RITON X3 Tactix ARD Red Dot Sight User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- RITON
Table of Contents
- RITON X3 Tactix ARD Red Dot Sight
- Optic Specifics
- DETAILED PRODUCT FEATURES
- Technical Specifications
- Reticle Information
- Explanation of Parallax
- Illumination System
- Mechanical Zero
- Mechanical Zero
- Mounting Your Riton Red Dot
- Bore Sighting
- Zeroing the Scope
- Troubleshooting
- Riton Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
RITON X3 Tactix ARD Red Dot Sight
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A PURCHASE WITH RITON OPTICS.
We know that you have many options and we are thankful for selecting Riton as
your optics provider.
As a company founded by Law Enforcement and Military Veterans, we take our
commitment to service seriously. We have an unwavering passion for offering
high quality optics at the industry’s most competitive prices and matched by
incredible service. You will see the difference in everything we do because we
are different, and we developed this company to be exactly that so that you,
the consumer, get everything you deserve. If you are ever in need of
additional information or assistance, please contact us. We are here to
continual serve you as a valued partner.
Optic Specifics
The X3 Tactix ARD is a versatile red dot optic, whether you’re mounting it to an AR, AK, a shotgun, or a pistol. Featuring the Riton 2 MOA ultra-precise red dot, it also comes with three interchangeable mounts to find the perfect mounting height no matter the platform.
DETAILED PRODUCT FEATURES
- Capped Turrets
- Aircraft Grade Aluminum with Rugged Design Ready for the Toughest Environments
- 100% Waterproof, Fog proof and Shockproof (tested up to 1200 G’s)
- 1 MOA Windage and Elevation Adjustment
- Assembled in EP-Level Clean Room
Technical Specifications
- Magnification: 1x
- Parallax Setting: 50yds
- Objective Lens Diameter: 23mm
- Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, Full Wide Band, Waterproof
- Coated, Low Light Enhancement
- Dot Size: 2 MOA Red Dot
- Field of View at 100 yds: 68ft
- Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum
- Weight: 4oz/118g
- Length: 2.44in/62mm
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Exit Pupil: 28mm
- Click Value at 100 yds: 1 MOA
- Adjustment Range: 120 MOA
Explanation of Minute of Angle (MOA)
MOA unit of arc measurements are based on degrees and minutes. There are 360
degrees in a circle and 60 minutes in a degree for a total of 21,600 minutes
(MOA) in a circle. A minute of angle will subtend 1.05 inches at a distance of
100 yards.
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100 Yards
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200 Yards
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300 Yards
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400 Yards
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500 Yards
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1 MOA
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1 IN
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2 IN
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3 IN
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4 IN
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5 IN
Second Focal Plane (SFP) Reticle
The reticle in your Riton riflescope is a Second Focal Plane
(SFP). SFP reticles are located in rear of the image erecting
and magnifying lenses. The advantage of a SFP reticle is that it always
maintains the same appearance. Shooters using reticle hash marks should be
aware that the listed subtensions used for estimating range, holdover, and
windage correction are at the maximum magnification.
TO CHANGE MAGNIFICATION:
Simply turn the magnification ring to the desired magnification level. Lower
powers offer a wider field of view while higher powers offer a zoomed in
focused view.
Reticle Information
The X3 Tactix ARD has a 2 Minute of Angle (MOA) dot, is night vision compatible and can run up to 1600 hours on one single CR2032 battery.
Explanation of Parallax
Parallax describes a situation where the focal plane of the object in the scope is offset from the reticle. If you have parallax, you have an optical illusion that must be corrected. Parallax should not be confused with focus. Parallax compensation changes neither the focus of the reticle nor the focus of the image; it simply moves the planes at which these two objects are in focus so that they share the same plane.
TO ADJUST THE PARALLAX:
- Set your fast focus eye piece for your eye. Look at a blank backdrop and turn your eye piece in and out until you have a crisp sharp reticle.
- Look through scope and place cross-hair on target. Move your head around without leaving exit pupil. Does the cross hair move or become blurry?
- If the cross-hair moves or is blurry, set the side parallax to estimated range, use this as starting point and fine tune as needed.
YOUR RITON RIFLESCOPE DOES NOT HAVE A PARALLAX FOCUS AND IS FACTORY FOCUSED AT A DISTANCE OF 100 YARDS.
Illumination System
The variable intensity reticle illumination system aids in low light situations.
TO ACTIVATE THE ILLUMINATION:
Rotate the adjustment knob in either direction.
Note – The illumination knob allows for 6 levels of brightness intensity.
Mechanical Zero
Your Riton riflescope is pre-set from the factory with the reticle in the center of the adjustment ranges.
TO FIND FACTORY ZERO
- Dial turret one direction until it will no longer rotate. NOTE – Do not force the turret past it’s stopping point.
- Dial turret opposite direction counting how many MOA it turns.
- Divide that total number of MOA in half and dial to that number for your factory zero.
- Complete this procedure for both windage and elevation dials to approximately center the reticle.
TO CHANGE BATTERY
- Unscrew the outer cap.
- Remove the battery.
- Replace with a new CR2032 battery with positive side out.
- Re-install the battery cap and be sure to tighten fully.
Mechanical Zero
Your Riton riflescope is pre-set from the factory with the reticle in the center of the adjustment ranges.
TO FIND FACTORY ZERO:
- Dial turret one direction until it will no longer rotate. NOTE – Do not force the turret past it’s stopping point.
- Dial turret opposite direction counting how many MOA it turns.
- Divide that total number of MOA in half and dial to that number for your factory zero.
- Complete this procedure for both windage and elevation dials to approximately center the reticle.
Mounting Your Riton Red Dot
TO MOUNT YOUR RITON RED DOT
- Your Riton RMD come with a lower 1/3 cowitness mount
- Using the provided allen wrench loosen the base bolt. Then attach the lower base and make sure this is solidly seated in the base groove. To prevent recoil injury, position the Red Dot so that you have at least four inches of eye relief.
- Be sure the base clamp is hooked around the outside of the rail/base. Press downward and forward toward the muzzle. Then, firmly tighten the base clamp hex nut.
- Note. the Riton RRD has an unlimited eye relief.
- If you plan to mount a magnifier behind your Red Dot be sure to leave sufficient space for this as you mount your RRD.
Bore Sighting
Bore sighting is a preliminary procedure to achieve proper alignment of the
RMD with the rifle’s bore. Initial bore sighting of the riflescope will
decrease the amount of time and ammunition you need to use at the range.
This can be done by using a mechanical or laser bore sighter according to the
manufacturer’s instructions or by removing the bolt and sighting through the
barrel on some rifles.
Zeroing the Scope
IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS
- Always check your weapon and surroundings for safety.
- Follow all weapon manufacturer safety guidelines.
- Always shoot from a solid rest using consistent and proper form.
- Be sure that your target is level to aid in accurate sight-in process.
TO ZERO THE SCOPE
- Start sight-in process from 25 yards, from solid rest fire 3-shot group, ensuring that you fire at same spot each time. Use grid lines on target to center and level your crosshairs.
- After the first 3-shot group, make adjustments to bring bullet impact to center of target you’re shooting at. Repeat this process at whatever range you choose and you will have accurate zero.
Note – Scope graduations are 1 MOA. Scope turrets are marked with direction of bullet impact change. At 100 yards a 1 MOA scope adjustment will move bullet impact 1 inch in direction adjusted. At 25 yards that same 1 MOA adjustment will be 4 times smaller, so 1 MOA adjustment at 25 yards will move bullet impact 1/4 of an inch.
Troubleshooting
Problems thought to be associated with the scope are often actually mount
problems. Take time to ensure the mounts are tight to the RMD and that RMD is
secured and doesn’t twist or move in the rings. Confirm that correct base and
rings are being used and in the proper orientation. Be sure to torque rings
per manufacturer’s specs.
Keep in mind there are many issues that can cause poor bullet grouping. Always
utilize a solid rest and maintain good shooting technique. Have a qualified
gunsmith look over your rifle to be sure all things are in working order. See
that the action and barrel are properly cleaned. Some rifles and ammunition
don’t work well together, try different ammunition and see if accuracy
improves.
Riton Warranty
As a part of the Riton Promise we believe in providing you with the best possible service, including the industry’s best warranty. The quality of our products makes this the best warranty you’ll likely never have to use; however, as hunters and outdoorsmen and women, we know that bad things sometimes happen to even the most cautious.
OUR WARRANTY IS SIMPLE
- No proof of purchase or registration required for your Riton products.
- Lifetime warranty regardless of original purchaser.
- All warranty replacements will receive a brand-new product off the shelf. We will not ever replace the product with a repaired or refurbished product.
- Replacement product will be shipped within 48 hours of receiving and approving your return.
- Loss, theft and/or deliberately worn and damaged products are not covered. Warranty is VOID if damage results from unauthorized repair or alteration.
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References
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