This manual should only be used for Elite 3.5-21x50 & 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page # Parts Guide 4 Fast Focus Eyepiece 5 Power Change Ring 5 Side Focus (Parallax) 5 Elevation and Windage Turrets 6 Special Note: Scopes Equipped with the Z-Lok™ Elevation Turret Setting a Zero Stop (Z-Stop™ models only) Resetting the Zero Stop (Z-Stop models only) 7 8-9 10-11 First Focal Plane Reticle 12 Bore Sighting and Zeroing the Scope 12 Bushnell Mil Dot Reticle 14 Bushnell G2DMR Reticle 20 Horus Vision H59 Reticle 24 Horus Vision TRMR2 Reticle 26
PARTS GUIDE Elevation Turret Fast Focus Eyepiece Side Focus Adjustment Power Change Ring Windage Turret Sunshade 4
Fast Focus Eyepiece The fast-focus eyepiece dial 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 scope at a plain background. Turn the fast-focus eyepiece dial clockwise or counterclockwise until the reticle pattern is sharp and clear.
Elevation and Windage Turrets The Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescope features T-Lok™ (locking) turrets, which provide audible and visual references. When a turret is lifted (elevated) into the upward position it can be rotated in either direction to make appropriate adjustments. Each turn of the turret provides an audible “click” which coincides with a movement of the visible reference point on the turret knob. Additionally, clicks can be felt by your fingers as the turret knob moves.
Special Note: Scopes Equipped with the Z-Lok™ elevation turret If your scope is equipped with the Z-Lok zero stop elevation turret, the scope’s windage and elevation controls are positioned in the center of their travel at the factory. This will allow a minimum of 15 mils (or 50 moa) of reticle travel in the up or down direction on the elevation turret. The zero stop is not set at the factory, and will not interfere with reticle travel in the up or down direction.
SETTING A ZERO STOP (Z-Stop™ Models Only) For ERS and XRS Tactical Scopes with a zero stop feature, follow these steps to initially set your zero stop: 1) Ensure the turret is in its locked position by pressing down on the turret knob. Remove the turret knob cap screw using a coin or flathead screwdriver, set aside (Fig. 1). 2) Remove the turret knob and set aside (Fig. 2). There are two holes on the black inner locking cap which will provide access to the zero stop set screws.
SETTING A ZERO STOP (Z-Stop™ Models Only) Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 5) Utilizing the 1.5mm Allen wrench, re-tighten the zero stop set screws inside the black inner locking cap (Fig. 7). The screws should be tightened until you feel them seat and then an additional ¼ revolution (approximately 1.5-2 inch pounds). Do not over-tighten as this will cause damage to the screws.
RESETTING THE ZERO STOP (Z-Stop™ Models Only) 1) Ensure the turret is in its locked position by pressing down on the turret knob. Remove the turret knob cap screw using a coin or flathead screwdriver (Fig. 1). 2) Remove the turret knob and set aside (Fig. 2). There are two holes on the black inner locking cap which will provide access to the zero stop set screws. Loosen the two Allen screws found on the black inner locking cap 1 ½ turns counter-clockwise (1.5mm Allen wrenchprovided) (Fig. 3).
4) Utilizing the 1.5mm Allen wrench, re-tighten the zero stop set screws inside the black inner locking cap (Fig. 5). The screws should be tightened to approximately 1.5-2 inch pounds. Do not over-tighten as this will cause damage to the screws. 5) Push the inner cap to its “down” position (Fig. 6). Replace the turret knob onto the turret by aligning the splines in the turret cap and the turret (Fig. 7). Once the cap is properly seated (Fig.
First Focal Plane Reticle The Bushnell Elite Tactical Riflescopes covered by this manual have their reticles located in the first focal plane. Therefore, the reticle will increase in size when the magnification is increased. This feature allows the continued use of the mil measurement system contained in the reticle, regardless of the power setting.
In the example to the left using the H59 reticle, the shooter was attempting to hit a target in the center of the crosshairs. The actual point of impact hit 4 Mils down and 3 Mils left indicated by the red dot. Adjust the elevation dial 4 Mils up/windage dial 3 Mils right.
Bushnell Mil Dot Reticle The Bushnell Mil Dot Reticle provides a total of ten Mils on both the vertical and horizontal crosshairs. One Mil is measured from the middle of one dot to the middle of the next dot. The last Mil on the outer edges portion of the horizontal and vertical crosshair is measured from the center of the fourth Mil Dot from center to the edge of the thick line. You will notice the intersection of the crosshairs does not contain a Mil dot.
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.
Using the Mil Dot Reticle 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 Size of target in Mils Size of target in inches X 25.4 Size of target in Mils = Range in Yards = Range in Meters Example 1: Looking through the riflescope, I located a preset target that has a known size of 12”x12” square. By using the Mil Dots I measured the target to have a Mil reading of 1.
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 .75 Mil = 444.44 Yards Converting Trajectory Data to Mil Holdovers To calculate holdovers you must first obtain your round’s trajectory data. Look at the ammunition manufacturer’s website, in a manufacturer’s brochure, or use a ballistic software program.
Federal .308 168-gr BTHP Holdovers for a Mil-Dot Reticle 18 Distance Trajectory 1 Mil Size Actual Holdover 100 Yards 0 0 Mils 0 Mils 200 Yards 4.5” 7.2 Mils .62 Mils 300 Yards 15.9” 10.8 Mils 1.47 Mils 400 Yards 35.5” 14.4 Mils 2.46 Mils 500 Yards 64.6” 18.0 Mils 3.
Using the Mil Dot Reticle for Holdover Once you know how to range your target with the 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”*27.778) / (1.1Mil). Based on the Federal .308 Win ballistic info in the previous example, you will need to hold 1.47 Mils down on the vertical crosshair and fire. Yards Mil value in inches 100 3.6 200 7.
Bushnell G2DMR™ Reticle The G2DMR reticle, developed in conjunction with G.A. Precision, provides a clean reticle space while giving you the ability to range targets with extreme accuracy using .1 Mil reference points. The extended horizontal mil markings on the lower portion of the vertical crosshair can be used for both ranging and windage holds. The entire reticle is shown below, but the following pages will provide a detailed look at the markings on the horizontal and vertical crosshairs.
The Horizontal Crosshair On the horizontal crosshair, numerically designated Mil markings extend from the center of the crosshairs outward to the right in 2 Mil increments. To keep the reticle plane clean, the numbers were removed on the left side of the reticle but the reference points coincide with the markings from the right side of the crosshair. Moving from the center point to the right in the picture below measurements are as follows: .5 Mil, 1 Mil, 1.5 Mil, 2 Mil…etc. 1 Mil from center .
Extending past the 8 Mil mark, the numerals stop. 1 Mil increments are then designated by the longer hash marks which measure 1.5 Mil in height from top to bottom. Ten .1 Mil markings are visible between each 1 Mil marking, continuing out to 13 Mils from center. The height from top to bottom of the .1 Mil markings is 1 Mil. The .1 Mil markings provide you with a very precise horizontal measurement of your target. 1 Mil consisting of ten .1 mil marks 1 Mil Mark 9 Mil Mark 1.
The VerticAL Crosshair Similar to the horizontal crosshair, the vertical crosshair places the numerically designated Mil markings on only one side. Once again, the numerically designated markings are found in 2 Mil increments with hash marks every .5 Mil. Note the vertical cross hair extends to provide numerically designated markings up to 10 Mils from center. From the 11th Mil measurement downward the reticle returns to the .1 Mil markings, before the next 1 Mil marking is seen measuring 1.5 Mils across.
Horus Vision H59 Reticle The H59 reticle is a “field-tuned” version of the H58 reticle from Horus Vision. The horizontal grid is widened by one mil for increased wind holdover. Additionally, the center cross has been turned into a “broken cross” so groupings are less obscured and more easily seen. The H59 reticle is free of the clutter of more complex reticles, while still providing more windage and elevation hold capability than any optic in its class.
3. N ote the number corresponding to the lead line in step 2; divide that line value in half. For example, if the 12” target fits between the 4 mph lead line and the horizontal stadia line, divide that in half to get a value of 2. 4. Place the 2 mil elevation hold (usually expressed as “2 mils high” or “+2 mils”) on target and fire. This process works well for many cartridges and weapon systems,but not all will impact exactly the same.
center) for elevation, use a hold point in line with the appropriate speed. To hold on a target traveling at a speed between markings (such as 5 mph) you hold between the even numbers on either side of it (4 and 6 mph). For more detailed information regarding this reticle and its use, please visit www.horusvision.com or call 650-588-8862 Horus Vision TRMR2 Reticle The TRMR2 is a refined-mil reticle. Precision mil-marking clusters interspersed throughout the reticle enable fast accurate measurements at .
1. Locate a 12” portion of a target. 2. Find the bracket on the lower vertical stadia that best fits the target. You will notice 5 brackets are available with a ranging capability of over 600 yards when using Ballistic Coefficients of .4 (see diagram to the right). 3. Send your shot. This process works well for many cartridges and weapon systems, but not all will impact exactly the same. However, this system should place you close enough to make a solid hit, all else being equal.
CALCULATING HOLDS FOR MOVING TARGETS The TRMR2 reticle has 14 wind dots left to right. 7 wind dots to the left and 7 wind dots to the right of center. Each dot accounts for 3,4, or 5 mph of wind depending on the Ballistic Coefficient you are using. Ballistic Coefficient Wind Dot Value .3 5 mph .4 .5 4 mph 3mph For example, if you were holding +8 Mils of elevation and accounting for a right to left crosswind at 20 mph wind using a .4 BC you would use the 5th wind mark.
holds at any range. HORIZONTAL STADIA The horizontal stadia holds a .2,.5,.8,1 Mil series from center throughout it length. The same series is found on the upper portion of the vertical stadia. Please note; starting at the 3.5 Mil marking the reticle offers .1 Mil markings for precise ranging. At the 4 Mil mark the previous series of .2,.5,.8,1 Mil returns.
MAINTENANCE Your Bushnell Elite Tactical HDMR riflescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonably cautious care. 1. When cleaning the lenses, first blow away any dry dirt and dust, or use a soft lens brush. Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens tissue, or a soft clean cloth, moistened with lens cleaning fluid. Microfiber cleaning cloths are also recommended.
ELITE® LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY We are so proud of our Bushnell® ELITE® Tactical HDMR™ Riflescopes that their materials and workmanship are warranted to be free of defects for the life of the ELITE Tactical HDMR Riflescope.The warranty is available to any owner of the ELITE Tactical HDMR Riflescope. No receipt or warranty card is required. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse or improper handling, installation or maintenance of the riflescope.
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