How to Index a new Vortex Strike Eagle rifle scope + battery fitting

How to Index a new Vortex Strike Eagle rifle scope + battery fitting.
This video demonstrates how to index your elevation and windage turrets on your new rifle scope after you have zeroed at the range. It also shows you how to replace the battery for the illuminated reticule.
FIREARM SAFETY
Always ensure your firearm is safe before use:
1. Safety Catch applied.
2. Magazine removed / Integral magazine emptied.
3. Chamber, bolt face and action (magazine well) clear of rounds and empty cases.
4. Working parts/bolt fully open and locked.
Indexing the Elevation Turret
After your riflescope is sighted in, the zero stop ring should be installed. Once in place, the zero stop ring will only allow the turret to dial down 1.25 MOA past the sight-in zero to accommodate shots that are closer than the sight-in zero.
1. Loosen and remove the Elevation Turret cap using the included turret tool. Gently pull the turret dial straight up and off the turret post, being careful not to rotate the post.
2. Place the zero stop ring over turret post.3. Push the ring down until seated, then rotate the ring clockwise until it stops.
4. Reinstall the turret dial, lining up the “0” mark with indexing line on the scope body.
5. Replace and tighten the Elevation Turret cap.
NOTE: Although installing the zero stop ring is highly recommended, it is not required to operate the scope. The Elevation Turret can still be indexed to zero after sight-in even if the zero stop ring is not installed.
Indexing The Windage Turret
Strike Eagle® riflescopes feature a Windage Turret that allows you to reindex the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing your zero setting. Though not a required process, reindexing the Windage Turret allows you to quickly return to your original zero setting if temporary windage corrections are dialled in the field. To reset the Windage Turret:
1. After completing the final sight-in, remove the Windage Turret cap and pull the turret dial straight off the turret post.
2. Reposition the turret dial with the “0” mark on the cap aligned with the zero-reference line on the scope housing and push the dial straight down. Avoid rotating while pushing down.
3. Be sure the turret dial is fully seated and replace the Windage Turret cap
Replacing the Battery:
1. Unscrew the outer cap cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Replace with a new CR2032 battery, text on the battery facing outwards.
4. Reinstall outer cap and tighten firmly.
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[@smidge61]

Great vid. I have the same scope ready to fit, its good to see how simple the zero stop it. Love how it goes past the zero stop slightly. Shame the Viper Gen 2 doesn't do that. Unless I'm doing something wrong.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks. It’s a great scope - I love it! Yes, it’s all nice and easy to index and fit the stop. I did have to remove the stop as I needed a touch more “down” elevation when shooting from my brake - but I’ll pop it back on so it goes slightly further down (2 moa) to allow for this. I’m not sure about they viper gen 2 as I don’t have one yet 😊. I would have thought it’s similar? But I’m not certain.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Have you fitted your new SE scope yet? How does it compare to your viper gen 2? The zero stop works great 👍

[@BK-ow5us]

Glad I wasn't the only that struggled with the battery cap initially 😳 Thank you for posting 👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

😅 I think it’s because of the spring connector on the battery pushing the compartment open 😁. Great scope 💪

[@hillcsi]

Just got the scope for a DD MK12. Good to know info! Thank you for sharing it.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Glad you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to ensure your rifle is level before levelling the scope (I forgot to show that step in the video 🤦‍♂️).

[@JonCresswellUk]

Here’s another “hack” to ensure your reticle is aligned instagram.com/p/CLycY1Pjwnt/?igshid=dkgrue473vu1

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

Thank You. Excellent video.

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thank you 🙏

[@TripleGRogerLait]

Great video buddy 👍

[@JonCresswellUk]

Thanks Roger 😊 any shooting drills you’d like to see me practice

[@TripleGRogerLait]

@@JonCresswellUk what about quick dialling for multiple targets??

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@TripleGRogerLait like it. I have a dry fire drill of that in my “5 dry fire drills” video, but I’ve picked up a little tip to try at my next shoot so I’ll make sure I video it 😊

[@yohan4718]

Can you make a video on how to do it with the Strike 1-6 24mm please

[@JonCresswellUk]

I don’t have a Strike Eagle 1-6 x 24 but I’ll see if I can borrow one for a video 👍.

[@yohan4718]

@@JonCresswellUk please, and if possible can you let us know when you make the video, that would wonderful Jon, thank you 🙂

[@JonCresswellUk]

I’ll try to remember to let you know 👍 best thing to do would be to subscribe so you can see when I’ve posted videos 😊

[@yohan4718]

@@JonCresswellUk ok, I'll subscribe to the channel, thank you again Jon.

[@JonCresswellUk]

@@yohan4718 thanks Yohan 🤩

[@antst4776]

Great Vid, can i ask wear the turret tool is from??

[@JonCresswellUk]

The tool comes with the optics - its a Vortex one. I like it as it doesn't scratch the aluminium case 🙂

[@richardschafer7858]

Dang...Mine didn't come with one.

[@JonCresswellUk]

A coin works but don’t over tighten as that’s when it damages the slot

[@brandonrenner9597]

Turret marks on mine want line up

[@JonCresswellUk]

You should be able to send it back to vortex if that’s the case

[@LucasNacol]

Did your scope come with a battery

[@JonCresswellUk]

Yes, they come with the battery

[@samrn8832]

Daddy likes

[@JonCresswellUk]

😊👍