Rifle Scopes WTB a manual for a Kahles ZFM 6X42 . no luck any where. Any Help

[edwardc]

WTB Scope manual or reprint or down load for a Kahles ZFM 6X42 Z Help

 

[Evintos]

I think this is the closest equivalent. https://www.kahles.at/fileadmin/downloads/Anleitung_ZF95_ZF84.pdf

 

[edwardc]

Thank you for your help. I was up in the air as to who made the scope as it came on a SSG-69 That I purchased. I was told it was a Swarovski but it was not marked except for the ZFM 6X42 Z and a red dot on the bottom of the scope.

 

[Evintos]

Kahles is a subsidiary of Swarovski. Whether it is a Kahles or made by the parent company Swarovski, I'd have no clue. If the scope has a serial number on it somewhere you can probably email Swarovski or Kahles to find out which factory it came from.

Just in case - Link to the Swarovski version of the manual which I believe is referred to as the "Sniper Scope ZFM 6x42Z Model 575" here - http://www.louiscandell.com/pdf/firearms/swarovski_zfm6x42z.pdf

Spoiler: Excerpt from Department of the Army FM 3-05.222 document (April 2003) mentioning Kahles

AUSTRIA



F-1. The following systems are currently in use: Steyr Model SSG 69 and
SSG-PII rifles with KahlesZF69, ZF84, or RZFM 86 telescopes.

F-2. The Austrian Scharf Schutzen Gewehr (Sharp Shooter's Rifle) 69
(SSG-69) is the current sniper weapon of the Austrian Army and several
foreign military forces. It is available in either 7.62- x 51-mm NATO or the
.243 Winchester calibers. Recognizable features include a synthetic stock
(green or black) that is adjustable for length of pull by a simple spacer
system; hammer -forged, medium-heavy barrel; two-stage trigger, adjustable
for weight of pull (a set trigger system is frequently seen); and a machined,
longitudinal rib on top of the receiver that accepts several types of optical
mounts. The mounting rings have a quick-release lever system that allows
removal and reattachment of the optics with no loss of zero. The typical
sighting system consists of the Kahles ZF69 6- x 42-mm telescope; iron sights
are permanently affixed to the rifle for emergency use. The SSG-PI I (Politzei
II) has a heavy barrel and does not have iron sights. The telescope comes
equipped with a bullet drop compensator graduated to 800 meters, and a
reticle that consists of a post with broken crosshairs. The Steyr SSG-69 has a
well-deserved reputation for accuracy. The Kahles ZF -series of telescopes are
zeroed with the same procedure used for Soviet telescopes.

 

[edwardc]

That's the one. Thank You