Operator's Manual

1.2 Key Attributes
The 512 HWS is a lightweight, non-magnifying, optical sight designed for close to
midrange engagements. It allows very fast target acquisition and engagement at short
ranges while providing aiming capability out to 300 meters equal to or better than iron
sights.
The major combat advantage of the HWS is extremely rapid reticle-on-target acquisi-
tion. As quickly as a target is identified, the holographic reticle can be superimposed
on the target. The sight allows operators to maintain eye contact on the target and to
place the holographic reticle onto the target without shifting focus. Operators can
quickly acquire the target and reticle in the same focal plane for fast and accurate shot
placement. The HWS appears to project the holographic image of a reticle on the
target plane. The sight can be used as a bright open reticle image or a fine dot which
is limited only by the acuity of the shooter’s eye. The heads up display window allows
an undistorted and unrestricted view of the target.
The 512 is offered with the following reticle option (see fig. 1):
• 0 - 68 minute ring with vertical and horizontal stadia and a 1 MOA aiming dot.
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