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Mounting the riflescope – Hawke Sport Optics 1-4x20 Vantage IR Riflescope (Turkey Dot IR Reticle) User Manual

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MOUNTING THE RIFLESCOPE

Warning: Be sure that the firearm is not loaded. Always practice safe firearms handling.

Always check that the diameter of the riflescope body tube matches the diameter of the scope

rings that you wish to use. Always purchase the best rings you can afford making sure that the base
of the rings will fit your rifle. High recoil rifles may require rings fitted with a recoil stop pin.

1. Fix the rings to the rifle base - do not completely tighten.

2. Lay the riflescope into the rings. The scope should be mounted as low as possible without

touching the barrel, rear sight, or the receiver.

3. Before tightening the rings, look through the scope in your normal shooting position. Adjust the

scope (forward or backward) until you find the furthest point forward (to ensure maximum eye