The reticle should be immediately crisp and clear to the quick glance.

(2) Magnification

The Nikon Riflescope 6x42 has a fixed magnification of 6X, 4x40 of 4x, 2x20 of 1.75X.

The Nikon Riflescope 3-9x40 has a variable magnification from 3 to 9X, 2-7x32 from 2 to 7X, 1.5-4.4x20 from 1.5 to 4.5X, 4-12x40 A0 from 4 to 16.5X, 3.5- 10x50 from 3.5 to 10X. 3.3-10x44 A0 from 3.3 to 10X, 2.5-8x28 from 2.5 to 8x. To change powers, just rotate the power selector ring until the desired magnification appears adjacent to the power index dot.

(3) Adjustment of the riflescope

Sighting through the riflescope, align the rifle 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, as follows:

If the bullet hits under the aiming point, turn the elevation adjustment (counter-clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked “U” for up as in Fig. 3-9. If the bullet hits high, turn adjustment (clockwise) 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 (clockwise) in the direction of the arrow marked “L” for left as

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Nikon Monarch/Titanium instruction manual Magnification, Adjustment of the riflescope