Bushnell Elite Tactical Instruction Manual

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• Bushnell Elite Tactical CQTS 2.0

ABOUT THE BUSHNELL® ELITE TACTICAL RED DOT SIGHT

The Bushnell® Elite E71X32 (aka CQTS: Close Quarters Tactical Sight) is constructed and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen to Bushnell’s high quality standards. The precision and craftsmanship with which this scope was built ensures its performance under demanding conditions. This scope will provide the shooting accuracy and repeatability which have made Bushnell legendary. Battery life is >2000 hours on average, at commonly used brightness settings (level 5 or 6)*. This sight can be easily used 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 parallax free design, as the dot follows the movement of the user’s eye while remaining fixed on the target.

*Note: battery life as listed will vary depending on the brightness settings used (stated life estimates are based on a typical, medium brightness setting), freshness and quality of the battery, ambient temperature, and other factors.

About Red Dot Lens Positioning
All red dot sights have an objective lens at the front of the unit that is spherical in shape. However, unlike a conventional riflescope with all lenses mounted perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) to the axis of the
tube, the objective lens in a red dot sight is positioned off axis and appears to be tilted when looking at the sight (see image,right). This angle of the front lens allows the light generated by the battery powered LED light source inside the unit to be reflected back into the sight. The reflected light becomes the “dot” or aiming reference that the shooter sees when a red dot sight is switched on. This engineered “bending” of light is what makes today’s red-dot sights so popular and easy to use.

MOUNTING YOUR ELITE TACTICAL RED DOT SIGHT

WARNING! : BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR SIGHT, REPLACING ITS BATTERY, OR REMOVING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE SIGHT, BE SURE ACTION IS OPEN, CLIP OR MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND A ROUND IS NOT IN THE CHAMBER. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY WORK UNTIL THE GUN HAS BEEN CLEARED AND DETERMINED TO BE SAFE.

Your Elite Tactical Sight includes a pre-installed cantilever style mount that fits Picatinny or Weaver style rails. The base or bases you use with your sight should be manufactured specifically for your pistol, rifle or shotgun and 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 Elite Tactical sight; therefore, you should provide at least three inches of clearance between the viewing lens and your eye when in the shooting position. Set the mount onto the base or bases so that it aligns with the crosscut grooves. Work the mount into the base until the crossbolt seats into the groove. Securely tighten the locking nut or mounting plate with a coin or screwdriver.
Caution: Do not overtighten.

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY

Before powering on your sight for the first time, you will need to open the battery compartment and remove the protective sticker or plastic disc from the battery. See the Parts Guide on the next page for the location of the battery compartment.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

Should your reticle grow dim or not light at all, replace the battery. To install a new battery, loosen the hex bolts (using the supplied multi-tool) and pull out the battery tray. Insert a new CR2032 lithium battery, noting the position of the positive and negative sides (see the Parts Guide). Replace battery tray and re-tighten hex bolts fully (but do not overtighten).
CAUTION: When replacing the battery tray, be sure that the O-ring (seal around the battery tray) is present and not damaged. Failure to do so could result in water leakage into the battery compartment.
Verify that red dot is present by switching the power on and increasing the brightness if necessary (see next section)

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

To turn the sight’s power on and off, press and release the “UP” arrow button to power on the sight. To switch power off, press and hold the “DOWN” arrow button.

ADJUSTING DOT BRIGHTNESS

To adjust the brightness level of the dot reticle, press and release the “UP” arrow button to increase brightness. Press and release the “DOWN” arrow button to decrease brightness. A total of 12 brightness level settings are available.

SELECTING A RETICLE TYPE

The ET71X32 Elite Tactical Red Dot Sight (CQTS) provides a choice of four user-selectable red dot reticles (see below). To switch reticle patterns, press both the Up and Down arrow buttons (brightness controls) at the same time.

SIGHTING IN/ZEROING YOUR ELITE TACTICAL™ SIGHT

Final zeroing of your firearm and scope should be done with live ammunition and based on your expected shooting distance. Groups of three shots will be useful for averaging the point of impact.

Major elevation adjustment should not be needed but, if necessary, it should be accomplished by shimming the mount base. It is important not to use the elevation adjustment of the scope for major adjustments. Your scope’s internal elevation adjustment should be reserved for fine tuning to achieve zero at the called for distance.

1. With the sight mounted, rest the gun on a solid support. Switch on the sight’s power and adjust brightness as needed until dot is easily visible against the target.
2. Remove the windage and elevation adjustment caps.
3. Sight along the barrel and aim at a target 50 to 100 yards away-if you anticipate most of your shooting will be at short range (under 100 yds), zero-in at 50 yards. Sight through your Elite Tactical Red Dot and turn the windage and/or elevation adjustments with a small screwdriver or coin to align the center dot with the target as seen along the barrel. Each click of adjustment moves the point of impact by the amount written on the adjustments. Confirm zeroing by firing at least three shots at a zeroing target. Check points of impact on zeroing target to confirm accuracy, adjusting windage and/or elevation as needed. Repeat this process if necessary.
4. Once the scope is zeroed, replace the adjustment caps and ensure that the sight is secure. Switch the sight’s power off (press and hold DOWN arrow button) to extend battery life.

WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS

The ET71X32 is delivered with the red dot in a centered position. Normally this means that only small adjustments are necessary, providing that the rail on your firearm is properly aligned.
One click on the windage or elevation adjustment represents 1/4” at 100 yards, 1/8” at 50 yards, and 1/16” at 25 yards. Final zeroing of your firearms and sight should be done with live ammunition based on your expected shooting distance.

Using a screwdriver or coin, make adjustments in the appropriate direction, noting the “UP” (elevation) and “L” (windage) references indicated by the arrows. Each click will change the bullet’s point of impact by 1/4 inch at 100 yards (1/2 inch at 200 yds, etc.)

Windage
The Windage Adjustment is located on the side of the scope (Parts Guide, 5). To move the point of impact RIGHT, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise. To move the point of impact LEFT, turn the adjustment screw clockwise.

Elevation
The Elevation Adjustment is located on top of the scope (Parts Guide, 4). To move the point of impact DOWN, turn the adjustment screw clockwise. To move the point of impact UP, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise.

CAUTION: Do not continue to adjust windage and elevation mechanisms if you encounter resistance. Once adjustments are final, the adjustment cover caps should be replaced and tightened to assure waterproof operation.

OPERATION UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS

• Extreme heat (moist or dry): no special procedures required. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible.
• Extreme cold: extreme low temperature may shorten battery life. It could also make the rotary dial (brightness control) on the Incinerate/Enrage a little harder to turn than at normal temperatures.
• Salt air: no special procedures required.
• Sea spray, water, mud and snow: ensure that battery cap and the two adjustment caps (if present) are tightened 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 (see caution note below) 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 covers closed when sight is not being used.
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 any loose debris (sand, grass, etc.) prior to using the lens paper or soft clean cloth.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem: Red Dot Does Not Appear
Possible Causes/Solutions:
• Discharged battery: Replace battery with a new CR2032 lithium cell.
• Battery installed incorrectly: Remove and reinstall battery, referring to the Parts Guide battery compartment image.
• Battery not making good contact: Clean contact surfaces and reinstall battery.
• Defective Rotary Switch: Contact Bushnell customer service.

Problem: Impossible To Zero
Possible Causes/Solutions:
• Adjustment screw is at its limit: Check alignment of mount to barrel.
• Impact point is moving: Check mount and weapon rail (or carry handle) stability.

Tehnical Specifications