Nikon ACTIVE TARGET SPECIAL Instruction Manual

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In the event that you should require service for your Nikon RIFLESCOPE,
in case of USA market, please send it directly to:
Nikon Scope Service
841 Apollo Street, Suite 100
El Segundo, CA. 90245-4721
1-800-Nikon SV.
In other market, please bring it to dealer from which you purchased it.

Si vous avez besoin de faire réparer votre lunette de visée Nikon,
apportez-la au magasin où vous l'avez achetée.

3-9×40 4-12×40

Manufacturer:

3-25, Futaba 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0043, Japan

Imprimé en Les Philippines

Printed in the Philippines (801C)1E/1404

Instruction manual/Mode d'emploi

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Congratulations on your choice of a Nikon ACTIVE TARGET SPECIAL Riescope. Your new scope is the nest example of Nikon's rugged and durable construction and precision bright optics; important qualities for a serious
shooter's riescope.
Whether you use your scope for hunting or for target shooting, the procedure for mounting is identical. A set of high-quality steel mounting rings which have a standard diameter of 1 in (25.4 mm) are required to mount
the scope. Follow the ring manufacturer's instructions for mounting procedures. After mounting the scope on your rie, follow the procedures for reticle alignment.

Caution

(1) Do NOT look at the sun through the riescope. It will permanently damage your eye. This precaution applies to all optical devices, such as cameras and binoculars.
(2) The riescope is eectively sealed against moisture and dust. You may use your scope safely either in the rain or in dusty climates. To preserve the appearance of the scope, we recommend that it be dried and

cleaned prior to storage. Use a soft cloth for cleaning metal surfaces and use photographic lens tissue to clean the scope's lenses.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR NIKON RIFLESCOPE IS MOUNTED PROPERLY AND THAT CAREFUL CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN WHEN MOUNTING YOUR NIKON RIFLESCOPE ON A FIREARM.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOUR NIKON RIFLESCOPE BE MOUNTED ON YOUR FIREARM BY AN EXPERIENCED, REPUTABLE GUNSMITH.
THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR HAVING THE NIKON RIFLESCOPE PROPERLY MOUNTED TO A FIREARM AND USING THE NIKON RIFLESCOPE PROPERLY.
ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO USING YOUR FIREARM.

SUPPLIED ITEM(S)

Body ·························································1 piece
Eyepiece cap ············
Objective cap···········

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When setting the reticle for hunting, you should determine your standard range and then adjust the reticle based upon that target distance. For targets which vary from that standard distance, according to personal
preference, you may simply adjust the position of the reticle in relation to your target, or you may wish to use the procedure for trajectory compensation.
We hope that you will enjoy your new Nikon Riescope for many years to come. Enjoy using it, and above all, always follow safe shooting procedures.

N.B. Export of the products* in this manual may be controlled under the laws and relatives of the exporting country. Appropriate export procedure, such as obtaining of export license, shall be required in case of export.
*Products: Hardware and its technical information (including software)

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1. Nomenclature

3-9×40
4-12×40

1 Objective lens
2 Eyepiece lens
3 Elevation adjustment turret
4 Windage adjustment turret

5 Eyepiece adjustment
6 Turret cap
7 Power index dot
8 Power scale

9 Power selector ring
: Diopter index dot

Fig. 1

2. Specications

Model 3-9×40 4-12×40

Actual Magnication 3-9× 4-12×
Objective Diameter (mm) 40 40

upil (mm) 4.4 @ 9× 3.3 @ 12×

Exit P

ye Relief ** (in)

E
(mm)

ube Diameter (in)

T
(mm)

bjective Tube Diameter (in)

O
(mm)

utside Diameter of Eyepiece (in)

O
(mm)

Adjustment Graduation 1 click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd

ternal Adjustment

Max In
(Elevation & Windage)

arallax Setting (yd)

P
(m)

ield of View at 100 yd/m ** (ft)

F
(m)

ength (in)

L
(mm)

eight (oz)

W
(g)

Structure Waterproof (up to 1 m for 10 minutes) and nitrogen gas lled
MOA = Minute of Angle ** (at minimum magnication)-(at maximum magnication)

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*(MOA)

3.6-3.6
91-91

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25.4

1.98

50.3

1.73
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1 click: 7 mm @ 100 m

80 60

100

91.44

33.8-11.3

11.3-3.8

12.4

314

15.0

425

1 click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd
1 click: 7 mm @ 100 m

23.6-7.9

3.7-3.7
94-94

25.4

1.98

50.3

1.73

100

91.44

7.9-2.6

14.1
357

15.9
450

3. Instructions

(1) Focusing

1 Look through the eyepiece with your eye positioned about 4 in (10 cm) away from the eyepiece to see the BDC Active Target

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reticle (Fig 3). Be sure your eye is positioned with proper alignment and with proper eye relief, otherwise the view will “black out.”

2 Point the objective end of the scope at the sky (do not point it at the sun) or at a plain unpatterned wall.

3 Turn the eyepiece adjustment counter-clockwise and then turn it clockwise until the reticle appears sharp.

(2) Magnication

• The ACTIVE TARGET SPECIAL Riescope has variable magnication. For details, see“2. Specications”.

To change powers, rotate the power selector ring until the desired magnication appears adjacent to the power index dot.

BDC Active Target Reticle

Fig. 3