Nikon MONARCH 3 FFP Riflescope Instruction Manual

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Manufacturer:

3-12×42SF FFP 4-16×42SF FFP 4-16×50SF FFP

Instruction manual/Mode d'emploi

Printed in the Philippines (820C)1E/1505

Imprimé en Les Philippines

Congratulations on your choice of a Nikon MONARCH 3 Riflescope. Your new scope is the finest example of Nikon's rugged and durable construction and precision bright optics; important qualities for a serious shooter's En riflescope.

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 25.4 mm (1 in) are required to mount the scope. Follow the ring manufacturer's instructions for mounting procedures. After mounting the scope on your rifle, follow the procedures for reticle alignment.

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	Cleaning cloth ·················································· 1 piece
Eyepiece cap (flip open) ···································1 piece
Objective cap (flip open) ··································1 piece

	Caution
		En
	(1) Do NOT look at the sun through the riflescope. It will permanently damage your eye. This precaution applies to all optical devices, such as cameras and binoculars.

(2)The riflescope is effectively 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.

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 Riflescope 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)

1. Nomenclature

3-12×42SF FFP

4-16×42SF FFP

4-16×50SF FFP

Fig. 1-1

1Objective lens

2Eyepiece lens

3Elevation adjustment turret

4Windage adjustment turret

5Eyepiece adjustment

6Power index

7Power scale

8Power selector ring

9Diopter index dot

0 Side focus adjustment turret

aDistance scale

bDistance index

Elevation adjustment

Windage adjustment

Shipped attached to riflescope

Fig. 1-3

Fig. 1-2

1Low profile turret

2Screw for low profile turret

3Cap for low profile turret

	2. Speciicatf	ions
En
	Model		3-12×42SF FFP	4-16×42SF FFP	4-16×50SF FFP
	Actual magnifi cation	(x)	3-12	4-16	4-16
	Eff ective objective diameter	(mm)	42	42	50
	Exit pupil *	(mm)	3.5	2.6	3.1
	Eye relief **	(mm)	101.6-94.0	101.6-94.0	101.6-94.0
		(in)	4.0-3.7	4.0-3.7	4.0-3.7
	Tube diameter	(mm)	25.4	25.4	25.4
		(in)	1	1	1
	Objective outside diameter	(mm)	49.3	49.3	57.3
		(in)	1.9	1.9	2.3
	Eyepiece outside diameter	(mm)	44	44	44
		(in)	1.7	1.7	1.7
	Adjustment graduation		1click: 7 mm @ 100 m	1click: 7 mm @ 100 m	1click: 7 mm @ 100 m
			1click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd.	1click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd.	1click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd.
	Max. internal adjustment	***(MOA)	48	36	36
	Parallax setting	(m)	45.72-∞	45.72-∞	45.72-∞
		(yd.)	50-∞	50-∞	50-∞
	Field of view at 100m **	(m)	10.6-2.7	8.0-2.0	8.0-2.0
	Field of view at 100yd. **	(ft)	31.8-8.0	23.9-6.0	23.9-6.0
	Length (a)	(mm)	333	344	374
		(in)	13.1	13.5	14.7
	Mount length (b)	(mm)	58	59	59
		(in)	2.3	2.3	2.3
	Mount length (c)	(mm)	34	34	34
		(in)	1.3	1.3	1.3
	Mount length (d)	(mm)	54	54	54
		(in)	2.1	2.1	2.1
	Weight	(g)	510	510	550
		(oz)	18.0	18.0	19.4
	Structure			Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and nitrogen gas purged

Standard BDC reticle

Objective

Eyepiece

b	c	d	Letters A to J in the diagram above refer to the reticle subtensions of units A to J shown on the
			table to the right.
	a

Letters a to d in the diagram above refer to lengths (a) to (d) shown in the Specifi cations table.

	Model		3-12×42SF FFP			4-16×42SF FFP			4-16×50SF FFP

Reticle			Standard BDC			Standard BDC			Standard BDC
Reticle			Standard BDC			Standard BDC			Standard BDC		En

Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation
Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation			All Magnifi cation

	Unit	(cm)		(in)	(cm)		(in)	(cm)		(in)
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<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>100yards)at	B	16.68		6.00	11.12		4.00	11.12		4.00
	A	0.70		0.25	0.70		0.25	0.70		0.25
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>metres/inches100
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>metres/inches100	E	5.56		2.00	5.56		2.00	5.56		2.00
	C	4.17		1.50	4.17		1.50	4.17		1.50
	D	5.56		2.00	5.56		2.00	5.56		2.00
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>at
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>at	F	12.51		4.50	12.51		4.50	12.51		4.50
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>(cm	F	12.51		4.50	12.51		4.50	12.51		4.50
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>subtensions	H	30.58		11.00	30.58		11.00	30.58		11.00
	G	19.46		7.00	19.46		7.00	19.46		7.00
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Reticle
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Reticle	I	41.70		15.00	41.70		15.00	41.70		15.00

	J	2.78		1.00	2.78		1.00	2.78		1.00

6	at maximum magnification (at minimum magnification)-(at maximum magnification) **MOA = Minute of Angle
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3. Instructions

(1)Focusing

1Look through the eyepiece with your eye positioned about 10 cm (4 in) away from the eyepiece to see the reticle you have purchased. Be sure your eye is positioned with proper alignment and with proper eye relief, otherwise the view will“black out.”

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

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

(2) Magnification

	•The MONARCH 3 Riflescope has variable magnification. For details, see“2. Specifications”.	En
	To change powers, rotate the power selector ring until the desired magnification appears adjacent to the power index dot.	En

	(3) Adjustment of the riflescope
	Sighting through the riflescope, align the rifle with your aiming point on the target and shoot a trial round. If the bullet does not hit the aiming point, adjust the elevation and windage as follows:

•If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the elevation adjustment turret (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked“U” for up. If the bullet hits high, turn the elevation adjustment turret (clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked“D” for down.

•If the bullet hits to the right of the aiming point, turn the windage adjustment turret (clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked“L” for left. If the bullet hits to the left of the aiming point, turn the windage adjustment turret (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked“R” for right.

•After the reticle has been adjusted to the point of impact, replace the turret cap for both the windage and elevation adjustment turrets.

(4) Zero setting of adjustment turrets

En The elevation adjustment and windage adjustment turrets have a retracting system. After the reticle has been adjusted to the point of impact, pull out the elevation adjustment or windage adjustment turret. The turret can now be turned freely. Align the zero number to the index line to set the zero setting, and then release the turret. The turret automatically retracts to the original position.

(5) Adjustable side focus

The MONARCH 3 Riflescope 3-12×42SF FFP, 4-16×42SF FFP and 4-16×50SF FFP can be more precisely
focused within the range of at least 45.72 m (50 yd.) to infinity by rotating the side focus adjustment.
Parallax can be eliminated and sight alignment will be accurate.
Use its distance scale as a reference guide.
The adjusting ring has a lock system, so that it will not move during shooting.
When adjusting the focus, pull out the adjusting ring. To lock it, push in the adjusting ring (Fig. 3-1).	FREE	LOCK
	FREE	LOCK
		Fig. 3-1

Note:

•The windage and elevation scales of the MONARCH 3 Riflescope 3-12×42SF FFP, 4-16×42SF FFP and 4-16×50SF FFP are calibrated in divisions of 1/4 minute of angle with a click at intervals of 1/4 minute of angle En (1 division).

•When adjusting the reticle to the point of aim, remember that 1 minute of angle equals approximately 2.54 cm (1 in) at 91.44 m (100 yd.).

Therefore, if the impact point is 5.08 cm (2 in) low and 2.54 cm (1 in) right at 91.44 m (100 yd.) parallax setting, you should adjust 2 minutes of angle up and 1 minute of angle left. In the case of 45.72 m (50 yd.) parallax setting, the adjusting value is 2×. In the case of 68.58 m (75 yd.) parallax setting, the adjusting value is 1.5×.

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