Zeiss TERRA 3X User Manual

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User Handbook / Warranty Gebrauchshinweise / Garantie Mode d’emploi / Garantie Modo de empleo / Garantía

U.S. and Canada

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ZEISS. INNOVATIVE SINCE 1846.

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User Instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZEISS riflescope. For over 100 years, the name ZEISS has been trusted in the world of sports optics by discerning customers like you, who demand more from their outdoor experience. Every component, from sophisticated optics to elegant, ergonomic bodies is a measured synthesis of intuitive design, legendary German engineering, and supreme craftsmanship. We hope that you will enjoy the use of your new ZEISS product.

Safety Information

Environmental influences

Do not under any circumstances look through the riflescope at the sun or laser light sources! Serious eye injury may otherwise result.

Never leave the device in the sun for extended periods without the protective lens cap. The objective lens and eyepiece can damage the interior components.

Avoid touching the metal surface after exposure to extreme sunlight or cold.

Danger of swallowing

Do not leave removable exterior parts within reach of children (danger of swallowing).

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Function

Before working on the mounted riflescope, always check to ensure that the firearm is not loaded.

Be sure to leave sufficient eye relief in the mounted position to prevent injuries from recoil.

Please make sure that the riflescope is functioning properly before use.

Look through the lens to ensure it provides a clear, undisturbed image.

Verify zero and correct adjustments by test shooting before going afield.

Table of contents
Components	2
Contents in box	2
Riflescope adjustments	2
Riflescope installation and use	4
Care and maintenance	6
RZ Ballistic Reticle	7
XB75 reticle	16
Technical data	18
Warranty (USA)	20

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Components

(1)Magnification Ring

(2)Index Mark

(3)Graduated Ring

(4)Elevation Dial

(5)Elevation Cap

(6)Windage Cap

(7)Windage Dial

(8)Eyepiece Focus Ring

	Contents in box ZEISS TERRA® 3X
	Product		Order number	Included in Delivery
	TERRA 3X	2-7x32	522721	Riflescope
	TERRA 3X	3-9x42	522701
				Protective lens cap
	TERRA 3X	3-9x50	522731
				Elevation caps
	TERRA 3X	4-12x42	522711
				User handbook
	TERRA 3X	4-12x50	522741

Riflescope adjustments

Focusing

Start by looking at a distant object (approx. 75-100 yards) without using your riflescope. Then, hold your scope up and look through it at a plain background

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with quick glances while turning the eyepiece focus ring (8) clockwise or counter clockwise until the image of the reticle pattern appears clear and sharp.

Note: Focusing should be done at maximum power to ensure that the image will remain sharp within the entire power range.

Elevation and Windage Adjustment

ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes feature audible click elevation and windage adjustments. One click corresponds to ¼ MOA (Minute of Angle). In other terms, one click corresponds to ¼ inch at 100 yards, ½ inch at 200 yards, ¾ inch at 300 yards and so on. In metric adjustment, one MOA (four clicks) moves the point of impact by 29mm at 100 meters. In order to make adjustments, you must first unscrew the protective windage and elevation caps.

ELEVATION:

Unscrew protective cap for elevation (5).

If the rifle shoots low, turn elevation dial (4) counter clockwise to move the point of impact up (“UP” direction).

If the rifle shoots high, turn elevation dial (4) clockwise to move the point of impact down.

WINDAGE:

Unscrew protective cap for windage (6).

If the rifle shoots too far left, turn windage dial (7) counter clockwise to move the point of impact toward the right (“R” direction).

If the rifle shoots too far right, turn windage dial (7) clockwise to move the point of impact toward the left.

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Magnification

Change the power by turning the magnification ring (1) on the eyepiece counter clockwise (to increase power) or clockwise (to decrease power). Align the index of the magnification ring with the desired magnification setting on the eyepiece. Use your riflescope on a lower power setting (resulting in a wider field of view) to make a quick shot at close distance. Increase the magnification level for precision long-range shots.

Reticle

Your riflescope is equipped with a reticle pattern of your choice. The reticles of all ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes are located in the second image plane. This means, that only the target image is magnified and changes when the power is changed - the recticle size does not change. Therefore, range estimations with second image plane reticles should always be done at consistent power. For ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes with RZ ballistic reticle, please refer to page 7.

Riflescope installation and use

Centering the Reticle

For the optimum adjustment range, the reticle was factory pre-set at the optical center of your riflescope. We recommend that you verify the center of the optical axis before mounting.

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Mounting

ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes require 1-inch rings. Only use high quality rings and bases recommended for your rifle and follow ring manufacturer’s instructions for mounting. The riflescope should be mounted as low as possible, without touching anything except the mounting rings. Before tightening the rings, adjust for maximum eye-relief with full field of view to avoid injury from recoil. Also be certain your scope is mounted level on the 180° axis.

Bore Sighting

Bore sighting saves time and ammunition and is recommended to achieve proper alignment of the riflescope with the rifle’s bore. You can either use a Bore Sighter for this process, or simply remove the bolt and sight through the barrel at a 25 yard target. With the bulls-eye centered in the bore (Fig. 1), make windage and elevation adjustments to move the crosshairs to the bulls-eye on the target (Fig. 2). Be careful not to move rifle during windage and elevation adjustments.

Zeroing

Final sighting-in of your rifle should be done using the exact ammunition you expect to hunt or shoot with.

a.Carefully fire a three-shot group

b.Use the center of that group as a reference point for adjustments to windage and elevation

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c.Example (Fig. 3): the center of the group on the target is two inches low and three inches right. If you are sighting-in at 100 yards, you should make a 2-MOA adjustment up, and a 3-MOA adjustment left. 1 click corresponds to ¼ MOA (Minute of Angle).

Care and maintenance

To clean, blow off any dust or carefully wipe off larger dirt particle with a soft brush. Fingerprints, and other more stubborn stains should be removed with water or a premium optical lens cleaner, and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid storing the scope in places with excessive heat. We recommend to store your riflescope in a dry place with good ventilation.

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Carl Zeiss Sports Optics

Ballistic Reticle

User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZEISS riflescope with RZ Reticles ballistic.

RZ Reticles combined with the superior optics and performance that ZEISS is known for will provide you with the best riflescope to take afield or to the range.

The key to this system is the Optimal Power Setting as determined by the ZEISS Ballistic Calculator. This will provide you with the ideal power setting in order to provide accurate shot placement while using the holdover bars.

Most other ballistic reticle systems rely on the scope being set to its maximum power setting and corresponding potential loss of accuracy or intuitive placement of the bars. The ZEISS Ballistic Calculator will provide you with the Optimal Power Setting to match the bars of the RZ reticle to the specific drop of the ammunition you are using.

Note: Optimum Power Setting will change with variables like elevation, bullet weight, velocity, BC, etc. You only need to set the magnification to the Optimum Power Setting when using the reticle holdover bars.

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Classification

Each RZ Reticle is designed to match a category or type of ammunition. The reticles are not limited to these calibers or uses, but the correct caliber class provides the best performance and reticle selection.

RETICLE	CLASSIFICATION	CALIBER CLASS (EXAMPLE)
RZ6	Standard Hunting	.243, .270, .30-06, 7MM-08,
	Calibers	.308 etc.
RZ8	Magnum Calibers	7MM REM MAG, .300 WIN MAG,
		.300 Wby Mag, .338 RUM,
		7MM STW, 270 WSM etc.

Parallax

All ZEISS RZ Reticles riflescopes are factory set to be parallax free at 300 yards. This is to help compensate for the effects of parallax at longer distances.

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Zeroing with RZ Reticles

Example

Scope:	ZEISS TERRA 3X 4-12x42
Reticle:	RZ8
Caliber:	Factory Loaded .300 Wby Mag
Ammo:	180 gr. Barnes TSX
BC:	.453
Velocity:	3240 with 24 Inch Barrel
Altitude:	3,500 ft.
Temp:	59 F
1. If you do not	have internet access, please call ZEISS Customer Service

to assist you in determining the OPTIMAL POWER SETTING for your scope

(1-800-441-3005).

2.If you do have internet access log on to www.zeiss.com/us/sports-optics, access the ZEISS Ballistic Calculator and follow the online step-by-step instructions to determine the OPTIMAL POWER SETTING for your scope.

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Here you will:

Select your factory load or bullet (if handloading).

Change any atmospheric conditions that will affect ballistics, i.e. temperature or altitude.

Change any ballistics information related to handloads, i.e. muzzle velocity.

Determine the Optimal Power setting for your scope based on the parameters you have selected.

3.Zero your rifle at 200 yards using the center crosshair. If access to a 200 yard range is not available, then shoot at 100 yards and follow the ZEISS Ballistic Calculator’s or manufacturer’s recommended height of shot placement over the target bulls-eye for a 200 yard zero (example 1.5 inches high at 100 yards).

4.Once you have completed your sighting in process and are ready for shooting, remember, you may set your scope to any power setting you wish to shoot at targets from 0 to 300 yards. The point of impact shift between these distances is typically insignificant on big game. For example, if you are hunting in areas with dense cover or reduced visibility, you may not have a need for the holdover lines and simply use the center crosshair.

5.To fine tune your point of aim:

If shots are slightly high, turn the magnification ring up in very small (<1/4) power increments.

If shots are slightly low, turn the magnification ring down in very small (<1/4) power increments until correct zero is achieved.

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Note: At extended ranges altitude and temperature affect Point of Impact (Example: 0 to 10,000 ft. = POI shift beyond 500 yards of 8“, or more.)

For a complete list of all factory calibers and handloading bullet types please visit the calculator on the ZEISS web site at www.zeiss.com/us/sports-optics.

Holdover / Shot Placement

RZ Reticles can be used with numerous caliber and load combinations. Holdover values in the reticle correspond to those exact distances in yards. Once your rifle is zeroed at 200 yards on the center crosshair and with the magnification ring set to the recommended power setting (obtained on the the ZEISS website) the reticle will now be ready for long range shooting.

Reference Figures 1 & 2.

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Figure 1: Correct Holdover – Shot Placement

EXAMPLE

Bar placement for shot with reticle

200

300

400

500

600

650

700

750

800

400 yard bar placement

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Figure 2: Correct Holdover – Shot Placement

EXAMPLE

500 yard bar placement with reticle

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XB75 reticle

Introduction

Your TERRA 3X with XB75 reticle is a high performance optical device designed to provide years of reliability and service. The XB75 patented reticle allows users to determine aiming points from 20–75 yards in 2.5 yard increments (crosshairs represent whole yards and dots represent half yards, top and bottom of each crosshair represents 2.5 yard increments) when shooting crossbows with speeds from 275 fps–425 fps.

Parallax

The ZEISS XB75 Reticle riflescope is factory set to be parallax free at 30yards.

Zeroing with XB75 Reticle

Choose a place to shoot your crossbow with a safe backstop and ensure that no one can step unseen into or in front of the shooting lane. To start the zeroing process, place a target in front of the backstop at a measured distance of 10 yards. Now take your first shot at the center of the target. If an adjustment is required, remove the dust covers from the windage and elevation turrets of the scope. Now make your adjustment to the turret to bring the point of impact (POI) closer to your point of aim (POA).

For example: If the arrow impact is lower than your aiming point; rotate the elevation turret counter clockwise to raise the point of impact. A high impact point requires a clockwise adjustment. Both turrets will move the (POA) a 1/4 minute of angle per click – this is equal to a 1/4 inch at 100 yards. (4 clicks to move the impact 1” at 100 yards). Since you are sighting in at 10 yards and 20 yards, please remember that you will need 20 clicks to move the impact 1” at 20 yards, and 40 clicks to move the point of impact 1” at 10 yards. After achieving

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an approximate zero at 10 yards, move to a distance of 20 yards and continue adjusting the turrets until the top crosshair of the reticle and the point of impact are the same at this distance,. When you are satisfied with the 20 yard zero, reattach the turret caps.

Calibrating your scope to the crossbow

The ocular ring has engravings for speed and magnification. Adjusting the speed selector also adjusts the magnification. Start by setting the XB75 scope to the chronographed speed of your crossbow. If you do not have an actual chronographed speed, use manufacturers advertised speed of your crossbow. Move to a measured 30 yards from the target. Using the 30 yard marker in the scope, (the second crosshair down) shoot the crossbow at the target. If the arrow impacts the target high of your aiming point, turn the speed selector to a higher speed position and the next arrow shot will impact the target lower. If the arrow impacts the target lower than your aiming point, turn the speed selector to lower speed position and the next arrow shot will impact the target higher. Once the 30 yard crosshair is sighted in, the scope is now calibrated to your crossbow and all of the other aiming points will be correct. At this time, the speed/magnification selector will need to remain in this position (make a note of the position) to keep the scope and the crossbow calibrated to each other. Crossbows with speeds over 425 fps and using a lighter arrow combination may require a main crosswire sight-in point of 30 yards instead of the normal 20 yards. This will require calibrating the scope at 40 yards to compensate for the flat trajectory of the crossbow bolt.

For additional fine tuning instructions, please visit www.zeiss.com/sports and view the updated on-line user manual operating instructions for the TERRA XB75 Crossbow Scope.

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Technical data		2-7x32				3-9x42
Magnification		2.3		7		3		9
Effective lens diameter	mm	24.4		32		42		42
Exit pupil diameter	mm	12.2		4.6		13.8		4.6
Twilight factor		6,5		15		8,5		19.4
Field of view	ft/100yds	46.5		13.5		35.9		12.3
Objective viewing angle	°	7.4		2.5		6.9		2.3
Dioptre adjustment range	dpt.		± 2.5
Eye relief	mm		90 / 3.55
Parallax-free	yds	100 / 30 XB75				100 / 300 RZ6
Square adjustment range	MoA		62				46
Adjustment per click	MoA		1/4
Center tube diameter	mm		25.4 / 1
Eyepiece tube diameter	mm		41
Objective tube diameter	mm		39.5				50
Coating				ZEISS MC
Nitrogen filling				Yes
Waterproof	mbar		400
Functional temperature range	°C	-25 / +50 °C				-13 / +122 °F
Length	in		11.5				12.4
Weight	oz		13.4				14.8

Subject to changes in design and scope of delivery as a result of ongoing technical development.

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		4-12x42			3-9x50			4-12x50
	4			12	3		9	4		12
	42			42	45.1		50	50		50
	10.5			3.5	12.4		4.16	12.4		4.2
	11,3			22.4	8,5		21.2	11,3		24.5
	28.7			10.8	34.8		11.3	27		9
	5.4			1.8	6.6		2.2	5.2		1.7
					± 2.5
					90 / 3.55
		100 / 300 RZ8			100 / 300 RZ6			100 / 300 RZ8
			40		46				40
					1/4
					25.4		/ 1
					41
			50		60				60
					ZEISS MC
					Yes
					400
				-25 / +50 °C			-13 / +122 °F
			12.4		13.2				13.2
			14.8		17.5				17.5
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Carl Zeiss Sports Optics

Warranty (U.S. and Canada)

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WARRANTY (U.S. and Canada)

The ZEISS Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty (“Limited Warranty”)

Subject to limitations on electronic components, camera electronics and accessories described below, your Carl Zeiss Sports Optics product (“product”) is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials for the life of the product. If a defect that is covered by this Warranty is found, ZEISS will, at its option and without charge, either repair your product or replace it with a ZEISS product of comparable specifications and value. This Warranty is transferable.

Victory PhotoScope and Victory PRF products are not covered under a limited lifetime warranty, but are warranted against defects in workmanshipormaterialsforaperiodof2yearsfromthedateofpurchase.

Limited Warranty Conditions for Electronic Components, Camera

Electronics and Accessories

Electronic components are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of 5 years from the original date of purchase. Camera electronics are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase. Carrying straps, lens caps, rubber armoring, plastic parts and similar accessories are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.

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Warranty Disclaimers and Exclusions

This is the exclusive Warranty for the products.

All other warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise, including, without restriction, those of merchantability or of fitness for use, are excluded.

Only products imported by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC and purchased in the United States or Canada from authorized Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC dealers carry this Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty. Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC will not provide warranty service for products purchased through unauthorized dealers.

This Warranty excludes claims for any special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and does not cover damages due to the misuse, neglect, accidental damage, mishandling or alteration of the Product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such cases, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This Warranty is void, if		damage is	caused		by	the	use	of accessories
not sold	or authorized	by Carl Zeiss		Sports		Optics,		LLC, or	from
service by	persons not	authorized	by	Carl	Zeiss		Sports Optics,		LLC.

This Warranty does not cover claims resulting from natural disasters (e. g. floods, storms, fire), acts of war or terrorism and will not apply to damage arising from combat conditions, including but not limited to, damage due to firearms, explosives, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. It will be at ZEISS’s sole discretion to extend service under this Warranty for damage arising from the above-mentioned conditions. ZEISS’s obligation under this

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Warranty is limited to repair or replacement by equivalent product in working condition.

Resale of Product and Export Restrictions

Resale of this product to anyone outside the United States of America is subject to export compliance and is not authorized by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC.

Register Your Product Today

Registering your new ZEISS product is quick and simple and creates a record that can be used if your product needs service or is lost or

stolen. Registration	for	ZEISS optics is voluntary; failure to register
will not diminish	your	limited lifetime transferable warranty rights.

To register your product visit www.zeiss.com/register. If you can’t register your product online, your address has changed, or if you would like to transfer your warranty rights to somebody else, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-441-3005.

Obtain Service For Your Product in North America

To request repair or warranty service, please go to www.zeiss.

com/sports/service, call 1-800-441-3005	or email sportsoptics@
zeiss.com for service information and	specific return instructions.

Please return your product prepaid and insured.

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Service address for U.S.	Service address for Canada
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics	Gentec International
Attn. Service Department	Attn. Service Department
711 Moorefield Park Drive, Bldg. E	90, Royal Crest Court
N. Chesterfield, VA 23236	Markham, Ontario L3R 9X6
USA	Canada

You will be notified in advance of any repair charges for the service being performed that are not covered under warranty.

Any product exported or sold outside the United States and Canada must be returned to the original point of purchase, with a copy of the invoice or your product registration information.

DO NOT return exported items directly to Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC from outside the United States. DO NOT return exported items directly to Gentec International from outside Canada. Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC and Gentec International cannot accept products from, or ship products to, locations outside the United States and Canada.

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics

711 Moorefield Park Drive, Bldg. E N. Chesterfield, VA 23236

USA www.zeiss.com/sports

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