VORTEX M-00345-0 Venom 5 25X56 FFP EBR-7C Reticle Instruction Manual

VORTEX M-00345-0 Venom 5 25X56 FFP EBR-7C Reticle

SPECIFICATIONS

VENOM® 1-6×24
Clear, XD™ glass, rugged construction, true 1x-6x magnification, and an illuminated AR-BDC3 reticle for fast, accurate short- to mid-range target engagements, even in dim light. The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP combines speed, performance, and value to meet the demands of entry-level carbine competition, hunting, or even self-defense. The single-piece, 30mm aircraft- the aluminum tube is built tough. Textured tactile turrets and standard throw-lever deliver lightning-fast magnification and fine-tune adjustments, even with gloves. Water, fog, and shockproof, its speed-class  LPVO is priced to get you in the game.

Note: Images are for representation only. The product may vary slightly from what is shown.

INITIAL SET UP

Reticle Focal Plane
(Second Focal Plane vs First Focal Plane) All riflescope reticles can be termed either the first focal plane (FFP) or second focal plane (SFP), for the reticle’s internal location within the erector system. An SFP reticle is visually consistent in size and weight across the magnification range; however, the suspension values are only accurate on one magnification, typically the highest. In contrast, an FFP reticle will scale with magnification, and their suspensions used for ranging, holdovers, and wind corrections will remain constant. The reticle size will appear larger at higher magnifications, and smaller at low magnification.

Second Focal Plane Reticle
These Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescopes feature a second focal plane (SFP) reticle. SFP reticles are located within the riflescope near the magnification ring. This style of reticle will appear consistent throughout the entire magnification range.
Note: The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope’s reticle is calibrated at the highest magnification. For the hashmark’s value to be true, you need to be on the highest magnification.

Ocular Focus – Fast-Focus Eyepiece
The ocular focus is typically a one-time adjustment used to focus the reticle for maximum sharpness. This adjustment is slightly different for every shooter. A focused reticle is a critical component for accurate shooting. When setting up a scope, this should be the first adjustment you make and should only need to be changed from user to user, or if your eyesight changes over time.

Ocular Focus – Fast-Focus Eyepiece Adjustment
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope uses a fast focus The eyepiece is designed to easily adjust the focus on the riflescope’s reticle.
WARNING: Looking directly at the sun through a riflescope, or any optical instrument, can cause severe and permanent damage to your eyesight.

Adjusting the reticle focus to your eye.

1. Turn the Magnification Adjustment Ring to the highest power. Looking through the optic, turn the Fast-Focus Eyepiece counterclockwise until the reticle is slightly blurry.
2. While looking at a white wall or a clear blue sky, taking short glances through the optic, turn the Fast-Focus Eyepiece clockwise until the reticle is clear and crisp as soon as you look through the optic. This may take several attempts. Note: You do not want your eye to focus on the reticle, rather you want the reticle in focus to your eye instantly when looking through the optic. Looking away and letting your eyes refocus is important in getting the eyepiece set correctly.

Once this adjustment is complete, it will not be necessary to refocus every time you use the riflescope. However, because your eyesight may change over time, you should recheck this adjustment periodically.

Parallax
Parallax results when the target image is not on the same optical plane as the reticle within the scope. This can cause an apparent movement of the reticle about the target if the shooter’s eye is off-axis behind the optic.

Fixed Parallax
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope comes equipped with a fixed parallax setting at 100 yards. There is no adjustment on this model. With a fixed 100-yard parallax, the shooter may experience small amounts of parallax error inside and
outside of 100 yards, or if the shooter is off-axis behind the optic. If the shooter is perfectly aligned behind the optic, or at 100 yards, there should be no parallax error.

Magnification Adjustment
The Magnification Adjustment Ring is used to change the riflescope’s “power.” The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope is a variable-powered optic with a 6x optical design. (E.g. 1-6x) To adjust your optics magnification, rotate the Magnification Adjustment Ring clockwise, or counterclockwise, to increase or decrease the magnification to your desired level.

TURRETS
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope is offered in Minute of Angle (MOA).
Note: The top of both the windage and elevation turret will state what unit the scope is laid out in Minute of Angle (MOA) Adjustment Minute of Angle is an angular unit of measurement commonly found in riflescopes. It is used to measure bullet drops, wind holdovers, and for measuring targets.

Both the reticle and turrets will be laid out in specific MOA values. 1 MOA equates to 1.047″ at 100 yards, 2.09″ at 200 yards, 3.14″ at 300 yards, etc. Being an angular unit of measurement, the value of 1 MOA will increase/decrease proportionally as you increase/ decrease the distance you are shooting. For this reason, think about all of your adjustments in MOA, rather than a linear unit such as inches. If your turret, reticle, and drop chart are all laid out in MOA, adjusting your scope for bullet drop or windage corrections is extremely easy.

Elevation and Windage Turrets
Use turrets to adjust the bullet’s Elevation Turret point of impact. The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope uses a 1/4 MOA adjustment on both the Windage and Elevation Turrets. Each click will move the bullet’s point of impact roughly 0.25* at
100 yards for MOA. The turret The Windage Turret on the top of the riflescope is the Elevation Turret, which is used to adjust the bullet’s point of impact up and down. The turret on the right-hand side of the riflescope is the Windage Turret which is used to adjust the bullet’s point of impact left and right.

Capped Turrets
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope comes equipped with capped Elevation and Windage Turrets. This protects the turrets from accidental adjustment while out in the field, in transit, or in storage. You will need to remove the caps before making any adjustments to the turrets.
Note: The scope is still waterproof with the caps removed.

Adjusting Capped Turrets

1. Remove the turret caps by spinning them counterclockwise.
2. Following the directional arrows, turn the dials in the direction you wish the bullet’s point of impact to change. (If you hit high, dial down. If you hit low, dial up. If you hit right, dial left. If you hit left, dial right.)
3. When finished adjusting, replace the turret caps.
   Note : The reticle will move in the opposite direction of the turret dials. When you dial up, the reticle will move down, forcing you to aim higher, changing your point of impact upward.

Illumination
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope uses a variable-intensity illuminated reticle to aid in low-light performance.

To Turn Illumination On
To activate the illumination, Illumination Dial rotates the Illumination Control Knob in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. To Adjust Illumination Brightness Once the illumination is on, continue to rotate the Illumination Control Knob clockwise or counterclockwise to cycle through 6 levels of brightness. To decrease the brightness, rotate the Illumination Control Knob counterclockwise.

To Turn Illumination Off
To turn off the illumination, rotate the Illumination Control Knob so the hash marks on the knob are aligned with the hash marks on the scope body. The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP features off positions in between illumination level settings.
Note: When the illumination is off, the reticle will appear black.

Battery Installation/Replacement
To install/change the battery, unscrew the Illumination Control Knob’s cap using a provided turret tool and install a new CR2032 battery with the positive side (+) facing out.

Replacing the Battery

1. Unscrew the Illumination Control Knob cap using the provided turret tool by spinning counterclockwise.
2. Remove the CR2032 battery.
3. Replace with a new CR2032 battery with the positive side (+) facing out.
4. Reinstall the battery cap by spinning it clockwise until tight.

RIFLESCOPE MOUNTING
To get the best performance from your riflescope, proper mounting is essential. Although not difficult, the correct steps must be followed. If you are unsure of your abilities, use the services of a qualified gunsmith. Please take note of the instructions on the following pages. For the proper scope mounting procedure go to VortexOptics.com/vortex-nation- videos for a video tutorial.

Riflescope Mounting Checklist

• Gun vise or a solid platform for your rifle
• Scope rings
• Torque wrench
• Reticle leveling tool(s) (such as feeler gauges or bubble levels and a plumb bob)
• Recommendation: Pick up the Vortex® Torque Wrench Mounting Kit, which comes with the complete set of bits needed to install Vortex® scopes and rings.

Rings and Bases
The Venom® 1-6×24 SFP riflescope features a 30mm main tube. Be sure to select a base and matching ring appropriate for your riflescope’s mount according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tip: Selecting the proper ring height to provide appropriate clearance between the riflescope and any part of the rifle is paramount. The proper height will also allow for a comfortable head position and aid in establishing a solid and consistent shooting position. A ring’s height will not hurt accuracy and overall range or performance.

Eye Relief and Reticle Adjustment
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. Before tightening the scope ring screws, adjust for maximum eye relief to avoid injury.

1. Set the riflescope to its highest magnification.

2. Move the riflescope fore and aft in the rings until you achieve a full, unobstructed sight picture.

3. Without disturbing the fore-aft placement, rotate the riflescope until the reticle is level. Use a leveling tool(s) such as feeler gauges or bubble levels and a plumb bob to aid in this process.

4. After leveling the reticle, tighten and torque the ring screws down per manufacturer’s instructions. Use caution and do not over-tighten ring screws.
   Note: We typically suggest 15-18 in-Ibs of torque on the ring screws. If the mount/ring manufacturer suggests more or less, contact the Vortex® Technical Department for the best instructions.

5. For base clamp screws on the ring mounts reference the ring manufacturer’s specifications. We do not recommend liquid thread-locking compounds on the ring screws. If you have questions about a specific setup, please call our Technical Department at 1-800-4VORTEX (1-800-486-7839) Ext. 5

SIGHTING IN YOUR RIFLESCOPE

Bore Sighting
Initial bore sighting of the riflescope will save time and money at the range by roughly aligning the scope to the rifle. This can be done in several ways, either by using a mechanical or laser bore sighter according to the manufacturer’s instructions or by removing the bolt and sighting through the barrel.

To Visually Bore Sight a Rifle

1. Place the rifle on a solid rest and remove the bolt.
2. Sight through the bore at a target approximately 100 yards away.
3. Notes on is it can die Laure to pick up sat ta fart es through the rifle’s bore.
4.  Move the rifle and rest until the target is visually centered inside the barrel.
5. With the target centered in the bore, make the necessary windage and elevation adjustments until the reticle is also centered on the target.
6. You may notice the reticle travels in the opposite direction as listed on the turrets. This is completely normal.

Final Range Sight-In
After the riflescope has been bore-sighted, the final sight-in should be done at the range using the exact ammunition you expect to use while hunting or shooting competitively. Sight-in and zero the riflescope at the preferred distance. 50 to 200 yards are the most common zero distances.

1. Following all safe shooting practices, fire a three- the shot group as precisely as possible to determine an average point of impact to correct from. This will also help you establish the accuracy potential of the weapon system.
2. Adjust the turrets to correct for any offset in your point of impact. Be sure to read page 8 before adjusting.
3. Fire another three-shot group to establish another average point of impact. This procedure may be repeated as many times as necessary until your point of impact and your point of aim are in the same place, and you have achieved a perfect zero.
   Note : Vortex® does not recommend the use of a weighted gun vise, as it can put extreme stress on the gun, stock, scope, and mounts. It is best practice to use a combination of sandbags or a bipod and sandbags. Letting your weapon
   recoil naturally also provides consistency from shot to shot.

Reindexing the Elevation and Windage Turrets
After the rifle and scope have been zeroed in, the elevation and windage turrets should be reindexed to their zero indicators. This will allow you to accurately keep track of elevation or windage corrections dialed on the turrets in the field, and quickly return to an original zero-point setting.

To Reindex Capped Turrets

1. While holding the windage turret cap firmly between the thumb and the 2mm Hex Screws forefinger to prevent any rotation, use the 2mm hex wrench to loosen and remove the central screw on the dial.
2. Gently pull the turret dial straight up and off the turret post, being careful not to rotate the post.
3. Reinstall the turret dial, line up the “O” mark with the indexing mark on the scope body, and replace the central screw on the top of the dial.
4. Replace the turret cap.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Your Vortex® riflescope requires very little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning the exterior lenses. The scope’s exterior may be cleaned by wiping it with a soft cloth. When cleaning the lenses, be sure to use products that are specifically designed for use on coated optical lenses.

• Be sure to blow away any dust or grit on the lenses before wiping the surfaces.
• Using your breath or a very small amount of water or pure alcohol can help remove stubborn dried water spots.

Lubrication
All components of the riflescope are permanently lubricated, so no additional lubricant should be applied.
Note: Other than removing the turret caps, turret indicators, and battery caps, do not attempt to disassemble any components of the riflescope. Disassembling of riflescope may void the warranty.

Storage
If possible, avoid storing your scope in direct sunlight or any very hot location for long periods.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please consult the following list before returning a riflescope for service. Many times, a problem thought to be with the scope is a mounting issue. Be sure the correct rings and bases are being used and that they are properly torqued to the rifle. Be sure there is no free play in the scope, base, or rings.

Common Issues
The point of Impact is Inconsistent or Changes Drastically After Turret Adjustment.

• Verify that the ring screws are not over-torqued.
• Ring screws should only be torqued to Vortex® recommendations, and no thread-locking compound or lubricants should be applied. Over-torquing ring screws will cause excess pressure on the tube, which may cause problems when making turret adjustments.
• Remove the scope from the rings and visually check the scope tube for slide marks, and/or indentations from over-torqued, or out-of-spec rings.
• Ensure the rifle’s action screws are tightened to the rifle manufacturer’s specifications.
• Be sure that the base is tightened using a thread-locking compound to the top of the rifle’s receiver to the manufacturer’s specs.
• If using the scope on an AR-style rifle, ensure that the cantilever mount/rings are mounted only to the top of the receiver. The cantilever mount/rings need to be mounted to a single, solid surface. Make sure the forward connection of the cantilever mount, or ring, is not mounted to the fore-end of the rifle.
• Be sure the rifle barrel and action are clean and free of excessive oil, or copper and powder fouling.
• Some rifles and particular ammunition do not work well together. Try different ammunition and see if accuracy improves.

Insufficient Windage and Elevation Adjustment Range

• Be sure you have the proper base and rings for your rifle. If you need assistance, contact a local gunsmith or the Vortex® Technical Department.
• Once you have verified you have the correct base and mounts, and that you have been properly fitted for your gun, make sure you have followed the correct mounting procedure.

See Riflescope

• Mounting Section on page 11 for this procedure.
• Insufficient windage or elevation adjustment range usually indicates problems with the mounting, base mount holes drilled in the rifle’s receiver, or barrel receiver misalignment.

Cannot Focus on the Reticle and Target

• Check and reset the ocular focus for the shooter’s eye. See Riflescope Adjustment Section, Ocular Focus – Fast-Focus Eyepiece Adjustment on page 5. Reticle is moving in the wrong direction.
• The reticle will always move opposite of the turrets.
• Markings on the turrets indicate the point of impact change. If you dial down on the turret, the reticle will move upward, forcing you to move the gun down, to change your point of impact downward.

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