Vortex 2241 manual

When you feel you just hit the full field of view, stop. Without disturbing the front-back setting, slowly rotate the scope until the elevation dial is at the top of the scope and the vertical crosshair of the reticle matches the vertical axis of the rifle.

Using a visual vertical reference such as the edge of a building or telephone pole can help with this. Initial bore sighting of the scope at short range of 50 yards will save time and money at the shooting range. With the rifle placed solidly on a bench and the bolt removed, sight through the bore and center the target inside the the barrel. With the bulls-eye centered in the bore, make windage and elevation adjustments until the reticle crosshair is also centered over the bullseye.

Vortex riflescopes come centered from the factory, but you will need to make some adjustments when initially sighting in your scope. Many ring and base setups allow you to adjust windage at the base mount. If possible, use these adjustments for initial windage change. Though not usually necessary, you can correct the elevation adjustments using shims under the base mount.

Assuming typical ring spacing of 3. Shim under the front base for more down adjustability and under the rear base nearest shooter for more up adjustability. Final sight-in should be done at the range using the exact ammunition you expect to hunt or shoot with. Set the parallax adjustment on AO models to match the distance being used for sight-in. After the scope has been bore-sighted:.

If necessary, adjust the reticle to put you near the center of the target see page 7. Next, fire a three-shot group as precisely as possible. Using the center of this group as a reference, make any necessary correction adjustments for windage and elevation. Adjust the dials in the direction you wish the group to move. Fire a final three-shot group to confirm your adjustment and repeat until you achieve satisfactory results.

This allows you to quickly return to your original zero if temporary corrections are used in the field. Remove outer cap and carefully loosen the central slot head screw A1 using a coin or screwdriver while fi rmly holding the silver numbered turret A2 to prevent any rotation. Once the screw has been removed, lift the silver turret straight up and off the scope B1 , again being very careful to prevent any rotation.

Position the turret so that the zero mark matches the indicator line on the base C1 and carefully push it back down on the base. Replace and tighten the central screw while firmly holding the turret to prevent rotation. Replace outer cap and repeat as needed for both dials. Your Diamondback riflescope will require very little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning the exterior lenses. All components of Vortex riflescopes are permanently lubricated so no additional lubricant should be applied.

When cleaning the lenses, be sure to use products such as the Vortex Lens Pen or the Fog Free lens cleaning kits that are designed for use on coated optical lenses. Be sure to blow away any dust or grit on the lenses prior to wiping the surfaces. Using your breath, a very small amount of water, or pure alcohol can help remove oil and dried water spots. Clean the exterior of the riflescope by wiping with the soft, dry cleaning cloth provided with the Diamondback riflescope. Avoid storage in direct sunlight or hot locations since high temperatures can adversely affect internal lubricants.

Do not attempt to disassemble any components of your rifl escope. Please check the following before returning a riflescope for service. Be sure the mounts are tight to the rifle and that the scope is secure in the rings; you should not be able to twist or move the scope in the rings.

Re-center the reticle see page 10 and then check the bore sight. If the reticle is way off while centered, base adjustment or shimming may be needed. Consult a qualified gunsmith if unsure of correct procedure. Be sure the ammunition works well with the rifle—try a type known to have grouped well in the rifle. Vortex makes optics, not just riflescopes!

See our complete line of binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, and accessories at your nearest Vortex dealer. This Vortex riflescope is built with our commitment to your absolute satisfaction; it is engineered to last and is unconditionally guaranteed. With no warranty card to fill out, the VIP warranty is completely transferable. If your scope requires warranty service, please follow these practical instructions before shipping:.

Remove the rings and any other accessories from the scope. Include a note with your name, shipping address, daytime phone, e-mail, and a description of the problem.

Add padding around the riflescope, then pack inside a shipping carton to avoid damage during the shipping process. Send all service repairs to: Vortex Optics West Greenview Drive Middleton, WI For technical service questions, call the Vortex Optics Technical Service telephone number at or send an e-mail to service vortexoptics.

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Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Before tightening the scope ring screws, adjust for maximum eye relief to avoid injury from recoil:. Set the riflescope to the middle of its magnification range. Slide the riflescope as far forward as possible in the rings.

While viewing through the riflescope in a normal shooting position, slowly slide the riflescope back towards your face. Pay attention to the field of view. Stop sliding the riflescope back as soon as you see the full field of view. Without disturbing the front-back placement, rotate the riflescope until the vertical crosshair exactly matches the vertical axis of the rifle. Use of a reticle leveling tool, a weight hung on a rope, flat feeler gauges, or a bubble level will help with this procedure.

Note : After aligning the reticle, tighten and torque the ring screws down. Initial bore sighting of the rifle and scope will save you money and time at the range. This initial sighting can be done in a number of ways.

On some rifles, bore sighting can be done visually by removing the bolt and sighting through the barrel. Place the rifle solidly on a rest and remove the bolt. Sight through the bore at a target approximately yards away. Move the rifle and rest until the target is visually centered inside the barrel.

With the target centered in the bore, make windage and elevation adjustments until the reticle crosshair is also centered over the target. After you have bore sighted your rifle and scope, you should go to the range and do a final sight-in using the exact ammunition you expect to use while shooting. Sight in and zero your riflescope at the preferred distance.

Be sure the reticle is in focus see Reticle Focus on page 5 and set the side focus adjustment if present to match the distance being used for sight-in. Following all safe shooting practices, fire a three-shot group as precisely as possible. If the shot group is not centered on the bullseye, adjust the point-of-aim using the windage and elevation turrets see Windage and Elevation Adjustment on page 6.

TIP : If the rifle is very solidly mounted and cannot be moved, simply look through the scope and adjust the reticle until it is centered on the fired group. Carefully fire another three-shot group and see if the bullet group is centered on the bullseye.

If the bullet group is not centered, repeat Step 3. This procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary to achieve a perfect zero. Viper riflescopes feature windage and elevation dials that allow you to re-index the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing your settings. Though not a required process, resetting the windage and elevation dials allows you to quickly return to your original zero if temporary corrections are dialed in the field.

Reset the windage and elevation dials in this way:. Pull the adjustment dial outward against the spring tension until it stops. Release the dial, allowing it to return to the normal inward position. The fully waterproof and fogproof Viper riflescope requires very little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning the exterior lenses.

The exterior of the scope may be cleaned by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. When cleaning the lenses, be sure to use products that are specifically designed for use on coated optical lenses such as the Vortex Fog Free cleaning products or LensPen.

Isopropyl alcohol can help remove marks like fingerprints. All components of the Viper riflescope are permanently lubricated, so no additional lubricant should be applied. Note : Other than removing the turret caps, do not attempt to disassemble any components of the scope. Disassembling the scope may void the warranty. If possible, avoid storing your scope in direct sunlight or any very hot location for long periods of time.

Many times, problems thought to be with the scope are actually mount problems. Be sure that the correct base and rings are being used and are in the correct orientation. Be sure that the base screws and rings are tight. Roughly center the reticle by adjusting both windage and elevation turrets to the mid point of their travel ranges. Attach the bore sighter, or remove bolt and visually bore sight the rifle. Look through the scope.

Confirm that correct base and rings are being used—and in the proper orientation. We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction. Rest assured that in the event your Viper becomes damaged or defective, Vortex Optics will repair or replace the riflescope at no charge to you. If we cannot repair your riflescope, we will replace it with a riflescope in perfect working order and in equal or better physical condition.