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HS-T RIFLESCOPE The Vortex®Viper®HS-T Riflescope tm Specifically designed for the tactical, law enforcement and committed precision shooting communities, the Vortex®Viper®HS-T riflescope TM offers the highest levels of performance and reliability. With features such as matched turret/reticle subtensions, CRS zero stop mechanisms and precision ranging reticles, the Viper HS-T is ready for any situation.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Reticle Options Riflescope Adjustments The Focal Plane Reticle Focus All riflescope reticles can be termed either first focal plane (FFP) or second focal plane (SFP), depending upon their internal location within the riflescope. This model features the second focal plane design. Second Focal Plane Reticles Second focal plane (SFP) reticles are located near the scope’s eyepiece behind the image erecting and magnifying lenses.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Windage and Elevation Adjustments Image Focus and Parallax Correction The Viper HS-T riflescope incorporates precision finger adjustable elevation The Viper HS-T riflescope features a side focus knob which should be used and windage dials with audible clicks. to fine-tune the image focus. When the image is sharply focused, parallax error To make adjustments: 1. Turn the adjustment knob in the Elevation Knob will also be eliminated.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Turret Rotation Customizable Rotational Stop (CRS) The Viper HS-T riflescope incorporates Vortex’s patented Radius Bar Viper HS-T riflescope elevation turrets incorporate the unique CRS to visually assist in keeping track of turret rotations. The Radius Bar rotation stop feature. After the rifle is sighted in, the design of the provides a quick visual CRS allows a shooter to quickly and easily return to an original zero Radius Bar reference that allows the corrections.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Riflescope Mounting Eye Relief and Reticle Alignment To get the best performance from your Viper HS-T riflescope, proper After installing the bottom ring halves on the mounting base, place mounting is essential. the riflescope on the bottom ring halves and loosely install the Although not difficult, upper ring halves. Before tightening the scope ring screws, adjust for the correct steps must maximum eye relief to avoid injury from recoil: be followed.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Bore Sighting Final Range Sight-In and CRS Stop Set Initial bore sighting of the riflescope will save time and money at the After the riflescope has been bore-sighted, final sight-in and CRS range. This can be done by using a mechanical or laser bore sighter stop set should be done at the range using the exact ammunition according to the manufacturer’s instructions or by removing the bolt expected to be used while shooting.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Setting the CRS Stop and Indexing Elevation Knob 3. After filling the center gap on the post with shims, replace the After obtaining a satisfactory zero, the CRS stop can be set if desired: elevation cap. 1. Loosen the three turret cap retaining screws on the elevation turret. Gently pull the turret cap straight up and off of the turret post, being careful not to rotate the turret post. 2. Slide the CRS shims on the center section of the turret post below the V-grooved part.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Using the CRS Zero Stop Maintenance Once the CRS shims are installed, the elevation dial will stop turning Cleaning shortly past the original zero point when being returned (turning The fully waterproof and fogproof Viper HS-T riflescope requires very clockwise direction) from a temporary elevation adjustment. little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning the exterior Turn the elevation knob a partial turn in a counter-clockwise direction lenses.
HS-T RIFLESCOPE Troubleshooting The VIP Warranty Sighting-in Problems We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction. Many times, problems thought to be with the scope are actually That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally guaranteed and we make mount problems. Be sure that correct base and rings are being used in this Very Important Promise to you—a Very Important Person. the correct orientation, and that the base screws and rings are tight.
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