AIM Sports Scopes User Manual

AIM SPORTS INC. WARRANTY

The Aim Sports Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty covers against
defects in materials and workmanship. Aim Sports Inc. will replace
or repair defective product(s) upon inspection by our technical staff.
Defects or damage from abnormal use, improper storage, unauthor­ized modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse,
alteration or improper installation will void the product(s) warranty
and eligibility. Limited Lifetime Warranty covers item(s) purchased
from an authorized dealer, within the first 90 days of ownership, with
proof of receipt purchase (duplications only). Aim Sports Inc. will
waive the $10.00 shipping and handling fee for returned product(s).
Returned items over 90 days of ownership or no proof of receipt
purchase prior to 90 days, a $10.00 fee will apply to cover shipping
and handling charges. Make checks or money orders payable to:
Aim Sports Inc.

RETURNING ITEMS

Before shipping item(s) back to Aim Sports Inc. a Return Authoriza­tion Number (RA#) must be obtained by calling Technical Assistance.
All return item(s) must be received with RA#. There will be a delay in
processing for all item(s) received without RA#.

Contents

Know Your Scope

How to Install the Scope

How to Sight-In

Making Precise Windage and Elevation Adjustments

What You Should Know About Variable Power Scopes

Using the Illuminated Reticle

Changing the Battery

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FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT US AT:
Telephone: (855) ASK-4AIM
E-mail: [e-mail]

WE WILL REPLACE, OR REPAIR ANY DEFECTIVE ITEM THAT IS
PURCHASED OR MANUFACTURED BY AIM SPORTS INC.

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AIM Means Minimal Maintenance

AIM Product Service

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The Best Consumer Protection in the Business

Reticles

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Know Your Scope

Rangefinder Reticle

Riflescopes have become far more sophisticated over the years,
but the four most basic parts have remained the same.
Workings from front to back are:

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

2. The internal erector lenses which rights the image.

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

4. The ocular lens (or eyepiece lens) works with the other
lenses to magnify the image, provide correct eye relief,
and make diopter corrections.

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 image
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
AIM scope was designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure
that, when properly mounted and sighted-in 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 AIM Product Service (see page 40,
or 43).

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The Rangefinder Reticle is designed specifically to enhance a
shooter’s long range accuracy and ranging capabilities under a
variety of field conditions.

The top long line between

the choke lines is 100 yards;

the next line below is 125

yards and so on in 25 yard

increments to 225 yards.

P4 Sniper Reticle

The P4 Sniper Reticle is designed specifically to enhance a
shooter’s long range accuracy and ranging capabilities under a
variety of field conditions.

1 MOA is equal to one inch at 100 yards, 2 MOA = two inches
at 100 yards.

PART OF THE SCOPE

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1. Objective Lens

2. Paralax Adjustment

3. Elevation Turret

4. Illumination Dial

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5. Tube

6. Windage Turret

7. Power Ring

8. Ocular Lens

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE HANDBOOK

BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR SCOPE

CAUTION

Always check and be certain that the firearm is unloaded

before undertaking any work upon it.

How to Install the Scope

THE LOWER THE SCOPE, THE BETTER

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.

When installed, be sure that your scope does not interfere with
firearm operation, and does not make contact with anything
except for the mount rings.

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Mil-dot Reticle

The Mil-dot Reticle is designed specifically to enhance a
shooter’s long range accuracy and ranging capabilities under a
variety of field conditions.

Product or Warranty Service

AIM Product Service

If your AIM scope fails to perform in any way, you may return it
directly to the factory for replacement.

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT:

Toll Free 1-855-ASK-4AIM

1-855-275-4246

CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT VIA
THE INTERNET:

[e-mail]

www.aimsportsinc.com

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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.

NOTE: The windage and elevation adjustments on new

AIM 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 “Centering Windage and Elevation Adjustments”)

NOTE: Use care in mounting the Pistol/Scout riflescopes.
It is necessary to place the back edge of the rearmost ring at
least 3/4” forward 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.

ESTABLISHING EYE RELIEF ON

RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS

Due to the safety considerations associated with proper eye
relief. AIM strongly recommends that you mount your scopes as
far forward as possible.
Beyond that, follow these steps:

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.

3. Position your scope here for maximum eye relief.

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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS

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, re-tighten the mounting system
according to mounting instructions.

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
ammunition 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 in a barrel can diminish
the accuracy of the firearm.

SEALS

AIM scopes are sealed from within by several methods, includ­ing O-rings. All seals are permanent and require no mainte­nance.

SCOPE EXTERIOR

AIM 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.

POWER SELECTOR RING (ON VARIABLE POWER SCOPE)

No Lubrication is ever required on the power selector ring. Do
NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE HEX-HEAD SCREW IN THE
POWER SELECTOR RING.

ADJUSTABLE OBJECTIVE/SIDE PARALLAX DIAL

No lubrication is required.

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AIM Riflescopes are engineered to provide a generous 3” to 5”
eye relief, depending on the model and the magnification level.

WARNING

If a scope is mounted to 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 distance
between the brow and the rear of the scope. For this reason,
AIM 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.

ESTABLISHING EYE RELIEF ON HANDGUN SCOPES

AIM Means Minimal Maintenance

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 riflescopes. Nevertheless, it is Important that the

eye relief is compatible with Your shooting style.

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AIM 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.

WINDAGE/ ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS

These adjustments are permanently lubricated. There is no
need to lubricate them. Keep the turret caps on, except when
adjusting, to keep out dust and dirt. (It’s worth noting that, unlike
competitive brands, AIM scopes are waterproof even without the
caps in place.)

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.