EXPLANATION OF MINUTE OF ANGLE (MOA)

MOA unit of arc measurements are based on degrees and minutes. There are 360 degrees in a circle and 60 minutes in a degree for a total of 21,600 minutes (MOA) in a circle. A minute of angle will subtend 1.05 inches at a distance of 100 yards.

EXPLANATION OF MILLIRADIANS (MRAD)

MRAD unit of arc measurements are base on the radian. A radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc that is equal in length  to the radius of the circle. There are 6.283 radians in all circles and 1000 milliradian in a radian for  a total of 6283 milliradians (MRAD's) in a circle. An MRAD will subtend 3.6 inches at a distance of 100 yards.

BASED ON 1/2 MOA ADJUSTMENTS

* Graduations can be calculated at additional distances beyond 500 yds.

BASED ON 1/10 MRAD ADJUSTMENTS

* Graduations can be calculated at additional distances beyond 500 yds.

FIRST FOCAL PLANE (FFP) RETICLE OR SECOND FOCAL PLANE (SFP) RETICLE

The First Focal Plane is also called the front focal plane. In the first focal plane scope (FFP), the reticle is positioned in front of the magnification lenses, towards the objective lens. As a result, the scope's reticle size changes as you shift through magnification. This is beneficial for long-range shooting because the reticle remains proportional to the target image, allowing for more precise aiming.

In the Second Focal Plane (SFP), the reticle is positioned behind the magnification lenses within the erector system, towards the optical lens, and the change in magnification does not change the reticle size. Therefore, the reticle size will remain static regardless of the magnification power setting. Even as the target appears to grow larger or smaller, the reticle maintains the same size.

How To Choose The Right Scope For You?

Tactical scopes tend to be in the first focal plane for easy range estimation. If you’re a tactical or competitive shooter, the FFP Scope is a good choice when you require precision and extreme accuracy.

Traditional hunting scopes tend to be in the second focal plane since hunting doesn't usually require long range shots. Thus, if you’re a hunter or casual shooter, the SFP Scope is more useable at lower magnifications, cheaper and more popular.

ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

The variable intensity reticle illumination system aids in low light situations.

TO ACTIVATE THE ILLUMINATION:

Rotate the adjustment knob in either direction. There are six levels of brightness with off positons between each brightness setting.

TO CHANGE THE BATTERY:

Unscrew the outer cap located on the illumination/parallax knob, then replace with a new CR2032 Battery. 

EXPLANATION OF PARALLAX

Parallax describes a situation where the focal plane of the object in the scope is offset from the reticle. If you have parallax, you have an optical illusion that must be corrected. Parallax should not be confused with focus. Parallax compensation changes neither the focus of the reticle nor the focus of the image; it simply moves the planes at which these two objects are in focus so that they share the same plane.

TO ADJUST THE PARALLAX:

1. Set your fast focus eye piece for your eye. Look at a blank backdrop and turn your eyepiece in and out until you have a crisp and sharp reticle.
2. Look through the scope and place the reticle cross-hair on target. Move your head around without leaving your exit pupil. Does the cross hair move or become out of focus?
3. If the reticle cross-hair moves or is out of focus, adjust the side parallax until your sightpicture is crystal clear.

TO ZERO THE SCOPE:

1. Start the sight-in process from 25 yards. From a solid rest fire one 3-shot group, ensuring that you fire at same spot each time. Use the grid lines on your target to center and level your cross-hairs.
2. After the first 3-shot group, make adjustments to bring bullet impact to the center of target you’re shooting at. Repeat this process at 100 yards and you will have an accurate 100 yard zero.