindert

in dem Falle, dass im Feld weitere Einstellungen notwendig werden, die

Originalnulleinstellung der Waffe. Um die Skalenscheiben an

Dann nehmen Sie die jeweilige Korrektur vor. Um die Einstellungsabdeckung

den Modellen Rifleman^®, VX^®-I und FX^™-I neu zu positionieren, eine Münze

oder einen Schraubendreher in den Schlitz in der nummerierten Skalenscheibe

stecken und die Scheibe so drehen, dass die Null mit der eingeprägten

Linienmarke oben an der Einstellschraube ausgerichtet wird, die zum

Münzenschlitz senkrecht steht.

umgeben, lösen.

3. Die zylinderförmige Skalenscheibe von Hand verschieben, um die Null mit

der goldenen Markierung an der Zylinderbasis auszurichten.

einen ganz ausgeglichenen Weg zu erzielen, muss die Einstellung wie folgt

neu zentriert werden:

1. Windabdrifteinstellung auf den Punkt drehen, an dem sie sich nicht

weiter bewegt.

4. Stellschrauben festziehen.

2. Die Klicks oder Rautensymbole zählen und ganz in die andere

Richtung drehen.

So werden die Skalenscheiben an Zielscheiben- und Scharfschützenmodellen

neu positioniert:

Die Modelle VX-II und FX-II weisen eine Zeigerskalenscheibe auf, die mit

dem Einstellschlitz bewegt wird. Diese Skalenscheibe kann auch unabhängig

bewegt werden, um mit der Null an der äußersten Skala ausgerichtet zu

werden. Um diese Skalenscheibe neu zu positionieren, drehen Sie einfach, bis

der Zeiger mit der Null ausgerichtet ist. Die Modelle VX-3 und FX-3 weisen

eine Anzeigerskalenscheibe auf, die unabhängig bewegt werden kann, um mit

der Null an der Skalenscheibe ausgerichtet zu werden. Um diese Skalenscheibe

neu zu positionieren, einfach drehen, bis die Positionsanzeiger-Einkerbung mit

der Null an der Skalenscheibe ausgerichtet ist.

3. Die Skalenscheibe um die Hälfte der gezählten Klicks oder

Rautensymbole zurückdrehen.

1. Die Stellschrauben, welche die Oberseite des Knopfs umgeben, lösen,

bis sich der Zylinder ungehindert drehen lässt.

4. Dieses Verfahren für die Höheneinstellung wiederholen.

2. Die zylinderförmige Skalenscheibe von Hand verschieben, um die Null

mit der weißen Senkrechtmarkierung an der Zylinderbasis auszurichten.

Verwendung eines beleucHteten abseHens

3. Die Stellschrauben festziehen, bis der Zylinder fest sitzt.

Alle Leupold-Zielfernrohre mit beleuchtetem Absehen können entweder

im Normalzustand oder im beleuchteten Zustand verwendet werden. Ist

das Absehen nicht beleuchtet, funktioniert es genauso wie das in einem

Standardzielfernrohr von Leupold. Durch Beleuchtung des Absehens kann

bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen besser zwischen dem Ziel und der präzisen

Position des Zielpunkts unterschieden werden.

zentrieren der windabdrift- und HöHeneinstellungen

zu erzielung eines optimalen einstellwegs

So werden die Skalenscheiben an VX-7 Zielfernrohren neu positioniert:

Durch Vornehmen der Windabdrift- und Höheneinstellungen wird das gesamte

Umkehrlinsensystem im Inneren des Zielfernrohrs horizontal und vertikal

verschoben. Ist das Umkehrlinsensystem auf einer Seite falsch ausgerichtet,

weil es an einer nicht einstellbaren Befestigung angebracht wurde, bieten die

Einstellungen keinen ausreichenden Bewegungsweg in alle Richtungen. Um

1. Einstellungsabdeckung aufschrauben, bis sie „hochspringt“ und die

Einstellungsmarkierungen und Stellschrauben zugänglich sind.

So wird das Absehen beleuchtet:

2. Die Stellschrauben, die die Oberseite des Skalenscheibenteils

1. Greifen Sie die Beleuchtungsstellschreibe, die sich oben an der

Okularschale befindet.

ein internationales Kundendienstzentrum) senden. Es ist nicht erforderlich, dass

der Fachhändler das Zielfernrohr an Leupold sendet, doch kann dieser beim

Bestimmen, ob eine Werksüberarbeitung erforderlich ist, sehr hilfreich sein.

Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Versandanweisungen:

In den USA:

Paketdienst:

2. Drehen Sie die Scheibe im Uhrzeigersinn von der Position OFF (Aus) auf

die erste Skalenscheibennummer.

Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, OR 97006-5790 USA

3. Betrachten Sie das Ziel durch das Zielfernrohr, um zu bestimmen, ob das

Absehen hell genug ist, um vor dem Ziel hervorgehoben

zu werden.

1. Entfernen Sie Ringe und anderes Zubehör vom Zielfernrohr.

Per Post:

Leupold Product Service P.O. Box 688

Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

2. Notieren Sie sich die Seriennummer des Zielfernrohrs und bewahren Sie

die Notiz auf.

4. Muss es heller beleuchtet werden, drehen Sie die Scheibe weiter im

Uhrzeigersinn, bis das Absehen vor dem Ziel deutlich erkennbar ist.

Außerhalb der USA:

3. Legen Sie dem Paket eine Notiz mit den folgenden Informationen bei:

Name, Adresse, Telefonnummer, E-Mail-Adresse und Beschreibung des

Problems.

Kanada: Korth Group Ltd., 103 Stockton Point, Box 490

Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7, Kanada

Um Batterie zu sparen, sollten Sie die Beleuchtungsscheibe immer auf OFF

(Aus) stellen, wenn das Zielfernrohr nicht verwendet wird. Wird es für längere

Zeit nicht verwendet, nehmen Sie die Batterie heraus.

4. Packen Sie das Zielfernrohr nach Möglichkeit in die Originalverpackung

oder einen anderen geeigneten, festen Versandkarton ein. Umwickeln

Sie das Paket außen gut mit Paketklebeband.

Deutschland: Harold Ros, Coburger Straße 71, 98673 Eisfeld, Deutschland

Wird das Absehen nicht beleuchtet oder ist es auch bei der höchsten

Beleuchtungseinstellung dunkel, muss die Batterie ausgewechselt werden.

Schweden: HDF Gyttorp Jakt AB, Svarvaregatan 5,

S-302 50 Halmstad, Schweden

WARNUNG: Vor dem Auswechseln der Batterie im Zielfernrohr stets

überprüfen, dass die Waffe entladen ist.

5. Senden Sie das Zielfernrohr per Paketdienst oder Post (wenn möglich

versichert) an eine der folgenden Adressen:

Die Rufnummer des technischen Kundendiensts in den USA lautet

(+1) 503 526-1400 oder (+1) 800 LEUPOLD (538-7653). Der technische

Kundendienst kann auch per Fax unter der Faxnummer (+1) 503 352-7621

bzw. über unsere Website www.leupold.com

leupold tecHniscHer kundendienst

Wenn die Leistung des Leupold Golden Ring Zielfernrohrs in irgendeiner Weise

beeinträchtigt ist, können Sie es zwecks Reparatur direkt ans Werk (oder an

in Anspruch genommen werden.

4. COMPLETARE IL MONTAGGIO.

leggere l’intero manuale prima di montare il

sfruttare al meglio tale caratteristica costruttiva.

cannoccHiale di mira.

NOTA: Per avere la conferma che il cannocchiale è montato

nella migliore posizione possibile, provare varie posizioni:

in ginocchio, seduti, proni, e puntare sia verso l’alto, sia

verso il basso. Ricordarsi che quando si punta verso l’alto

di norma si riduce la distanza dell’oculare dall’occhio. Per

questa operazione si consiglia di indossare indumenti da

caccia/poligono in quanto potrebbero contribuire ad alterare

leggermente le considerazioni sulla distanza dell’oculare

dall’occhio.

completamento del montaggio

– attenzione –

1. Senza alterare la distanza ottimale dell’oculare dall’occhio, ruotare

il cannocchiale finché la manopola graduata di regolazione

dell’elevazione è nella parte superiore del cannocchiale.

Prima di iniziare qualsiasi lavoro sull’arma da fuoco, controllarla e

accertarsi che sia scarica.

distanza tra oculare e occHio sui fucili

2. Dalla posizione di sparo, controllare e assicurarsi che l’incisione

verticale del reticolo sia allineata con l’asse verticale dell’arma da

fuoco. Un cattivo allineamento non influirà sulla precisione a distanze

modeste, ma può diminuire la precisione a lunghe distanze.

Date le considerazioni di sicurezza connesse a una corretta distanza

dell’oculare dall’occhio, la Leupold raccomanda caldamente

di montare il cannocchiale nella posizione più avanzata possibile. Eseguita

l’operazione, procedere come segue:

– avvertenza –

3. Quando si è soddisfatti, serrare bene le viti dei collari in

modo uniforme.

Se il cannocchiale è montato troppo indietro, l’oculare può ferire la

fronte del tiratore in corrispondenza delle sopracciglia. Quando si

spara verso l’alto si aumenta questo pericolo perché si diminuisce

la distanza tra il sopracciglio e la parte posteriore del cannocchiale.

Per questa ragione, i cannocchiali Leupold sono progettati in

modo da consentire una notevole distanza dell’occhio dall’oculare.

Raccomandiamo, quindi, durante il montaggio del cannocchiale, di

posizionarlo sui supporti quanto più possibile in avanti, in modo da

1. Con il cannocchiale montato nella posizione più avanzata possibile,

tenere il fucile nella propria normale posizione di sparo.

(Per questa procedura i cannocchiali a ingrandimento variabile vanno

regolati al massimo ingrandimento).

messa a fuoco del reticolo

Assicurare il cannocchiale e l’arma da fuoco in un sostegno stabile. Puntare

con sicurezza il cannocchiale verso un oggetto che abbia uno sfondo di colore

chiaro. Col cannocchiale posto a circa 10 cm dall’occhio, il reticolo dovrebbe

apparire nitido e ben definito. Se non lo è, regolare la messa a fuoco agendo

sull’oculare.

2. Far scorrere lentamente all’indietro il cannocchiale, fermandosi

appena il campo visivo è completo.

3. Fissare il cannocchiale in tal punto per avere la massima distanza

dell’oculare dall’occhio.

Se il proprio modello di cannocchiale Leupold è uno di quelli munito di ghiera

di bloccaggio, seguire questi semplici passi:

mira Leupold Golden Ringscope è munito di un dispositivo

interno che impedisce il distacco dell’oculare dal cannocchiale.

Il coperchio della regolazione fa parte del meccanismo di quest’ultima. Se

si desidera fare una correzione è sufficiente ruotare in senso antiorario il

coperchio fino a quando “esce” esponendo le tacche indicatrici. Quindi, fare

la correzione desiderata. Per fissare il coperchio è sufficiente spingerlo verso il

basso mentre lo si serra.

1. Afferrare con la mano l’oculare e tirarlo indietro per allontanarlo dalla

ghiera. Quando la ghiera di bloccaggio è libera dall’oculare, girarla

in senso orario, allontanandola dall’oculare, per non ostacolare la

regolazione.

messa a punto precisa della deriVazione e

dell’eleVazione

Le modalità di regolazione dell’elevazione e della derivazione per i cannocchiali

di mira Leupold per fucili cambiano a seconda del modello. Ogni regolazione

è tuttavia eseguita con incrementi di facile lettura. Se, per esempio, vi sono

quattro tacche da zero a uno (compreso) sulla manopola di regolazione,

il valore di ogni regolazione, con quella manopola, è pari a 1/4 di minuto

d’angolo. Lo stesso vale per tutte le manopole di regolazione Leupold. Un

minuto d’angolo sposta il punto di impatto di 1 pollice a 100 iarde. A 100

metri, lo sposta di 29 mm.

regolazione della deriVazione e dell’eleVazione sui

cannoccHiali tattici e da puntamento

2. Se si ha la tendenza ad allontanare le cose per vederle meglio

(presbiopia) ruotare l’oculare in senso antiorario di un paio di giri.

Se invece si tengono le cose più vicino agli occhi per vederle meglio

(miopia) ruotare di un paio di giri l’oculare in senso orario.

I cannocchiali Leupold Target e Competition (da puntamento e da gara),

nonché la maggior parte di quelli di modello Tactical (tattici),

sono dotati di dispositivi di regolazione della derivazione e dell’elevazione in

stile micrometro.

3. Mentre si guarda attraverso il cannocchiale puntato verso il cielo, dare

alcune rapide occhiate al reticolo. Ci dovrebbero essere delle differenze

notevoli nella messa a fuoco del reticolo rispetto a prima. Continuare

finché il reticolo appare chiaro e ben definito.

Ad ogni regolazione si sente e si avverte uno scatto. Pertanto, le regolazioni

dei cannocchiali possono essere fatte anche senza guardare

le manopole graduate. Gli indicatori montati sulla parte in stile micrometro

della manopole graduate indicano il numero di rotazioni a

360° che si sono fatte.

Le lettere sulle manopole di regolazione della derivazione e dell’elevazione

indicano la direzione in cui si sposta il punto d’impatto del proiettile quando si

esegue una regolazione.

4. Quando si è soddisfatti dell’immagine del reticolo, ruotare la ghiera di

bloccaggio in modo da farla appoggiare saldamente

contro l’oculare.

regolazione della deriVazione e dell’eleVazione nel

azzeramento delle manopole di deriVazione e di

eleVazione dopo la taratura iniziale

cannoccHiale

da puntamento VX^®-7 per fucili (speedial^™

)

NOTA: Per proteggere la tenuta stagna, ogni cannocchiale di

I cannocchiali Leupold sono dotati di manopole graduate che possono essere

riposizionate per allineare la tacca zero della manopola con l’indicatore di

posizione senza dover cambiare la regolazione del cannocchiale. In questo

modo il tiratore conosce lo zero originale del fucile, utile qualora fosse

necessario eseguire ulteriori regolazioni su campo. Per riposizionare le

manopole sui modelli Rifleman , VX -I, e FX -I: inserire una moneta o un

cacciavite nella scanalatura del quadrante numerato e ruotarlo fino ad allineare

lo zero con la linea di riferimento impressa sulla parte superiore della vite di

regolazione che è perpendicolare alla scanalatura per la moneta.

in vista le tacche di regolazione e i grani.

un supporto non regolabile — le regolazioni non produrranno la stessa corsa

in tutti i sensi. Per ristabilire una corsa completamente equilibrata, occorre

ricentrare le regolazioni:

2. Allentare i grani situati intorno alla parte superiore del quadrante.

3. Spostare a mano il cilindro graduato fino ad allineare lo zero con la

tacca dorata alla base del cilindro.

1. Ruotare la regolazione di derivazione fino all’arresto.

2. Ruotare completamente in senso opposto contando gli

scatti o le tacche.

4. Serrare i grani.

™

Riposizionamento dei quadranti dei modelli Target e Tactical:

3. Ruotare la manopola in senso opposto per la metà degli

scatti o delle tacche contati.

1. Allentare i grani situati sulla corona esterna della parte superiore della

manopola finché il cilindro ruota liberamente.

4. Ripetere la procedura per la regolazione dell’elevazione.

I modelli VX-II e FX-II sono muniti di un quadrante indicatore solidale con

la scanalatura di regolazione. Anche tale quadrante può essere spostato

indipendentemente per l’allineamento con lo zero della graduazione esterna.

Per riposizionarlo è sufficiente ruotarlo finché l’indicatore è allineato con lo

zero. I modelli VX-3 e FX-3 hanno un quadrante indicatore che può essere

spostato indipendentemente per l’allineamento con lo zero della graduazione

di regolazione. Per riposizionarlo è sufficiente ruotarlo finché la tacca

indicatrice di posizione è allineata con lo zero della graduazione di regolazione.

2. Spostare a mano il cilindro graduato fino ad allineare lo zero con la

tacca bianca perpendicolare alla base del cilindro.

uso del reticolo illuminato

Tutti i cannocchiali di mira Leupold con reticolo illuminato possono essere usati

con o senza illuminazione. Quando non è illuminato, il reticolo si comporta

come il reticolo dei cannocchiali standard Leupold. L’illuminazione del reticolo

consente di distinguere meglio il preciso punto di mira sul bersaglio in

condizioni di luce scarsa.

3. Serrare i grani fino al bloccaggio del cilindro.

centratura delle regolazioni di deriVazione e di

eleVazione per conseguire

la massima corsa di regolazione

Le regolazioni di derivazione e di elevazione spostano l’intero sistema

raddrizzatore in senso orizzontale e verticale all’interno del cannocchiale. Se

il sistema raddrizzatore è spostato su un lato — a causa del montaggio su

Per illuminare il reticolo:

Per riposizionare le manopole graduate sui cannocchiali VX-7:

1. Afferrare la manopola di illuminazione posta sopra l’involucro

dell’oculare.

1. Svitare il coperchio di regolazione fino a quando “esce” mettendo bene

2. Girare la manopola in senso orario dalla posizione di OFF (spento) al

primo numero indicato sul quadrante.

lo si può restituire direttamente alla fabbrica (o a uno dei centri internazionali

di assistenza Leupold) per la riparazione. Non è necessario rivolgersi al

rivenditore per spedirlo alla Leupold, però lo si può contattare per determinare

se è necessaria l’assistenza della fabbrica. Istruzioni per la spedizione:

Negli Stati Uniti:

Se si usa un corriere:

3. Osservare il bersaglio attraverso il cannocchiale per stabilire se il

reticolo è abbastanza luminoso da spiccare chiaramente sul bersaglio.

Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, OR 97006-5790 USA

4. Se occorre una maggiore illuminazione, continuare a ruotare la

manopola in senso orario fin quando il reticolo è chiaramente visibile

sul bersaglio.

1. Togliere i collari ed eventuali altri accessori dal cannocchiale.

2. Annotare e conservare il numero di serie del cannocchiale.

Se si usa il servizio postale:

Leupold Product Service P.O. Box 688

Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

3. Allegare un foglio su cui siano scritti il proprio nome e cognome,

indirizzo, numero di telefono, eventuale indirizzo di posta elettronica e

la descrizione del problema.

Per salvaguardare la durata della batteria, ricordarsi di ruotare sempre la

manopola di illuminazione sulla posizione OFF (spento) quando non si usa il

cannocchiale. Togliere la batteria se si prevede una prolungata inattività.

Fuori degli USA:

4. Imballare il cannocchiale nella scatola originale (se la si è conservata)

perché è il contenitore di spedizione più sicuro. Proteggere bene il

pacco avvolgendo la parte esterna con del nastro adesivo dotato di fili

di rinforzo.

Canada: Korth Group Ltd., 103 Stockton Point, Box 490

Okotoks, AB T1S 1A7, Canada

Se il reticolo non si illumina o appare debolmente illuminato anche al massimo

della regolazione, significa che occorre sostituire la batteria.

Germania: Harold Ros, Coburger Strasse 71, 98673 Eisfeld, Germania

Svezia: HDF Gyttorp Jakt AB, Svarvaregatan 5, S-302 50 Halmstad, Svezia

– avvertenza –

Prima di sostituire la batteria del cannocchiale, controllare e

accertarsi sempre che l’arma da fuoco sia scarica.

5. Spedire il cannocchiale usando un corriere o il servizio postale

(se possibile, assicurare la spedizione) a uno dei seguenti indirizzi:

Il numero telefonico del servizio assistenza negli USA è +1(503) 526-1400

oppure la linea verde (800) 538-7653. Si può contattare il servizio di

assistenza anche tramite fax al numero +1(503) 352-7621 o tramite internet

presso il sito www.leupold.com.

assistenza leupold

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