Bushnell 3.5-21X50 manual

PROUD USA COMP ANY Lit #: 98-2293/01-13 This manual should only be used for Elite 3.5-21x50 & 4.5-30x50 T actical Riflescopes with these reticle designs: Bushnell Mil Dot Reticle Bushnell G2DMR Reticle Horus Vision H59 Reticle Horus Vision TRMR2 Reticle Including new models featuring Zero Stop[...]

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3 Contents Page # Parts Guide 4 F ast Focus Eyepiec e 5 Pow er Change Ring 5 Side Focus (P arallax) 5 Elevation and Windage T urrets 6 Special Note: Scopes Equipped with the Z-L ok™ Elevation T urret 7 Setting a Zero Stop (Z- Stop™ models only) 8-9 Resetting the Zero Stop (Z -Stop models only) 10-11 First F ocal Plane Reticle 12 Bore Sighting a[...]

4 Fast Focus Eyepiece Power Change Ring Side Focus Adjustment Elevation T urret Windage T urret Sunshade P ARTS GUIDE[...]

5 Side Focus Adjustment F AST FOCUS EYEPIECE The fast-focus eyepiece dial is found on the ocular end of the Bushnell Elite T actical 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 quick[...]

6 ELEV A TION AND WIND AGE TURRETS The Bushnell Elite T actical 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 appropria te adjustments. Each turn of the turret provides an audible “click” wh[...]

7 Special Note: SCOPES EQUIPPED WITH THE Z-LOK™ ELEV A TION 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 retic le travel in the up or down direction on the el[...]

8 SETTING A ZERO STOP (Z-Stop ™ Models Only) For ERS and XRS T actical 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 [...]

9 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 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 scre[...]

10 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 th[...]

11 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 turre[...]

12 FIRST FOCAL PLANE RETICLE The Bushnell Elite T actical 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 [...]

13 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. Another way to look at this is to determine what adjustment needs to be d[...]

14 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 ce[...]

15 The Mil Dot Reticle Measurement System in the F irst Focal Plane Applies at any Ma gnification Level. 2 Mils at 12x (100 yards) 2 Mils at 3.5x (100 yards)[...]

16 USING THE MIL DOT RETICLE FOR RANGING The Equations: Size of target in yards X 1000 = Range in Y ards Size of T arget in Mils Size of target in inches X 27.778 = Range in Y ards Size of target in Mils Size of target in inches X 25.4 = Range in Meters Size of target in Mils Example 1: Looking through the riflescope, I located a preset target tha[...]

17 Example 2: T ake 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 CONVERTING TRAJECTOR Y DA T A TO MIL HOLDOVERS T o calculate holdovers you must first obtain your round’ s trajectory data. Look at the ammu[...]

18 = Holdover T rajectory Mil Size at given Distance FEDERAL .308 168-GR BTHP HOLDOVERS FOR A MIL-DOT RETICLE Distance T rajectory 1 Mil Size Actual Holdover 100 Y ards 0 0 Mils 0 Mils 200 Y ards 4.5” 7.2 Mils .62 Mils 300 Y ards 15.9” 10.8 Mils 1.47 Mils 400 Y ards 35.5” 14.4 Mils 2.46 Mils 500 Y ards 64.6” 18.0 Mils 3.58 Mils[...]

19 FEDERAL .308 168-GR BTHP HOLDOVERS FOR A MIL-DOT RETICLE 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 aw[...]

20 BUSHNELL G2DMR ™ RETICLE The G2DMR reticle, developed in conjunction with G.A. Precision , provides a c lean 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 windag[...]

21 THE HORIZONT AL CROSSHAIR On the horizontal crosshair , numerically designated Mil markings extend from the center of the crosshairs outward to the right in 2 Mil increments. T o keep the retic le 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 c[...]

22 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. T en .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[...]

23 THE VERTIC AL 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 [...]

24 HORUS VISION H59 RETICLE The H59 reticle is a “field-tuned” version of the H58 retic le 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 c lut[...]

25 3. Note 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. T[...]

26 center) for elevation, use a hold point in line with the appropriate speed. T o 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[...]

27 1. Locate a 12” portion of a target. 2. Find the bracket on the lower vertical stadia that best fits the target. Y ou 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 sy[...]

28 CALCULA TING HOLDS FOR MOVING T ARGETS 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 4 mph .5 3mph For example, if you were holdi[...]

29 RETICLE FROM 10TH MIL TO 38TH MIL DOWN ON VERTIC AL ST ADIA The standard Horus grid is found from the 10th Mil down on the vertical stadia to a total of 38 Mils. The Horus grid evolves reticles beyond outdated crosshairs and mil dots. The patented grid eliminates the need to adjust windage or elevation knobs. As a result you find your target fa[...]

30 MAINTENANCE Y our Bushnell Elite T actical HDMR riflescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves reasonably cautious care. 1. When cleaning the lenses, first blow a way 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[...]

ELITE ® LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY We ar e so proud of our Bushnell ® ELITE ® T actic al HDMR ™ R iescopes that their materials and w orkmanship are warranted to be free of def ec ts for the life of the ELITE Tactical HDMR Riescope. T he warranty is available to an y owner of the ELITE T actical HDMR Riescope. No receipt or warranty ca[...]

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