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Schmidt & Bender 4-16×56 Polar T96<\/a><\/h3>\n

1. Scope description<\/h2>\n

1.1 Introduction<\/h3>\n

The Schmidt & Bender Polar T96 hunting scope is designed to meet the unique challenges of high precision shooting. The extremely high level of transmission enables an image of high contrast and brightness even in twilight. You are owning a product of highest quality, optimized for your special applications. Strict observation of the following operating instructions is prerequisite for successful long-term use.<\/p>\n

1.2 Safety instructions<\/h3>\n

Never look into the sun or into laser light with the scope. This may cause serious eye injuries. Do not tamper with the scope. Any repairs beyond the
\nmaintenance described in the maintenance manual should only be
\nperformed by Schmidt & Bender or by other specialists authorized by Schmidt & Bender. Protect the scope against shocks beyond normal use.<\/p>\n

Avoid unnecessary long exposure of the scope to direct sunlight; intense and excessive sun radiation will cause extremely high temperatures inside the tube which may be detrimental to the scope.<\/p>\n

The scope must be properly mounted to the firearm by a qualified specialist.
\nPerfect mounting is an essential requirement for maximum accuracy and
\nefficient functioning of the firearm and the scope. Be sure to assume the
\nproper firing position and keep a correct eye relief in order to obtain an
\noptimal full field of view and to avoid any injuries due to the recoil of the
\nweapon.<\/p>\n

2. Configurations<\/h2>\n

This manual uses figures of version \u201cBDC\u201d to demonstrate the functions of the scope. The manual can be transferred on any other configuration.<\/p>\n

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3. Technical data<\/h2>\n

3.1 General data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Field of view
\nExit pupil
\nEye relief
\nTwilight factor
\nTransmission
\nDiopter adjustment
\nParallax
\nReticle focal plane<\/td>\n		12,5 \u2013 3,1 (m\/100m)
\n12,0 \u2013 4,5 (mm)
\n90 (mm)
\n12,7 \u2013 25,5
\n96 (%)
\n+2 to -3 (dpt)
\nfix 100 or 30-\u221e (m)
\n1st or 2nd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3.2 Dimensions<\/h3>\n
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4. Accessories \/ Scope of supply<\/h2>\n

The following accessories are supplied along with the riflescope. These parts
\ncan be ordered from a specialist dealer or our service if necessary.
\nFurther accessories can be found on our homepage.<\/p>\n

Protective Bikini Caps
\nRegistration card
\nReply card<\/p>\n

5. Operating instructions<\/h2>\n

Your new Schmidt & Bender riflescope consists of different functional parts
\nand adjustments (See Illustr. 2).<\/p>\n

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5.1 Adjusting the image focus with the diopter adjustment of the eyepiece<\/h3>\n

The eyepiece provides the adjustment of the reticle focus to the individual
\neye diopter. Set the scope to the highest magnification. Rotate the eyepiece
\ncounterclockwise until it stops. Rotate the eyepiece clockwise until you see a
\nsharp image of the reticle (see Illustr. 3).<\/p>\n

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5.2 Parallax adjustment<\/h3>\n

The 3-12×54 Polar T96 scope provides parallax compensation with an easily
\noperable setting wheel (Illustr. 4), positioned as a third turret opposite the
\nwindage adjustment. With this turret the shooter may easily focus targets at
\nany distance without having to interrupt his target acquisition.<\/p>\n

The parallax adjustment turret is engraved with distance markings. If the
\ndistance to the target is known rotate the turret so that the corresponding
\ndistance marking lines up with the index mark on the saddle.<\/p>\n

If the distance to the target is not known set the scope to the highest
\nmagnification and then move the adjustment ring of the parallax
\ncompensation in the direction of the estimated distance until you obtain a
\nfocused image. Now the parallax has been properly adjusted and you may
\nalso read the distance on the turret.<\/p>\n

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5.3 Illumination Control<\/h3>\n

Your new Polar T96 riflescope is equipped with the Flash Dot technology which provides a projected bright red dot.<\/p>\n

The bright red dot positioned in the center vanishes completely when
\nswitched off.<\/p>\n

For optimal target acquisition on dark background, set the intensity of the
\nilluminated dot to the respective light conditions.<\/p>\n

To do this the illumination control may be turned from -0- toward position -11- until a setting is achieved where the red dot is just bright enough to be picked up by the eye without glaring. If possible, this adjustment should be performed under quiet conditions prior to the actual shooting (see Illustr. 5).<\/p>\n

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If the illumination is not switched off by the shooter after use, illumination
\ncontrol electronics automatically switch off the illumination after 6 hours.<\/p>\n

If the illumination starts blinking, the battery is low and should be replaced.<\/p>\n

5.4 Changing the battery<\/h3>\n

To replace the battery screw off the battery cap and remove the old battery.<\/p>\n

Please discard the used battery in an ecologically compatible way!<\/p>\n

Place the new battery (coin cell CR 2032\/3V) with the \u201e+” facing up into the
\nbattery compartment. Do only change the battery in a dry environment.<\/p>\n

Battery service life is at least 100 hours at the highest intensity (see Illustr. 6)<\/p>\n

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5.5 Using the reticle for the distance estimation (reticle in 1st focal plane)<\/h3>\n

The different available reticles offer a variety of possibilities to estimate or
\nmeasure important parameters by means of reticle subtensions. This allows the shooter to place highly precise shots even on large distances by use of the estimates and the ballistic compensator.<\/p>\n

The reticle is in the first focal plane such that the reticle subtensions remain
\nconstant on all magnifications.<\/p>\n

Exemplary for one reticle in the first focal plane (reticle L7; see Illustr. 7) the
\ndistance \u201cA\u201d of the large tics corresponds to 140cm\/100m. The shooter can
\nthus calculate the distance to a target which size is known by measuring it
\nwith the reticle pattern: If a 140 cm sized target fits inbetween the distance
\n\u201cA\u201d, it is positioned in a distance of 100 m.<\/p>\n

For arbitrary object sizes and distances a relation exists according to the
\nfollowing formula:<\/p>\n

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Whereas<\/p>\n

? is the distance to the target,
\n? is the estimated size of the target,
\n? is the size of the target on the reticle pattern.<\/p>\n

According to the measured distance, the parallax can be set and the bullet
\ndrop can be compensated by the elevation turret.<\/p>\n

The reticle subtensions for your reticle can be found in the catalog or on the
\navailable datasheets.<\/p>\n

For second focal plane reticles, the coverages correspond to one magnification on which the estimations can be performed accordingly. The
\nmagnification for your reticle can be found on the available datasheet.<\/p>\n

6. Preliminary adjusting and fine adjusting when sighting in<\/h2>\n

6.1 Configurations and features of the elevation- and windage-turret<\/h3>\n

The Polar T96 is available in various versions. Please refer to the table below
\nwhich version correspondents with your scope and read into the
\ncorrespondenting position what opportunities the turrets are able to provide.<\/p>\n

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6.2 Using the Posicon turrets<\/h3>\n

For use of the turrets, please remove the caps from the windage and
\nelevation turret by unscrewing counter-clockwise (Illustr. 8).<\/p>\n

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Instructions SCHMIDT & BENDER 4-16×56 Polar T96<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your new riflescope is equipped with the Posicon-windage and elevation
\nadjustment. On delivery, the black arrow in the white screen of the turret
\nindicator points onto the center, symbolized by an – o -.<\/p>\n

This ensures that in both left-to-right and up-to-down direction the maximal
\namount of adjustment range is available.<\/p>\n

The arrow of the so called \u201cPosicon-Clock\u201d provides information on the
\nposition of the reticle at any time. (Illustr. 9)<\/p>\n

The green sector indicates the square adjustment range in which one
\nwindage and elevation adjustment do not interfere with each other. The red
\nsector indicates the so called buffer, which provides an additional amount of
\nadjustment in either direction, but in which one adjustment direction might
\ninterfere with the other.<\/p>\n

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When sighting in the scope for the first time, or re-sighting the scope due to
\nservice or repair, a test shoot for zeroing the scope must be performed on a
\n100m distance.
\nThe centering of the target pattern and thus zeroing of the scope is then
\nperformed according to paragraph 6.2.1 and 0.<\/p>\n

6.2.1 Elevation adjustment (Posicon)<\/h4>\n

The point of impact is moved by 1cm on 100m on every click. A too low point of impact is corrected by rotating the elevation turret clockwise into the direction indicated by \u201cH\u201d or \u201cU\u201d (see Illustr. 10), a too high point of impact by rotating the elevation turret counter-clockwise into the direction indicated by \u201cT\u201d or \u201cD\u201d.<\/p>\n

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6.2.2 Windage adjustment (Posicon)<\/h4>\n

The point of impact is moved by 1cm on 100m on every click. A too far left
\npoint of impact is corrected by rotating the elevation turret clockwise into the direction indicated by \u201cR\u201d (Illustr. 11), a too far right point of impact by rotating the elevation turret counter-clockwise into the direction indicated by \u201cL\u201d.<\/p>\n

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6.2.3 Marking the zero position (Posicon)<\/h4>\n

All obtained reticle positions may be marked by the aluminum ring below the knurl.
\nTo do so, please unscrew the cross-slot screw in the Posicon screen and
\nposition and turn the aluminum ring until the index dot and the index triangle match. Then screw the cross-slot screw tightly. (Illustr. 12)<\/p>\n

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6.3 Using the Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC)<\/h3>\n

In order to avoid the unintentional adjustment of the elevation or the windage turret, both turrets provide a locking mechanism.<\/p>\n

To lock each of the turrets, its circumferential ring has to be turned 90\u00b0
\nclockwise (Illustr. 13). A little slider serves as an aid which is located left hand
\nside (elevation) or on top of the turret (windage).<\/p>\n

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Instructions SCHMIDT & BENDER 4-16×56 Polar T96<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6.3.1 Marking the zero position (BDC)<\/h4>\n

When sighting in the scope for the first time, or re-sighting the scope due to
\nservice or repair, a test shoot for zeroing the scope must be performed on a
\n100m distance. Therefore, ensure that the parallax is set to the correct value
\nof 100m and that both elevation and windage turrets are set to \u201c0\u201d.
\nThe differences arising from the shot image towards the target, must now be
\ncorrected according to the procedure described in paragraph 6.3.2 and
\n6.3.3.<\/p>\n

Please verify the centered shot pattern by again firing a group of shots at the target. If necessary repeat the correction procedure.<\/p>\n

After sighting in, the scope must be zeroed. Therefore, turn the turrets to the unlocked position and loosen the screws on the turrets with an Allen key by turning it counter-clockwise. Please do not remove the screws completely
\n(Illustr. 14).<\/p>\n

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Now turn the turret caps back to zero such that the zero is in line with the
\nengraved index dot. Then fix the screws with the Allen key.<\/p>\n