User's Manual

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Built to handle the roughest conditions, this

compact tactical optic is designed to provide

field surveillance and range estimation in a quick

handling, lightweight package. The Recon scope

offers brilliant optical performance using Vortex’s

premium XD glass and XR lens coatings.

Using a unique modular design with Picatinny

rails, the Recon

scope permits

almost unlimited

options in accessory

attachment and

hand placement.

The attachment

clip allows rapid

deployment and can

be positioned in of

of three locations.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Built to handle the roughest conditions, this compact tactical optic is designed to provide field surveillance and range estimation in a quick handling, lightweight package. The Recon scope offers brilliant optical performance using Vortex’s premium XD glass and XR lens coatings. Using a unique modular design with Picatinny rails, the Recon scope permits almost unlimited options in accessory attachment and hand placement.
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Basic Operation Adjusting the Image Focus Objective Lens Image Focus Wheel Reticle Focus Wheel Tripod Adapter Socket Clip Winged Eyecup Accessories Included with the Recon Scope Rain/dust hood Uni-Daptor tripod adapter Tripod Flip cap objective lens caps Picatinny rail Other accessories available from Vortex Optics 2x Doubler ® Low light polarizing filter killFLASH ARD Extra Picatinny rail Lens cleaning kit Extra Uni-Daptor base 2 Use the main focus wheel on the eyepiece to obtain crisp, sharp i
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Adjusting the Eyecup Recon Tripod The heavy duty folding flared rubber eyecup on the Recon is designed to accommodate both eyeglass weares and non-eyeglass wearers. The Recon comes with an ultra-compact field tripod which may be used to steady the Recon while observing or ranging small objects. Thread the Recon directly onto the tripod— the flexible legs adapt to a wide range of surfaces. • The Recon features a winged eyecup that blocks stray light when fully extended.
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Accessories Picatinny Rail Hand Strap This allows quick attachment of any accessory using the standard Picatinny rail clamp—attach the rail on either side of the Recon scope. The padded handstrap can be positioned on the left or right side of the Recon scope according to the user’s preference. Lanyard Thread the lanyard on one of the built-in loops of the Recon scope. The lanyard can be worn around the neck, or used as a safety cord when carrying the Recon with its clip.
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Using the Recon R/T Reticle The Recon reticle is based on a form of angular measurement called the milliradian (mrad for short). These angular measurements allow a user to calculate ranges when comparing the reticle to objects of known dimension. The key to effective ranging using this reticle is knowing common objects in your vicinity and their measurements. Fine crosshairs subtend .05 mrads 1 mrad subtension marks .5 mrad subtension marks .5 mrads 1 mrad Heavy crosshairs subtend .
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Precision Ranging with mrads Mrad measurements are very effective for ranging using simple formulas. Knowing the size of the target or a nearby object is essential to using these formulas. Accurate measuring will depend on a very steady hold. Be sure to solidly brace the arms when measuring or use a tripod mount for maximum accuracy. Once you have an accurate mrad reading, use one of the formulas to calculate the distance.
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Quick Ranging with Silhouettes The silhouettes used in the Recon reticle are based on an average 20-inch shoulder width and 11-inch head width. To use, simply match the person being ranged to the closest silhouette in shape and 300m read the indicated yardage. As before, best accuracy will be obtained by bracing the arms or using a tripod mount. Other dimensions of the silhouettes may be used to compare to objects of known dimension to obtain range estimation.
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Vortex Service and Repair Policy vortexoptics.com vortexoptics.com Unconditional Lifetime Warranty Vortex Optics wants you to use your Recon R/T Tactical scope under any conditions with complete confidence—that’s why our warranty is straightforward and simple: • Fully transferable • No warranty card needed Unconditional Lifetime Warranty • No receipt needed Rest assured, if this scope should ever require repair, all you need to do is contact Vortex for absolutely free service.