Aimpoint PROTM Red Dot Reflex Sight User Manual

: September 24, 2024
: Aimpoint

Table of Contents

Aimpoint PROTM Red Dot Reflex Sight
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
PRESENTATION
Technical specification
Overview
OPERATION
Installing Battery
OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONTACT
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Aimpoint PROTM Red Dot Reflex Sight

Product Usage Instructions

Remove the battery cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Insert the battery with the positive end (+) toward the battery cap.
Install the battery cap by turning it clockwise until snug. Do not over-tighten.
Verify that the red dot is present by turning the rotary switch.
Select a groove on the Picatinny rail for a comfortable position with eye relief.
Loosen the torque knob of the QRP2 mount.
Install the sight with the recoil stop in the selected groove of the Picatinny rail.
Tighten the torque knob until the third snap to secure the mount.
Open front and rear lens covers.
Turn the rotary switch clockwise until the red dot has sufficient intensity against the target.
Remove the windage and elevation adjustment caps.

FAQ

Q: What type of battery does the product use?
A: The product uses one Lithium battery type 2L76 or DL1/3N (3 V).
Q: How long is the battery life?
A: The battery life is 30,000 hours, which is more than 3 years at setting 7.
Q: Is the product submersible?
A: Yes, the product is submersible up to 45 meters or 147 feet.

PRESENTATION

Aimpoint® red dot sights are designed for the ”two eyes open” method which greatly enhances situational awareness and target acquisition.
The red dot follows the movement of the user’s eye while remaining fixed on target, eliminating any need for centering.

Technical specification

Optical system

Optical magnification| 1X
Eye relief| Unlimited
Optical coating| Anti-reflection (AR) coating
Clear aperture| 23 mm / 0.9 in
Dot size| 2 MOA1
NVD2 compatible| Yes
Adjustments| 1 click = 16 mm at 100 m / 0.6 in at 100 yds
Adjustment range| ±2 m at 100 m / ±2 yds at 100 yds
Materials
Sight| High-strength aluminum, black to dark gray, non-glare finish
Lens covers| Thermoplastic elastomer, black, non-glare finish
Power source
Battery| One Lithium battery type 2L76 or DL1/3N (3 V)
Battery life3| 30,000 h (more than 3 years) at setting 7
Size (L × W × H)
Sight only| 120 mm × 49 mm × 49 mm / 4.7 in × 1.9 in × 1.9 in
Configuration| 132 mm × 72 mm × 81 mm / 5.2 in × 2.8 in × 3.2 in
Weight
Sight only| 194 g / 6.8 oz
Configuration| 366 g / 12.9 oz
Height of optical axis

With spacer| 39 mm / 1.5 in (from top surface

of Picatinny rail)

Without spacer| 30 mm / 1.2 in (from top surface

of Picatinny rail)

Environmental specification
Temperature range (operation)| -45 °C to +71 °C / -49 °F to +160 °F
Temperature range (storage)| -51 °C to +71 °C / -60 °F to +160 °F
Submersible| 45 m / 147 ft.

MOA: Minute Of Angle, 1 MOA ≈ 30 mm at 100 m or ≈ 1 in at 100 yds
NVD: Night Vision Device
Battery life: Values valid at room temperature for a quality battery

Overview

Battery cap
Battery (DL1/3N or similar)
Cap for adjustment screw (2 pcs)
Strap for cap (2 pcs)
Elevation adjustment screw
Windage adjustment screw
Rotary switch
Rear lens cover
Front lens cover
Spacer
Ring top
QRP2 mount
Torque knob
Long mounting screw (2 pcs)
Short mounting screw (2 pcs)
Allen wrench 3 mm
Allen wrench 3/32”
Ring base
Ring screw (4 pcs)

OPERATION

WARNING
Ensure the weapon is not loaded and the safety selector is in the ”safe” position before attempting to install, remove or perform maintenance.

WARNING

INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
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.
Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep them away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate them.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer’s specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time according to local regulations.
Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.

Installing Battery

Remove battery cap (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
Insert battery (2) with positive end (+) toward battery cap. See Fig 2.

CAUTION
Check that the O-ring is in good condition and in position to ensure that there will be no water leakage into the battery compartment.

Install battery cap (1) by turning clockwise until snug. Hand tighten only. Using tools could damage the equipment.
Verify that the red dot is present by turning the rotary switch (7).

NOTE
Remove the battery before putting the sight in storage for extended periods.

Install PRO™ on a weapon

Select a groove on the Picatinny rail for a comfortable position of eye relief. Ensure the groove is undamaged and free from dirt and /or sand.
Loosen the torque knob (13) of the QRP2 mount (12).
Install the sight with the recoil stop in the selected groove of the Picatinny rail.
Push the sight forward (toward muzzle) and tighten the torque knob (13) until the third snap. This ensures that the mount is secured and the recoil stop is in contact with the side of the groove of the Picatinny rail.

Zeroing

CAUTION
Do not continue to adjust windage and elevation mechanisms if you encounter resistance.

Open front and rear lens covers (8) and (9).
Turn the rotary switch (7) clockwise until the red dot has a sufficient intensity to contrast against the target.
Remove the windage and elevation adjustment caps (3).

NOTE
Each click of the adjustment screw corresponds to a 13 mm movement of the point of impact at 80 meters, (4 mm at 25 meters, 16 mm at 100 meters, and 32 mm at 200 meters or 0.6 in at 100 yds).

Insert the adjustment tool (coin, screwdriver, knife) or cartridge casing in the adjustment screw slot and turn as follows:
Windage adjustments (see Fig. 3):
Turn windage adjustment screw (6) counterclockwise to move point of impact to the right (R).
Turn windage screw (6) clockwise to move point of impact to the left.
Elevation adjustments (see Fig. 4):
Turn elevation adjustment screw (5) counterclockwise to move point of impac up (UP).
Turn elevation adjustment screw (5) clockwise to move point of impact down.
Confirm zeroing by firing at least three shots at a zeroing target. Check impact points on a zeroing target to confirm the accuracy and repeat the above procedure if required.
After initial firing, ensure that the mount and sight are secure.

OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS

Extreme heat (moist or dry). No special procedures are required.
Extreme cold. Extreme cold might shorten battery life.
Salt air. No special procedures required.
Seaspray, water, mud, and snow. Ensure that battery cap and two adjustment screw caps are tight before exposing the sight to sea spray, mud, snow or before immersing the sight in water. Hand tighten only.
Keep lens covers closed when sight is not being used. Clean lenses with lens paper/cloth and wipe the sight dry as soon as possible after exposure to water, sea spray, mud or snow.
Dust storms and sand storms. Keep lens caps closed when sight is not being used.
High altitudes. No special procedures required.

CAUTION

Never clean the lenses with your fingers. Use lens paper/cloth. If lens paper/cloth is not available:
To clear away debris (sand, grass etc.): blow away the dirt or rinse with clear water.
To clean lenses: fog the lenses or rinse with clear water and clean them with a soft piece of cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The red dot does not appear or has disappeared

Clean contact surfaces in the battery compartment and verify that the battery (2) is working and that it is installed correctly.
Verify that the battery cap (1) is firmly tightened.

The sight is impossible to zero

If an adjustment screw (5) (6) is at its limit, check the alignment of the mount and barrel.
If the point of impact is moving, check the stability of the mount.

The red dot does not appear to be round

Most likely the result of how your eye perceives the red dot.
Unload and make your firearm safe. Turn on the sight, look at the red dot, and slowly rotate the sight.
If the aberration in the shape of the red dot does not rotate along with the sight, the irregularity is caused by how your eyes perceive the red dot.
Minimize this effect by always setting the intensity of the red dot to the lowest setting where the red dot is visible against the target concerning ambient light.