User manual MINOX 35 GT

[. . . ] Thorsten Kortemeier Managing Director 3 If you have additional questions or comments, please contact your Authorized MINOX Dealer or MINOX USA, Inc. 741 Main Claremont, NH 03743 Phone (866) 469-3080 minoxusa@comcast. net 4 Contents Know Your Scope Mounting Focusing the Reticle Establishing Eye Relief Completing Installation Magnification Adjustment Parallax Adjustment (ZA5 4-20x50 only) Sighting-In Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting Service, Technical Data, Warranty Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 7 8 10 11 12 12 13 14 16 17 19 5 MINOX ZA 3 MINOX 35 GT (pictured) 6 7 5 4 3 1 2 6 Know your scope 1. Parallax Control (35 GT 4-20x50 only) 3. MINOPLEX Reticle A B 7 Mounting Always be sure your firearm is unloaded before beginning scope installation. [. . . ] Practice shouldering the rifle in various positions to ensure the scope is positioned optimally. Remember, aiming uphill generally reduces eye relief. Do not move the scope from its optimal eye relief position. Rotate the scope as necessary to position the elevation adjustment as centered at the top. Confirm the vertical reticle line is vertical to the rifle as misalignment can affect longrange accuracy. When the scope is properly positioned, tighten the ring screws evenly until each is firmly tightened or to the torque setting specified by the ring / base manufacturer. 12 Magnification Adjustment Never use your MINOX riflescope as a substitute for binoculars or to watch another person. To change the magnification of the target, adjust the Variable Power Ring located to the front of the eyepiece. The size of the reticle will not change. You'll notice a firm resistance when adjusting the Variable Power Ring; this is by design. Parallax Adjustment 35 GT 4-20x50 only Parallax error ­ the aim on the scope seemingly changing as the position of your eye changes often occurring at higher magnifications ­ is created when the image of the target is not focused in the same plane as the reticle. If they are in the same plane, moving your eye up and down or side to side will not change the position of the reticle in relationship to the target. If they are not in the same plane, shifting your eye will cause the position of the reticle to move in relationship to the target image. Do not disassemble your scope in any way as this could damage the seal which makes the scope water and fog-proof. Transport your scoped rifle in a padded gun case. In the field, protect your scope from excessive 16 impact. When cleaning your rifle, cover the eyepiece to prevent accidental contact with cleaning solutions. Clean the scope periodically by wiping the housing with a clean soft cloth. Carefully clean the surface of both the Objective and Ocular lens: brush away dust and surface particles with a soft (camel hair) brush and use a small amount of alcohol or lens cleaner on lens cleaning tissue to remove smudges, oil, water spots, etc. . Your MINOX scope was properly lubricated during assembly and requires no further lubrication. Trouble Shooting Accuracy Problems Accuracy is affected by many variables, including variations inherent in different rifles. For inconsistent or excessively large groups, double groups, stringing or flyers, here are important items to check: 1) Check all mounting components and screws for tightness. These account for most common accuracy problems. 2) Check for tight seating of the scope in the mounting rings. 3) On model 35 GT 4-20x50, ensure Parallax Control is adjusted to the correct calibration. 4) Check to ensure rifle barrel and chamber are clean and free of copper fouling, as these can affect accuracy. [. . . ] If the seal has failed under normal use, MINOX will repair the scope under its MINOX Lifetime Total Coverage Warranty program. However, fogging is most commonly the result of scope disassembly, which is not covered by the MINOX warranty. With any internal fogging, return the scope to your authorized MINOX Dealer or the MINOX Service Center for repair. External lens surface fogging is a common problem under the right temperature and humidity conditions. [. . . ]