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Riton X3 TACTIX ARD - User Manual

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Overview

  1. Function Description
  2. Important Technical Specifications
  3. Usage Features
    1. Optic Specifics
    2. Reticle Information
    3. Illumination System
    4. Mounting the Riton Red Dot
    5. Bore Sighting
    6. Zeroing the Riflescope
  4. Maintenance Features
    1. Mechanical Zero
    2. Changing the Battery
    3. Troubleshooting
    4. Riton Warranty

The Riton X3 Tactix ARD is a versatile red dot optic designed for a variety of firearms, including ARs, AKs, shotguns, and pistols. It features a Riton 2 MOA ultra-precise red dot and comes with three interchangeable mounts to ensure the perfect mounting height for any platform.

Function Description

The X3 Tactix ARD serves as a primary aiming device, providing a clear and precise red dot for quick target acquisition. Its illumination system aids in low-light situations, ensuring visibility of the reticle. The optic is designed for durability and reliability in challenging environments.

Important Technical Specifications

  • Magnification: 1x
  • Parallax Setting: 50 yards
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 23mm
  • Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, Full Wide Band, Waterproof, Coated, Low Light Enhancement
  • Dot Size: 2 MOA Red Dot
  • Field of View at 100 yards: 68ft
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum
  • Weight: 4oz/118g
  • Length: 2.44in/62mm
  • Eye Relief: Unlimited
  • Exit Pupil: 28mm
  • Click Value at 100 yards: 1 MOA
  • Adjustment Range: 120 MOA
  • Battery: CR2032 (up to 1600 hours run time)
  • Environmental Resistance: 100% Waterproof, Fog proof, and Shockproof (tested up to 1200 G's)
  • Assembly: Assembled in EP-Level Clean Room

Usage Features

Optic Specifics

The X3 Tactix ARD is equipped with capped turrets for windage and elevation adjustments, protecting them from accidental changes. Its aircraft-grade aluminum construction ensures ruggedness, making it suitable for the toughest environments. The optic is 100% waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof, capable of withstanding significant impact. It offers 1 MOA windage and elevation adjustment, allowing for precise zeroing.

Reticle Information

The X3 Tactix ARD features a 2 Minute of Angle (MOA) dot. It is night vision compatible and can operate for up to 1600 hours on a single CR2032 battery. The reticle is a Second Focal Plane (SFP) type, meaning it maintains the same appearance regardless of magnification. However, for shooters using reticle hash marks for ranging, holdover, or windage correction, these subtensions are accurate only at maximum magnification.

Illumination System

The variable intensity reticle illumination system is activated by rotating the adjustment knob in either direction. The knob provides 6 levels of brightness intensity, allowing users to adapt to various lighting conditions.

Mounting the Riton Red Dot

The Riton RMD comes with a lower 1/3 cowitness mount. To mount, loosen the base bolt with the provided allen wrench, attach the lower base, ensuring it is solidly seated in the base groove. Position the Red Dot to achieve at least four inches of eye relief to prevent recoil injury. Ensure the base clamp is hooked around the outside of the rail/base, then press downward and forward toward the muzzle before firmly tightening the base clamp hex nut. The Riton RRD has an unlimited eye relief. If planning to mount a magnifier behind the Red Dot, ensure sufficient space is left during mounting.

Bore Sighting

Bore sighting is a preliminary step to align the RMD with the rifle's bore, reducing the time and ammunition needed for zeroing. This can be done using a mechanical or laser bore sighter, or by removing the bolt and sighting through the barrel on some rifles. To bore sight:

  1. Place the rifle on a rest and remove the bolt/bolt carrier group.
  2. Sight through the bore at a target approximately 25 yards away.
  3. Move the rifle and rest until the target is visually centered inside the barrel.
  4. Adjust windage and elevation until the red dot is also centered over the target. Note: If a laser bore sighting device was used, it must be removed before firing to prevent obstruction.

Zeroing the Riflescope

To zero the scope:

  1. Start at 25 yards. From a solid rest, fire a 3-shot group, ensuring consistent aiming. Use grid lines on the target to center and level crosshairs.
  2. After the first 3-shot group, make adjustments to bring the bullet impact to the center of the target. Repeat this process at the desired range for an accurate zero. Note: Scope graduations are 1 MOA. At 100 yards, a 1 MOA adjustment moves bullet impact 1 inch. At 25 yards, a 1 MOA adjustment moves bullet impact 1/4 of an inch.

Maintenance Features

Mechanical Zero

Your Riton riflescope is pre-set from the factory with the reticle centered in the adjustment ranges. To find factory zero:

  1. Dial one turret direction until it stops (do not force).
  2. Dial the turret in the opposite direction, counting the total MOA turns.
  3. Divide the total MOA by half and dial to that number for your factory zero.
  4. Complete this procedure for both windage and elevation dials to approximately center the reticle.

Changing the Battery

To change the CR2032 battery:

  1. Unscrew the outer cap.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Replace with a new CR2032 battery, positive side out.
  4. Re-install the battery cap and tighten fully.

Troubleshooting

Problems often attributed to the scope may actually be mount-related. Ensure mounts are tight to the RMD and that the RMD is secured without twisting or moving in the rings. Confirm correct base and rings are used and properly oriented, torqued to manufacturer's specs. Poor bullet grouping can also result from other issues:

  • Always use a solid rest and maintain good shooting technique.
  • Have a qualified gunsmith inspect the rifle to ensure everything is in working order.
  • Ensure the action and barrel are properly cleaned.
  • Experiment with different ammunition types, as some rifles and ammunition combinations perform better than others.

Riton Warranty

Riton Optics offers a comprehensive lifetime warranty.

  • No proof of purchase or registration is required.
  • The warranty is lifetime, regardless of the original purchaser.
  • All warranty replacements receive a brand-new product; no repaired or refurbished products are used for replacement.
  • Replacement products are shipped within 48 hours of receiving and approving the return.
  • Loss, theft, and/or deliberately worn and damaged products are not covered. The warranty is VOID if damage results from unauthorized repair or alteration.

Riton X3 TACTIX ARD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRiton
ModelX3 TACTIX ARD
CategoryRiflescope
LanguageEnglish