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DROPTINE®

RIFLESCOPESUser 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 aneasy-to-use, rugged hunting riflescopedesigned to help you bring home big gamefor years to come. Backed by the legendaryBurris Forever Warranty, you will enjoy thefollowing features of your Droptineriflescope:

• Field Proven Reticle Technology. TheBallistic Plex reticle is one of the mostsimple, effective, and elegant trajectorycompensating reticles on the market,while the advanced G2B Mil-Dot reticleprovides precise aiming and distancemeasurement capabilities for those whoprefer a mil-dot style reticle.

• Low Profile Adjustment Knobs. Thefinger- adjustable, low profile adjustmentknobs create a sleek profile. Turretindications always reflect a change in thepoint of impact, resulting in pinpointaccuracy.

• High Performance Glass. Providesexcellent brightness and clarity withlasting durability – exactly what youexpect from Burris.

• Hi-Lume® Multi-Coated Lenses.Enhanced low-light performance andglare elimination, making more shotspossible and increasing your success rate.

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How To Use Your Droptine Riflescope

Eyepiece FocusingThe eyepiece can be focused so that thereticle appears sharp and black. Followthis procedure to quickly adjust thefocus:

1. Point the scope at the sky or a plainwall and take a quick glance throughthe scope. If the reticle appears sharpand black, no further adjustment isnecessary.

2. If the reticle does not appear sharp andblack, take quick glances through thescope while rotating the focus ringuntil the reticle pattern is sharp andblack.

NOTE: Do not look through the eyepieceas you turn the focus ring. Your eyes willadjust to the out-of-focus condition.

Parallax/Focus Adjustment– Not available on all models –

Parallax is the apparent movement of thereticle in relation to the target when theeye is not directly in line behind thecenter of the scope. Images from differentdistances focus in front of or behind thescope’s reticle. Parallax is more noticeablewith higher magnification scopes.

Parallax is adjusted by rotating the parallaxadjustment ring located on the objectivebell. When the scope is set parallax-freefor the distance you are viewing, youshould be able to move your head side-to-side or up and down without seeingthe reticle move appreciably in relationto the target.

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Windage/Elevation Adjustment

The low profile adjustment knobs featurea finger adjustment for both windage andelevation. Once you have successfullyzeroed your scope, you can reset the zeroon your dials with these simple steps:

1) With turret caps removed, grip knobtop firmly to keep knob from turning.

2) Put pen or other small object into thesmall hole located on the dial.

3) Keeping firm grip on the knob, use thepen to turn the dial back to zero, liningup the number zero with the white indi-cator dot. Only the numbered dialshould move – do not allow the entireknob to move or else you will alter yourwindage and elevation zero settings.

NOTE: You do not have to reset the zeroon your dials for your scope to functionproperly. Doing so can give you peace ofmind that your zero is set, plus you caneasily confirm if it has moved at any time,but this step is optional.

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Mounting the ScopeDroptine riflescopes require 1” rings. Werecommend using high-quality rings andbases, like Burris Zee Rings or SignatureRings and Trumount Universal or XTBbases. Quality components ensure thatyour scope will remain safely and securelymounted, and will provide the maximumaccuracy. Use care when mounting yourscope as damage can be caused byimproper mounting.

Care & MaintenanceDroptine riflescopes are fully waterproofand fogproof. In the event that the lensesare subjected to dust, dirt or mud, followthese steps to clean and protect the lenssurface. Failure to remove grit before finalcleaning is sure to damage lens coatings.

Coarse dirt/debris must be removed fromthe lens surface. The most convenient wayto clean a lens surface is to use a Lens Pen.Position the scope so particles will fallaway from the lens, and then use the LensPen or soft brush to gently whisk awaythe debris while blowing on the lens todislodge the particles. For heavy dirt, likedried mud, use a spray of clean water orlens cleaning fluid to remove the dirt.

Your Burris riflescope will provide areliable performance given reasonablecare and treatment. All moving assemblies arepermanently lubricated. Only occasionalcleaning of the outside of the scope andthe exterior lenses is required. Neverdisassemble your scope. Disassembly byanyone other than our factory will voidthe warranty. If you have any otherproblems with your riflescope, contactBurris Customer Service.

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Droptine Riflescope Reticles

Ballistic PlexThe Ballistic Plex reticle is a copyrightedBurris design on the lower verticalcrosshair that compensates for bulletdrop. The Ballistic Plex reticle is set toprovide precise aiming from 100 yards to500 yards for many of the most commonhunting cartridges. Examples of the actualbullet path for many of the most popularcartridges are available for download onour website at www.burrisoptics.com.

The Ballistic Plex reticle is extremely usefulregardless of the cartridge you choose toshoot. Some Droptine models are configuredfor a specific load, such as .22 LR, Sabot orSlug Gun loads, but each ballistic linerepresents some exact yardage forwhatever cartridge you shoot. It only takesa simple trip to a long-distance shootingrange to make your own yardage chart tocorrespond to each ballistic line for yourcartridge.

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100125

175

250

200

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100125

150

200

175

+10

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Federal Prem Vital-Shok

12 ga. 2 3/4” Barnes Expndr3/4 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

Slug Gun – 100 Yard Zero


75100

125

175

150

+10

0

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75100

150

200

175

+.5+.7

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Federal Prem Hydra-Shok

12 ga. 2 3/4” Sabot Hollow Pt

1 oz @ 1450 fps

Bullet Impact

at Noted Yardage

“–” = Low

“+” = High

Rem. Premier Copper

12 ga. 2 3/4” Solid Sabot

1 oz @ 1550 fps

Bullet Impact

at Noted Yardage

“–” = Low

“+” = High

75100

125

175

150

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+1

-2

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100150

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300

250

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+1

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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

5075

100

150

125

0-1

-1

-3

-2

5075

100

150

125

0-1

-1

-3

-2

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

5075

100

150

125

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0

-1

0

5075

100

150

125

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0

0

0

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

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Slug Gun – 75 Yard Zero

Sabot

22 LR

22 LR


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Simple to Use1. Sight-in exactly at 100 yards or 200 yardsdepending on your cartridge and bulletselection.

2. Set your scope to the highest magnification.

3. Determine the bullet path of yourcartridge at the climatic conditions youwill be shooting. We highly recommendactual firing at each 100-yard incrementfor best accuracy. Record the results ofyour rifle/ cartridge combination forfuture reference.

4. Determine the distance to your targetand select the corresponding ballisticline. Slight holdover or under may benecessary to handle in-between yardages.

Practice Makes PerfectThe Ballistic Plex is much more accuratethan guessing holdover and faster andmore reassuring to most shooters thanusing target-type adjustments. The natureof ballistics is such that everything istheoretical and if any one of the variableschange (altitude, temperature, barometricpressure, humidity, bullet design, barrellength, chamber fit, seating depth, etc.)so does the ballistic performance. Formaximum accuracy, practice at longranges under similar conditions to thosewhich you will experience in the field.

Technical TipFor maximum accuracy at long ranges,instead of sighting in at 100 yards usingthe center of the reticle, sight in at a longerrange such as 400 yards using the 400-yardballistic line. This will decrease the amountof long-range error that can occur undervarious environmental conditions, or whenslightly under estimating point-of-impactat shorter ranges.


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Shoot ResponsiblyLong-range shooting is extremelychallenging and can be very rewarding.But along with it comes tremendousresponsibility, especially when hunting.To ensure you take ethical shots atlonger ranges, it is essential to know theyardage to an animal and your windconditions.For these reasons, we stronglyencourage that you practice to determineyour own shooting capabilities and donot shoot beyond them in the field.

Ballistics Reference SourcesPerry-Systems ExBal Ballistic Software: www.perry-systems.comBarnes Bullets: www.barnesbullets.comRCBS : www.rcbs.comSierra Bullets: www.sierrabullets.comNosler – www.nosler.comHornady – www.hornady.comSpeer – www.speer-bullets.comLee Precision, Inc. –www.leeprecision.com

Due to the extensive tooling cost of developingthe reticles in this line, we are unable toaccommodate requests for customized reticlesfor specific cartridges.


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Ballistic Plex™

The Ballistic Plex is the most simple, effective,and elegant trajectory-compensating reticle.It’s quick and easy to use, and can be matchedto any caliber or bullet weight for long-rangeaccuracy.

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Reticle Subtensions (in MOA)

Low Mag High MagModel A B W A B W2-7x35 1.1 3.0 26 39 1.06 9.13-9x40 .86 2.3 20 .31 .83 7.13-9x50 .82 2.2 19 .29 .79 6.84.5-14x42 .58 1.6 19 .19 .52 6.2


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G2B Mil Dot Reticle*Subtensions shown for High Power Magnification.

The G2B Mil-Dot Reticle is a mil-based reticlewith hash marks in between the mil dots formore precise aiming, distance measurement,holdover and hold-off for wind. It is a versatilereticle that is ideal for mid- to long-rangeshooting.

Units A B C D E F G H

mRad 10 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.06 .5 1 0.06

in/100 yd. 36 1.8 1.8 0.72 .22 1.8 3.6 .22

cm/100 m 100 5.0 5.0 2 0.6 5 10 0.6

Reticle Subtensions

Units J K L

mRad 0.06 5 2

in/100 yd. .22 18 7.2

cm/100 m 0.6 50 20


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Warranty

This Droptine line of riflescopes is coveredby the Burris Forever Warranty™

Thank you for choosing Burris. You can beconfident that the optic you purchased is builtto the most exacting standards. You can counton Burris to perform every time you use it.

We’re so confident in the craftsmanship of ourproducts that we back them with a no questionsasked ForeverWarranty.

We will repair or replace your Burris optic if itis damaged or defective. The warranty isautomatically transferred to future owners.

• No repair or replacement charge

• No warranty card needed

• No receipt needed

• No questions asked


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