Bushnell ET3124F User Manual

Bushnell ET3124F Manual

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    03-13 This manual should only be used for Elite Tactical Riflescopes with illuminated reticles: Illuminated Mil Dot Tactical Reticle BTR-Mil™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle BTR-1™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle BTR-2™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle PROUD USA COMPANY
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    the Scope Elevation and Windage Target Turrets (3-12x44 & 6-24x50 models) Elevation and Windage Finger Touch Adjustments (1-6.5x24 models) Elevation and Windage T-LOK™ Turrets (ET18524) Using the Mil Dot Reticle (ET3124F / ET6245F) Using the BTR-Mil™ Ballistic Tactical Reticle (ET3124FJ / ET6245FJ
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    Contents Using the BTR-2 First Focal Plane Tactical Reticle Tactical Reticle (ET1624J / ET18524) Using the BTR-2 Second Focal Plane Tactical Reticle Tactical Reticle (ET1624SJ ) Maintenance and Storage Mil Dot Appendix: Using Mil Dot Reticles for Ranging Mil Dot Appendix: Converting Trajectory
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    PARTS GUIDE Brightness Dial w/ Battery Cover Fast Focus Eyepiece Power Change Ring Windage Target Turret Elevation Target Turret Side Focus Adjustment Models with Side Focus (3-12x44, 6-24x50) 4
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    PARTS GUIDE Fast Focus Eyepiece Power Change Ring Elevation Adj. Elevation Adj. (T-Lok) Brightness Dial w/Battery Cover Windage Adj. (T-Lok) Brightness Dial w/Battery Cover 1-8.5x24 Windage Adj. Models w/o Side Focus 1-6.5x24 (w/Finger touch adj. caps) 5
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    is found on the ocular end of the Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescope. Use this adjustment to obtain a reticle image that appears sharp to your eyes. If adjustment is needed, look at a distant object for several seconds without using your scope. Then, shift your vision quickly, looking through the
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    . First Focal Plane AND SECOND FOCAL PLANE RETICLES Some models of Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescopes described this manual have their illuminated reticles located in the first focal plane, while others place the reticle in the second focal plane. If the reticle is within the first focal plane, it
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    In the example to the left using the BTR-Mil reticle, the shooter was attempting to hit a target in the center adjust the windage knob until the vertical cross hair intersects the original bullet hole. The rifle scope should now be closely aligned with the bore of the weapon. It is advisable to fire
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    Elevation and Windage TARGET Turrets (3-12x44 & 6-24x50 models) Selected models of Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescope with illuminated reticle feature target style adjustment turrets, which provide audible and visual references. The turrets can be rotated in either direction to make appropriate
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    A C Adjustment Scale Index Line B 10
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    Elevation and Windage FINGER TOUCH ADJUSTMENTS (1-6.5x24 models) 1-6.5x24 models of the Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescope with illuminated reticle feature finger-adjustable, audible-click elevation and windage adjustments. To adjust the elevation or windage: 1. Remove the covers from the Elevation
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    and Windage T-LOK™ Turrets (ET18524) The model# ET18524 Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescope features T-Lok™ (locking) turrets, Rotate the windage dial counterclockwise to move the reticle plane right, or clockwise to move it left. These Bushnell tactical riflescopes provide 10 mils of adjustment per
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    Elevation and Windage T-LOK™ Turrets (ET18524) step 1 step 2 step 4 step 3 13
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    RETICLE (ET3124F / ET6245F) Your Bushnell riflescope contains a mil-dot reticle (1st focal plane), the most accurate means of range estimation using a manual , the reticle represents five of the heavier reticle line. One mil MIL-DOT RETICLE The mil is an Looking through your scope, select an object
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    according to the formula and you will find its range. Support your rifle and be precise when measuring objects; any measuring error causes an is four feet high, or 1.33 yards. The fencepost measures 2.5 mils in your reticle. 1.33 yards x 1000 2.5 mils 1330 = = 532 Yards 2.5 CALCULATING HOLDS
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    The Mil Dot Reticle Measurement System in the First Focal Plane Applies at any Magnification Level. 2 Mils at 12x (100 yards) 2 Mils at 3.5x (100 yards) 16
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    Mil™ Ballistic tactical RETICLE (ET3124FJ / ET6245FJ) The Bushnell BTR-Mil™ Ballistic Tactical Reticle is a hashmarked reticle that uses mrad To turn off the illumination and when storing the scope, set the dial to"OFF" To replace the battery, remove the cap on the brightness adjustment control knob
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    USING THE BTR-1 tactical RETICLE IN A FIRST FOCAL PLANE SCOPE (ET1624F) Elite Tactical model ET1624F with the BTR-1 Tactical Reticle is designed to be sighted-in at 100 yards (or meters), and provides hold over points out to 600 meters. This reticle is calibrated for use with 223 Rem/5.56 ammunition
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    100 METERS/YARDS 300 METERS 400 METERS 500 METERS 600 METERS Note: the scope should be zeroed at 100 Meters/Yards Fig. 1 Fig. 2 19
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    USING THE BTR-1 tactical RETICLE IN A SECOND FOCAL PLANE SCOPE ( ET1624SF) Elite Tactical model ET1624SF with the BTR-1 Tactical Reticle is designed to be sighted-in at 100 meters/yards, and provides hold over points out to 600 meters. This reticle is calibrated for use with 223 Rem/5.56 ammunition
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    100 METERS/YARDS 300 METERS 400 METERS 500 METERS 600 METERS Note: the scope should be zeroed at 100 Meters/Yards Fig. 1 Fig. 2 21
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    accuracy in determining distance, utilize a Bushnell Laser Rangefinder (Scout DX 1000 ARC, G Force 1300 ARC). 3. Set the scope to any magnification and determine holdovers in mils based on the ballistics of your weapon. Illuminated Reticle Features The BTR-2 reticle is illuminated. The "third knob
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    Center dot measures .3 mils at highest power setting (6.5x or 8.5x, depending on model) BTR-2 @ 6.5x BTR-2 @ 1x 23
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    USING THE BTR-2 tactical RETICLE IN A SECOND FOCAL PLANE SCOPE (ET1624SJ) The BTR-2 reticle in second focal plane is an excellent choice for shooters needing maximum flexibility in a riflescope. This reticle in the second focal plane combines an illuminated red dot with a mil hash platform. The
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    MAINTENANCE Your Bushnell Elite Tactical riflescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonably a soft cloth. 4. Use lens covers whenever it is convenient. STORAGE • Avoid storing the scope in hot places, such as the passenger compartment of a vehicle on a hot day. The
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    APPENDIX: MIL DOT RANGING & HOLDOVER EXAMPLES Using Mil Dot RETICLES for Ranging The Equations: Size of target in yards X 1000 Size of Target in Mils = Range in Yards Size of target in inches X 27.778
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    APPENDIX: MIL DOT RANGING & HOLDOVER EXAMPLES Example 2: Take the same size target but now the Mil reading is .75 (from crosshair intersection to bottom of first Mil Dot). Known size of target: 12"x 12" Mil Reading: .75 Mil 12 X 27.778 = 444.44 Yards .75 Mil Converting Trajectory Data to Mil
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    APPENDIX: MIL DOT RANGING & HOLDOVER EXAMPLES Federal .308 168-gr BTHP Holdovers for a Mil-Dot Reticle (Cartridge Table Example) Distance 100 Yards 200 Yards 300 Yards 400 Yards 500 Yards Trajectory 0 4.5" 15.9" 35.5" 64.6" 1 Mil Size 0 Mils 7.2 Mils 10.8 Mils 14.4
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    for Holdover Once you know how to range your target with a Mil Dot reticle, and using the previous example, you can use the reticle instead of the turrets to make adjustments with holdover. For example, your range tells you that the 12" target is 300 yards away, (12"*27.
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    LIMITED WARRANTY We are so proud of our Bushnell® ELITE® Tactical Riflescopes that their materials and workmanship are warranted to be free of defects for the life of the ELITE Tactical Riflescope.The warranty is available to any owner of the ELITE Tactical Riflescope. No receipt or warranty card is
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    For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 www.bushnell.com ©2013 Bushnell Outdoor Products
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PROUD USA COMPANY
03-13
This manual should only be
used for Elite Tactical Riflescopes
with illuminated reticles:
Illuminated Mil Dot Tactical Reticle
BTR-Mil™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle
BTR-1™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle
BTR-2™ Bushnell Tactical Reticle