Manual

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In order to use the Varmint Hunter’s 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
correct for your particular rifle caliber, bullet weight, and muzzle
velocity. Refer to the tables of Group A, Group B, and Group C
cartridges on page 4.
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
Varmint Hunter’s 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 you may determine whether
a prairie dog-sized target is
300 yards (274 meters) or closer
by setting the power selector on
the large triangle and fitting the
target in the space between
the top of the bottom post
and the 500 yard (457 meter)
aiming line. If the target is larger than this space, it is closer
than 300 yards (274 meters). If it is smaller, then it is farther
than 300 yards (274 meters).
AIMING
The Varmint Hunter’s 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 450 yard (411 meter) targets hold directly between
the 400 and 500 yard (366 and 457 meter) hold points.
WIND COMPENSATION
The left and right edges of the 300, 400, and 500 yard (274, 366,
and 457 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 distance of the target
directly on the target when aiming. To correct for a 20 mph (32 kph)
wind, place the small square to the right or left of the appropriate
10 mph (16 kph) hold point 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 Varmint Hunter’s Reticle
Farther than
300 yds/
274 meters
Closer than
300 yds/
274 meters
NOTE: You must have your power selector ring
positioned on the large triangle to make a proper
determination of range.