Nikon PROSTAFF 5 FFP Riflescope Instruction Manual

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Printed in the Philippines (821C)2E/1510

3.5-14×40SF FFP 3.5-14×50SF FFP

4.5-18×40SF FFP

Instruction manual/Mode d'emploi

Congratulations on your choice of a Nikon PROSTAFF 5 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 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.

Caution

(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.

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 High profile turret (4.5-18×40SF FFP only)·····························2 pieces Hex key (4.5-18×40SF FFP only) ··································1 piece Eyepiece cap ············ High profile turret cap (4.5-18×40SF FFP only) ······················2 pieces Objective cap···········

······················· 1 pair Sunshade (4.5-18×40SF FFP only) ··········································1 piece

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

Fig. 1-1

Fig. 1-2

3.5-14×40SF FFP

3.5-14×50SF FFP

4.5-18×40SF FFP

1 Objective lens 2 Eyepiece lens 3 Elevation adjustment turret 4 Windage adjustment turret 5 Eyepiece adjustment 6 Power index dot 7 Power scale 8 Power selector ring 9 Diopter index dot 0 Side focus adjustment turret a Distance scale b Distance index c Sunshade*

*4.5-18×40SF FFP only

Elevation adjustment Windage adjustment

Supplied*

Shipped

attached to

riflescope

Fig. 1-5 Fig. 1-3

Fig. 1-4

Shipped attached to riflescope

Supplied*

1 Low profile turret

2 Screw for low profile turret 3 Cap for low profile turret 4 High profile turret 5 Screw for high profile turret 6 Cap for high profile turret

*4.5-18×40SF FFP only

2. Speci cations

Actual magni cation (×) 3.5-14 3.5-14 4.5-18 E ective objective diameter (mm) 40 50 40 Exit pupil * (mm) 2.9 3.6 2.2 Eye relief ** (mm) (in) Tube diameter (mm) (in) Objective outside diameter (mm) (in) Eyepiece outside diameter (mm) (in) Adjustment graduation 1click: 7 mm @ 100 m

Max. internal adjustment ***(MOA) Parallax setting (m) (yd.) Field of view at 100m ** (m) Field of view at 100yd. ** (ft) Length (a) (mm) (in) Mount length (b) (mm) (in) Mount length (c) (mm) (in) Mount length (d) (mm) (in) Weight (g) (oz) Structure Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) and nitrogen gas purged

*at maximum magnification **(at minimum magnification)-(at maximum magnification) ***MOA = Minute of Angle

Model 3.5-14×40SF FFP 3.5-14×50SF FFP 4.5-18×40SF FFP

101.6-94.0

4.0-3.7

25.4 1

50.3

2.0 44

1.7

1click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd.

55 55 40

45.72-∞ 50-∞

8.6-2.2 8.6-2.2 6.7-1.7

25.7-6.5 25.7-6.5 20.1-5.0

345

13.6 53

2.1 32

1.3 55

2.2

475

16.8

101.6-94.0

4.0-3.7

25.4 1

60.3

2.4 44

1.7

1click: 7 mm @ 100 m

1click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd.

45.72-∞ 50-∞

364

14.3 53

2.1 32

1.3 55

2.2

535

18.9

101.6-94.0

4.0-3.7

25.4 1

50.3

2.0 44

1.7

1click: 3.5 mm @ 100 m

1click: 1/8 in @ 100 yd.

45.72-∞ 50-∞

345

13.6 53

2.1 32

1.3 55

2.2

475

16.8

Objective Eyepiece

bcd

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

Standard BDC reticle

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.

Model 3.5-14×40SF FFP 3.5-14×50SF FFP 4.5-18×40SF FFP

Reticle Standard BDC Standard BDC Standard BDC

Magni cation All Magni cation All Magni cation All Magni cation

Unit (cm) (in) (cm) (in) (cm) (in)

A 2.09 0.75 2.09 0.75 1.39 0.50

B 13.90 5.00 13.90 5.00 9.73 3.50

C 4.17 1.50 4.17 1.50 4.17 1.50

D 8.34 3.00 8.34 3.00 6.95 2.50

E 5.56 2.00 5.56 2.00 5.56 2.00

F 12.51 4.50 12.51 4.50 12.51 4.50

G 19.46 7.00 19.46 7.00 19.46 7.00

H 30.58 11.00 30.58 11.00 30.58 11.00

I 41.70 15.00 41.70 15.00 41.70 15.00

Reticle subtensions (cm at 100 metres/inches at 100yards)

J 2.78 1.00 2.78 1.00 2.78 1.00

3. Instructions

(1) Focusing

1 Look 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.”

2 Point the objective end of the scope at the sky (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) Magnification

• The PROSTAFF 5 Riflescope has variable magnification. For details, see “2. Specifications”.

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

(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 (clock-

wise) 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

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) Changing the turret*

Remove the turret cap by turning it counter-clockwise. Align the turret to the 0 (zero) position of the scale ring. This is to assure that the scale ring will be correctly aligned to the new turret. (The alignment position should be remembered.) With the turret held with your fingers to avoid shifting of the aligned scale ring, turn the screw in the top of the turret counter-clockwise with the supplied hex key (1) until the screw comes out. Then remove the turret (Fig. 3-1). Insert the new turret into position and align the scale ring to 0. Insert the screw. By securing the turret with your fingers to avoid shifting of the scale ring, turn the screw clockwise with the supplied hex key, until the turret is firmly secured. *Please refer to “Supplied Item(s)” to see if your riflescope is provided with high profile turrets.

Fig. 3-1

(6) Adjustable side focus

The PROSTAFF 5 Riflescope 3.5-14×40SF FFP, 3.5-14×50SF FFP, and 4.5-18×40SF 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.

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