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How to Adjust a Burris Speed Dot

Burris Speed Dot Scopes use a red LED light to allow you too quickly, and accurately, acquire your target. The red LED light is only visible by looking through the scope and will appear to you like a laser beam. The intensity of the light is adjustable, and the scope is powered by lithium batteries. Using a laser bore-sighter is recommended when zeroing in a Burris Speed Dot Scope. Before adjusting your scope, be certain that your weapon is unloaded.

Things You'll Need

Target
Laser bore-sighter (recommended)
Flat head screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare a target at approximately 100 yards if you are using a rifle. If you are using a shotgun or handgun, set up your target at 50 yards.
- 2
  Activate your scope by turning the light intensity dial to any position other than zero. Zero is the default off position on your scope. Set the intensity of your light as desired. The brightness of the light increases with the ascending numbers (1 -11).
- 3
  Affix your laser bore-sighter to your rifle barrel and turn it on. Aim at your target, and observe where the beam is hitting the target in relation to the scope's LED light.
- 4
  Remove the caps from the elevation and windage adjustment dials that are located on the top and right side of the scope body.
- 5
  Zero in your scope by aligning the LED light with the laser beam. Use your screwdriver to rotate the adjustment dials. The elevation adjustment dial is located on top of the scope. Turn the dial clockwise to move the red dot down or counterclockwise to move the dot up. The windage adjustment dial is on the right side. Turn the dial clockwise for left or counterclockwise for right.
- 6
  Remove the laser bore-sighter. Place the caps back on the adjustment dials. Turn off your scope when finished.

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