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User Guide
This user guide includes information for the
entire Droptine riflescope line. Please review
thoroughly, and pay close attention to the details
pertaining to your specific riflescope model.
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Congratulations on purchasing a Burris®Droptine
Riflescope! The Droptine is an easy-to-use, rugged
hunting riflescope designed to help you bring
home big game for years to come. Backed by the
legendary Burris Forever Warranty, you will enjoy
the following features of your Droptine Riflescope:
• Field Proven Reticle Technology. The Ballistic
Plex reticle is one of the most simple, effective,
and elegant trajectory compensating reticles on
the market, while the advanced G2B Mil-Dot
reticle provides precise aiming and distance
measurement capabilities for those who prefer
a mil-dot style reticle.
• Low Profile Adjustment Knobs. The fingeradjustable, low profile E1 Hunter adjustment
knobs create a sleek profile. Turret indications
always reflect a change in the point of impact,
resulting in pinpoint accuracy.
• High Performance Glass. Provides excellent
brightness and clarity with lasting durability –
exactly what you expect from Burris.
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• Hi-Lume® Multi-Coated Lenses. Enhanced
low-light performance and glare elimination,
making more shots possible and increasing
your success rate.
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How to use Your Droptine Riflescope
Eyepiece Focusing
The eyepiece can be focused so that the reticle
appears sharp and black. Adjusting the focus is
quick and easy to do, just follow this procedure:
1. Point the scope at the sky or a plain wall and
take a quick glance through the scope. If the
reticle appears sharp and black, no further
adjustment is necessary.
2. If the reticle does not appear sharp and black,
take quick glances through the scope while
rotating the focus ring until the reticle pattern
is sharp and black.
NOTE: Do not look through the eyepiece as you
turn the focus ring. Your eyes will adjust to the
out-of-focus condition.
Parallax/Focus Adjustment
– Not available on all models –
Parallax is the apparent movement of the reticle
in relation to the target when the eye is not
directly in line behind the center of the scope.
Images from different distances focus in front of
or behind the scope’s reticle. Parallax is more
noticeable with higher magnification scopes.
Parallax is adjusted by rotating the parallax
adjustment ring located on the objective bell.
When the scope is set parallax-free for the
distance you are viewing, you should be able to
move your head side-to-side or up and down
without seeing the reticle move appreciably in
relation to the target.
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Windage/Elevation Adjustment for E1 Hunter Knobs
The low profile E1 Hunter Knobs feature a finger
adjustment for both windage and elevation.
Once you have successfully zeroed your scope,
you can set the zero on your dials with these
simple steps:
1) With turret caps removed, grip knob top firmly
to keep knob from turning.
2) Put pen or other small object into the small
hole located on the dial.
3) Keeping firm grip on the knob, use the pen to
turn the dial back to zero, lining up the number
zero with the white indicator dot. Only the
numbered dial should move – do not allow the
entire knob to move or else you will alter your
windage and elevation zero settings.
NOTE: You do not have to set the zero on your
dials for your scope to function properly. Doing
so can give you peace of mind that your zero is
set, plus you can easily confirm if it has moved at
any time, but this step is optional.
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Mounting the Scope
Droptine riflescopes require 1” rings. We recommend
using high-quality rings and bases, like Burris Zee
Rings or Signature Rings. Quality components
ensure that your scope will remain safely and
securely mounted, and will provide the maximum
accuracy. Use care when mounting your scope as
damage caused by improper mounting is not
covered by the Burris Forever Warranty.
Care & Maintenance
Droptine riflescopes are fully waterproof and fogproof. In the event that the lenses are subjected
to dust, dirt or mud, follow these steps to clean
and protect the lens surface. Failure to remove
grit before final cleaning is sure to damage lens
coatings.
Coarse dirt/debris must be removed from the
lens surface. The most convenient way to clean a
lens surface is to use a Lens Pen. Position the
scope so particles will fall away from the lens, and
then use the Lens Pen or soft brush to gently
whisk away the debris while blowing on the lens
to dislodge the particles. For heavy dirt, like dried
mud, use a spray of clean water or lens cleaning
fluid to remove the dirt.
Your Burris riflescope will provide a reliable
performance given reasonable care and treatment. All moving assemblies are permanently
lubricated. Only occasional cleaning of the
outside of the scope and the exterior lenses is
required. Never disassemble your scope.
Disassembly by anyone other than our factory
will void the warranty. If you have any other
problems with your riflescope, return it to the
Burris factory for repair.
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Droptine Riflescope Reticles
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Federal Prem Vital-Shok
12 ga. 2
3
/4” Barnes Expndr
3
/4 oz @ 1900 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Federal Prem Hydra-Shok
12 ga. 2” Sabot Hollow Pt
1 oz @ 1550 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Ballistic Plex
The Ballistic Plex reticle is a copyrighted Burris
design on the lower vertical crosshair that
compensates for bullet drop. The Ballistic Plex
reticle is set to provide precise aiming from 100
yards to 500 yards for many of the most common
hunting cartridges. Examples of the actual bullet
path for many of the most popular cartridges are
available for download on our website at
www.burrisoptics.com.
The Ballistic Plex reticle is extremely useful regardless of the cartridge you choose to shoot. Some
Droptine models are configured for a specific
load, such as .22 LR, Sabot or Slug Gun loads, but
each ballistic line represents some exact yardage
for whatever cartridge you shoot. It only takes a
simple trip to a long-distance shooting range to
make your own yardage chart to correspond to
each ballistic line for your cartridge.
Slug Gun – 100 Yard Zero
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75
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Federal Prem Hydra-Shok
12 ga. 2
3
/4” Sabot Hollow Pt
1 oz @ 1450 fps
B
ullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Rem. Premier Copper
12 ga. 2
3
/4” Solid Sabot
1 oz @ 1550 fps
B
ullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Slug Gun – 75 Yard Zero
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100
125
175
150
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.50 Cal Muzz 300gr
Barnes/Knight Red Hot
Sabot @ 1904 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
.50 Cal Muzz 300gr
Shockwave/Hornady SST
@ 2130 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
50
75
100
150
125
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-1
-3
-2
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100
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125
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CCI Mini Mag
40 gr
1235 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Rem Golden Bullet/Thunderbolt
40 gr
1255 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
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125
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CCI Velocitor
6 gr
1435 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Rem Viper
36 gr
1410 fps
Bullet Impact
at Noted Yardage
“–” = Low
“+” = High
Sabot
22 LR
22 LR
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Simple to Use
1. Sight-in exactly at 100 yards or 200 yards
depending on your cartridge and bullet
selection.
2. Set your scope to the highest magnification.
3. Determine the bullet path of your cartridge at
the climactic conditions you will be shooting.
We highly recommend actual firing at each
100-yard increment for best accuracy. Record
the results of your rifle/ cartridge combination
for future reference.
4. Determine the distance to your target and
select the corresponding ballistic line. Slight
holdover or under may be necessary to handle
in-between yardages.
Practice Makes Perfect
The Ballistic Plex is much more accurate than
guessing holdover and faster and more reassuring to most shooters than using target-type
adjustments. The nature of ballistics is such that
everything is theoretical and if any one of the
variables change (altitude, temperature, barometric
pressure, humidity, bullet design, barrel length,
chamber fit, seating depth, etc.) so does the
ballistic performance. For maximum accuracy,
practice at long ranges under similar conditions
to those which you will experience in the field.
Technical Tip
For maximum accuracy at long ranges, instead of
sighting in at 100 yards using the center of the
reticle, sight in at a longer range such as 400
yards using the 400-yard ballistic line. This will
decrease the amount of long-range error that can
occur under various environmental conditions, or
when slightly under estimating point-of-impact
at shorter ranges.
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Shoot Responsibly
Long-range shooting is extremely challenging
and can be very rewarding. But along with it
comes tremendous responsibility, especially when
hunting. To ensure you take ethical shots at longer
ranges, it is essential to know the yardage to an
animal and your wind conditions.For these reasons,
we strongly encourage that you practice to
determine your own shooting capabilities and do
not shoot beyond them in the field.
Ballistics Reference Sources
Perry-Systems ExBal Ballistic Software:
www.perry-systems.com
Barnes Bullets: www.barnesbullets.com
RCBS : www.rcbs.com
Sierra Bullets: www.sierrabullets.com
Nosler – www.nosler.com
Hornady – www.hornady.com
Speer – www.speer-bullets.com
Lee Precision, Inc. – www.leeprecision.com
Due to the extensive tooling cost of developing the reticles
in this line, we are unable to accommodate requests for
customized reticles for specific cartridges.
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G2B Mil Dot Reticle
*Subtensions shown for High Power Magnification.
The G2B Mil-Dot Reticle is a mil-based reticle with
hash marks in between the mil dots for more precise
aiming, distance measurement, holdover and hold-off
for wind. It is a versatile reticle that is ideal for mid- to
long-range shooting.
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Warranty
This Droptine line of riflescopes is covered by the
Burris Forever Warranty!
Thank you for choosing Burris. You can be confident
that the optic you purchased is built to the most
exacting standards. You can count on Burris to perform
every time you use it.
We’re so confident in the craftsmanship of our products
that we back them with a warranty that covers defects
in the workmanship and materials.
TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY, register your new
product online at www.burrisoptics.com/warranty
Forever Warranty: Protects Burris products from any
defects in materials or workmanship – even if you are
not the original owner. Burris will, at our option, repair
or replace the item at no charge.
Burris is not responsible for physical damage to products.
This is “not” a defect in materials or workmanship. Visit
our website to at www.burrisoptics.com/warranty
view a list of warranties by product.
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Note: For warranty service on products purchased in
North America, download theRepair Authorization
Form at www.burrisoptics.com/warranty
product to our repair facility in Colorado:
Burris Company
331 East 8th St.
Greeley, CO 80631
Products purchased outside North America may not
be covered by the warranties listed above. If you
purchased your optic outside North America, contact
the retailer or distributor in the country where you
purchased the product. To find a local retailer or more
information, visit www.burrisoptics.com
country and visit the “Services” tab.
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Burris Company
331 East 8th St.
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 356-1670
BurrisOptics.com
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