Nikon PROSTAFF 5 Riflescope Instruction Manual

2.5-10×40 2.5-10×50

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 PROSTAFF 5 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

2.5-10×40

2.5-10×50

3.5-14×40 SF

3.5-14×50 SF

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

Fig. 1-3

4.5-18×40 SF

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

Elevation adjustment Windage adjustment

Supplied

Shipped

attached to

riflescope

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

Fig. 1-5 Fig. 1-4

Fig. 1-5

2. Specifications

Actual Magnification 2.5-10× 2.5-10× 3.5-14× 3.5-14× 4.5-18× Objective Diameter (mm) 40 50 40 50 40 Exit Pupil* (mm) 4 5 2.9 3.6 2.2 Eye Relief** (mm)

Tube Diameter (mm)

Objective Tube Diameter (mm)

Outside Diameter of Eyepiece (mm)

Adjustment Graduation 1 click: 7 mm @ 100 m

Max Internal Adjustment (Elevation & Windage)

Parallax Setting (m)

Field of View at 100 m/yd s** (m)

Length (mm)

Weight (g)

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

Model 2.5-10×40 2.5-10×50 3.5-14×40 SF 3.5-14×50 SF 4.5-18×40 SF

***(MOA)

(in)

(yd)

(ft)

(in)

(oz)

97-97

4.0-4.0

25.4 1

50.3

1.98

1.73

1 click: 1/4 in @ 100 yd

70 70 55 55 40

91.44 100

13.5-3.3

40.4-9.9 319

12.6 435

15.3

97-97

4.0-4.0

25.4 1

60.3

2.37

1.73

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

91.44 100

13.5-3.3

40.4-9.9 347

13.7 510

18.0

97-97

4.0-4.0

25.4 1

50.3

1.98

1.73

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

45.72-∞ 50-∞

9.5-2.4

28.6-7.2

345

13.6 490

17.3

97-97

4.0-4.0

25.4 1

60.3

2.37

1.73

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

45.72-∞ 50-∞

9.5-2.4

28.6-7.2

364

14.3 550

19.4

1 click: 3.5 mm @ 100 m

1 click: 1/8 in @ 100 yd

97-97

4.0-4.0

25.4

50.3

1.98 44

1.73

45.72-∞ 50-∞

7.5-1.9

22.4-5.6

345

13.6 485

17.1

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 BDC reticle (Fig. 3-1),

the Duplex reticle (Fig. 3-2), the Fine Crosshair w/Dot reticle (Fig. 3-3), or the Mildot reticle (MILstandard) (Fig. 3-4). 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.

BDC reticle

Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2

Duplex reticle

Fine Crosshair with Dot reticle Mildot reticle (MIL standard)

Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4

(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.

• For the high profile turret, adjustment is made by turning the turret by hand. If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the turret in the direction of the arrow marked “U”. If the bullet hits to the left of the

aiming point, turn the turret in the direction of the arrow marked “R”.

• 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. 3-5). 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. 3-5

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