Nikon PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN/ PROSTAFF P3 MUZZLELOADER/ PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER Manuel utilisateur

Marque: Nikon

Modèle: PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN/ PROSTAFF P3 MUZZLELOADER/ PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

2-7×32/3-9×40 3-9×40 3-9×40/4-12×40

Riescope/Lunette de visée

Instruction manual/Mode d'emploi

Congratulations on your choice of a Nikon riescope. Your new scope is the nest example of Nikon’s rugged and durable construction and precision bright optics; important qualities for a serious shooter’s riescope.

Whether you use your scope for target shooting or for hunting, the procedure for mounting is identical. A set of high-quality steel mounting rings which have a standard diameter of 1 in. (25.4 mm) are required to mount

the scope. Follow the ring manufacturer’s instructions for mounting procedures. After mounting the scope on your rie, follow the procedures for reticle alignment.

SUPPLIED ITEM(S)

Body ························································· 1 piece

Eyepiece cap ············

Objective cap···········

································ 1 pair*

*Rubber band linked (This type connects the objective and eyepiece caps using a rubber band.)

WARNING:

IMPROPER MOUNTING OF YOUR NIKON SCOPE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

THUS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR NIKON SCOPE IS MOUNTED PROPERLY BEFORE USING. TO ENSURE PROPER MOUNTING OF YOUR NIKON SCOPE, PLEASE HAVE IT MOUNTED AND/OR CHECKED BY AN EXPERIENCED

GUNSMITH BEFORE USING.

THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR HAVING THE SCOPE PROPERLY MOUNTED TO A FIREARM AND FOR USING THE SCOPE PROPERLY.

ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR SCOPE AND YOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: This product contains chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

When setting the reticle for shooting or hunting, you should determine your standard range and then adjust the reticle based upon that target distance. For targets which vary from that standard distance, according to

personal preference, you may simply adjust the position of the reticle in relation to your target, or you may wish to use the procedure for trajectory compensation.

We hope that you will enjoy your new Nikon Riescope for many years to come. Enjoy using it, and above all, always follow safe shooting procedures.

N.B. Export of the products* in this manual may be controlled under the laws and relatives of the exporting country. Appropriate export procedure, such as obtaining of export license, shall be required in case of export.

*Products: Hardware and its technical information (including software)

Caution

(1) Do NOT look at the sun through the riescope. It will permanently damage your eye. This precaution applies to all optical devices, such as cameras and binoculars.

(2) The riescope is eectively sealed against moisture and dust. You may use your scope safely either in the rain or in dusty climates. To preserve the appearance of the scope, we recommend that it be dried and

cleaned prior to storage. Use a soft cloth for cleaning metal surfaces and use photographic lens tissue to clean the scope’s lenses.

Fig. 1

1. Nomenclature

1 Objective lens

2 Eyepiece lens

3 Elevation adjustment turret

4 Windage adjustment turret

5 Eyepiece adjustment

6 Power index

7 Power scale

8 Power selector ring

9 Diopter index dot

0 Turret Cap

Objective Eyepiece

Letters a to d in the diagram above refer to lengths (a) to (d) shown in the Specifications table.

2. Specications

Model PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN 2-7×32 PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN 3-9×40

PROSTAFF P3 MUZZLELOADER

3-9×40

PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER

3-9×40

PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER

4-12×40

Reticle BDC 200 BDC 200 BDC 300 BDC Predator BDC Predator

Actual magnification (×) 2-7 3-9 3-9 3-9 4-12

Effective objective diameter (mm) 32 40 40 40 40

Exit pupil

(mm) 16.0-4.6 13.3-4.4 13.3-4.4 13.3-4.4 10.0-3.3

Eye relief

(in.)/(mm) 3.8-3.8/96.5-96.5 5.0-5.0/127.0-127.0 5.0-5.0/127.0-127.0 3.6-3.6/91.5-91.5 3.7-3.7/94.0-94.0

Tube diameter (in.)/(mm) 1.0/25.4 1.0/25.4 1.0/25.4 1.0/25.4 1.0/25.4

Objective outside diameter (in.)/(mm) 1.6/40.8 1.9/48.8 1.9/48.8 1.9/48.8 1.9/48.8

Eyepiece outside diameter (in.)/(mm) 1.7/44 1.7/44 1.7/44 1.7/44 1.7/44

Adjustment graduation 1 click: 1/4 MOA

1 revolution: 12 MOA

1 revolution: 48 clicks

1 click: 1/4 MOA

1 revolution: 12 MOA

1 revolution: 48 clicks

1 click: 1/4 MOA

1 revolution: 12 MOA

1 revolution: 48 clicks

1 click: 1/4 MOA

1 revolution: 12 MOA

1 revolution: 48 clicks

1 click: 1/4 MOA

1 revolution: 12 MOA

1 revolution: 48 clicks

Max. internal adjustment (MOA)

90 55 55 75 55

Parallax setting (yd.)/(m) 100/91.4 100/91.4 100/91.4 100/91.4 100/91.4

Field of view at 100 yd.

(ft) 44.6-12.6 25.1-8.4 25.1-8.4 33.5-11.5 23.6-7.9

Field of view at 100 m

(m) 14.9-4.2 8.4-2.8 8.4-2.8 11.2-3.8 7.9-2.6

Length (a) (in.)/(mm) 11.5/292.0 11.4/289.0 11.4/289.0 12.4/315.0 14.1/358.0

Mount length (b) (in.)/(mm)

2.0/50.2 1.7/42.8 1.7/42.8 2.0/50.6 2.5/63.5

Mount length (c) (in.)/(mm)

1.3/33.0 1.3/33.4 1.3/33.4 1.3/33.0 1.3/33.0

Mount length (d) (in.)/(mm)

2.1/53.0 1.7/43.1 1.7/43.1 2.1/53.0 2.1/53.0

Weight

(oz)/(g)

14.3/405 15.2/430 15.2/430 15.0/425 15.5/440

Structure

Waterproof (up to 3 ft 3 in. (1 m) for 10 minutes) and nitrogen gas purged

(at minimum magnification)-(at maximum magnification)

MOA = Minute of Angle

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BDC 200 reticle

Model PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN 2-7×32 PROSTAFF P3 SHOTGUN 3-9×40

Reticle BDC 200 BDC 200

Magnication (×) 2 7 3 9

Reticle subtensions (cm at 100 metres/inches at 100 yards)

Unit (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm)

A 1.75 4.87 0.5 1.39 0.75 2.09 0.25 0.70

B 28.00 77.84 8.0 22.24 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

C 5.25 14.60 1.5 4.17 4.50 12.51 1.50 4.17

D 8.75 24.33 2.5 6.95 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

E 8.75 24.33 2.5 6.95 7.50 20.85 2.50 6.95

F 18.38 51.08 5.3 14.60 15.75 43.79 5.25 14.60

G 28.00 77.84 8.0 22.24 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

H 42.00 116.76 12.0 33.36 36.00 100.08 12.00 33.36

I 63.00 175.14 18.0 50.04 54.00 150.12 18.00 50.04

J 7.00 19.46 2.0 5.56 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

Reticle subtension chart

Letters A to J in the diagram above refer to the reticle subtensions of units A to J shown on the table to the right.

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BDC 300 reticle

Model PROSTAFF P3 MUZZLELOADER 3-9×40

Reticle BDC 300

Magnication (×) 3 9

Reticle subtensions (cm at 100 metres/inches at 100 yards)

Unit (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm)

A 0.75 2.09 0.25 0.70

B 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

C 4.50 12.51 1.50 4.17

D 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

E 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

F 12.00 33.36 4.00 11.12

G 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

H 39.00 108.42 13.00 36.14

I 54.00 150.12 18.00 50.04

J 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

Letters A to J in the diagram above refer to the reticle subtensions of units A to J shown on the table to the right.

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BDC Predator reticle

Model PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER 3-9×40 PROSTAFF P3 PREDATOR HUNTER 4-12×40

Reticle BDC Predator BDC Predator

Magnication (×) 3 9 4 12

Reticle subtensions (cm at 100 metres/inches at 100 yards)

Unit (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm) (in.) (cm)

A 0.75 2.09 0.25 0.70 0.75 2.09 0.25 0.70

B 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

C 9.00 25.02 3.00 8.34 9.00 25.02 3.00 8.34

D 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56 6.00 16.68 2.00 5.56

E 3.00 8.34 1.00 2.78 3.00 8.34 1.00 2.78

F 12.00 33.36 4.00 11.12 12.00 33.36 4.00 11.12

G 9.00 25.02 3.00 8.34 9.00 25.02 3.00 8.34

H 16.50 45.87 5.50 15.29 16.50 45.87 5.50 15.29

I 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24 24.00 66.72 8.00 22.24

J 3.00 8.34 1.00 2.78 3.00 8.34 1.00 2.78

Letters A to J in the diagram above refer to the reticle subtensions of units A to J shown on the table to the right.

3. Instructions

(1) Focusing

1 Look through the eyepiece with your eye positioned about 4 in. (10 cm) away from the eyepiece to see each reticle (Fig. 3).

Be sure your eye is positioned with proper alignment and with proper eye relief, otherwise the view will “black out.”

2 Point the objective end of the scope at the sky (do NOT point it at the sun) or at a plain unpatterned wall.

3 Turn the eyepiece adjustment counter-clockwise and then turn it clockwise until the reticle appears sharp.

Notice: Reticle images shown in this manual are representation only. Actual images may vary.

BDC 200 reticle

BDC Predator reticle

BDC 300 reticle

Fig. 3

(2) Magnication

• Nikon riescopes have variable magnication. For details, see “2. Specications”.

To change powers, rotate the power selector ring until the desired magnication appears adjacent to the power index.

(3) Adjustment of the riescope

Sighting through the riescope, align the rie with your aiming point on the target and shoot a trial round. If the bullet does not hit the aiming point, adjust the elevation and windage adjustment turrets as follows:

• If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the elevation adjustment turret (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked “U” for up. If the bullet hits high, turn the elevation adjustment turret (clock-

wise) in the direction of the arrow marked “D” for down.

• If the bullet hits to the right of the aiming point, turn the windage adjustment turret (clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked “L” for left. If the bullet hits to the left of the aiming point, turn the windage

adjustment turret (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked “R” for right.

• After the reticle has been adjusted to the point of impact, replace the turret cap for both the elevation and windage adjustment turrets.

Note:

• The windage and elevation scales of PROSTAFF P3 riescopes are calibrated in divisions of 1/4 minute of angle (MOA) with a click at intervals of 1/4 minute of angle (1 division).

• When adjusting the reticle to the point of aim, remember that 1 minute of angle equals approximately 1 in. (2.54 cm) at 100 yd. (91.44 m).

Therefore, if the impact point is 2 in. (5.08 cm) low and 1 in. (2.54 cm) right at 100 yd. (91.44 m) parallax setting, you should adjust 2 minutes of angle up and 1 minute of angle left.

In the case of 50 yd. (45.72 m) parallax setting, the adjusting value is 2×. In the case of 75 yd. (68.58 m) parallax setting, the adjusting value is 1.5×.

(4) Zero resetting of adjustment turret

The elevation adjustment and windage adjustment turrets have a retracting system. After the reticle has been adjusted to match the point of impact, pull up the elevation adjustment or windage adjustment turret

to disengage. The turret can now be turned freely. Align the zero number to the index line to set the zero setting, and then release the turret. The turret automatically retracts to the original position.

Utilizing the BDC reticle

Thank you for choosing the Nikon BDC reticle riescope. The BDC reticle is designed to compensate for the trajectory of your rearm. Regardless of the particular style of BDC reticle you have, the position of the circles are

based upon an average trajectory for some of the more popular projectiles and cartridges on the market based upon the intended use of the scope itself.

Please note that the reticle is based upon ballistic information and may or may not meet the same results for you as there are many variables that come into play such as:

• Actual Velocity (Ammunition manufactures’ information in regards to muzzle velocity may or may not match the velocity your rearm produces. The best way to determine the actual muzzle velocity for your rearm

is to use a chronograph).

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Altitude

• Barometric Pressure

• Condition and inherent accuracy of the rearm

• The mounting system and how true it positions the scope to the centerline of the bore

BDC 200 reticle

The BDC 200 reticle was designed for use with modern, high velocity sabot style slugs when used in fully ried slug guns. We recommend using slugs that have an aero-dynamic polymer tip design as these have a higher

ballistic co-ecient and provide atter trajectory over longer ranges.

The BDC 200 reticle is designed to be zeroed at 50 yards with a polymer tipped slug with an approximate muzzle velocity of 1900 fps. The reticle would then provide bullet drop compensation for 100, 150, 175 and 200

yards using the respective ballistic circles as shown on the next page.

Please note that your rearm may or may not match the information listed for bullet drop based upon the variables listed in this section.

Note:

We highly recommend that you try various brands of ammunition to see what round is the most accurate in your respective slug gun.

What if you prefer to shoot a full bore diameter Foster type slug, or prefer to zero your rearm at 100 yards? NO PROBLEM, just go to the

Nikon Spot On website (nikonsportoptics.com/Spoton) and you can match your exact cartridge to the reticle. In fact, we highly recommend

that you check out the Spot On website as it will provide exact yardages that each circle represents, providing unparalleled ballistic data

for long range shooting.

BDC 200 reticle

50 yd.

100 yd.

150 yd.

175 yd.

200 yd.

BDC 300 reticle

The BDC 300 reticle was designed to match the trajectory of today’s modern inline muzzleloaders. With advancements in projectiles and black powder, the modern inline is capable of accuracy as well as knock down

power out to, and beyond 300 yards.

The BDC 300 reticle is designed to be zeroed at 100 yards using a 250 grain aero-dynamic, polymer tipped bullet along with a 150 grain powder charge. The reticle would then provide bullet drop compensation for 150,

200, 250 and 300 yards using the respective ballistic circles as shown on the next page.

Please note that your rearm may or may not match the information listed for bullet drop based upon the variables listed in this section.

What if you prefer to shoot a 200 grain bullet and 100 grain of powder, or any other combination or bullet weight and powder? NO

PROBLEM, just go to the Nikon Spot On website (nikonsportoptics.com/Spoton) and you can match your exact cartridge to the reticle. In

fact, we highly recommend that you check out the Spot On website as it will provide exact yardages that each circle represents, providing

unparalleled ballistic data for long range shooting.

BDC 300 reticle

100 yd.

150 yd.

200 yd.

250 yd.

300 yd.

BDC Predator reticle

The BDC Predator reticle was designed specically for hunting coyote, fox and other predator, especially when calling those animals. The open circle design allows you to bracket the animal for fast target acquisition as

predators are constantly on the move.

The reticle is designed around 2 of the most popular varmint cartridges, the .223 Remington and the .22-250 Remington using 55 grain polymer tipped bullets.

Note:

When initially zeroing the BDC Predator reticle we highly recommend using a round or circular bulls-eye type target versus a diamond style. Your eye will naturally center the circle type target making it easier to zero the

rearm.

When using the .223 Remington, we recommend that you zero the rearm at 100 yards, using the center circle.

The reticle would then provide bullet drop compensation for 200 (bottom of the center circle), 300 yards (center of second circle) and 400 yards (center of third circle) using the respective ballistic circles as shown on the

next page.

When using the .22-250 Remington, we recommend that you zero the rearm at 200 yards, using the center circle.

The reticle would then provide bullet drop compensation for 300 (bottom of the center circle), 350 yards (center of second circle) and 450

yards (center of third circle) using the respective ballistic circles as shown right.

Please note that your rearm may or may not match the information listed for bullet drop based upon the variables listed in this section.

What if your choice of predator round is the .204 Ruger or the .220 Swift? NO PROBLEM, just go to the Nikon Spot On website (nikonspor-

toptics.com/Spoton) and you can match your exact cartridge to the reticle. In fact, we highly recommend that you check out the Spot On

website as it will provide exact yardages that each circle represents, providing unparalleled ballistic data for long range shooting.

BDC Predator reticle

200 yd.100 yd.

223 Rem.

55 grain

100 yd., zero

.22-250 Rem.

55 grain

200 yd., zero

300 yd.200 yd.

350 yd.300 yd.

450 yd.

400 yd.

nikonsportoptics.com/Spoton

The Spot On website has been designed to provide accurate information that matches the ballistics of whatever projectile you are shooting directly to the reticle.

Please note that you should verify that your set up matches the information provided in this manual or the Spot On program before venturing into the eld. The only way to truly verify the information is by actual shooting.

Again, the variables listed above may or may not aect the results.

Note: It is imperative that the reticle be level in relation to the rearm. If the reticle is canted, even just a few degrees, it can cause the shot to drift o the centerline of the point of aim. There are many commercial leveling

devices on the market, but the one that we nd to be the most accurate in leveling the reticle is a plum bob. Use a bubble level to make sure the rearm is level, then look through scope at an appropriately placed plumb

bob and align the reticle accordingly.

Please also note that all Nikon BDC reticles were originally designed to be used on the highest magnication. Since changing the magnication changes the position of the circles in relation to the target, the distances

listed along with each of the illustrations are at the highest magnication. The center crosshair does not change with magnication as it is placed in the optical center of the scope.

The benet of the Spot On program is that it calculates the distance that each circle represents at every magnication.

If you have further questions regarding the Spot On Technology please visit the website: http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/questions.html

Note:

Spot On is available only in the US and Canada.

Maintenance

(1) Lens cleaning

To remove dirt or ngerprints, soak gauze or lens cleaning paper (silicone-free paper sold at camera retailers) with a small quantity of absolute alcohol (available from drugstores) and lightly wipe o the aected

areas. Wiping with a handkerchief or leather may damage the lens surface and is not recommended.

Dust may scratch the lens surface or corrode the lens.

Brush dust o using a soft oil-free brush.

(2) Scope exterior

Use a soft dry cloth to wipe o any dirt or ngerprints that might accumulate.

It is not necessary to oil the scope’s surface.

(3) Windage/elevation adjustment turrets

These adjustment turrets are permanently lubricated. Do not attempt to lubricate them. Cover them with the caps supplied, except when adjusting them, to keep out dust and dirt.

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