User`s Manual - Horus Vision
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1. D Calibration Reticles Software Spotting Horus Vision Talon Model 2000 series User s Manual 2nd Edition February 2013 H ORU S February 21 2013 Copyright 2013 Horus Vision LLC All rights reserved Patent pending Written consent of Horus Vision LLC is required to copy or use any of the material in this manual CONTENTS SS e aaa NO RIN I ZAR EOE A 3 About Horus Visit it did 3 Safety WANING cuisine 3 Getting Started A O O 4 Mounting Your Horus TS COPE iii A A lai 4 Zeroing Your HOrs SCOPE ahd dt aaa 5 Elevation and Windage Turrets iii 6 olipping the Dials to Zero ius sehi ideali laici ioni isla ina 7 Introduction to Talon Rapid Acquisition Rifle Scope cece cece tee ee eae cess seed eeeaaaaeceeeeeeesecsueaeeeeeeeeeetess 8 Key User Controls caida Senin Ale SH ie AR ne A A i ee oi es donas sita 9 Gharacteristics of the Talon inalterati i iii 10 H50 Reticle n sacri cata atte Aiello leali e e i aaa 11 Key Features ihih E rina eni eee ernia lai 12 Illumination ata era ae oli ea aaa ald alee neni eg 13 Additional InformatioT voVociniiii LARA ei 14 Technical Data iatale i NOE A ERAAN TEANO EEA EATERS EA RIA aa 15 TAO COPE SPECIAL EAA nino 15 H50 Reticle SpeCiiGatlOn cuidad da dad oa tbn ata aeree petalo 16 General Care iii A a a aida 19 IATA Yi A A AI E A AA 20 Legal Notice iii i abile bla diede ita 21 Conta2. MOUNTING YOUR HORUS SCOPE The Talon requires 30mm rings which are available in steel and aluminum While steel rings offer enhanced durability under battlefield conditions they also weigh more Rings are generally available in four different heights low medium high and extra high The choice depends upon your rifle s configuration and your normal body position on the rifle Rings may come attached to a one piece base or as separate units Separate bases or other riser type mounting systems may also be used for raising scope height 1 Mount the bottom portion of the rings to the rifle s mounting rail making sure that the spacing is correct so the rings won t interfere with the scope s turrets Place the scope on the bottom portion of the rings positioning it far enough rearward to provide a clear field of view FOV Attach the top portion of the ring tightening the screws enough to prevent the scope from falling out of the mounts but loose enough to enable you to adjust the scope forward and aft and to rotate the scope to ensure a level reticle Focus the ocular by adjusting the rear most ring on the eyepiece The reticle should be crisp against a distant object or bright surface The diopter is adjustable to 2 1 so the scope can be used with or without corrective lenses To establish proper eye relief hold your rifle in a stable shooting position and close your eyes Position the rifle into your shoulder as if fir
3. gap between these two capabilities allowing you to engage intermediate targets with accuracy and closer threats quickly and effectively Horus Talon scope has years of battle proven performance to its credit The Talon is best suited for those environments requiring no magnification such as CQB type shooting with the potential need to make intermediate range shots While the Talon s H50 reticle allows engagement at farther ranges its 4x magnification does not lend itself to the long range precision aiming that is possible with other longer range Horus reticles However at 1x zero magnification the Talon allows immediate acquisition and engagement with a prominent reticle design and wide field of view The Talon is a superb optic for urban jungle and other limited distance environments as well as for use on shorter range weapon systems Table1 Talon features Talon 1 4x24 power Illuminated Horus H50 reticle Rapid engagement reticle features e Moving target lead lines e Bold rapid engagement ring KEY TALON USER CONTOLS Figure 4 The Horus Talon is our general purpose fast acquisition optic for close to mid range use against threat targets and dangerous game intended for shooters requiring a zero magnification aka unity or 1x capability Talon user controls Rapid focus eyepiece Zoom power adjustment ring Windage knob capped Elevation knob capped Rheostat knob battery com
4. Positions LENSES Lens Coating Objective Lens Field of View Eye Relief Exit Pupil Ocular Type Diopter Adjustment Elevation Increment Elevation Adj Range Windage Increments Windage Adj Range Turret Caps Turret Type Power Selector Style 15 24mm 20 hours 11 positions 12 reticle multi coated 21 0 9 0 m at 100m 5 5 3 3 139 84mm rapid European focus more than 2 1 1 click 0 10 mil radian 1 cm at 100 meters more than 34 9 MILS 1 click 0 10 mil radian 1 cm at 100 meters more than 34 9 MILS yes low tactile power indicator H50 RETICLE Features Bold ring and crosshairs illuminate rheostat adjustable Target lead indicators on horizontal crosshair 4mph 20mph Calibrated in USMC Mils 6283 mils circle 1 mil 3 60 inches at 100 yards Point blank to 600 yards depending on ammorrifle 20 16 12 E 4 ff Figure 9 H50 reticle viewed at 4x zoom 16 Figure 10 H50 reticle illumination pattern viewed at 4x zoom 17 36 00 28 80 21 60 14 40 7 20 3 60 e o i iaa le Figure 11 H50 reticle specs All measurements are in inches 100 yards 18 GENERAL CARE Your Horus scope requir
5. ample if your first shot impacts 2 mils low and 1 5 mils right dial 2 mils 20 clicks up and 1 5 mils 15 clicks left You ll find zeroing with the Horus reticle to be much faster than conventional reticles Center the reticle over your intended POI and fire another round Repeat steps 5 and 6 until repeated shots are successfully centered at the intersection of the target s vertical and horizontal lines Fire a five round group at a clean target Adjust zero as needed and confirm with additional groups until it perfectly matches your intended POI Tighten the turret covers on the elevation and windage knobs From this point on use only the gridlines on the Horus reticle not the knobs to make adjustments for wind and elevation Remember to always verify your zero and develop data with the ammunition that you will be using for any sport shooting or hunting purpose ELEVATION AND WINDAGE KNOBS Your Horus scope is designed to allow all windage and elevation adjustments to be made within the reticle as opposed to the conventional method of dialing target knobs or ballistic drop compensating BDC knobs However your Horus scope also has knobs for elevation and windage adjustments with audible clicks eliminating the need to take your eyes off the target Rotate clockwise for up right adjustment Unscrew and remove the knob cap by turning it counter clockwise in relation to the scope s body Use the elevation knob on top of the sco
6. anty service ship the product postpaid and fully insured to HORUS VISION LLC 598 San Mateo Ave San Bruno California 94066 together with a copy of your bill of sale your name and address and a description of the problem All products returned for warranty service must be carefully packed in the original packing materials For full warranty details visit Horus Vision s website warranty page http www horusvision com terms php 20 LEGAL NOTICE HORUS VISION and the EYE OF THE FALCON logo are registered trademarks of Horus Vision LLC and may not be used in any manner without express permission from Horus Vision LLC SECOND SHOT TACTICAL SOLUTIONS and TARGETING SOLUTIONS are trademarks of Horus Vision LLC and may not be used in any manner without express permission from Horus Vision LLC Horus Vision software products and written and visual materials are protected by U S and international copyright protection and may not be used in any manner without express permission from Horus Vision LLC A wide variety of scopes reticles software computer systems and other products associated with shooting and ballistics Horus Vision systems are exclusively owned by Horus Vision LLC and are protected by issued patents in the United States including U S Pat Nos 5 920 995 6 032 374 6 453 595 6 516 699 and 6 681 512 issued foreign counterparts as well as numerous additional pending patent applications in the United States an
7. asily switches between eliminating close threats and mid range targets For close threats use the bold aiming ring at 1x zoom For longer range targets to 600 yards use the Standard Horus Grid which appears below the main horizontal crosshair It s a versatile combination for incredible speed and distance advantage Marks on the main horizontal crosshair approximate leads for walking running and sprinting targets See Figure 5 right 1 CLOSE RANGE The H50 presents a bold ring with a central crosshair It is best to use One power 1x to achieve the maximum field of view for targets at close ranges At low power the bold ring is seen as a very large aiming circle while the central reticle virtually disappears 2 MID RANGE To use the H50 at mid range place the optic on Three 3x or Four power 4x The bold ring allows the eye to be quickly centered naturally on the reticle s center and additional elevation aiming points will be visible below center Figure 5 The H50 reticle shown at 1x zoom for close range targets LEFT and 4x zoom for mid range targets RIGHT 11 H50 KEY FEATURES Uniform grid etched on optically superior glass Standard Horus Grid reticle hold points subtending to 0 5 mil for ease of use at 4x 12 mils of total elevation hold within the reticle Open center for accurate aiming on small targets Moving target measurements along horizontal stadia 4 4 mph the speed of a man fast walk
8. ct E O dde 22 INTRODUCTION ABOUT HORUS VISION Horus cutting edge technology improves shooting accuracy at extended ranges and increases the likelihood of a first round hit Our patented reticles reduce the need for manual scope manipulation and mental calculation Horus simplified shooting system improves accuracy at any distance and can make anyone an expert marksman Horus ATrag ballistics software algorithms were developed and refined by the former chief of ARDEC s small arms division William C Davis Horus Vision was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Bruno California SAFETY WARNING Always use great care with all firearms A mistake in judgment or lapse of attention can result in serious injury or death The information in this manual while believed to be accurate at the date of publication is not warranted or represented to be accurate correct or useful for any particular purpose Use the information in this manual with caution and common sense and verify it with respect to your own firearms before use The author and publishing company accept no responsibility for errors in the information presented herein or for accidents injuries damage or any other problems which might arise as a result of your use of the information contained in this book and expressly disclaim all liability for injuries death and damages whether direct incidental consequential punitive or otherwise GETTING STARTED
9. d foreign jurisdictions including but not limited to Europe Japan Israel Canada and Australia Manufacture sale importation or use of the Horus Vision systems requires a license from Horus Vision LLC For more specific information on obtaining a license please contact Horus Vision LLC Nothing contained herein should be construed as granting by implication estoppels or otherwise any license or right to use any Horus Vision LLC intellectual property 2013 Horus Vision LLC All rights reserved 21 CONTACT Horus Vision LLC 598 San Mateo Avenue San Bruno CA 94066 Phone 650 588 8862 Fax 650 588 6264 E mail info horusvision com Website www horusvision com 22
10. e removed Carefully rotate it until the 0 mark indexes on the small white dot on the scope s saddle as depicted below in Figure 3 Take care not to inadvertently turn the inner drum while performing this procedure as it will adjust the scope s zero point Once the knobs have been slipped to 0 reinstall and tighten the set screws taking care not to strip them by over tightening Always verify zero before capping the knobs Important Do not attempt to loosen the screws inset into the top face of the windage and elevation knobs these are only to be removed by a Horus Vision authorized warranty station Figures 1 3 Slipping the elevation and adjustment knobs scales to 0 will provide a definitive index point to return to in the event you ever adjust them off zero INTRODUCTION TO TALON RAPID ACQUISITION RIFLESCOPE While traditional tactical reflex and magnified optics are functional they re limited by their designs to specific ranges Tactical shooters need the ability to quickly and accurately engage threat targets from several feet to many hundreds of meters Conventional reflex sights are unequaled for their ability to quickly acquire targets due to zero magnification and high contrast reticles but are very limited in range Longer range scopes such as those used by Designated Marksmen and snipers are high quality tools that allow shooters to place precision fire at extreme distances Horus Talon scope bridges the
11. es very little maintenance The following simple steps will ensure maximum optical performance Wipe clean all exposed optical surfaces occasionally with the lens cloth provided Maintain metal surfaces by removing any dirt dust or sand with a soft brush to avoid scratching the finish then wipe down with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth For best luster and corrosion resistance finish by wiping metal surfaces with a silicone cloth Protect your scope with lens caps when not in use 19 WARRANTY HORUS LIMITED WARRANTY 1 HORUS VISION LLC warrants this product against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one 1 year after the date of the original retail purchase During this warranty period HORUS VISION LLC will repair or replace at its option a defective product or part without charge to you You will be responsible for transportation charges if any for delivering the product to and from HORUS VISION LLC This warranty extends only to defects in workmanship and does not extend to damage to products or parts which result from alteration repair modification faulty installation or damage caused by accident abuse misuse maintenance mishandling misapplication or use in violation of the instructions furnished by HORUS VISION LLC 2 Any repaired or replacement parts furnished in fulfillment of this warranty are warranted only for the unexpired portion of the original warranty 3 To obtain warr
12. il in the Horus Vision Tactical Manual Please refer to it for proper application of these steps Increase Accuracy with ATragMX Ballistics Software For even greater accuracy Horus ATragMX Ballistics Software can be used in combination with your Horus scope and reticle Our ballistics software lets you take combat proven aiming solutions into the field so you are instantly ready for any shooting conditions ATragMX enhances any mil based reticle system but it is not required To learn more about the benefits of Horus Ballistics Software see the ATrag User Manual 14 TECHNICAL DATA Figure 8 Talon scope technical drawing with specs TALON SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS POWEL 1 4x Length eonenna 9 75 24 8 cm Weight 18 3 oz 518 g Tube Diameter 30 mm Wall Thickness 1 5mm Material aluminum 6061 T 340 HV Hardness TUDE 1 piece A black Exterior Finish matte anodized Shockproof 1200 g Water resistant yes 3 meters Dustproof yes Fogproof yes Warranty 1 year limited Twilight Factor 4 9 1x 9 8 4x Reticle H50 Reticles aana 1st Focal Plane Reticle Illumination yes Battery CR2032 requires one Battery Life Rheostat Rheostat
13. ing 8 8 mph the speed of a man running 12 12 mph the speed of a man sprinting 16 16 mph the speed of an APC 20 using the bold ring 20 mph Precise calibration of measurements to within 0 5 Heavy bold ring for rapid engagement of close targets Rheostat adjustable illumination of specific elevation hold points bold ring and crosshair portions of reticle Very bright settings for fast engagement at low power Rapid range finding capability for personnel sized targets Bold Aiming Ring Moving Target Holds Main Horizonatal Stadia a Ng Standard Horus Grid Main Vertical Stadia gt Figure 6 Key H50 reticle features 12 ILLUMINATION The H50 s bold ring vertical and horizontal stadia all illuminate fully Illumination at low power can be varied from extremely bright for daytime use to minimal for limited visibility Figure 7 The H50 reticle s illumination pattern shown at 1x zoom LEFT and 4x zoom RIGHT 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Horus scopes and reticles make the complex process of precision shooting faster and easier From the point where you identify a target to the point where you follow through to confirm the hit there are several critical steps where Horus technology makes a difference Ranging Use of grid for holdover Wind holds and or moving target lead lines Follow through and Second Shot Correction et oe You can explore these steps in greater deta
14. ing and then open your eyes If the eye relief position is correct you shouldn t see any black or hazy outer ring vignette effect within the FOV If the image is not complete or clear lower the rifle and gently slide the scope forward or aft in the rings and then repeat the above exercise It helps to have someone move the scope while you maintain position Continue this procedure until the image is correctly viewed through the eyepiece when you open your eyes Once you re satisfied that the scope is properly aligned on the rifle repeat this exercise four or five times in quick succession to ensure that your positioning is correct If you intend to fire from alternate positions regularly check eye relief in those positions as well since they ll change the relationships between shoulder head and arms Set up your eye relief for whatever body position you will most likely use the majority of the time Before tightening the top portion of the rings place a spirit level on the elevation turret to check level against the rifle s receiver If the rifle has a Picatinny top rail on the receiver use that surface as the index to level the scope off of If no rail is available use the best horizontal surface you can find such as the bottom metal portion of a bolt action with the floor plate open or magazine removed While leveling the reticle by eye will work at close ranges minor level errors will affect use of reticle grid and knob adjustments at fa
15. partment capped 30 mm tube 24 mm objective SO e i a CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TALON Zero or very low magnification variable to mid and high powers Rapid acquisition of targets Talon at 1 4 power is the quintessential ACB scope Durable one piece 30mm tubes Fast focus eyepiece Illuminated reticle Accurate range finding to within 0 5 mil No need to dial in elevation and windage adjustments for each shot Rapid transition between targets at multiple ranges without altering the shooter s cheek to stock weld or body position Reticle allows continuous sighting through scope eliminating the need to view BDC or target knobs Fail Safe system for Second Shot Correction of observed impacts at highest magnifications Shooter and spotter system for accurate talk on to targets when using Horus reticles in both rifle and spotting scope Enhanced ability to self spot for range finding windage moving target leads and follow up shots at highest magnifications Reticle placement in the first focal or image plane 1FP allowing calibrated use of all mil measurements and holds at any magnification Milliradian based metric range finder and measuring scale 34 9 Mils 120 MOA elevation amp windage adjustments 0 1 mil 1 cm at 100 meters click adjustments 11 brightness settings on rheostat control Illumination powered by a single CR2032 battery 10 H50 Reticle The H50 e
16. pe to make adjustments for bullet drop compensation Rotate the elevation knob clockwise to move the intended point of impact POI up in the field of view rotate counter clockwise to move the intended point of impact POI down in the field of view Use the windage knob on the right side of the scope to make adjustments for wind compensation Rotate the windage knob clockwise to move the intended POI right in the field of view and rotate clockwise to move the POI left Each increment or click equates to a 0 1 mil change to the bullet impact point and 10 clicks is equal to 1 mil When finished making adjustments return the knob cap to the knob and secure by turning it clockwise SLIPPING THE DIALS TO ZERO Your Horus scope is designed to allow all deviations from zero for windage and elevation to be made within the reticle as opposed to the conventional method of dialing target knobs or ballistic drop compensating BDC knobs However you may elect to index the elevation and windage adjustment knobs on 0 once the rifle is zeroed to allow a return point for zero in the event you adjust the knobs for any reason To slip the scales in this manner loosen the two 2 small set screws on the face of the windage and elevation knobs the viewable sides with numbers on them using the jeweler s flat blade screwdriver included with your scope Be very careful not to lose these tiny screws The scale will rotate freely around the knob once the screws ar
17. rther targets When satisfied with eye relief and reticle level tighten the scope ring screws to 15 20 inch pounds of pressure Over tightening can damage the scope tube ZEROING YOUR HORUS SCOPE While our scopes can be zeroed at any distance it is recommended that the zero be exactly 100 meters or yards Regardless of zero range it is critical that the measurement be precise The following recommended method of Zeroing will eliminate problems while saving time and ammunition 1 2 Measure the distance from the rifle to the target to ensure a precise zero measurement Use an 18x18 inch or larger sheet of paper with inch vertical and horizontal lines drawn to intersect at the center of the paper Use a plumb or level to attach the paper to a target backer so that the lines are level Set your scope power ring to maximum power Talon 4x and make sure the elevation and windage turrets are set to 0 Superimpose the Horus reticle over the vertical and horizontal lines on your target to center the reticle precisely on your intended point of impact POI Fire your first shot Adjust windage and elevation knobs to center the shot at the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lines on your target If the round s impact is observable use the Horus reticle s mil based grid to measure your deviation from the intended POI then dial the exact corrections in 0 1 mil increments using the knobs to aid in rapid zero For ex
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