A.N.T.S.

Always Normal Target Sight

Technical Manual

Copper John Corp 3 S t a t e S t. Auburn, NY - 8 - sales@copperjohn.com www.copperjohn.com
Parts of the A.N.T.S System
Extension block Extension Elevation Knob
Mounting Screws Elevation Scale
Windage Scale Elevation Block
Elevation Indicator Needle
Elevation Block Quick Release Windage Block Windage Knob Scope Mounting Block Frame
Parts of the Double Axis Adjustment
Horizontal Stop Screw Scope

Radiused Washer

Flange nut Pivot Nut Scope Mounting Barrel

A.N.T.S Assembly

Step 1 Screw the Pivot Nut on to your scopes threaded rod. Using a 7/16 wrench, securely snug the nut against the scope housing.

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Step 2 Slide on the scope mounting barrel. Make sure that the pivot nut seats fully in its socket. Test that the sight rotates properly by moving the scope thread back and forth. Make sure it glides smoothly. Step 3 Slip the Radiused Washer into place. Orient the cave side of the washer to the Scope Barrel. Test it and make sure it glides over the end of the Scope Barrel properly. Step 4 Screw on the flange nut and snug it in place with a 3/8 wrench. Initially, you will want to leave this just finger tight. You will need to adjust your scope level later during set up.
Always use a open end wrench that is the proper size when making adjustments in this area. Pliers or adjustable wrenches can damage the nut and ruin your sight.

A.N.T.S Assembly cont.

Horizontal Block Windage Block Locking Screw
Step 5 Insert the Double Axis assembly into the Windage Block. Make sure the horizontal stop screw is all the way against the Windage Block. Tighten the Windage Block Locking screw Step 6 Mount the sight block to the bow with the screws provided and securely tighten the mounting screws. Slide the A.N.T.S. bar into the block and choose your desired distance setting.

Stop Screw

The horizontal stop screw will be useful when you are disassembling your sight for travel in its case. The stop screw makes sure your scope locates perfectly every time you reassemble your sight, keeping your windage dead on.
Once you have chosen your desired distance, it is helpful to mark your bar where the knob contacts it. This will aid you in setting the sight back to the your chosen position after you have removed your sight for travel.

A.N.T.S Level Setup

It is important when using any range adjustable sight that your scope is perpendicular with the frame (3rd Axis) and the scope is level with the earth (2nd Axis). The frame can also be leveled with the shooting string (1st Axis), but this is not crucial. It is common that shooters will adjust their 1st Axis so that it matches, or is level, with their natural cant or bow tilt while at full draw. Setting the 2nd Axis You must set the 2nd Axis first. Using a line level or similar device against the frame, hold the frame level and note the level in the scope. Raise or lower the flange nut on the end of the Double Axis Adjustment until both levels show that they are perfect. Note, the diagram to the left is perfect. If your sight looks like this, You are ready to move on to the next step.

Flange Nut

Compare and tighten screws.

Leveling Device

Setting the 3rd Axis wn do The third axis adjustment makes sure the scope is perpendicular to the bar, bow, and plane of the shooting string. With your level still attached to your scope bar, draw your bow and point your bow down at around a 45 degree angle. Both bubbles should match as they do in the diagram to the right. Move the flange nut to the rear or to the front to make the bubbles match. Once this is set, you can tighten the flange nut completely. Setting the 1st Axis It is not critical for your first axis to be set, but some shooters prefer it. Some prefer it to match their natural cant. To set this, you will draw your bow to full draw with your eyes closed. Allow it to settle and then open to see if the bubble is level. Tilt the frame on the bar until this test comes out level. If you would like to level the frame with the string, put your bow on a flat table and level the string by shimming the bow. Then put your level on the sight. Tilt the frame into position and tighten the screws. Once the screws are tight, recheck.

Compare and tighten Shooting String
Getting the most out of your A.N.T.S
Using the Adjustment Knobs and the Scale Both the Elevation Knob and the Windage Knob have a number scale and they are labeled up/down, left/right for your convenience. The numbers on your knobs are related to the hash marks on the scale. If you start with the knob on Zero, and rotate it one full turn, it will move one number or hash mark on the scale. There are 20 clicks between each number. When getting sight marks, note the number on the scale and the number on the knob. This will help you get the tightest marks possible and it will get you right back to the perfect spot everytime
Adjusting your sight and counting clicks It is handy to know how much distance a click represents when you are using your sight. This will help you get on target faster and stay on target with a minimum of guesswork. The distance is expressed in Minute Of Angle or MOA. The MOA is 5/32 of an inch at 100 yards on an A.N.T.S. This means that one click on windage or elevation equals 5/32 of an inch at 100 yards. Therefore at 20 yards one click equals 20% of 5/32 or 1/32 of an inch. 50 yards would be 50% of 5/32 or 5/64 of an inch.
At twenty yards, one click will move your arrow 1/32. It will take 25 clicks to move your sight from dead center of the X ring line to the exact center of the X ring.
General Maintenance Keep your A.N.T.S. clean and dry. If it gets wet, towel it off and allow it to dry completely before storing in its case. Lubrication is normally not necessary, but if you should feel the need to lube your sight, use only synthetic, non water soluble grease such as SuperLube. Lube only the Brass Rear Bearings by putting a line of lube in their slots and running the elevation block up and down to distribute the lube, or you can lube the underside of the adjustment knobs by putting a drop on the knob and spinning the knob to distribute the lube. No other part of the sight should be lubed. Be very sparing with the lubrication because excessive amounts of lube will attract dirt and grime which could hamper the performance of your sight.

Lifetime Warranty

Your A.N.T.S. Sight is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner for the lifetime of the product*. The warranty is conditioned upon proof of purchase and other conditions listed below. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SALES RECEIPT BE FILED IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, AS REPAIRS WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY WITHOUT A COPY OF THE DATED SALES RECEIPT. Copper John Corp. warrants that youre A.N.T.S. will perform its intended function if used in accordance with the instructions provided. This Lifetime Warranty covers only the replacement parts, labor, and return ground transportation costs performed by Copper John Corp. to the customer. Transportation for the return of the Sight to Copper John Corp. is not covered. No C.O.D. shipments will be accepted by Copper John Corp. Copper John Corp. makes no other warranty either expressed or implied, whether of fitness or of marketability, except as stated above. Any such additional warranty is expressly disclaimed. No agent, employee, or representative of Copper John Corp. or its dealers has the authority to bind Copper John Corp. to any agreement not herein stated. Buyer agrees that the sole and exclusive remedies for breach on any warranty concerning Copper John A.N.T.S. Sights shall be repair or replacement of defective parts. Copper John Corp. shall not be liable for injury or property other than the A.N.T.S. Sight itself. Copper John Corp. reserves the right to replace defective parts according to availability with compatible replacement parts. (*The lifetime of a sight is determined according to the production cycle of the model and on-hand supply of replacement components. Should a sight model no longer be in production and supply of components be exhausted, an upgrade fee may be charged in order to supply the customer with a newer, updated model.)

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