Manual

The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System provides a series of aiming
points to improve your ability to shoot accurately at longer ranges.
The first aiming point (the intersection of the German #4 reticle) is
designed to be used at 200 yards (183 meters) with most common
varmint cartridges or at 300 yards (274 meters) in several flatter
shooting cartridges designed for longer range use. See the cartridge
group tables below.
The Leupold Ballistics Aiming System provides you with two
different power selector positions, indicated by large and small
triangles located within the magnification level indicators (VX-7
users: see “Another Way to Sight In” on page 8). These are provided
to allow you to select the hold points best suited to the cartridge
you are using. In some cases, the smaller triangle setting can be used
to accommodate your slower, heavier bullet load, while the larger
triangle can be used to accommodate a faster, lighter bullet load in
the same rifle. The reticle assumes bullets of similar spitzer shape will
be used throughout.
As an example, a .223 Remington with a 40 gr (2.6 gram) V-max
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bullet and 3800 fps (1158 mps) muzzle velocity would require the
use of the larger triangle mark. A .223 Remington with a 55 gr
(3.6 gram) V-max bullet at 3240 fps (988 mps) muzzle velocity
would use the smaller triangle mark. We have designated three
sets of cartridges to be used in conjunction with the large and
small triangles and sight-in distances of 200 yards (183 meters),
described as Group A, Group B, and Group C.
• Group A cartridges will use the large triangle and a 200 yard
(183 meter) zero
• Group B cartridges will use the small triangle and a 200 yard
(183 meter) zero
• Group C cartridges will use the large triangle and a 300 yard
(274 meter) zero
An Overview of the Leupold Ballistics Aiming System
Varmint Hunter’s Reticle Cartridge List
General Instructions For the Use of the
Leupold Ballistics Aiming System
The Varmint Hunter’s reticle is sighted-in by zeroing the rifle at the
intersection of the German #4 reticle at 200 yards (183 meters) for
Group A and Group B cartridges. For Group C cartridges, sight-in
at 300 yards (274 meters) and the lower aiming marks will be
correct at 400, 500, and 600 yards (366, 457, and 549 meters).
The scope must then be set to the appropriate triangle to properly
use the ballistics compensation features. Be sure to verify the aiming
points by practicing at the actual distances at which the points are
intended to work. Ballistics performance of your rifle and cartridge
can vary somewhat from ammunition manufacturer data due to
rifle barrel length, actual ammunition performance, and various
atmospheric conditions.
SIGHTING-IN
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GROUP A (LARGE TRIANGLE, 200 YARD /183 METER ZERO)
Caliber
Bullet Wt.
(grain/gram)
Velocity
(fps/mps)
.17 Remington 25/1.6 4000 fps/1219 mps
.223 Remington 40/2.6 3800 fps /1158 mps
.222 Remington 40/2.6 3600 fps /1097 mps
.22-250 Remington 50/3.2 3800 fps/1158 mps
.22-250 Remington 55/3.6 3680 fps/1122 mps
.220 Swift 50 /3.2 3850 fps/1173 mps
.220 Swift 50 /3.2 3750 fps/1143 mps
.220 Swift 55/3.6 3680 fps/1122 mps
.223 WSSM 55/3.6 3850 fps/1173 mps
.243 Winchester 58/ 3.8 3750 fps /1143 mps
.25-06 Remington 100/6.5 3200 fps/975 mps
.25-06 Remington 120/7.8 3000 fps/914 mps
.270 Winchester 130/8.4 3050 fps/930 mps
.270 WSM 130/8.4 3200 fps/975 mps
.270 Weatherby 130/8.4 3200 fps/975 mps
7mm Remington Mag 150/9.7 3100 fps/945 mps
.300 Winchester Mag 180/11.7 3100 fps /945 mps
(30-40 inches/76 -102 centimeters of drop at 500 yards/457 meters)
GROUP B (SMALL TRIANGLE, 200 YARD /183 METER ZERO)
Caliber
Bullet Wt.
(grain/gram)
Velocity
(fps/mps)
.222 Remington 50/3.2 3150 fps/960 mps
.223 Remington 53/3.4 3300 fps/1006 mps
.222 Remington Mag 55/3.6 3250 fps/991 mps
.223 Remington 55/3.6 3250 fps/991 mps
.243 Winchester 75/4.9 3400 fps/1036 mps
.243 Winchester 100/ 6.5 2900 fps/884 mps
6mm Remington 75/4.9 3400 fps/1036 mps
.257 Roberts 117/7.6 2900 fps/884 mps
.270 Winchester 150/9.7 2850 fps/869 mps
7mm Remington Mag 175/11.3 2850 fps/869 mps
(45-55 inches/114 -140 centimeters of drop at 500 yards/457 meters)
GROUP C (LARGE TRIANGLE, 300 YARD /274 METER ZERO)
Caliber
Bullet Wt.
(grain/gram)
Velocity
(fps/mps)
.17 Remington 20/1.3 4250 fps/1295 mps
.204 Ruger 32/2.1 4225 fps/1288 mps
.204 Ruger 40/2.6 3900 fps/1189 mps
.220 Swift 40/2.6 4200 fps/1280 mps
.22-250 Remington 40/2.6 4150 fps/1265 mps
.243 Winchester 55/3.6 3900 fps/1189 mps
.243 WSSM 55/3.6 4050 fps/1234 mps
.7mm STW 140/9.1 3325 fps/1013 mps
.7mm RUM 140/9.1 3450 fps/1052 mps
.7mm RUM 160/10.4 3250 fps/991 mps
.30-.378 WBY 180/11.7 3400 fps/1036 mps
.300 RUM 180/11.7 3400 fps/1036 mps
(Less than 30 inches/76 centimeters for drop at 500 yards/457 meters)