(6) Zero setting of grip (except 6.5-20x44 A0) (Fig. 3-14)

After the reticle has been adjusted to the point of impacts, with the grip held with your fingers to avoid shifting of the aligned grip, turn the grip screw in top of the grip counterclockwise with coin. Then lift the grip up and align the “ ” with the index mark. It may happen that the “ ” could not align with the index mark exactly because of the coupling pitch of the grip with the shaft. And by securing the grip with your fingers to avoid shifting of the grip, turn the grip screw clockwise with the coin until the grip is firmly secured.

Note:

The windage and elevation scales of the Nikon Riflescope 1.5-4.5x20, 4x40, and 2x20 are calibrated in divisions of  minute of angle with a click at intervals of  minute of angle (half division).

The windage and elevation scales of the Nikon Riflescope 3.5-10x50, 3.3- 10x44 A0, 4-12x40 A0, 5.5-16.5x44 A0, 3-9x40, 2-7x32, 1.5-4.5x24, 2.5- 8x28 and 6x42 are calibrated in division of  minute of angle with a click at intervals of  minute of angle (one division).

The windage and elevation scales of the Nikon Riflescope 6.5-20x40 A0 are calibrated in division of 1/8 minute of angle with a click at intervals of 1/8 minute of angle (one division).

When adjusting the reticle to the point of aim, remember that one minute of angle equals approximately one inch (2.54 cm) at 100 yards (91.44 m).

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Nikon Monarch/Titanium instruction manual Zero setting of grip except 6.5-20x44 A0 Fig