Vortex Optics STRIKEFIRE RED DOT - LOW MOUNT - Manual (Page 6)

RED DOT
StrikeFire
RED DOT
StrikeFire
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1. Using the included mounting ring, attach the lower saddle part of ring
to the rail/base, making sure that it is
solidly seated in base groove. To prevent
recoil injury, position it so that you have
at least four inches of eye relief once the
StrikeFire scope is attached.
Note: Because the StrikeFire has
unlimited eye relief, the scope can be
mounted further away if desired.
2. Check that the clamp and saddle are hooked around outside of base,
press the saddle down and forward, then tighten the clamp screw firmly.
3. Place the StrikeFire on the ring saddle with the button housing on the
left side. Position cap on top of scope, align screw holes and attach cap
screws. Tighten cap screws evenly
until all are snug—use caution
so as not to over-tighten. Once
tight, the scope should have no
movement.
Note: It is a good practice to
check mounting and base screws
regularly to be sure they haven’t
loosened under field conditions.
Attaching the Mounting Ring
Recommended Torque
Base Clamp Hex Nut 35–45 in/lbs
Ring Screw 15–20 in/lbs
S
ighTing in
Bore Sighting
After mounting, an initial bore sighting of the StrikeFire at short range
(25–50 yards) will save time and money at the range. This can be done
using a bore sighter according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or by
removing the bolt on some rifles and visually sighting through the barrel.
1. Place the rifle solidly on a rest and remove the bolt.
2. Sight through the bore and center the target inside the barrel.
3. With the bullseye centered in the bore, make windage and elevation
adjustments until the illuminated dot is also centered over the bullseye.
To visually bore sight a rifle:
Final Range Sight-In
Final sight-in should be done at the range using the exact ammunition you
expect to hunt or shoot with:
1. After the StrikeFire has been bore sighted, fire a shot or two at your
desired zero distance to check that you’re roughly on target. If necessary,
adjust the dot to put you near the center of the target (see Windage and
Elevation Adjustment on page 8).
2. Fire a three-shot group as precisely as possible.
3. Using the center of this group as a reference, make any necessary
adjustments for windage and elevation correction. Using arrows for
reference, adjust dials in the direction you wish the group to move.
4. Fire a final three-shot group to confirm proper adjustment. Repeat as
necessary.