Manual

In order to use the Boone and Crockett
™
Big Game reticle, you must
determine which of the three groups (Group A, Group B, or Group
C) your cartridge and load fits into.
DETERMINE POWER SELECTOR SETTING
First, determine which of the triangles on the power selector is the
correct one to use with your particular rifle caliber, bullet weight,
and muzzle velocity. Refer to the tables of Group A, Group B, and
Group C cartridges on page 1.
Once you have determined which triangle is the correct one for your
rifle caliber, bullet weight, and muzzle velocity, always remember that
is the position to which you must set the power selector when using
any of the hold points on the Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle.
DETERMINE THE RANGE TO THE TARGET
Determine the range to your target using a laser rangefinder such
as a Leupold RB800C, or RX
™
or RXB Series digital laser rangefinder,
or utilize the traditional VX-III range estimating feature using the
space between the Duplex central aiming point and the top vertical
heavy post. For more information about how to use this feature,
consult your Leupold Riflescope Owner’s Handbook.
AIMING
The Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle is a hold point reticle.
For targets judged to be 300 yards (274 meters) away, hold
directly on the 300 yard (274 meter) hold point. For 350 yard
(320 meter) targets, hold directly between the 300 and 400 yard
(274 and 366 meter) hold points. For your convenience, a
450 yard (411 meter) hold point has been included between
the 400 and 500 yard (366 and 457 meter) hold points.
WIND COMPENSATION
The left and right edges of the 300 and 400 yard (274 and
366 meter) hold points may be used as 10 mph (16 kph) wind
compensators. To correct for a wind speed of 10 mph (16 kph),
place the edge of the hold point for the appropriate distance
directly on the target when aiming.
CONCLUSION
•Choosetheappropriateballisticsgroup
•Sight-inatthedistancerequiredbythatgroup(thismaybedone
at any magnification setting)
•Adjustthemagnificationtotheappropriatetrianglebeforeusing
any of the long range hold or windage points
Using the Boone and Crockett
™
Big Game Reticle
The goal of every hunter is a successful hunt with a cleanly made
harvest. Whether a hunter is pursuing big game or varmints, it is
imperative that he or she strive to make a quick, humane kill. It is
with this in mind that Leupold has introduced the Varmint Hunter’s
reticle, a tool intended to allow shooters to make solid hits and
clean kills at longer ranges on varmints.
Together, the Boone and Crockett Big Game reticle and the Varmint
Hunter’s reticle give the hunter two very useful tools intended
to bring about successful hunts with clean and efficient harvests.
Through the use of these straightforward and easy-to-follow
instructions, it is sincerely hoped that all hunters will find their skills
improved and their hunts more successful.
The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System –
Varmint Hunter’s Reticle
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