Quigley-Ford Long Range Riflescope
5X20X5O Side Focus Instructions
This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining how to use the Quigley-Ford 5x20 Long Range Side Focus Scopes and their various features and how to care for them.
MOUNTING THE OPTIC
The QF 5 X 20 X 50 SF requires 30mm rings to be mounted. It is highly recommended that high-quality mil-spec rings are used in order to provide a stable and secure platform to ensure maximum performance and accuracy. Always mount the lower portion of the rings or base to the rifle platform first. Once the lower ring set is in position, place the optic on to the rings followed by the top of the rings. Tighten lightly and adjust the rotation of the optic to ensure that the reticle is square with the rifle. Once the optic is in place as desired, tighten the top of the rings securely. Do not over tighten or torque. Over tightening may cause damage to the scope tube and void the warranty. Maximum torque should be 20 inch pounds for hold down rings.
Although you can mount the optic yourself, a qualified gunsmith is always highly recommended.
PARALLAX ADJUSTMENT
The parallax adjustment is located on the side wheel. Rotate the adjustment to the desired level with the side wheel.
Parallax refers to the apparent movement of the reticle in relationship to the target when the user moves his/her head laterally behind the sight (up/down or left/right), it is an error where the reticle does not stay aligned with the sight's own optical axis.
To eliminate parallax induced aiming errors, we have equipped the scope with a parallax, compensation mechanism, which basically consists of a movable optical element that enables the optical system to project the picture of objects at varying distances and the reticle crosshairs picture together in the same optical plane.
In a high magnification power adjust side wheel for parallax to focus your
target. If your target does not appear in focus clearly, the parallax is not
correct. You may rotate the wheel until you see the target clearly and move
your head to find the target and the reticle at the same plane.
The target yardage is marked on the wheel, for you to make a faster adjustment.
For dynamic situations, it is recommended that the parallax adjustment be preset to half the distance of the farthest shot that could be taken and 100 yards.
MAGNIFICATION
Rotate the magnification ring clockwise to increase the magnification and counter-clockwise to reduce the magnification. In first focal plane scopes, the reticle graduation will be magnified when you increase the magnification, we can see the target clearly, at the same time we can see the graduation of the reticle more boldly.
It should be noted that the lower the magnification is set, the greater the field of view (FOV) available. Lower magnification is always recommended for regular hunting use. The higher magnification is available if you have time for more deliberate longer shots.
FAST FOCUS
The fast focus eye-piece can be rotated to make an image clearer to the user. As needed, rotate the eye-piece to the desired level to ensure the highest image clarity.
USE QF RETICLE
Zero the scope so that impact is dead on at 200 yards at center of reticle.
That usually means being about 1-1/2 inches high at 100 yards,
(depending on caliber and load).
Yardage crosshairs are graduated in 50-yard increments, with even hundreds marked (numbered) in actual yards.
Keep in mind these distances are calculated for true horizontal distance, so if you are shooting up hill or downhill the actual distance is less.
We recommend using a good laser range finder that offers inclination compensation readings to provide the true horizontal distance to target.
WINDAGE
The total length of each crosshair is equal to the bullet drift in 10 mph (90 degree) cross wind.
Each crosshair gets longer as the distance increases, (as the longer the bullet is in flight, the more the wind pushes it away from flight path).
MAINTENANCE
Your riflescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonable cautious care.
1.When cleaning the lenses, first blow away any dirt and dust, or use a soft lens brush. Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens tissue, or a soft, clean cotton cloth, moistened with lens cleaning fluid.
2.WARNING: UNNECESSARY RUBBING OR USE OF A COARSE CLOTH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO LENS COATINGS.
3.All moving parts of the scope are permanently lubricated. Do not try to lubricate them.
4.No maintenance is needed on the scope's outer surface, except to occasionally wipe off dirt or fingerprints with a soft cloth.
5.Use lens covers whenever convenient.
STORAGE
Avoid storing the scope in hot places, such as the passenger compartments of vehicles on hot days. The high temperature could adversely affect the lubricants and sealants. A vehicle's trunk, a gun cabinet, or a closet is preferable. Never leave the scope where direct sunlight can enter either the objective or the eyepiece lens. Damage may result from the concentration (burning glass effect) of the sun's rays.
CONTACT
Phone: 1-705-445-9195
Fax: 1-705-445-6614
Email: randy@quigleyford.com
Please visit our web WWW.QUIGLEYFORD.COM
WARRANTY
The Quigley Ford Scope carries a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
It the scope fails, please contact us for warranty resolution instructions.
DO NOT attempt to return a scope to us without proper authorization for our office.
Unauthorized shipments will not be accepted.