Rapid-Z Recticles Manual
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1. solid 10 mph line with 2 5 mph reference marks out to 20 mph winds for even more precise shooting You can compensate for distance and windage at the same time by using the corresponding holdover line Please reference Figure 8 for an example Figure 8 Windage Lines On Rapid Z Reticles Each dot 42 5 MPH U S E R MANUAL NOTES2. Carl Zeiss Sports Optics Carl Zeiss Optical Inc 13005 N Kingston Ave Chester VA 23836 1 800 441 3005 www zeiss com sports We make it visible Carl Zeiss Sports Optics We make it visible RAPID Z Rapid Z 600 N Rapid Z 800 al Es RAPID Z3 Rapid Z 1000 nm Rapid Z Varmint j US ER MANUAL Diarange Models Rapid Z 600 a Rapid Z 800 US E R MANUAL INDEX Ts Ihtrod ction sacs eran ai dener een hama 3 2 Classification cens ieisisiteei onatge mistietic sin 4 3 Avallabilii ren tacs desta tat cai enda nal 5 4 Paralak iii aci en eageaeadad cata 5 DP LEONG Es a ets ee ed NS tow a alertat 6 6 Holdover Shot Placement 4 4 44 u e 7 9 Rapid Z is a Trademark of Carl Zeiss Optical Inc 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Zeiss riflescope with the new Rapid Z ballistic reticle Rapid Z reticles are the most advanced design in ballistic reticles This reticle combined with the quality optics and performance that Carl Zeiss is known for will provide you with the best riflescope to take afield or to a range Rapid Z reticles provide extremely versatile and accurate targeting information based upon target distance the optical power of the scope caliber class and ammunition characteristics Rapid Z reticle and Zeiss scope combinations save valuable time and allow hunters to take ethically placed s
3. designs possible This is what will set Zeiss and the Rapid Z apart from other common holdover reticle patterns RETICLE CLASSIFICATION CALIBER CLASS EXAMPLE Rapid Z 600 Standard Hunting 243 270 30 06 300 Win Mag 325 WSM etc Rapid Z 800 Standard Hunting 7MM REM MAG 30 378 VV MAG amp Hot Magnum 338 RUM 7MM STW 270 WSM etc Rapid Z 1000 Long Range Tactical 308 Win 5 BC Bullets Rapid Z Varmint Fast Light Weight 204 Ruger 220 Swift Bullets 22 250 223 etc US E R MANUAL 3 AVAILABILITY Rapid Z Model Matrix Rapid Z Rapid Z Rapid Z Rapid Z Conquest 600 800 1000 Varmint 3 9x40 e 3 9x50 3 5 10x44 3 5 10x50 4 5 14x44 e 4 5 14x50 e 6 5 20x50 e 6 24x56 e 6 24x72 e e Diarange 3 12x56 0 e Diarange 3 10x50 e 4 PARALLAX All Zeiss Rapid Z riflescopes without an adjustable parallax knob are factory set to be parallax free at 300 yards This is to help compensate for the effects of parallax at longer distances Please set your adjustable parallax knob settings to normal for the appropriate distances RAPID Z 5 ZEROING THE RAPID Z To properly adjust your Zeiss Rapid Z riflescope first zero your rifle at 200 yards on the center cross hair using your chosen ammunition Access the Zeiss website www zeiss com sports Log on to the Zeiss Rapid Z Ballistic Calculator or download t
4. eted here 18 on average Figure 5 Range Finding Example With Rapid Z Reticle Bull Elk 24 ss X 100 480 yards Elle brisket is bracketed here 24 on average USER MANUAL Fast Ranging Another ranging feature of the Rapid Z reticle is the fast ranging system Please note that the vertical cross hair directly above center and between the first hash mark is exactly 18 at 300 yards or 6 at 100 yards corresponding to the standard height of a whitetail deer brisket This is most useful to the hunter and can be utilized to make a snap measurement in the field with your scope set on maximum power to determine if a whitetail is at a distance of 300 yards or closer Please reference Figure 6 amp 7 for an example Note Variations in the size of game animal species can affect ranging and therefore point of impact It is recommended that electronic range finding devices are used whenever possible Figure 6 Fast Range Finding Example With Rapid Z Reticle er 300 yards The deer s brisket is L bracketed here RAPID Z Figure 7 Fast Range Finding Example With Rapid Z Reticle N X 100 400 yards The elk s brisket is bracketed here Windage Windage lines on the Rapid Z reticles are set to 10 mph bullet drifts What is unique about the Zeiss Rapid Z is that there are also 5 mph hash marks on the solid 10 mph wind line Exception The Rapid Z 1000 has 2 5 mph marks along the
5. he sample Rapid Z Factory Ammunition charts Locate your brand of ammunition caliber load etc for the correct magnification ring power setting Set magnification ring to the specified setting Your rifle will now be accurate to point of aim on all holdover cross hairs at the corresponding distances in yards Example 4 400 yards 5 1 TO ZERO Step By Step Instructions Example Scope Zeiss Conquest 3 5 10x44 Reticle Rapid Z 600 Caliber Factory Loaded 300 VVSM Ammo Federal Vital Shok with 180 Grain Nosler Accubond BC 526 Velocity 2960 with 24 Inch Barrel Altitude Zero Temp 59 Degrees F 1 Log on to www zeiss com sports and access the Zeiss Rapid Z Ballistic Calculator or download the sample Rapid Z Factory Ammunition Charts a Zeiss Rapid Z Ballistic Calculator Follow the online step by step instructions to get the correct magnification ring setting b Zeiss Rapid Z Factory Ammunition Charts Find your brand in this case Federal along with the correct caliber and load Go to the column that lists the correct magnification ring setting Based on the given data from the example the value for the correct magnification ring setting would be 9 8 USER MANUAL 5 1 TO ZERO Step By Step Instructions cont N Zero your rifle at 200 yards using the center cross hair If access to a 200 yard range is not available then zero at 100 yards and follow the manufacture
6. hots at extended ranges without making elevation and windage turret adjustments or guessing holdover and elevating the center cross hair Rapid Z reticles are available in distinct designs each of which supports a variety of calibers and purposes While a caliber associated with one design for instance the Rapid Z 600 may potentially be used with another reticle design such as the Rapid Z 800 optimum performance is achieved with the recommended specified caliber reticle and riflescope combination RAPID Z Currently available in most Zeiss scopes with second image plane reticles each caliber will require a slightly different magnification setting to correctly place the shot at the exact distance Every dimension in the design of the Rapid Z has been carefully engineered These reticles can also be used for different ranging purposes through the utilization of the internal reticle dimensions With the Rapid Z reticle designs and the existing Zeiss riflescopes Zeiss provides an optical solution for every shooting and hunting need 2 CLASSIFICATION To achieve optimum performance Zeiss classifies the various reticle designs as listed below Please note that the reticles are not limited to these calibers or uses but this is the most efficient way to unite the shooter to his exact needs with the best magnification options correct distances normally encountered with those calibers the correct scope and the best ballistic reticle
7. r s recommended height of shot placement over the target bulls eye for a 200 yard zero example 1 5 inches high at 100 yards To confirm correct magnification setting place a target at a known distance e g 400 yards Using the holdover crosshair with the number 4 centered on target properly and safely fire a group down range The shot placement should be on target Note Always check your zero out to the longest distance you will shoot To fine tune your point of aim e If shots are slightly high turn the magnification ring up in very small lt 1 4 power increments e If shots are slightly low turn the magnification ring down in very small lt 1 4 power increments until correct zero is achieved e Note At extended ranges altitude and temperature affect Point of Impact Example 0 to 10 000 ft POI shift beyond 500 yards of 8 or more ww gt For a complete list of all standard calibers and bullets types please visit the Zeiss web site at www Zeiss com sports Note The Rapid Z 1000 center cross hair is 500 yards Please zero at 200 yards and verify at long distances 6 HOLDOVER SHOT PLACEMENT Rapid Z reticles can be used with numerous caliber and load combinations Holdover values in the reticle correspond to those exact distances in yards Once your rifle is zeroed at 200 yards on the center cross hair and with the magnification ring set to the recommended power setting obtained on the the Zeiss website
8. the reticle will now be ready for long range shooting Example At 600 yards use the 6 holdover line at 450 yards use the 4 5 holdover line short line between 4 and 5 Reference Figures 1 amp 2 RAPID Z Figure 1 Correct Holdover Shot Placement Pin placement for shot with Rapid Z reticle 400 yard pin placement Figure 2 Correct Holdover Shot Placement 400 yard pin placement with Rapid Z reticle US E R MANUAL 7 FEATURES Ranging Your Rapid Z reticle also comes with an integrated ranging system etched into the reticle Note All ranging must be done with the riflescope set on the maximum magnification setting regardless of the scope model or reticle choice The ranging hash marks represent 2 inches at 100 yards At the top and bottom of the ranging scale hashmarks are divided into 1 2 inch increments Therefore you can range any target of known size such as a whitetail deer s brisket 18 or an elk 24 Simply divide the known size of the animal by the total number of inches covered and multiply the sum by 100 for the range to target Note The Rapid Z Varmint reticle corresponds to 9 at 300 yards Please reference Figure 3 4 and 5 for an example Figure 3 Rapid Z 600 RAP Lines for Range finding RAPID Z Figure 4 Range Finding Example With Rapid Z Reticle Whitetail Deer _ 18 ds 2 apart X 100 300 yards Deer brisket is brack
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