Minox ZA 3, ZA 5 owners Manual
MINOX ZA 3
MINOX ZA 5
Rifle Scopes
MINOX ZA 3
MINOX ZA 5
Welcome to MINOX!
You’re about to join those who have long revered MINOX as an exceptional value in performance
sport optics – that rare, understated blend of extraordinary features, quality, and durability for a
surprisingly affordable investment.
This user guide is intended to provide you with the information you need to take full advantage of
the many features we’ve built into your MINOX ZA 3 or ZA 5 riflescope. Information on proper scope
mounting, adjustment, care, and troubleshooting is included.
Please read all information before starting !
Thorsten Kortemeier
Managing Director
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If you have additional questions or comments,
please contact your Authorized MINOX Dealer or
MINOX USA, Inc.
741 Main
Claremont, NH 03743
Phone (866) 469-3080
minoxusa@comcast.net
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Contents
Know Your Scope Page 7
Mounting
Focusing the Reticle
Establishing Eye Relief
Completing Installation
Magnification Adjustment
Parallax Adjustment (ZA5 4-20x50 only)
Sighting-In
Care & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service, Technical Data, Warranty
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MINOX ZA 5
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Know your scope
1. Objective Lens
2. Parallax Control (ZA 5 4-20x50 only)
3. Ocular Lens
4. Diopter Adjustment
5. Variable Power Ring
6. Elevation Adjustment
7. Windage Adjustment
A. MINOX BDC Reticle
B. MINOPLEX Reticle
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Mounting
Always be sure your firearm is unloaded before
beginning scope installation.
Mount your scope as low as possible without it
touching anything but the mounting rings. The
lower the scope, the quicker you can sight on
the target because the line of sight is in close
proximity to the bullet’s trajectory. Be sure the
scope clears the bolt handle, sights, hammer (if
lever action), and barrel. Your scope must not
interfere with the rifle operation.
Mount your scope as far forward as possible.
MINOX scopes are engineered to provide more
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than four inches of eye relief – the distance
between the ocular lens and your eye while
viewing an image without a vignette effect.
Many shooters have suffered eyebrow injury due
to inadequate eye relief. Remember, too, that
shooting at an uphill angle reduces the distance
between your scope and eyebrow.
MINOX riflescopes are designed to fit most rifles.
If your rifle is not factory drilled and tapped,
consult your authorized MINOX Dealer or local
gunsmith. Select the mounting base(s) you
prefer and refer to the manufacturer’s specific
instructions before following these general steps:
1. Position the mounting base(s) on the receiver
and tighten base screws evenly until each
is firmly tightened or to the torque setting
specified by the ring/base manufacturer. A
removable screw-locking product will help
ensure a tight mount. However, do not use a
screw- locking product that will permanently
bond the screws to the receiver.
2. Center and assemble the two-part mounting
rings to the base. For Dovetail rings, use a
ring wrench or wooden dowel to align and
level the rings. Never use the scope to align
the rings as damage to the scope may result.
3. Remove the top part of the rings and set the
scope on the ring bottom. Be sure a ring is
not placed on the Objective Bell as it may
damage the scope when tightened. Rings
should be placed along the scope tube only.
4. Replace the top part of the rings but do not
completely tighten the screws; the scope may
need to be adjusted to establish proper eye
relief (see section "Establishing Eye Relief"
in this user guide).
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