Bushnell RXC-200 Red Dot Reflex Sight Owner’s Manual

Bushnell RXC-200 Red Dot Reflex Sight

MODELS

Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell RXC-200 or RXU-200 Red Dot Reflex Sight!

• The RXC-200 and RXU-200 are state of the art micro reflex sights designed primarily for compact concealed carry pistols with the SHIELD mounting pattern and footprint.
• They are also compatible with most applications that accept a Leupold DeltaPoint® Pro mounting pattern; however, the footprint of the RXC-200 and RXU-200 is smaller than the mentioned Leupold product.
• These sights may also be used with aftermarket mounting adapters for Weaver style or Picatinny accessory rails.
• They feature constant-on reticle illumination with ambient light sensing for automatic intensity adjustment.
• In a stored or concealed state, the sight’s bottom-load CR2032 battery will power the unit for over 50,000 hours.
• In addition, they feature a 6 MOA red dot for quick target acquisition and come in two available chassis and lens heights for user preference.
• The 7075-T6 billet aluminum construction, glass lens with EXO Barrier™ hydrophobic coatings, and sealed chassis result in IPX7 ingress protection and MIL-STD-810 impact and vibration resistance.
  • Note: battery life will vary depending on the dot brightness, freshness and quality of the battery, ambient temperature, and other factors.
• Your sight’s illuminated reticle has been pre-focused, so the aiming point always appears in focus on the target.
• By comparison, open sights force you to focus only on the rear sight, front sight, or target or settle for a blurry compromise.
• Your sight is designed for use with both eyes open (eye relief is unlimited), increasing the shooter’s awareness of the surrounding environment and providing faster target acquisition due to the limited parallax design, as the dot follows the movement of the user’s eye while remaining fixed on the target.
• Being engineered for greater speed and accuracy allows you to focus on the target rather than a reticle, thus increasing accuracy.
• The Bushnell RXC-200 and RXU-200 sights’ electronic illuminated dot has been pre-focused to be parallax-free at 25 yards. As a result, Parallax error is minimized, from close range out to 100 yds and beyond.

PARTS GUIDE

Included in box:

1. RXC-200 or RXU-200
2. Protective Cover Shroud
3. CR2032 Lithium Battery
4. Spudz Cleaning Cloth
5. Hex Wrenches
6. Hold Down Screws A
7. Hold Down Screws B
8. Hold Down Screws C
9. Hold Down Screws D

WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THE RED DOT REFLEX SIGHT (OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL INSTRUMENT). IT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.

MOUNTING

MOUNTING YOUR RXC-200 AND RXU-200 SIGHT

• WARNING!: BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM, BE SURE THE ACTION IS OPEN, THE CLIP OR MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, AND A ROUND IS NOT IN THE CHAMBER. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY WORK UNTIL THE FIREARM HAS BEEN CLEARED AND DETERMINED TO BE SAFE.
• WARNING: IF THE SIGHT IS NOT MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH FORWARD, ITS REARWARD MOTION MAY INJURE THE SHOOTER WHEN THE FIREARM RECOILS.
• WARNING: THE SIGHT MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED. ANY AMOUNT OF LOOSENESS WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD RESULT IN DEBRIS THAT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Even with its technologically advanced design and features, your new sight will only perform at its best if properly mounted. One of the most important contributing factors to the accuracy of your firearm and sight combination is the quality of the fastening method and the care taken during mounting. The RXC-200 and RXU-200 should fit all applications compatible with SHIELD sights. If using an aftermarket mounting adapterand/or accessory rail, make sure the components are manufactured specifically for your firearm. Be sure everything is properly installed and securely fastened according to the manufacturer’s instructions for your safety. The included hold-down mounting screws (2) are intended to be used with indirect mounting adapter plates like what is utilized for GLOCK® MOS or for direct mounting into a slide machined to accept a SHIELD sight. There are other types of optics-ready plate systems from pistol manufacturers (e.g., TAURUS™ T.O.R.O.) that utilize a pass-through plate system, which requires the user to utilize screws provided by the pistol manufacturer. If so, additional care must be taken to ensure the red dot sight is adequately clamped. Some screws may bottom out into the slide and seem tight, but they are not adequately clamping the sight onto the slide. The potential resulting looseness can cause lens fracture and potential risk to the user. Always follow user manual guidance and/or seek assistance from the respective manufacturers or a qualified gunsmith. Always wear approved eye protection. The RXC-200 and RXU-200 have four sets/pairs of hold-down screws confirmed to fit some of the most popular pistols.

CAUTION: READ BEFORE USE!

• Test fit screws by hand to ensure they are the correct size (diameter and thread pitch).
• Ensure screws do not over-engage into the bottom of any blind-tapped holes.
• Ensure the screws do not interfere with any exposed components within the slide, such as extractor springs, which could cause damage and/or negatively affect pistol function.
• Ensure the battery is not dislodged while the sight is on the base or firearm.
• Ensure the sight is fully seated and that recoil lugs are not preventing the sight from seating. Sometimes firm pressure is required, but there should not be a reason for tools (i.e., mallets) to be used.
• Ensure the sight is adequately clamped and fixed in place. There must not be any looseness.
• Aftermarket screws or minor modifications (i.e., length) to the included screw length may be required for your application.
• Screw external threads and tapped-hole internal threads should be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol (IPA), and the solvent should be allowed to flash (dry).
• A low or medium-strength thread locker (not included) is highly recommended.

• Leupold® and DeltaPoint® are registered trademarks of Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
• GLOCK® and MOS are registered trademarks of GLOCK, Inc.
• SHIELD® is a registered trademark of Shield Sights Ltd.
• Taurus™ and T.O.R.O. are registered trademarks of TIMI, taurususa.com
• SIG SAUER® and P365™ are registered trademarks of Sig Sauer
• Springfield Armory® and Hellcat® are registered trademarks of Springfield Armory®
• After the correct hold-down fasteners are identified, they should be cleaned and receive a small amount of thread-locker per the manufacturer’s instructions, combined with the sight, and installed onto the firearm.
• Both screws should be fastened to 15 lbf*in. The thread-locker manufacturer often recommends a particular curing/drying time to maximize strength. Follow the recommendations for curing conditions and duration before commencing live fire.
• The mounting arrangement should create a uniform horizontal and vertical mounting platform. Be sure they are properly installed and securely fastened according to the manufacturer’s instructions for your safety. There is no set eye relief for your RXC-200
• or RXU-200 sight; therefore, you should provide at least three inches of clearance for long-gun applications between the rear of the sight and your eye when in the shooting position.
• While 1X power/magnification sights have unlimited eye relief, always ensure adequate space between your face and the optic to account for firearm recoil.
• If mounting to an adapter plate (common for optics-ready pistols), follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attaching the adapter plate.
• Unless otherwise specified by the 3rd party manufacturer, remove any clearance by gently forward loading the plate during fastening.
• When attaching the red dot sight to the adapter plate, gently load the sight body forward while fastening.
• This removes clearances that may otherwise shift under recoil and improves the chances of repeatable mounting should the red dot sight need to be removed for any reason, such as firearm maintenance or sight battery replacement.
• Remember, not all sights or sights are compatible with all firearm bases. If you have any doubt, you should seek the advice of your local retailer or gunsmith.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

• Before powering on your sight for the first time, you may need to activate the included CR2032 lithium battery by removing a protective plastic disc covering one conductive side of the battery.
• Alternatively, the battery may be packaged in a small polybag.
• If so, remove the battery from the bag and install it into the battery compartment.
• See the Parts Guide for the location of the battery compartment.
  • CAUTION: Incorrectly installing the battery may damage the internal contacts.
• Ensure that the positive (+) side is facing down negative (-) side up.
• Verify that the red dot is on and proceed with mounting. While mounting, ensure the battery does not become dislodged.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

• Should your reticle grow dim or not light at all, replace the battery. Follow the installation procedure described above.
• A method to simplify battery replacement to ensure the sight is always ready, regardless of use, case, and storage condition, is to replace the battery annually.
• Consider replacing it on your birthday or the 1st of the new year.

ADJUSTING DOT BRIGHTNESS

• The dot/reticle brightness intensity is auto-regulated based on the conditions local to the sight.
• Be mindful that while this feature is often convenient, there are drawbacks that can sometimes make the sight relatively difficult to use. An example of this is if you are standing under a shaded cover and aiming at a brightly lit target.
• The sight’s photocell doesn’t “see” the target but rather the lighting conditions around where the sight is.
• If this scenario occurs, use BUIS or take advantage of the sight’s relatively small clear aperture and flat-top chassis design with clearly identifiable corners.
• This aiming method is often suitable for close-distance (inside of 7 yards) and center-mass shooting.
• To familiarize and understand the limitations, practice with paper silhouette style targets by placing the top corners of the sight onto the target’s “shoulders”.

SIGHTING IN/ZEROING YOUR RXC-200 AND RXU-200 SIGHT

WARNING! SINCE THIS PROCEDURE INVOLVES LIVE FIRE, IT SHOULD BE DONE AT AN APPROVED RANGE OR OTHER SAFE AREA. CHECK THE BORE FOR OBSTRUCTIONS. AN OBSTRUCTED BORE MAY CAUSE INJURY TO YOU AND OTHERS NEARBY. ENSURE THE CONDITION OF THE FIREARM AND CONFIRM IT IS UNLOADED BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR INSPECTING THE BORE. EYE & EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED. Initial sighting of the RXC-200 and RXU-200 can be done using a bore sighter per the manufacturer’s directions or by visual bore sighting through a rifle’s barrel with the bolt removed as follows, referencing a target at a 25 to 50 yard distance (7-15 yards for a handgun. An alternative for pistol mounted applications is to use the iron sights as reference for initial/rough dot alignment). Boresighting should be done at your local shooting range rather than at home due to safety concerns and the convenience of confirming final sight-in with live fire while you are there. Provided care is taken to ensure mounting adapters and the red dot sight are gently forward loaded, and fastened according to instruction, undesired point-of-aim (POA) shift from mounting will be negligible.

1. with the sight mounted, support the firearm as deemed necessary while also considering recoil and safe] practices.
2. Start by sighting along the barrel and aim at a target 25 to 50 yards away (7-15 yards for a handgun). View through your sight, and gently rotate the windage and/or elevation adjustments, using the supplied tool to align the red dot with the target as seen along the barrel. The adjustments are held in place by friction, with 50 MOA per full revolution and 100 MOA total travel each.
3. You should then fire a test shot group to determine the point of impact (POI) of your firearm. If you are not hitting your POA, make an adjustment by turning the windage and/or elevation screw(s) in the direction you want the POI to move.
4. Final sighting can then be done. Make sure you load the same ammo you plan to use most often with the sight and firearm application.
5. Repeat Step 3, adjusting as needed, to align the POI with the POA. For fine-tuning the POA adjustment, small inputs can result in large outputs. Carefully make minor adjustments.

OPERATION

OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS

• Extreme heat (humid or dry): no special procedures are required. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible.
• Extreme cold: low temperature (particularly below freezing) may reduce battery life.
• Salt air: like a firearm, ensure a light film of oil is maintained on all exposed carbon steel components (e.g., fasteners).
• Dust storms and sandstorms: place the provided shroud/cover over the sight when unused.
• Keep the provided: Shroud/cover in place when sight is not used. Next, clean the lens with lens paper/cloth (see caution note below) and wipe the sight dry as soon as possible after exposure to any form of moisture. This site is IPX7 rated (submersible up to 30min @1m and dustproof).
  • CAUTION: The lenses shall never be cleaned with fingers but with lens paper/cloth, to avoid scratching the glass.
• Use a soft: Brush or “canned air” to remove loose debris (sand, grass, etc.) before using the lens paper or soft, clean cloth. Moisture from a light film of water may be useful but do not use solvents or typical household cleaners.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: Red Dot Does Not Appear:

• Discharged battery: Replace the battery with a new CR2032 lithium cell.
• Battery installed incorrectly: Remove and reinstall the battery with the correct polarity orientation (see Parts Guide).
• Battery not making good contact: Clean contact surfaces and reinstall the battery.

Problem: Impossible To Zero:

• Adjustment screw is at its limit: Inspect the mount’s alignment to the barrel. Note that some aftermarket (bolt-on / no gunsmithing) rails position the sight too high relative to the bore and can sometimes cause issues. This has been observed in some revolver applications.
• The impact point is moving: Inspect all sight and accessory mating connections. Ensure the firearm and ammunition are otherwise performing as expected.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SKU| Magnification| Reticle| Adjustment| MOA per Rev| Parallax Free| Eye Relief & **Field or View| Length (inches)| Weight (oz )*
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
RXC-200| 1x| 6 MOA Dot| 100 MOA| 50| 25| Unlimited| 1.6| 0.88
RXU-200| 1x| 6 MOA Dot| 100 MOA| 50| 25| Unlimited| 1.6| 0.81*

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

WARNING

• INGESTION HAZARD: DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
• For treatment information, call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1 800-498-8666.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT USES A LITHIUM-BASED BATTERY. LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN OVERHEAT AND CAUSE DAMAGE IF PHYSICALLY ABUSED. DO NOT USE BATTERIES THAT ARE DAMAGED OR SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL WEAR.

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems)

• This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste.
• Instead, it should be disposed of at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities.
• For you, this is free of charge.
• If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn, be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the respective comments in this unit’s instructions).
• Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment.

Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with ISED’s license-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with the Industry Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user’s body or if the device is set to a lower output power if such function is available.

CONTACT

• ©2023 Bushnell Outdoor Products
• Bushnell,™, ®, denote trademarks of Bushnell Outdoor Products
• www.bushnell.com.
• 9200 Cody, Overland Park, KS 66214
• Model: RXC-200, RXU-200

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