The Vortex® Viper® Riflescopes Viper® riflescopes are rugged performers built for strength and durability with a single-piece tube of aircraft-grade aluminum. Premium, fully multi-coated optics deliver the detail and color differentiation needed for hunting in any environment. Engineered and designed to perform where comparable scopes fall short, the Viper delivers. No questions asked.
R eticle O ptions R iflescope A djustments The Focal Plane Reticle Focus All riflescope reticles can be termed either first focal plane (FFP) or second focal plane (SFP) according to the internal location of the reticle within the scope. This model features a second focal plane reticle design. Your Viper riflescope uses a fast focus eyepiece designed to quickly and easily adjust the focus on the riflescope’s reticle.
Windage and Elevation Adjustments Using the Side Focus Your Viper riflescope features adjustable elevation and windage turret dials with audible clicks. Each audible click moves the bullet’s point-of-impact 1/4 of a minute of angle (MOA). 1/4 MOA closely corresponds to 1/16 inch at 25 yards, 1/8 inch at 50 yards, 1/4 inch at 100 yards, and 1/2 inch at 200 yards. Parallax is a phenomenon that results when the target image does not quite fall on the same optical plane as the reticle within the scope.
R iflescope M ounting Eye Relief and Reticle Alignment To get the best performance from your Viper riflescope, proper mounting is essential. Although not difficult, the correct steps must be followed. If you are unsure of your abilities, it would be best to use the services of a qualified gunsmith. After installing the bottom ring halves on the mounting base, place the riflescope on the bottom ring halves and loosely install the upper ring halves.
Bore Sighting Final Range Sight-In Initial bore sighting of the rifle and scope will save you money and time at the range. This initial sighting can be done in a number of ways. You may want to use a mechanical or laser bore sighter according to the manufacturer’s instructions. On some rifles, bore sighting can be done visually by removing the bolt and sighting through the barrel.
Indexing Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset M aintenance Viper riflescopes feature windage and elevation dials that allow you to re-index the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing your settings. Though not a required process, resetting the windage and elevation dials allows you to quickly return to your original zero if temporary corrections are dialed in the field.
T roubleshooting T he VIP W arranty Sighting-in Problems We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to you—a Very Important Person. Many times, problems thought to be with the scope are actually mount problems. Be sure that the correct base and rings are being used and are in the correct orientation. Be sure that the base screws and rings are tight.
